District 97 is such a great band. Here’s a taste of them live from their recent world tour. Notice how amazing Leslie Hunt is fronting the band. I love how she is so totally into the music. What a great way to draw the audience in. This is one of my favorite songs off of the last District 97 album. It’s so darn good.
Tag: Leslie Hunt
“Snow Country” Live Video @District97 @LeslieHunt
The amazing Leslie Hunt rocks the house with District 97:
That was live at “De Boerderij”, The Netherlands, on April 3rd, 2016.
Now catch them live on their US tour:
May 13th, Chicago, IL (w/Tiles) @ Reggies Music Joint
May 15th, Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge (w/Tiles)
May 16th, Baltimore, MD @ Orion (w/Tiles)
May 17th, Dunellen, NJ Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse (w/Tiles)
May 18th Kennett Square, PA @ Kennett Flash (w/Valdez)
May 19th, New York City NY @ DROM NYC Prog Rock Night w/IZZ, Tiles, 3RDegree
May 20th, Akron, OH @ Musica (w/Tiles) http://liveatmusica.com/
DISTRICT 97
Leslie Hunt – Vocals
Andrew Lawrence – Keyboards
Jim Tashjian – Guitar – Backing Vocals
Tim Seisser – Bass
Jonathan Schang – Drums
One More Red Night — @District97 with John Wetton (Best Prog Albums of 2014 — Part 7)
Usually live albums don’t make it onto my Top Ten lists, but this one is so impressive that it cannot be denied its rightful place among the best of the year.
John Wetton is an incredible vocalist who is unbelievably still singing as amazingly as he ever has. And the musicianship of everybody else takes these Crim classics even beyond their original versions!
Tracklisting:
1. One More Red Nightmare (4:41)
2. The Great Deceiver (3:38)
3. Lament (4:19)
4. The Night Watch (5:31)
5. Fallen Angel (5:47)
6. Book Of Saturday (3:07)
7. 21st Century Schizoid Man (5:25)
8. Starless (4:47)
9. Easy Money (5:27)Produced by Jonathan Schang
Recorded live on October 17, 2013 at Reggie’s Music Joint, Chicago, IL
John Wetton — Lead Vocal
Leslie Hunt — Lead and Backing Vocals
Jim Tashjian — Guitar, Backing Vocals
Rob Clearfield — Keyboards, Additional Guitar
Patrick Mulcahy — Bass
Jonathan Schang — Drums
Robert Fripp never had Leslie Hunt singing backup, did he? Well, it was Crimson’s loss! She may humbly take the back seat here, but her superstar harmonizing vocals, and the occasional dazzling lead on a verse here and there, indelibly inject another entire dimension into these brilliant songs.
I can’t get enough of listening to this album. Furthermore, it even spurred me on to listen to Crimson’s entire back catalogue this year. That’s because Leslie and the boys here forcefully reminded me what the upper echelon of prog is really all about.
District 97 has assumed the mantle, and I can’t wait to hear their new studio album set for release next year.
This stunning album gets five stars and makes my Top Ten Prog Albums of 2014. I would love to see this band live someday. This album is proof that they are an absolutely killer live act.
One More Red Night — @District97 : ★★★★★
The new District 97 live album One More Red Night is out… and it is completely AWESOME.
John Wetton is superb, and the band does a mind-blowing job with all these Crim classics!
Tracklisting:
1. One More Red Nightmare (4:41)
2. The Great Deceiver (3:38)
3. Lament (4:19)
4. The Night Watch (5:31)
5. Fallen Angel (5:47)
6. Book Of Saturday (3:07)
7. 21st Century Schizoid Man (5:25)
8. Starless (4:47)
9. Easy Money (5:27)Produced by Jonathan Schang
Recorded live on October 17, 2013 at Reggie’s Music Joint, Chicago, IL
John Wetton-Lead Vocal
Leslie Hunt- Lead and Backing Vocals
Jim Tashjian-Guitar, Backing Vocals
Rob Clearfield-Keyboards, Additional Guitar
Patrick Mulcahy-Bass
Jonathan Schang-Drums
Wow, is this band ever the real deal!
I can’t wait to hear the new studio album that is in the pipeline, thanks to their amazingly successful Kickstarter campaign.
Rock on, District 97. You are today’s upper-echelon prog, and you carry us on your mighty shoulders.
Yes, indeed. Faithful to all the best inspirations of yesteryear, Leslie and the boys are rigorously maintaining the interstellar standards of excellence which define the essence of prog.
I love this album! My friends, play it loud; and play it often.
You will be stunned at how good this album is!! I was not expecting this, but here it is.
It is now undeniable. District 97 has assumed the mantle!
District 97 preview
Attention all Progarchists! Time Lord relays and endorses the following message to you all:
Hi everyone,
We’re delighted to give you a sneak peak at a track from our upcoming 3rd studio album. The song is called Takeover, and was filmed on June 12, 2014 at Martyrs’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCyjk-g5T48. Please share this video!
If you’d like to hear this and the rest of our new music on a new album, please consider contributing to our Kickstarter, which launches August 25th!
Kickstarter Launch Shows
In celebration of the Kickstarter Launch, we’ll be playing some live shows. There are 2 confirmed so far, with more to be added:
Thursday, 8/28 @ Double Door
Chicago, IL
w/The Chinese Professionals, Riddle House
8 PM, tickets at http://www.doubledoor.com/event/648139-district-97-chicago/
Friday, 9/5 @ Q-Bar
Darien, IL
w/Riddlehouse
http://q-barandgrill.com/darien/
Other News
Chicago is getting its very own Progfest this October! We’re really happy to be playing alongside bands such as Spock’s Beard, Stick Men, Richard Sinclair and many more. Join us for what should be an amazing weekend:
PROGTOBERFEST, 10/25-26
REGGIES ROCK CLUB
2105 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
tickets at http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/631771
Thanks for your support everyone!
Jonathan & District 97
Open Your Eyes — and Ears — to Leslie Hunt
The unstoppably awesome Leslie Hunt is giving away downloads of her last two albums at her online store.
This is amazing music by a rare talent, so grab it while you can!
If you like prog phenom District 97, you’ll really enjoy comparing Leslie’s 2009 version of “Open Your Eyes” (track #13 on Your Hair is On Fire) with District 97‘s 2012 version.
If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of both!
Thanks, Leslie, for the gift of your superb music.
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