NOVEMBER 23, 2023

STEVE OSBORN

Lead singer Steve Osborn has several performances coming up — outside the world PANGÆA. In addition to his featured vocals in the band, Osborn is a classically-trained singer who has performed numerous opera roles and recitals.

He will be performing the role of Lorenzo in the Tulsa Ballet’s production of “Don Quixote” from November 2-5, 2023. 

From January 6-7, 2024 he will feature in Tulsa Opera’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” as Balthazar with the Tulsa Youth Opera.

Both performances are at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, located at 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74103. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or visit www.tulsapac.com. 

📷 Photos © 2023

SCOTT DRAUGHON, THE SIXTH MAN

PANGÆA welcomes multi-instrumentalist Scott Draughon into the band!  Draughon performed live shows with PANGÆA in 2001-2002 and has returned to add his guitars, keyboards, vocals, and percussion for upcoming concerts. He’s a veteran of Texas-based bands such as classic-rock inspired Vintage Thunder. 

In a recent interview Ron Poulsen stated,  “After we returned from San Jose recording our latest album and then started to rehearse for playing live we very quickly realized we could not cover all the parts on the recordings with the five of us. Multiple keyboard and guitar parts. Scott was the obvious choice to fill that void. Having played in the band before he knew the music. Heavy prog influence. And more importantly he is a brother. We get along well with each other.  I am glad he said yes when he got the call. I can tell you firsthand the first time all six of us got in the room together it was a very big and full sound!!! It's an honor to have him on board. I look forward to playing with him on stage soon.”

📷 Photos © 2023

"TOMORROW WILL COME"

latest single!

See the VIDEO here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyfY1Re4-HY

© & ℗ 2022 BMI

📷 Photo: Mark Nguyen © 2023

ProgPower USA XXII

September 6-9

https://progpowerusa.com/

PANGAEA's "Something Happened Yesterday" is featured on the festival's compilation CD.

A one-page advertisement can be found in the 

festival program as well!

LISTEN:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YojhQq67neQ

© & ℗ 2002 BMI

📷 Photo: Dave Lepori © 2022

🎨 Artwork: Rainer Kalwitz ©

🎨 Artwork: Rico Schenck ©

🎨 Original Logo: Mattias Norén ©

"HOLLOW LIFE"

from the album

A Time & A Place

Listen here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAV0uzO1B9o

From the 2002 album A Time & A Place

"... "Hollow Life" revives late Queen." 

- Zoltán Koncsok, Metal & Hard Rock Hammer, (Hungary) 🇭🇺

© & ℗ 2002 BMI

📷 Photo: Dave Lepori © 2022

PANGÆA would like to take this weekend to remember those who have died in service to this great nation.

"The Panther"

from the album

A Time & A Place

Listen here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLi00dBKcJ8

From the 2002 album A Time & A Place

A  second song from Andi’s explorations of the Pecos River Valley. It’s  based on another cave painting that had an impact on him. The words and  the music - all his. He does several percussion tracks on it and Steve  really delivers the vocals. - Corey Schenck 

© & ℗ 2000 BMI

🎨 Artwork: Rainer Kalwitz ©

🎨 Original Logo: Mattias Norén ©

Happy Easter from PANGÆA

🎨 Original Logo: Mattias Norén © 2002

"The Fall of Rome"

from the album

Welcome to the Theatre ...

Listen here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB7iBROcleQ

"The Fall of Rome" reverts to the rock roots of the band. There is a catchy chorus, but Corey's lyrics are much deeper, drawing a parallel between modern society and the ancient civilisation. This is quite an impressive song, with Darrell really powering out the vocals.”

-Frank Blades, Alternate View (USA) 🇺🇸

🎨 Artwork: Rainer Kalwitz ©

🎨 Original Logo: Mattias Norén ©

NEW MUSIC!

"So Long", our second single!

Listen here to the teaser:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txAqdJJNk5A

🎨 Artwork: Rainer Kalwitz ©

NEW MUSIC! TEASER

"So Long", our second single coming soon!

March 2 on Texas Independence Day.

Listen here to the teaser:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTaE5uFCq0

Happy New Year!

2023 has a lot of exciting events coming up with PANGÆA. 

The first music released will include new songs from the August 2022 recording sessions - titled Time & Again, featuring artwork by Rainer Kalwitz. Other releases of new music to follow throughout the year.

Rehearsals continue as the band prepares for concerts during the 2023 season; stay tuned for details.

🎨 Original Logo: Mattias Norén © 2002

Merry  Christmas! Frohe Weihnachten! Kung His Hsin Nien! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux  Noël! Hyvää Joulua! Shubh Naya Baras! Selamat Hari Natal! I'D Miilad  Said! Shuvo Baro Din! Suksan Wan Christmas! Gëzuar Krishlindjet!   Geseende Kerfees! Gajan Kristnaskon! Mele Kalikimaka! Mo'adim Lesimkha!  Buon Natale! Shinnen omedeto! Seng Dan Fai Lok! Krismas Njema Na Heri!  Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun! Streken Bozhik! Wesolych Swiat!   Veseloho Vam Rizdva! Chuc Mung Giang Sinh! Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom  Rozhdestva! God Jul! Glædelig Jul! Prejeme Maligayang Pasko! Vam Vesele  Vanoce! 聖誕快樂 Feliz Natal! Vrolijk Kerstfeest! Häid Jõule! Priecīgus  Ziemassvētkus! Linksmų Kalėdų! щасливого Різдва! Vesel Božič! Meli  Keuliseumaseu!

🎨 Original Logo: Mattias Norén © 2002

On Sunday, December 4 the original five members of PANGÆA performed together on stage for the first time since March 15, 2003. 

They performed an impromptu show in Pasadena, Texas at Second Chance Saloon. The 20-minute set included "The Winds", "September Park", "Dark Room", and "Time Syndrome".

The crowd welcomed the boys with applause and cheers - heralding the return of the band!

📷 Photo:  © 2022

The mixes are done! The songs are in the process of being mastered. 

The band is rehearsing for shows coming in the new year.

Look for a soon-to-be-released single from the recent recording sessions in California and a new video early next year!

📷 Photo: Mark Nguyen © 2021

The final mixes for the new album are underway! After this, they will be shipped off for mastering.

Artist, Rainer Kalwitz, is presently finishing the artwork for the new album, Time & Again. The concept was created by drummer Andi Schenck.

Rehearsals are underway for upcoming concerts in 2023! The band has worked up a variety of sets in lengths and styles. 

🎨 Logo: Mattias Norén © 2002

"During the first two weeks of August we traveled to San Jose, California to record at Soundtek Studios with our friend and producer Robert Berry. We worked with our vocal coach and engineer Thom Duell and did a photo shoot on top of Mount Umunhum with Dave Lepori."

"Since February, we were writing, arranging, and recording demos. The result is seventy-six minutes across fourteen new songs we are able to record with Robert. If you liked the music we released in the past, I don't think you'll be disappointed with the new music; it's stronger in the writing, arranging,  the playing, and its general focus."

"We also have twelve songs we recorded with Robert in 2004 that we are looking forward to releasing soon."

- Corey Schenck 

📷 Photo: Dave Lepori © 2022

"3 ... 2 ... 1 ... we have liftoff!"

The new PANGÆA website launches on September 25, 2022.

📷 Photo: Dave Lepori © 2022

On Friday, June 4, the band met in Dallas, Texas to discuss the possibilities of a reunion. A unanimous decision was made to regroup and rise from the ashes.

A photo shoot with close friend and photographer Mark Nguyen took place in downtown Dallas on June 5.

Ron: “We did a thing this past weekend in Dallas. The five members of PANGAEA got together ... It had been eighteen years since the five of us had been in the same place together! Good times to say the least indeed!”. 

On July 24, PANGÆA held their first rehearsals with the original and definitive five-man lineup in Houston, Texas. 

📷 Photo: Mark Nguyen © 2021