Presto Ballet

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Presto Ballet is a progressive rock band founded by Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Their sound is highly reminiscent of 70's prog rock, as the band was founded chiefly as a tribute to classic progressive bands such as Yes and Kansas.

1 Debut Album
2 New Album and Current Events
3 Current Members
4 Former Members
5 External links

[edit] Debut Album

Presto Ballet's debut album Peace Among the Ruins was released in 2005 to general praise and considerable press. Critics consistently commented on the album's warm and organic sound, a feeling created through the use of analogue recorders and vintage instruments, played with great skill and precision. The band used no drum machines, digital recorders or sequencers in the studio.

[edit] New Album and Current Events

The band has announced that their second album, The Lost Art of Time Travel, will be released in June 2008. Consecutive to this release the band will be playing several live shows.

[edit] Current Members

Scott Albright - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Kurdt Vanderhoof - Guitar, mellotron, chamberlin, synthesizer, Hammond organ, bass pedals, electric piano
Brian Cokeley - Piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer, electric piano, lead and backing vocals
Brian Lake - Bass