Neal Morse Band

About the show

“Darkness & Light” European Solo Tour for 2026 Renowned progressive rock musician and songwriter Neal Morse joins us as part of his Darkness & Light European Tour 2026, marking his return to a solo touring format across Europe for the first time since 2018. Widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern progressive rock, Morse first gained international recognition in 1992 as the founder of Spock's Beard, which he formed with his brother Alan. The band quickly became a driving force in the ‘90s prog revival, releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums that established Morse as a distinctive voice in the genre. In 1999, Morse joined Mike Portnoy, co-founder of Dream Theater, along with Roine Stolt of The Flower Kings and Pete Trewavas of Marillion, to form the prog supergroup Transatlantic, further cementing his global reputation. Reflecting on his previous solo run, Morse recalls the unique connection created by a stripped-down performance style. “The last time I played a run of solo shows in Europe was back in 2018. That was a great time and I really enjoyed the ‘back to my roots’ feeling of just having a guitar, a keyboard, the music and the audience,” he says. “It’s fun playing big band shows and Morsefest events with all of the gear and production - but it’s also a great experience to unite with the audience in a simpler setup.”