Q&A RANDY McSTINE

From sharing the stage with Porcupine Tree to embracing the challenge of standing alone in the spotlight, the American guitarist discusses building a fanbase, feeling like a spectator, and the tug of war between pessimism and adventure.

David West

Randy McStine is a man with his fingers in a lot of prog pies. From playing live in Porcupine Tree to solo shows opening for The Pineapple Thief and collaborations with Jane Getter Premonition and Dave Kerzner, McStine is fast becoming one of progressive rock’s first call multi-instrumentalists and vocalists. “I’m not looking for tabloid fame,” says McStine. “I’m looking for a really respected body of work, a large enough audience-base to play nice venues, and to have a living, frankly.” His ambitions may be relatively modest, but his own music is anything but, borne out by his technically intimidating albums with drummer Marco Minnemann. Does playing solo gigs, opening for The Pineapple Thief and Iamthemorning, help you to reach new listeners? Definitely. When you play with a band of…

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