Prog Rock ‘Supergroup’ at The Strand

HUDSON FALLS — The progressive rock supergroup known as Stick Men will perform 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9th at the Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. General admission tickets are $30. 

Stick Men were founded in 2007 by Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Michael Bernier. Since 2010, the lineup stabilized around Levin, Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. The band was formed as a vehicle for progressive rock music performed almost exclusively with Chapman Sticks and drums.

The band released its first album Soup in 2010. Most of Stick Men’s compositions are instrumental, with very few songs featuring vocals, mostly by Levin, but occasionally by Reuter and Mastelotto as well. 

Stylistically, Stick Men’s sound is unique. Touting that their lead musicians are “playing instruments unlike any other,” their music has evolved to be somewhere between Art Rock, Progressive Rock, and in some cases Progressive Metal. There is a heavy influence of free music and improvisation during their live shows, as the musicians will often showcase their prowess on their respective instruments in extended free music jams. 

Most notably, the band honors their connection and tenure with King Crimson by performing songs by the band as well as songs by Robert Fripp, King Crimson’s lead member and guitarist. Stick Men has also composed an abridged version of Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite”, a staple of their live shows.

Tickets are available at the Strand Box Office (cash or check only) or online through Brown Paper Tickets. For more information or to make reservations, call the Strand Box Office at 518-832-3484. Visit: www.mystrandtheatre.org.