Artist description Tree Without Leaves is a multi-musician project that offers keyboard-driven progressive rock from musicians based in the United States and Europe.

Music Style Progressive Rock

Similar Artists Rush, U.K., E.L.P., King Crimson, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, King's X

Artist History Former members of Hundredfold formed the group in August of 1999.

Group Members MATTHEW KALLONAS: lead voice & acoustic guitar; JAMES THOMAS FORD: keyboards, electric & acoustic guitars, backing voice, drum programming, percussion; JEFF MAAS: bass guitar, stick, backing voice, synth pedals.

Press Reviews Review of TWL's earlier incarnation, Hundredfold: The Capital Times Wisconsin State Journal Rhythm June 3-9, 1999 "Madison progressive rock band Hundredfold has unfolded. And what it reveals after a year in the making is cinematic and orchestral richness ripe for the listening. Not just any listener - but the mature listener interested in the complexities of musical texture. In fact it's fans of bands such as Rush and King Crimson who likely will most appreciate Hundredfold's thought-provoking lyrics about the tragedy of war and sudden death topped by wide angle soundscapes. The band's demo CD features three songs ranging from four minutes and 23 seconds to almost seven minutes. "Homeland" sounds like something Elton John would love to get his hands on, melodic and moving seemlessly through the story frames like a well edited movie. "Brave New World" has a "space-rock" feel, sort of like Led Zeppelin holding hands with Rush and running into Hawkwind. "Red & Black" opens with keyboards pattering like a gentle rain and then building into a driving New Age-ish rhythm. Singer Matthew Kallonas' melodic vocals, reminiscent of Rush's Geddy Lee, quickly step in. Kallonas' strong voice was honed as a classically trained baritone soloist with degrees in music and theology from the University of Liverpool, England. Hundredfold's demo CD lyrics were written by the band's founder, keyboardist Jim Ford (a classical pianist trained at the California Institute of the Arts). The music mimics the melancholy words, carefully paired, the way Sting does his writing. Rounding out the group is bassist Jeff Maas, who is a cartographer and who co-authored a historical atlas of Wisconsin in 1998. Hundredfold's drummer is Dunes, a longtime Madison musician who has performed with bands such as Cognitive Dissonance, Fluid Drive and the Nazarenes. He also bears an amazing resemblance to Foo Fighters' lead singer David Grohl and played the Grohl character in the Broom Street Theatre production of "Unplugged: The Kurt Cobain Story." With Hundredfold he plays his custom-built drums. Hundredfold performs at the Pres House, 731 State St., 8 p.m. Saturday. There will be no opening act or cover charge - but stick around for refreshments. Also watch for them on Tim Sundog's show on WYOU cable channel 4 at 8 p.m. June 19. For more information on Hundredfold, visit their web site at www.angelfire.com/wi/hundredfold." Natasha Kassulke

Location Madison, WI - USA

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