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A phoenix from the ashes, United Progressive Fraternity (UPF) are a tour de force with ex-Unitopia members Matt Williams<\/a> on guitar, Dave Hopgood<\/a> on drums, Tim Irrgang<\/a> on percussion and the ever magical voice of Mark \u2018Truey\u2019 Trueack<\/a>, whose vision this juggernaut is. Added to this, as the first album was made up of songs that Sean Timms and Mark Trueack wrote in 2012\/2013, Mark wanted to change directions on the next project.<\/p>\n

After the 2014 promotional tour which included keyboard player, guitarist, vocalist and song-writer, Guy Manning<\/a>, bass player Daniel Mash<\/a> and sax-keyboardist Marek Arnold<\/a>, Mark decided for the next project to have an all Australian touring band. It was very difficult decision as Guy, Dan and Marek all contributed to the birth of the project.<\/p>\n

In 2015 Mark and his wife Cheryl decided to pay a visit Rhode Island to meet with Steve Unruh who was one of our brilliant guest musicians. As I made a strong bond with Steve during the Unitopia days, I felt that he could be more than just a guest on the next album , so I invited him to be a full member in both touring and production. In October 2015 we recorded a song together called “What Happens Now” along with laying down vocals for two other projects. The new album arrangements for Planetary Overload are now in full swing and like the last album Fall in love with the World we have selected some wonderful guest musicians and over the next 12 months we will update you on the workings of each track and what they represent.<\/p>\n

UPF – A Special Introduction<\/strong><\/center>