Presto Ballet

Presto Ballet
Origin	Aberdeen, Washington, United States
Genres	Progressive rock
Years active	Since 2005
Labels	Body of Work Recordings
Associated acts	Metal Church, Shrapnel, Hall Aflame, Vanderhoof, Heir Apparent, Powertrain, Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Members	Chuck Campbell Kurdt Vanderhoof Bobby Ferkovich Kerry Shacklett Charlie Lorme
Past members	Jeff Wade Brian Cokeley Brian Lake Scott Albright Bill Raymond Izzy Rehaume Ryan McPherson

Presto Ballet is a progressive rock band founded by Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Their sound is highly reminiscent of 1970s prog rock, as the band was founded chiefly as a tribute to classic progressive bands such as Yes and Kansas.

Presto Ballet's debut album Peace Among the Ruins was released in 2005 to general praise. Critics commented on the album's warm and organic sound, a feeling created through the use of analogue recorders and vintage instruments. The band used no drum machines, digital recorders or sequencers in the studio.

The Lost Art of Time Travel was released on ProgRock Records in June 2008, featuring a revamped lineup.

Presto Ballet's third album, Invisible Places, was released on February 4, 2011 through SAOL / H'Art / Zebralution. On this release, founder Kurdt Vanderhoof was joined by fellow Metal Church alum Ronny Munroe on vocals, keyboardist Kerry Shacklett, and bassist Bobby Ferkovich (Powertrain, ex-Heir Apparent). Drums on the new album were handled by session man Henry Ellwood.

In 2012, the band released Relic of the Modern World on Body of Work Recordings.

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