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Hometown	meridian, ID
Genres	Modern Rock, Rock Instrumental
Band Members	KC Thomsen: Keyboards & Vocals Dave Thomas: Drums, ... » more
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Artist / Band Member KC Thomsen moondust1@q.com 208.8663.5134
# Years Experience Performing Live:	6
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	6
Market Draw:	Pacific Northwest of the USA: 76-100
Venue History:	Bar Deluxe - Salt Lake City, UT Terrapin Station - Boise, ID Knitting Factory - Boise, ID The Bouquet - Boise, ID
Opener Experience:	Luna Halo
Similar Artists:	Dream Theater; Spock's Beard; Yes; ELP; Tool; The Who
Performing Rights Society:	BMI
Discography:	Monophobic LP—2009; Walking Through Walls LP—2006; The Echoing Sounds LP—2003

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About the Artist

pravda a Progressive/Jam rock outfit hailing from the Pacific Northwest, USA, released their Third CD, Monophobic, to critical acclaim. Monophobic is powerhouse of Progressive virtuosty with complex composing and playing, yet still highly listenable

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October 2008 Jam Bands

August 2008 Rock Instrumental

June 2008 Rock Instrumental

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Walking Through Walls by Progression Magazine
Pravda comes out of the gate smoking, immediately letting you know it's a force to be reckoned with on 'Walking Through Walls', the band's second release. Djam Karet seems to be a benchmark that bands of this ilk are measured against and this Pacific Northwest quartet holds up well. Stripped of Djam Karet's exotic Middle Eastern aural imagery, Pravda is more of a meat-and-potatoes style of hard-edged melodic instrumental fusion with an exceptional balance between virtuosic guitar and keyboards. There's a larger metal element than on the previous disc with faster tempos that build to anthemic crescendos. Each of these four highly skilled musicians is featured in individually self-penned compositions handling all instrumental chores. Although these selections tend to be slightly weaker, it does add variety and a brief respite from the full-frontal beast Pravda has evolved into. This all hangs together considerably well, void of wasted moments. 'Walking Through Walls' is an exhilarating romp from start to finish. (14&1/2 stars out of 16) Warren Barker - Progression Magazine - Issue 51 Spring/Summer 2007.

Walking Through Walls by Bill Knispel
'Edge Of Fire' opens the album with a bang, with tightly synchronized guitars, drums and bass creating an unrelenting propulsion of sound. K.C. Thomsen's keyboards add some nice seasoning to what would otherwise be a fairly straightforward rock instrumental. The song presents a band unafraid to mix things up, with smooth tempo changes and shifts in mood, swinging from the heavy introductory section to a slower, spacey movement reminiscent of Pink Floyd. The powerful Excursion is a heavy rocker with loads of Thomsen keyboards and some very crunchy rhythm guitar courtesy of Chris Holman. The song is another example of the band's use of contrasts; heavy sections interspersed with more laid back, quieter movements. This use of contrast keeps things interesting, and makes for an enjoyable active listen. Lhasapsodic follows, and the Rush influences are very strong here; Holman's guitar often sounds eerily like Alex Lifeson's tone on Rush's 1990s albums. ~Bill Knispel Progscape.com 10/06~

Monophobic by Progression Magazine, Fall 2009: 15 out of 16 stars.
Pravda's third release is more multifaceted than its previous high-octaneWalking Through Walls. Incorporation of classical and jazz strains into its established heavy rock fusion template makes Monophobic a captivating listening experience. Keyboardist K.C. Thomsen still writes engaging pieces, while new guitarist Dan Sejd more than holds his own performing and composing. They haven't forsaken that perfect balance of guitar and keyboard interplay, nor the forcefulness that fueled Pravda's sophomore outing. Instead, this Northwest quartet has tempered the beast with elegant symphonic prog and classy jazz-fusion. Second cut "Symphonia" is a nine-minuet suite replete with exquisite classically inspired keyboards. "Cattlecar Galactica" is a multipart guitar-driven fusion adventure. "radio Halo" written by drummer Dave Thomas (who also wrote a short sinister percussion workout) is a strange closer. It winds through different segments until abruptly morphing into a live jazz piece that slowly fades out. There's a lot to like on Monophobic as Pravda continues to improve upon its high-caliber output. Warrren Barker

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