Outside the Original

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Outside The Original is an exciting project from James Finnigan of Hue and Cry and Stiltskin fame, catch them live at Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate on 18th October!

About Outside the Original

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The ultimate progressive rock tribute show, performing the classics by the masters of the genre.
From ‘Musical Box’ by Genesis on the album Foxtrot to ’Yours is no Disgrace’ by Yes-opening track on the first album of the classic line-up to many more in between.

Outside the Original are the only Scottish progressive rock tribute show that you can hear perform this eclectic mix of songs.
The band has been formed by James Finnigan who grew up listening to these epic masterpieces.

Like many musicians in the 80s James featured in very successful pop and rock bands; first with pop band Hue and Cry, then moving on as one of the founder members of rock band Stiltskin.

This musical journey has lead James back to his roots.
Outside the Original are a six piece band who faithfully reproduce the timeless masterpieces from the giants of progressive rock, performing a selection of classics by: Emerson Lake and Palmer, Genesis, King Crimson, Yes and Pink Floyd – among others. The band have spent months in the studio rehearsing and refining the arrangements of the music.

Joining James to produce the sound live are fellow band members Paul Adams, Alasdair MacDonald, Suzanne McKenzie (McFleetwood),
Gerry Phimister and Mark Spalding (Comedy of Errors).

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