Lobster Newberg

Lobster Newberg gives new meaning to powerful progressive rock. The band lit up the stage at the legendary Whiskey on Sunset Blvd. Their performance showed their prowess and command of their instruments while showcasing the cohesiveness of the band. Look for big things to come from Lobster Newberg and check out their single "Set You Sails" . - Habco Media

Lobster Newberg, Actress: Bands that describe themselves as prog-rock sometimes have the tendency to get lost in the jam, which can alienate (and completely bore) casual listeners of the genre. Thankfully, Chicago’s Lobster Newberg has the imagination and talent to draw from pop rock, funk fusion, blues and jazz while turning it into a full-out indie dance party. Part of the reason Actress is so successful is the band is timeless in their multi-genre arrangements. One part Meat Loaf and another The Killers, Newberg also comes armed with flutes, keyboards and horns to instil a huge live sound. While the band will not bust through the mainstream anytime soon, they are the kind of musicians who stay fresh and stick around for years to come. (World Stage International) ~ 4 Stars - Popjournalism.ca

Lobster Newberg is serving up an innovative debut CD that will satisfy your musical appetite. These contemporary artists from Chicago suburbia are astounding audiences with their intuitive imagination, in a style reminiscent of Pink Floyd and King Crimson. Take finely tuned genres, blend them into a series of songs reeling with the technical ability of this unique band, and you have a sound for which we have long awaited. Constantly challenging themselves to produce music that is intriguingly inventive, they reach into unconventional territory. Lobster Newberg offers a modern concept in music which is hard to find today. While members all have different tastes in music, they create songs that are a breath of fresh air. Fans have found their music an unexpected welcome in a music scene that is stagnant. Colin Peterik who nimbly runs the keyboard also sings on the tracks. “Our music doesn’t age. Listen to it now or 20 years from now. It’ll still be new… it’ll still be fascinating.”

Paradox, a track off their debut CD, Vernal Equinox, speaks to their wide range of musical interests and to the ability of Lobster Newberg to express it all in a complementing wave of synchronicity. And then there’s Happy Together, a refreshing rendition of The Turtles' classic tune, showing this band’s love of the past integrated with a modern conceptual approach. All the original songs are collaboratively written and deliver complex, multi-layered interlocking arrangements. It’s been far too long since we’ve seen this polished molding of sound and word. Once you try this recipe for Lobster Newberg, you’ll never go back to the same old thing again.

official biography, taken (with the band's permission) from myspace.com/lobsternewberg



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Discography:
Vernal Equinox (studio album, 2007) - Progarchives.com