Genres Progressive rock Genre Progressive rock | Years active Since 2005 Members Kurdt Vanderhoof | |
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Associated acts Metal Church, Shrapnel, Hall Aflame, Vanderhoof, Heir Apparent, Powertrain, Trans-Siberian Orchestra Past members Jeff Wade
Brian Cokeley
Brian Lake
Scott Albright
Bill Raymond
Izzy Rehaume
Ryan McPherson Origin Aberdeen, Washington, United States (2005) Albums The Lost Art of Time Travel, Invisible Places Record labels ProgRock Records, Body Of Work Recordings, SAOL Similar Ronny Munroe, Rick Van Zandt, Steve Unger, Jeff Plate, Metal Church | ||
Presto ballet between the lines
Presto Ballet is a progressive rock band founded by Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Their sound is highly reminiscent of 1970s prog rock, as the band was founded chiefly as a tribute to classic progressive bands such as Yes and Kansas.
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History
Presto Ballet's debut album Peace Among the Ruins was released in 2005 to general praise. Critics commented on the album's warm and organic sound, a feeling created through the use of analogue recorders and vintage instruments. The band used no drum machines, digital recorders or sequencers in the studio.
The Lost Art of Time Travel was released on ProgRock Records in June 2008, featuring a revamped lineup.
Presto Ballet's third album, Invisible Places, was released on February 4, 2011 through SAOL / H'Art / Zebralution. On this release, founder Kurdt Vanderhoof was joined by fellow Metal Church alum Ronny Munroe on vocals, keyboardist Kerry Shacklett, and bassist Bobby Ferkovich (Powertrain, ex-Heir Apparent). Drums on the new album were handled by session man Henry Ellwood.
In 2012, the band released Relic of the Modern World on Body of Work Recordings.
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Discography
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Peace Among the RuinsPeace Among the Ruins · 2005
I'm Not BlindThe Lost Art of Time Travel · 2008
One Tragedy at a TimeThe Lost Art of Time Travel · 2008