The Emerald Dawn and Comedy of Errors at Ivory Blacks

THE EMERALD DAWN are a multi-award-winning, multi-instrumentalist, symphonic/eclectic progressive rock quartet, who combine elements from rock, classical music, jazz, folk and world music to produce their own original, distinctive and exciting sounda sound that is cinematic, epic, experimental and powerful. Usually haunting, often beautifully melodic and always highly atmospheric, the music of The Emerald Dawn paints images or tells stories that stimulate the imagination and takes the listener on unforgettable musical journeys.

Voted one of the top ten bands by the readers ofProg Magazine, The Emerald Dawn have headlined Prog the Forest (London), the Soundle Music Festival (Peterborough), and Danfest (Leicester). The band have also performed at the XIII Art Rock Festival in Reichenbach im Vogtland, Germany. This year they will be performing at Crescendo, the 26th International Prog Rock Festival, at Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France.

The Emerald Dawn comprises: Tree Stewart (keyboards, flute, HandSonic, 12-string acoustic guitar, and vocals); Ally Carter (guitar, tenor & soprano saxophones, and keyboards); David Greenaway (6-string fretted & fretless bass); and Tom Jackson (drums).

Their live shows are a feast for the senses, with stunning visuals and a powerful energy that electrifies the crowd. London Prog Gigs
Often gorgeous and sometimes transcendent Gary Mackenzie, Prog Magazine
The Emerald Dawn are renowned as one of the UKs most exciting progressive rock bands. Divergent Venues
True UK prog treasures to savour live when you can. David Edwards, The Progressive Aspect
'...one of the major forces in modern UK progressive rock...Lazland

Webpages
www.facebook.com/TheEmeraldDawn
http://theemeralddawn.net
http://www.facebook.com/groups/2551102488537026

COMEDY OF ERRORS, one of Scotland's finest progressive rock bands, have been captivating audiences with their unique and critically acclaimed classically infused melodic prog for over 40 years, having grown into one of the leading names in modern progressive rock in the 1980s. Their music is a mix of symphonic power, melodic refinement and emotional intensity. After a long hiatus, the band reunited in 2009 and returned with a fresh energy that touched a growing fan base worldwide. With their characteristic sound - in which classical influences and modern rock complement each other seamlessly - Comedy of Errors manages to impress both on record and live. Their performances are known for their dynamics, musicality and inspiration. The band continues to develop with new work in the making and a new line-up that is bursting with fun. Comedy of Errors comprises: Jim Johnston (keyboards), Joe Cairney (vocals), Mark Spalding (lead guitar and backing vocals), Colin Fraser, formerly of Pallas, (drums) and John Fitzgerald (bass and backing vocals).