First Three Bands for ProgDay 2026!
(May 22, 2026)
Discipline
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, DISCIPLINE has been an important element of the American progressive rock scene since their formation in 1987. Led by the distinctive vision of singer/songwriter Matthew Parmenter, DISCIPLINE has built a dedicated global following anchored by their 1997 masterpiece, Unfolded Like Staircase. Known for their intense literary lyrics, dramatic compositions, and emotionally charged performances, DISCIPLINE’s signature sound returns to Storybook Farm for their first appearance in 10 years.
French TV
Blending the aggressive precision of Rock in Opposition (RIO), the quirky melodicism of Canterbury, the raw energy of fusion, and the unpredictable timing of cartoon soundtracks, FRENCH TV offers a singular listening experience. The music is a tightrope walk between highbrow complexity and irreverent fun that can be simultaneously hilarious and highly challenging, making it one of America’s most original prog rock outfits. It is also one of the longest lived, having created 16 albums, with multiple tours of Europe and the US, and performances at many major festivals. Founded in 1983, 40 years later FRENCH TV are still here and better than ever!
Bruteus
Creating instrumental rock that draws from 1970s hard rock, psychedelic music, and contemporary progressive structures, BRUTEUS’s music is built around guitar-led compositions. Rather than a conventional rhythm section foundation, bass and drums contribute equally to the arrangements. The trio's approach prioritizes composed material over extended improvisation with music moving through multiple sections, tempo changes, metric shifts, and variations in dynamics. Sometimes heavy and distorted, other times intimate and atmospheric, BRUTEUS has developed a sound rooted in instrumental composition, dynamic shifts, and trio-based interplay.
ProgDay 2026 News Coming Soon!
(May 7, 2026)
This is just a quick post to confirm that ProgDay 2026 will be happening on Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, NC. The first band announcements will be coming soon. Until then, the lineup and info for ProgDay 2025 will remain on the ProgDay website. Stay tuned…
(photo by Michael Inman)
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