December 22, 2024

Skylight Webzine

Online since 2000

Prog Legends Nektar To Release “Journey To The Other Side – Live At The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023” Through Deko Entertainment As A Fitting Tribute To Late Drummer & Founding Member Ron Howden

Formed in Germany in 1969, Nektar favored extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were among the progenitors of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound traveled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with “A Tab in the Ocean” (1972) and “Remember the Future” (1973). Nearly 20 albums and a half-century later, the band’s artistic and personal charisma has earned them masses of devoted fans along with their latest album “The Other Side” (2020) which was Number 1 on Amazon Progressive Music.

As they begin the next 50 years of their career, they kick it off with “Journey to the Other Side – Live at The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023.” Recorded during the band’s 50th anniversary tour, this release captures the band in all their glory with a 2CD/Blu-Ray set with a 5-camera shoot and multi-track recording. Clocking in at over 2 and 1/2 hours and spanning the band’s entire career with classics like “Remember the Future Parts 1 & 2,” “A Tab in the Ocean,” and many more.

View “Drifting” video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUVH_5kOKKQ

This recording has become a virtual remembrance of Nektar drummer and primary member, Ron Howden, who died suddenly at the ripe old age of 78 on September 29th, 2023. As founding member Derek “Mo” Moore states, “I think you will enjoy being part of Nektar’s 50th extended Anniversary Tour and glad we captured this performance. Rest in Peace Ron.”

The band is currently hard at work on their forthcoming trilogy “Mission To Mars.” The first installment is scheduled to hit in early June to coincide with the band’s tour which kicks off in New Jersey on June 7th.

Tickets for dates:https://nektarsmusic.com/events/

JUN 7: Dunellen Theatre – Dunellen, NJ
JUN 9: Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland OH
JUN 11: Irving Theater – Indianapolis, IN
JUN 12: The Token Lounge – Westland, MI
JUN 13: The Arcada Theatre – St Charles, IL
JUN 15: The Wildey Theatre – Edwardsville, IL (2pm Matinee Show)
JUN 15: The Wildey Theatre – Edwardsville, IL (8pm Show)
JUN 18: Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA
JUN 19: Daryl’s House – Pawling, NY
SEP 5-8: Nene Valley Rock Festival 2024 – Grimsthorpe, UK

There are a limited number of autographed bundles available while supplies last:https://www.dekoentertainment.com/nektar
Bundle Includes:

  • One (1) Nektar “Journey to The Other Side – Live at The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023” Double CD
  • One (1) Nektar “Journey to The Other Side – Live at The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023” Blu-Ray
  • One (1) Nektar “Journey to The Other Side – Live at The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023” T-Shirt
  • One (1) Nektar “Journey to The Other Side – Live at The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023” 10×10 Signed Print


TRACKLIST
Introduction
The Light Beyond
A Tab in the Ocean
SkyWriter
I’m On Fire
Dream Nebula
Drifting
Cast Your Fate
A Day in the Life of a Preacher
Recycled 2
Show Me The Way
Remember the Future Part 1
Remember the Future Part 2
Look Through Me
Fidgety Queen
Good Day
Bonus Track:
Devils Door/King of Twilight – (Blu-Ray and Download Only)

For more information, visit:

www.dekoentertainment.com/nektar