Next show, Friday January 29, 2010 "Lanza's" In Ansonia Connecticut (The Old Snooker's). See Schedule for details
Progmatic was founded by Jim Branigan December of 2004. After traveling around the country working with several Bands and Producers Branigan decided to return home and focus on building a new Band, something fresh, and most importantly, something people could relate too. He began posting ads on local and national classifieds looking for musicians. Although he was told building an original Band (in the heart of the Connecticut’s “Cover Band state”) was a bad idea, his perseverance paid off. In his search he rounded up Bassist - Craig Bshara, Guitarist – Gary Stallion, Drummer - Joe Wichcrowski and Guitarist – Steve Capozzi. Progmatic played the New England seen and opened for national acts such as “Puddle of Mudd” “Tantric” “Whitesnake” “White Lion” “Adema” “Dizzi Read” from “Guns and Roses” and more.
Stallion, a California native left the Band and returned home in late 2005. It was from there Capozzi and Branigan teamed up with chemistry yet to be seen. Little known they would write songs and create an Album people refused to take out of they’re CD player. With Branigan’s emotional side, pouring out his life stories and Capozzi’s years of writing skills (a Miami University of music grad) the heart of Progmatic was born.
In 2006 Craig Bshara took some time off and Jeff Richardson came into place. Branigan suggested to record at “Terminal Sound” ( Waterbury CT) local studio. There, Progmatic teamed up with Grammy winning nominated Producer Edwin Ramos which turned into several studios later (see album credits under songs). This was the stepping stone of “My Clone”. June of 2007 Jeff Richardson leaves the Band and Craig Bshara returns. December of 2007 Joe Wichcrowski resized and moved to Texas. Ramos suggested not to slow down the recording process and refers the Band to Grammy winning (Billboards top Drummer) “Lee Levin” (Miami FL). In September 2008 Drummer Mel Corcino joins the Band and finalizes the recordings. Late February of 2009 “My Clone” is released, an accomplishment of two years in the making. In June of 2009 Mel Corcino parts ways and Progmatic hires RI native Jimmy Quinn, Quinn a Drummer that played throughout RI, Mass and CT in acts such as, “Boys of Summer” “Silly Rabbit” and “47 Seconds” a perfect replacement needed, “We were very worried about finding a replacement. Our music is by far not something that is just thrown together” Branigan states. “It’s about the music, the story and how important it’s told, both recorded and live. Jimmy has just that. It’s important to have good songs. With that, comes a good player. The Progmatic family can now live on along with the stories. No matter who comes and goes, Capozzi and Branigan will always remember those that made the Band what it is today."
Progmatic stands for - “The music always progresses forward and the story never ends.”
My Clone Album review By Don Laviano NBC.
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This Time Down is seeking a new guitarist to round out it's lineup. If you are reading this Ad and you are a guitarist and you'd like to talk to the band about playing with us please make sure that you have a site up either on MySpace or elsewhere so that we can not only see pics of you but can hear exactly what you can do on your instrument. If you do not have a website, we would request that you send both pics of yourself either in a live situation or in a band photo and soundbites of music you've recorded. We are looking for someone in their mid-twenties to mid-thirties that is hungry, can play his ass off, can groove, has a great look, can write catchy riffs, can sing backups strongly, can solo if need be, has a great/positive/can-do/team player attitude, has reliable transportation, has a job, has pro gear, lives close to New Haven or doesn't mind driving a little to get there to practice one to two times per week and is as good live as he is in the studio. So if you feel like you've got what it takes drop us a line and we'll go from there. No egos, no substance abuse problems, no alcohol problems. We're not looking to waste our time any more and want the right player with the right attitude to become an integral member of this band. Think you can handle it? Are you prepared to work and have some fun? Check out our songs and let us know what you think. We're currently in the studio working on more tracks that are gonna be even better than what we have up already. Thanks for your time and we hope to hear from all those that rock very soon.
"There goes Dolly, Dolly Dagger...her love's so heavy gonna make you stagger, There goes Dolly, Dolly Dagger...she drinks the blood from the Jagged Edge....Drink up Baby!"
My Dear Progmatic - Pop Rock!, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something pulls me toards them. Keep it up Progmatic - Pop Rock!. Di PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
