Orion 20th Anniversary Celebration November 8th

[NogbadTheBad]

Friends of Orion Sound Studios are happy to present for your enjoyment:

The Orion Studios 20th Anniversary Appreciation Festival

A DAY-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE ORION SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES IN HONOR OF MIKE POTTER, THE MAN WHO HAS LONG STOOD BEHIND THE MIXING BOARD WITH GENEROSITY AND IMPECCABLE TASTE

YOU are invited to share 20 years of Orion memories with friends, food, and music in the Trapezium Room, famous for its unbeatable sound, intimate “Living Room” ambiance, and memorabilia-lined walls. Please come share the day with us, help us honor Mike and his 20-year devotion to the Baltimore/Washington-area progressive music scene, and, above all, enjoy stellar entertainment provided by:

DISCIPLINE
ALEC K. REDFEARN & THE EYESORES
FROGG CAFE
THE KNELLS

Saturday, November 8, 2014 - Ticket Price: $60*

Starting Time: 2:00 pm - Dinner break: 5:00 pm

* 70 seats are available and seating must be reserved through the following email: pook1973@aol.com. Ms. Debi Byrd will be happy to record your intended presence, and payment will be collected at the door the day of the show. (No credit cards or checks, please.)

Ticket price does not include dinner. Local restaurant info will be provided, and takeout pizza orders will be taken. Guests are encouraged to bring a favorite dish or snacks to share, and select items from the Pook Boarding House Kitchen, The Baking Broad, and the Burch Country Pantry will be there for starters!

Please do bear in mind that this is a celebration party...MORE than the average Orion Showcase! For this special night we have assembled some of Mike's favorite bands--some very outstanding bands!--in thanks for the countless hours he has donated, without compensation, for US!

Come join us in saying “THANK YOU!”

[Steve F.]

69 tickets. One is MINE!

[NogbadTheBad]

I'm definitely in, checking logistics to get Alex there.

[battema]

I'm in for a pair Definitely don't want to miss this one.

[Gerhard]

Email sent, already got the green light from the wife to head up to Baltimore that weekend. Looking forward to the celebration.

[Jimmy Giant]

Yup, we're in.
Discipline's show at NJ Proghouse last Sunday was spectacular.
This is a really nice appreciation show for Mike. I've been going to Orion since 1996 and he's laid out some breathtaking shows.
A great big thank you!

[markwoll]

Just got my confirmation from Ms. Byrd.
Should be a good day.

[Mt. Pleasant Farm]

Yep. I'm in. This will be a really great day!

[Steve F.]

a little boid tells me that more than half the tickets are gone already.

just sayin'.....

[Jon]

The ever-lovely little boid has confirmed seats for Andrea and me, and we are looking forward to the event with great excitement.

[NogbadTheBad]

Will be good to see you Jon

[zombywoof]

Two seats confirmed!

[Jon]

Ian, it will be a pleasure to see you in Baltimore. We expect to be toting a cooler full of beer, so I hope you'll join us for a drink or two. You may be able to find an IPA in it somewhere.

[Progressive Lady]

Well, folks. I was hoping to start this thread myself with a link to Mike's announcement on the Orion website, but it isn't happening. I'm afraid the dearheart may be too embarrassed to "send" the committee's copy. (We said things like "generous" and "honor," and it seems that Mike Potter is indeed a very humble man.) That won't stop us from tooting his horn for him, though - please come on out and help us, and be ready for one of the year's best parties!

[Firth]

[progeezer]

Mike & I have become very sympatico friends over the last few years, and I sooooo wish I could make this. Kay's health & the fact that we're loading up 2 cars & heading to Raleigh for Dec-Mar so Kay doesn't have to endure another Wisco winter, which every year is exponentially taking more of her lung function, prevents my getting there.

Love ya, Mikey, and don't be so f*****g humble. You're one of the Princes of Prog, my friend!

[Firth]

Mike & I have become very sympatico friends over the last few years, and I sooooo wish I could make this. Kay's health & the fact that we're loading up 2 cars & heading to Raleigh for Dec-Mar so Kay doesn't have to endure another Wisco winter, which every year is exponentially taking more of her lung function, prevents my getting there.

Love ya, Mikey, and don't be so f*****g humble. You'e one of the Princes of Prog, my friend!

The Raleigh winter is a much more moderate than Wisco, but don't forget to bring your winter coat. It does get cold at night even though it may get up to 50 during the day in January.

[mon40]

I have to find a way to get there the Discipline. show in NJ was amazing.

[mon40]

Ok I am doing this. See you there.

[Mike Potter]

Just a couple of notes: There are very few reservations left - last I knew we were 7-8 tix from a sell-out. That means two things. Obviously, if you're hoping to come to the show you need to email Debi Byrd at pook1973@aol.com very soon to make reservations for your ticket(s). The other thing is, since we are not collecting any funds except at the door - if you've made a ticket reservation but find you cannot make it PLEASE let Debi know as soon as possible - so that we can make that ticket available to someone else!

Thanks!
Mike

[Pook1973]

Just a couple of notes: There are very few reservations left - last I knew we were 7-8 tix from a sell-out. That means two things. Obviously, if you're hoping to come to the show you need to email Debi Byrd at pook1973@aol.com very soon to make reservations for your ticket(s). The other thing is, since we are not collecting any funds except at the door - if you've made a ticket reservation but find you cannot make it PLEASE let Debi know as soon as possible - so that we can make that ticket available to someone else!

All -

We have officially SOLD OUT of our reservations for the Orion 20th Anniversary Celebration! The committee wants to thanks everyone who has made plans to attend this special event and we look forward to seeing you all on November 8th.

With heartfelt appreciation ~

Debi

[NogbadTheBad]

Excellent news

[zombywoof]

Great! I watched the Orion portion of Romantic Warriors today (featuring our own Mike Potter, Debi Byrd, Steve F, and Paul Sears!) and I'm definitely ready for this!!

[Pook1973]

Excellent news

Yes, the response has been overwhelmingly positive and we have met our venue capacity - which is a great thing. The not-so-great thing is there are more folks who would love to attend this event and be part of the celebration. As such, I have started a Stand-By list and will ask reserved attendees to notify me immediately of any cancellation - so that folks on the Stand-By list may be able to attend.

Appreciate everyone's kind consideration ~

Debi

[Shadow]

Yes, the response has been overwhelmingly positive and we have met our venue capacity - which is a great thing. The not-so-great thing is there are more folks who would love to attend this event and be part of the celebration. As such, I have started a Stand-By list and will ask reserved attendees to notify me immediately of any cancellation - so that folks on the Stand-By list may be able to attend.

Appreciate everyone's kind consideration ~

Debi

Did I hear right that you don't have to bring a chair.