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Advent

Formed in 1989, Advent began as a collaboration between Alan Benjamin and Henry Ptak, with Henry's brother Mark joining very shortly thereafter. Leveraging diverse-yet-harmonious backgrounds and a common desire to create music that would, first and foremost, satisfy the members' own progressive and somewhat eclectic musical desires, the band went on to release its critically acclaimed (self-titled) debut CD on Mellow Records and also contributed several pieces to both Gentle Giant and Procol Harum tribute-album projects. Joined in 2005 by drummer Drew Siciliano, the group went on to release its long-awaited follow-up album, Cantus Firmus, to rave reviews. With the addition of Greg Katona (guitars) and Benjamin Rose (basses) in 2006, Advent is quickly developing a reputation as one of today's most respected live progressive-rock acts.

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Upcoming Performances

MARPROG '09
at Toad's Place
New Haven, Connecticut—July 19, 2009
(with Brett Bottomley's Toy Masheen, Helmet of Gnats, Holding Pattern, and IZZ)

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