Three Machine is a Chicago-based, original progressive rock band. Their style is admittedly, a bit difficult to categorize using current bands as a point of reference, but their music is perhaps best described as ‘dramatic melodies, floating atop rhythms of fiery, headstrong optimism.’

The band’s varied and vast musical influences touch on the stylings of progressive hard rock/metal, jazz/easy listening, folk, classical, and Meditteranean music.

Three Machine was formed in the spring of 2003 when guitarist Mike Koontz & drummer Rob van Daal met at a local drum workshop. Having discovered many common interests and musical goals, they sought to form a band bent on creating semi-complex, yet melodically accessible instrumental tunes.

After writing a handful of songs, they spent several months auditioned bassists looking for the missing link, before finally discovering the talents of Jimi Ford, who had been performing in several local cover bands. With the addition of Jimi, the reality of Three Machine was born.

Another shift in the line-up occured in late 2005 when Tom Kawasaki filled the vacant drum throne upon Rob van Daal's departure. Rob continues to be an active and creative member of the band, helping with the writing and recording process as well as also sitting in at live performances from time to time.

Three Machine has spent the better part of the past year recording their debut album, which will be released in early 2009 and available for purchase on this website.

Take a look and listen through the website and be sure to check out the ‘shows’ section to see when Three Machine is performing near you.

Enjoy,

Three Machine