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Three old friends, who played together in an 80's cover band, keyboardist Adam Rabin, drummer Ornan McLean and guitarist John "Lefty" Whyte, decided to fill their need for original Progressive Rock, forming Elephants of Scotland in 2010 in Burlington, Vermont. Their debut (Home Away From Home, 2013) was a splendid and well-rewarded work that had everything to stroke the progressive heart, including a sublime package in terms of cover and artwork but most importantly, a set list of shockingly brilliant prog, full of ballsy progressions, swift and nimble playing, infusing the whole with exhilaration. Some noticed Rush influences, others Marillion and other slicker neo-prog bands but truth is this quartet kicks royal behind, while formulating a distinctive touch, evident in each musician's display, totally devoted to team play and freedom to imprint a personal gesture of genius within the grooves.