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Proto-Kaw was an American progressive rock band. Featuring Kansas guitarist Kerry Livgren, the group is a reformation of a band formed in the early seventies which served as the direct precursor to Kansas.

The Wait of Glory is the third album from Proto-Kaw after their retrospective initial release and Debut new recording Before Became After.

Drumming honors have passed from Brad Schulz to newcomer Mike Patrum. The other newcomer is Jake Livgren on lead and background vocals, alto saxophone, and percussion. Livgren has been with the band since its re-inception, but is officially credited as a member on this album.

The Special Edition release includes the primary eleven tracks, plus a bonus studio track and a DVD with songs from the bands July, 2005 Nearfest Progressive Rock Festival performance.

this album was recorded at:

Grandyzine Recording Company - Berryton, Kansas (Engineer Kerry Livgren)



Track listing
1."Nevermore"  9:17
2."Relics of the Tempest" 5:07
3."When the Rains Come"  8:56
4."On the Eve of the Great Decline"  4:51
5."Physic"  5:45
6."At Morning's Gate"  3:11
7."Melicus Gladiator" 4:52
8."The Vigil"  7:20
9."Old Number 63 (Is What It Always Was)"  6:51
10."Osvaldo's Groceries"  3:17
11."Picture This"  6:42
12."One Fine Day"  4:32

The Band
Lynn Meredith  vocals
John Bolton  saxophones, flute
Kerry Livgren  guitars, keyboards, vocals
Dan Wright  keyboards, vocals
Craig Kew  bass, vocals
Mike Patrum  drums
Jake Livgren  guitars, alto saxophone, keyboards


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