By Rob O’Brien ( PhatsPhoto.com ), OOTB Publications On a rainy and gross Tuesday evening (April 29, 2025) in Columbus, The Aristocrats—Guthrie Govan (guitar), Bryan Beller (bass), and Marco Minnemann (drums)—rolled their Duck Tour into Skully's Music Diner, a nice intimate venue in the Short North I once frequented before fatherhood filled up most of my evenings. The big difference this time was the seats—I’d previously only been in lots of tight, moving, dancing crowds. The Aristocrats, well-known to their fans for their instrumental virtuosity, showcased their signature blend of prog rock, jazz, and metal influences, delivering a performance filled with technical prowess and improvisational flair. Their set included tracks from their latest concept album, Duck , which narrates the whimsical tale of a web-footed Antarctic native's adventures in New York City. The crowd was engaged and appreciative, reveling in the band's intricate compositions and humoro...