Melodic Revolution Records

Melodic Revolution Records
Founded 2004
Founder Nick Katona
Status Active
Genre Progressive Rock
Country of origin United States
Location Orlando, Florida

History

Melodic Revolution Records (MRR) was formed in October 2004 by Nick Katona and his wife Jennifer. It began out as a music store in Clinton, NY selling Compact Discs, DVDs, Vinyl and memorabilia.[1]

In October 2005, an Art Gallery was added to the shop, simply called “Revolution Gallery”. In June 2006 the “Revolution Gallery” was expanded by an additional 400 square feet and became a live venue known as “Live at The Revolution” at night and "Revolution Gallery" by day. The Kevin Thompson Trio were the first to play this new site. This started a new tradition of live performance from local artists such as Rocky Graziano, Ryan Miller, Dave Snediker and The Jellyfish, as well as National and International touring artists.

In 2006 Nick created and launched the Clinton Art and Music Festival held in the Historic Village of Clinton, New York

2006 also saw the launch of Melodic Revolution Records (MRR) as a new independent label. The first Artist to join that label's roster was California based Progressive Rock/AOR band Echos Landing for their debut release "Closer To You" and soon followed by Arizonian solo artist Laurie Larson for her sophomore release "Aquila".

A year after Melodic Revolution Records was established it relocated to Orlando, Florida where it has grown from a roster of two artist to over forty bands and artists.[2] MRR is known mainly as a progressive music label with artists from many countries, such as Aisles, Amadeus Awad, Andres Guazzelli, Anuryzm,[3] Don Mancuso, Morpheus Rising, Solstice Coil,[4] Corvus Stone, Transport Aerian,[5] Paul D'Adamo, Murky Red, Leon Alvarado and Phil Naro among others.

Melodic Revolution Records, in addition to other activities, as well maintains a progressive music related social network website Power Of Prog.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wimble, David: The Indie Bible (15th Edition, 2014). ASIN: B00IK6P4P2
  2. ↑ "Melodic Revolution Records Roster".
  3. ↑ "Melodic Revolution Artists on Encyclopaedia Metallum".
  4. ↑ "Solstice Coil review - Prog Sphere Website".
  5. ↑ "Transport Aerian review on Snoozecontrol Music Webzine".
  6. ↑ "Nick Katona: A power behind progressive music on Olitunes Magazine".
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