TVRDO

15/06/2024

Our line-up this weekend and the week ahead:
20 Years ago Happy the Man released their come-back album “The Muse Awakens”.
In the Vault Absolute Elsewhere from their 2nd album which was shelved until this year..
Argentinian band Jano is our Album of the Month June with “Faros Eolos”.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics".

Tracklist and broadcast schedules at our partners BACKGROUND MAGAZINE

https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO/Shows/TVRDO649.html

08/06/2024

The new TVRDO show this weekend and the week ahead
20 Years ago Swedish band Karmakanic released their 2nd album.
In the Vault Keith Shields from the 60’s psych years.
Argentinian band Jano is our Album of the Month June with “Faros Eolos”.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics".

Details and broadcast schedules at our page with BACKGROUND MAGAZINE

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01/06/2024

Prog voor vanavond en volgende week:

On TVRDO this weekend:
20 Years ago Dutch prog outfit released “Touch Wood”.
We remember John Hawken, keyboardist of the Stawbs, in the Vault, who passed away the 15th of May.
The album “Faros Eolos” by Argentinian band is our Album of the Month June.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics".

Broadcast schedules and playlist on our partners webside:
https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

01/06/2024

On TVRDO this weekend:
20 Years ago Dutch prog outfit released “Touch Wood”.
We remember John Hawken, keyboardist of the Stawbs, in the Vault, who passed away the 15th of May.
The album “Faros Eolos” by Argentinian band is our Album of the Month June.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics".

Broadcast schedules and playlist on our partners webside:
https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

25/05/2024

Show 646:

Saturday May 25, 2024 on Glassrock.nl 21:00 to 22:00 hr
Monday May 27, 2024 on EpicProgRadio.com 22:00 to 00:00 hr
Tuesday May 28, 2024 on PopRockRadio.nl 20:00 to 22:00 hr
Wednesday May 29, 2024 on EpicProgRadio.com 22:00 to 00:00 hr
(Times are GMT+1)

20 Years ago UK band Tantalus released their last album “Lumen Et Caligo - II”.
In the Vault Jocelyn Pook from her highly acclaimed album “Deluge” for which Stanley Kubrick took a fancy and asked her to write the score for his film “Eyes Wide Shut”. She also collaborated with Peter Gabriel a.o.
A final track from our Album of the Month by The Bardic Depths, and it's the longest.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics".

Tracklist is now available through our friends at Background Magazine:

https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

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18/05/2024

Show 645:

Saturday May 18, 2024 on Glassrock.nl 21:00 to 22:00 hr
Monday May 20, 2024 on EpicProgRadio.com 22:00 to 00:00 hr
Tuesday May 21, 2024 on PopRockRadio.nl 20:00 to 22:00 hr
Wednesday May 22, 2024 on EpicProgRadio.com 22:00 to 00:00 hr
(Times are GMT+1)

20 Years ago Italian band The Watch released “Vacuum”, their 2nd album.
In the Vault the Electric Light Orchestra with “Daybreaker” with a prominent role for Richard Tandy who died May 1st at the age of 76.
Another track from our Album of the Month by The Bardic Depths called “What We Really Like In Stories”.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics".

Full tracklist here
https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO/Shows/TVRDO645.html

TVRDO progressive Rock Show

11/05/2024

Show 644 will a aired this evening and the week ahead.
Details you can find at our friends website: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html
Our album of the Month May is by

TVRDO progressive Rock Show

04/05/2024

Show 643 will a aired this evening nd the week ahead.
Details you can find at our friends website: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

Our album of the Month May is by

26/04/2024

New broadcast schedule for this weekend and the week ahead.
Details you can find at our friends website: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

19/04/2024

Door verschillende omstandigheden alléén voorlopig doordeweeks te beluisteren. Zie de website van BACKGROUND MAGAZINE voor het uitzendschema.

Due to various circumstances, it can only be listened to during the week for the time being. See the website of BACKGROUND MAGAZINE for the broadcast schedule.

TVRDO progressive Rock Show

06/04/2024

Our first show in April with a new ALBUM of the Month by Drifting Sun, furthermore: 20 Years ago Magenta released “Seven”.
In the Vault: Phil Collins' first band Flaming Youth from their “Ark 2” album.
Our new Album of the Month is by Drifting Sun and their latest release “Veil”.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics".

Full tracklist and broadcast schedules:

https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

30/03/2024

Happy Easter from TVRDO.

An Easter Weekend special.
In the first hour “Covers & Tributes” and in the second hour 4 Live Performances (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only).

Broadcast schedules and playlist:

TVRDO progressive Rock Show

23/03/2024

The tracklist of this weekends TVRDO show has as usual been made public on https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

16/03/2024

In this weekend's TVRDO show:

20 Years ago Cryptic Vision released their debut album "Moments of Clarity".
In the Vault: The Moody Blues with a song which was left on the shelf in 1966.
Our album of the Month is by The Chronicles of Father Robin, ft. members of Wobbler, Jordsjø, Tusmørke and The Samuel Jackson Five, and their box set of 3 recent released albums called “The Songs & Tales of Airoea”.

Furthermore new releases by new Italian band Pantalassa, a musical project by Marco Melis, Isildurs Bane, ft. Jinian Wilde, the Arc Light Sessions, Saqqarah, Canadian guitarist Nick Johnston, Indrek Patte and Tomas Bodin (Flower Kings).

The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics", this time by Confusion Field, Kyrie Eleison, The Emerald Dawn and T.A.P.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

09/03/2024

Ready for another Prog Experience?

In this weekend's TVRDO show:

20 Years ago Pilgrym released their one and only album “Pilgrimage”.
In the Vault: The Strawberry Alarmclock with more Flower Power.
Our album of the Month is by The Chronicles of Father Robin, ft. members of Wobbler, Jordsjø, Tusmørke and The Samuel Jackson Five, and their box set of 3 recent released albums called “The Songs & Tales of Airoea”.

Furthermore upcoming releases by Different Light and Circuline and also recente releases by the Samurai of Prog, ft. Andy Nixon, Jane Getter Premonition, David Jackson & René Commenéen and Maiden uniteD with a fado twist.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics", this time by Compass, Big Big Train, Indrek Patte and the Comedy of Errors.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

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02/03/2024

In this weekend's TVRDO show:

20 Years ago John Bassett's Kingbathmat released "Crowning Glory".
In the Vault: the Syn, featuring later Yes members Peter Banks and Chris Squire with a contribution to the Flower Power movement.
Our new album of the Month is by Norwegian proggers The Chronicles of Father Robin (ft. members of Wobbler, Jordsjø, Tusmørke and The Samuel Jackson Five) and their box set of 3 recent released albums called “The Songs & Tales of Airoea”.
Furthermore new releases by Laughing Stock, also from Norway, ft. Tim Bowness, Renaissance and their rerelease as boxset album Tuscany. Six By Six, the Prog Collective, Monarch Trail and the ESP Project.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics", this time by RPWL, Isildurs Bane's new album ft Jinian Wide, Moon Safari and the Sensational Alex Harvey Band.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

23/02/2024

In this weekend's TVRDO show:

20 Years ago German outfit Adaro released their "Schlaraffenland".
In the Vault: Metro, ft. Duncan Browne, with Criminal World, a song later covered by David Bowie on his "Last Dance" album.
A final track from German band Looped Squares as our album of the month.
Furthermore new releases by Times Up Band, Rick Miller, VLYES, the The Csides Project, Fragment Soul and Shadowdream.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics", this time by the David Cross Band, Unifaun, Ellesmere and Jack O' The Clock.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

17/02/2024

In this weekend's TVRDO show:

20 Years ago pre-Kansas outfit Proto-Kaw released their 2nd album "Before Came After".
In the Vault: Barry Ryan with a track from his "Red Man" album.
Our Album of the Month is by German band Looped Squares and their debut album by the same name.
Furthermore Sophy Baccini's Aradia, Syndone and Faveravola from Italy, TWA aka Todd Woerner from Charlotte/North Carolina, the The Chronicles of Father Robin from Norway, Australian progressive metal band Caligula's Horse, Steve Hackett and Colin Bass & Daniel Biro.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics", this time by Van Der Graaf Generator, Andrea Orlando, Days Before Tomorrow and Entering Polaris.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

10/02/2024

In this weekend's TVRDO show:

Big Big Train released their fourth studio album “Gathering Speed” 20 years ago.
In the Vault: David Bowie with his first single.
Our Album of the Month is by German band Looped Squares and their debut album by the same name.
Furthermore the new Colin Bass and Daniel Biro collaboration, the all star band Youthopia, the Emerald Dawn, UK's jazz fusion band Plantoid and a track from their debut album, Mostly Autumn, Self Portait from Italy with also a debut album and Scottish alt rock band EBB.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics", this time by the Book of Revelations, Comedy of Errors and the Dame and Solution from the Netherlands.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

03/02/2024

The first weekend of February on TVRDO:

20 Years ago Knight Area released their debut album “The Sun Also Rises”.
In the Vault: Chicory Tip with “Pride Comes Before A Fall”.
Our new Album of the Month is by German band Looped Squares and their debut album by the same name.
Furthermore new tracks by Drifting Sun, The Aristocrats, The Bardic Depths, Ellemere, Vitral, This Winter Machine and Broers+Klazinga.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics" this time Steven Wilson, Maiden uniteD, Pallas abd Karnataka.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

We're also on https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

30/01/2024

Ook TVRDO doet mee met de 80's vijfdaagse op Poprockradionl. Dus vanavond tussen 8 en 10 alléén maar eighties, maar wel met een Prog tintje :-)

27/01/2024

This weekend in the TVRDO show:

20 Years ago Phideaux released “Ghost Story” which was actualy a reproduction of his 1996 aborted album by the same name.
In the Vault: the Spectres with “Psychedelic Situation”, which was the flipside of “I Cried” from this American band.
A final track from the new album by Pallas called “The Messenger” as our Album of the Month.
Furthermore new releases by Amplified !, Tiger Moth Tales, Christina Booth, Aurora Lunare, Big Big Train and Trilobeat.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play three tracks, so called "epics", this time by Alan Charles, Focus and Arnoud Quevedo & Friends.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

20/01/2024

This weekend on TVRDO:

20 Years ago Italian band Taproban released "Outside Nowhere".
In the Vault: the Village with a song written by Peter Bardens.
Pallas and their album "The Messenger" is our Album of the Month.

Furthermore new releases by Albion, the Pinapple Thief, Broers + Klazinga, Compass, Magnum, Steve Hackett and Karfagen.

The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play 3 long tracks, this time by Overworld Dreams, Cyan and Monarch Trail.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

13/01/2024

Another proggy weekend:
20 Years ago Glass Hammer released "Shadowland"
In the Vault: the Collectors from their debut album which contains the "What is Love Suite", we play their minor hit "Lydia Purple".
Pallas band and their album "The Messenger" is our Album of the Month.

Furthermore new releases by Aurora Clara, Karfagen (ft. Colin Bass), Kristoffer Gildenlöw, Steve Lukather, Squeaky Feet and The Chronicles of Father Robin.

The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play 4 long tracks, this time by Quásar, Regna, King Crimson and Rudz & Wolski.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

05/01/2024

In this weekend's show the Top 10 countdown of the best progressive rock albums of 2023 as voted by the listeners of TVRDO.
Plus a track from our new Album of the Month by Pallas.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four epic tracks from 2023, this time by 35 Tapes, Andrea Orlando, , Lars Fredrik Frøislie.

THE BEST WISHES FOR 2024 FROM THE TVRDO TEAM.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

30/12/2023

In this last weekend of 2023 show:

20 Years ago Clive Nolan and Martin Orford teamed up for a one off project for the album “Skeletons in the Cupboard”.
In the Vault: the band Khan, led by Steve Hillage, from their one and only album “Space Shanty”.

A final track for Peter Gabriel's "i/o" as Album of the Month.

Furthermore new releases by Irrwisch, Geddy Lee, Linea Nazca, K_mono, ElevenWire and Pallas.

The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play 4 long tracks, this time by Youthopia, Agusa, Pythagoras and Framauro.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

On https://epicprogradio.com Mondays and Wednesdays between 21 and 23 hours (GMT).

22/12/2023

'Twas the weekend before Christmas. So let's do a special show !
With special guest René de Haan (Pythagoras, Cloud Nine, The Blue Man Can), in which he picks his favourite prog songs and more.
The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) René continues with his favourite tracks, now from his hero Robert Pollard.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html

18/12/2023

Thanks to everyone supporting our 2023 Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate release The Light Of Ancient Mistakes.

16/12/2023

In this weekend's show:

20 Years ago: Argentinian band Las Orejas Y La Lengua released “Error”.
In the Vault: we pay tribute to the recently departed Denny Laine with a song made famous by Colin Blunstone in 1972.
Album of the Month is Peter Gabriel's new album “i/o”.
Furthermore new releases by Framauro, Caligula's Horse, Sudler's Row, Big Big Traiin, The ROOM, Steve Hackett and Makiko.

The second hour in the TVRDOverdrive show (on PopRockRadio and Epic Prog Radio only) we play four tracks, so called "epics" this time by Pendragon, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Southern Empire and San Leo.

Broadcast schedules and playlist: https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/TVRDO.html