Stick Men/CuDa Schief & CuDa

Even as a rejuvenated King Crimson hits the road again (the prog rock band comes to Cleveland in September), Crimson bassist Tony Levin has continued to find the time to devote to Stick Men, a side project that includes Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto and guitarist Markus Reuter. Three years ago, the group issued Prog Noir, an album that shows off the band’s songwriting as much as it shows off the group’s chops. The eerie title track features Bowie-like vocals and distorted vocals. In the wake of the release of Prog Noir, the Stick Men have also released the digital only live album, Roppongi - Live in Tokyo 2017, which also features Crimson saxophonist and flutist Mel Collins. (Niesel)