Tag Archives: Phil Naro

BRIAN TARQUIN & HEAVY FRIENDS – Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes

August 14, 2024

BHP 2024 On a mission to honor those who served for their homeland, Cape Canaveral dweller calls his brethren on a new aural trip. Brian Tarquin’s allegiance to the red, white and blue cause may not sit too comfortably with … Continue reading

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CACTUS – Tightrope

June 8, 2021

Purple Pyramid 2021 Still ‘ot ‘n’ sweaty, ‘eavy rhythm-and-blues veterans balance their graceful act and walk into sunset with a smile. Prickly like the Sonoran Desert vegetation and charged like Battersea Power Station back in the day, as this album’s … Continue reading

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BRIAN TARQUIN PROJECT – Vegas Blue

June 16, 2020

Guitar Trax 2020 Cinematic soundtrack to American tragedy from Emmy-winning guitarist and his heavy friends. The shooting of Mandalay Bay Hotel in 2017 affected hundreds of lives and left an indelible scar on Brian Tarquin’s soul, so he felt obliged … Continue reading

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DRUCKFARBEN – Second Sound

June 10, 2014

Druckfarben 2014 Title telling a tale, Canadian proggers make a claim of leaving their imprint as the band’s name dictates. Having risen up from playing covers, this quintet possessed a lot of exposure and experience on individual terms, enough to … Continue reading

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