| Presto Ballet | |
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| Origin | Aberdeen, Washington, United States |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | Since 2005 |
| Labels | Body of Work Recordings |
| Associated acts | Metal Church, Shrapnel, Hall Aflame, Vanderhoof, Heir Apparent, Powertrain |
| Members | |
| Ronny Munroe Kurdt Vanderhoof Bobby Ferkovich Kerry Shacklett |
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| Past members | |
| Jeff Wade Brian Cokeley Brian Lake Scott Albright Bill Raymond Izzy Rehaume Ryan McPherson |
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Presto Ballet is a progressive rock band founded by Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof.[1] 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.
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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.
The band's second album, The Lost Art of Time Travel, was released in June 2008. Featuring a revamped lineup, and was released worldwide through ProgRock Records.
Presto Ballet's third album, Invisible Places, will be released on February 4, 2011 through SAOL / H'Art / Zebralution. On this release, founder Kurdt Vanderhoof is 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.