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Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

Mirthrandir is a band from New Jersey that put out one record in 1975. I did not know what to expect, and thought I might see a quirky band like Yezda Urfa. After the first two songs I was a bit confused, the music seemed to be a bit scattered. But after a positively angry Giant-like guitar and keyboard riff I was hooked. Every selection they played after that was excellent and I was very pleased. I gained a clear understanding of the challenges faced by bands doing their own thing back in the 70's and how disco and the other musical changes really derailed some great careers. the singer, John Vislocky III, was a good storyteller and his voice complemented the music well. They reformed only this year to play a few shows and this festival, abd recruited two new guitarists (including Alan Benjamin fro Advent...dying to hear that CD I bought). Good show.

I've seen all three of their reunion performances: NJ Prog House, Baja Prog and now ROSfest. THey get better and better every show. I hope they can be persuaded to do more shows and maybe even collaborate on new music.

For a change, there's finally some great music coming from a PRoNJ artist.