by Ted Ollikkala | Feb 24, 2019 | management_2017
OCTAVIA BROWN (Touring/PR Manager) “In February 2017, I turned 50 and by Victorian standards that basically means I am now in extra time. If I want to make a difference I don’t actually have that much time left. But don’t think that means I want to make a mark, no, my...
by Ted Ollikkala | Feb 24, 2019 | bio2017
MARK FRANCO (Fretted and Fretless Bass, Vocals) “To be introduced to UPF music was one reason I joined the live band, but most of all it is the message that we are presenting to a far reaching audience; strong and meaningful songs using progressive fusion as the...
by Ted Ollikkala | Feb 24, 2019 | bio2017
MATTHEW ATHERTON (Vocals, Soundscapes, Synthesizers) “In what may seem like a bleak outlook for humanity and the planet, glimmers of hope have been found. They are in music, whether writing or performing, or both. Mark (Truey) has long held positive visions for...
by Ted Ollikkala | Feb 24, 2019 | guestvoices_2017
DR. JAMES E. HANSEN Special Guest Narration on ‘Loss (Anthem)’ and ‘What Happens Now’ “United Progressive Fraternity brings a much needed message to the people of the world, as stated in my book ‘Storms of My Grandchildren’. I stand...
by Ted Ollikkala | Feb 24, 2019 | bio2017, Love Never Leaves Us
MARK TRUEY TRUEACK (Vocals, Artistic Direction, Songwriter, Co-Production, UPF Founder) The story behind ‘UPF- Planetary Overload’ After releasing the album ‘Fall in Love with the World’ (FILWTW) back in 2014 with Matt Williams, David Hopgood, Tim Irrgang...