The Argonites

Formerly known as "Griffiths and Hollingsworth Band" Keyboard wizard Steve Griffiths and ace singer/songwriter guitarist James Hollingsworth met on the Swansea music scene in the early 90's, but it wasn't until 2016 that they got into the studio and began work on what would turn out to be a full-production progressive rock concept album! It's a concept album, and the concept is the democratisation of knowledge of our true history on this beautiful living jewel of a planet, with a picaresque tale woven through. The album was released as a double cd to great acclaim on Friday 13th December 2024 and reached number 2 in the Hypeddit Rock Chart and has had radio play on many Prog shows. Helping to bring the album to the stage are the legendary Jan Antonius on bass, and Sam Miller (The Green Inspiration Band) on drums. There's almost a rule these days not to make long songs, or albums, or (gods forbid!) a concept album, but as Terry Pratchett made Nanny Ogg say, one of his Discworld witches: "When you break rules, break ‘em good and hard..."