GD Fenderson and Matt Nappo (minddog) have a fantastic interview with John Palumbo on their Coffee With The Dog podcast, in long-form podcast format. They drill down and form a great connection (eventually). The interview with John starts around 46:15…or enjoy a couple of friends chatting prior to. You can see the interview on YouTube on the link below…
Coffee With The Dog – “Excuse Me While I Crack This Guy” EP964
Now the Crack The Sky webstore is much easier to maneuver. The Menu on the top bar of the website now reads Shop, with dropdowns for Music, Apparel, Miscellaneous, and Solo Works. Click the “Get the ‘xxx'” box and you’ll be taken to the normal product page. The product page, shopping cart, and checkout process remain exactly the same. It’s now easier for you to get to the Crack The Sky merchandise when shopping!
For global orders outside of the US, please get in touch with us directly at contact@crackthesky.com, and we’ll take care of you.
Now available at live performances or from our Store here, the physical CDs have joined the digital downloads of this fantastic Crack The Sky offering. Order yours now!
In 1975, Crack The Sky burst onto the music scene with their landmark eponymous album, hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as the “debut album of the year.” On three special nights in March of 2025, Crack The Sky revisited the entire debut album, in original program order, as a featured segment of their Golden 50th Anniversary Tour. Digital recorders captured their stellar performances from 4 out of 5 original band members, which featured all of the flavor and feel of that iconic 1975 recording, with a tightness and level of energy reminiscent of those halcyon days.
Tracks:
1. Hold On / Surf City
2. Sea Epic
3. She’s A Dancer
4. Robots For Ronnie
5. Ice
6. Mind Baby
7. I Don’t Have A Tie
8. Sleep
Get ready to experience a rock milestone! This past March, progressive rock legends Crack The Sky blew the roof off with a series of sold-out shows celebrating an incredible fifty years of music. For these special nights, the band resurrected their iconic, self-titled debut album—the very same one Rolling Stone magazine hailed as the “debut album of the year”—performing it live in its entirety and in the original track order that first captivated the world.
Now, the energy and electricity of that historic performance have been captured. A brand-new live CD of “Crack The Sky” is set to be unleashed on Friday, June 20, 2025.
This isn’t just a reissue; it’s a sonic testament to a half-century of rock and roll defiance. The album will be available for streaming everywhere you get your music and for order through the official Crack The Sky web store.
Catch the legends live on the album’s official release day! The new CD will make its debut at the merch stand during their show on June 20th at Hub City Vinyl in Hagerstown, MD. See the concert and be one of the first to grab a physical copy right there. Tickets are still available, but they won’t last long!
Can’t wait? The album is available for pre-release digital download right now! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of rock history from a band that continues to electrify audiences fifty years on.
In 1975, Crack The Sky burst onto the music scene with their landmark eponymous album, hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as the “debut album of the year.” On three special nights in March of 2025, Crack The Sky revisited the entire debut album, in original program order, as a featured segment of their Golden 50th Anniversary Tour at the Collective Encore in Columbia MD. Digital recorders captured their stellar performances from 4 out of 5 original band members, which featured all of the flavor and feel of that iconic 1975 recording, with a tightness and level of energy reminiscent of those halcyon days.
Crack The Sky is pleased to announce the release of a CD of those performances, which can be yours to enjoy forever. The official release date for the CD is June 20, 2025, but you can purchase an early pre-release download here exclusively on our store. The physical CD of the album and streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc.) will begin on June 20th.
Crack The Sky announces six new performance dates added to the calendar for their 50th Anniversary Tour. Check out our Shows page for ticketing information.
We’re returning to Live At Hub City Vinyl in Hagerstown MD for two nights of all-ages celebration, June 20 and June 21.
We’re returning to The Recher in Towson MD for a one-night performance, September 6.
And for three big dates at the Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis MD, October 31, November 1 and a matinee show on November 2.
Big news, Crack The Sky fans! Our latest CD, The Baker Files, just scored a stellar review from the prog rock gurus at DPRP.net—and we’re buzzing with excitement! Check it out here: https://www.dprp.net/reviews/2025/017#crack-the-sky.
DPRP calls The Baker Files “a triumphant unearthing of lost treasures,” praising how we’ve transformed John Palumbo’s 1976 demos into “a sonic journey that’s both nostalgic and electrifyingly fresh.” They highlight the “signature wit and innovative twists” in tracks like the reimagined classics and the three never-before-heard gems, dubbing it “a must-have for prog enthusiasts and a testament to Crack The Sky’s timeless brilliance.”
This EP—out now on Adobo Records—blends our classic prog rock essence with a modern edge, and DPRP agrees: it’s “a collector’s dream come true.” Grab your copy on CD at our live shows or online at crackthesky.com, or stream it on your favorite platform. Let’s crack the sky together—join the journey and see why the reviews are raving!
#CrackTheSky #TheBakerFiles #ProgRock #NewMusic2025
Crack The Sky announces they’ll be bringing their 50th Anniversary Tour to Elkton Music Hall in Elkton MD for two shows on June 7, 2025. Matinee show starts at 3pm, Evening show at 8pm. Special seating VIP tickets available.
Click for ticketing: 3pm Matinee Show — 8pm Evening Show
Crack The Sky will performing their debut album in its entirety at this show. Don’t miss it!
Last month, John and Rick gave an interview with the good folks at PROGland. We received word that the interview has been published by PROGland. Check it out. If you’re viewing on a cellphone you can see it better here.
Kicking off for the 2025 season, we’ve added new shows for Crack The Sky’s 50th Anniversart Tour celebrations! Ticketing information on our Shows page.
Sunday February 23 – Fallston Barrelhouse in Fallston MD has added a Sunday Matinee show, with Special Guests The 1974 after the successful pre-show sellout of the February 22nd show. Plenty of group tickets available.
Friday March 28 and Saturday March 29 – Two-day Anniversary Celebration at The Collective Encore in Columbia MD.
Friday April 11 – Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland Ohio, with Special Guests The Cuda Brothers.
Saturday April 12 – The Original Pittsburgh Winery in Pittsburgh PA.
… and more TBA soon.