Newsletter # 43 – August 27, 2019

Ted Zahn and I (Zabocus) are putting the finishing touches on the final album in the 'Trouble Town' trilogy which will be titled 'Deam Machine'. It has been a fun project to work on and we hope to bring the story to a strong conclusion.

The Stargazer Saga continues:

Here is some feedback for the recently released Stargazer 2 album:

"Steve's albums are always all about the songs as opposed to 'look at me aren't I clever' workouts. Steve delivers time and again, and here is yet another album which is a delight from the first note to the very last." &mdash Kev Rowland - Prog Archives and Progressor

"Both albums (Stargazer 1 and 2) are masterful works. Some great rocking tracks, catchy melodies, and terrific playing, not to mention the captivating story line. Both albums are fantastic!" FragileKings — Prog Archives

"I enjoyed this album as much for the music as I did for the introspective lens it offers the listener to view it through ... " Vinny Iacocca — The Closet Concert Arena

"STARGAZER 2 is accomplished, polished and whip-smart in its conception and execution ... a novel within an album." Robert Craven — Independent Music Review

"Bonino's curious space opera continues, once more wrapped up in his playful and entertaining melodic progressive rock. I found Bonino ... to blur the line between prog rock and jazz fusion." Craig Hartranft — Dangerdog

"This story will certainly appeal to SF-lovers. Even for those who are not SF fans." Esther's Rock Blog — Esther Kessel-Tamerus

"...muscular guitars and amazing changes of tempo...the album is intriguing and surprising enough to recommend it to neo-progressive lovers who appreciate concept albums" Denis Boisvert — Profil Prog

If you haven't yet heard Stargazer 1, here is some feedback from the first album in the trilogy:

" ... an incredibly accessible album, one that I knew I was going to enjoy from the very first note ... yet another to add to my list of albums of the year" Kev Rowland – MLWZ

"Cinematic in its sweep, Bonino’s vision and imagination takes the conventional model of a rock album and shapes it into something more interesting, stimulating and unique. A bold concept expertly executed and well worth purchasing / downloading / liking and sharing!" Robert Craven – Independent Music Review

"This is a story for and of us all ... a story and vision that I could imagine being backed on stage by an orchestra while Steve and the band rock out front ... A must have." Tony Floyd Kenna – Independent Music Review