Banco played ProgFest in 2000 first. Kenso and Transatlantic were also there. If I remember right, Rob was at this one. He was impressed by Banco and Kenso (as were we all)!
Banco played ProgFest in 2000 first. Kenso and Transatlantic were also there. If I remember right, Rob was at this one. He was impressed by Banco and Kenso (as were we all)!
I predict that Rob and Chad will be back for the 50th anniversary.
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The Ice Cream Lady Wet her drawers........To see you in the Passion Playyyy eeee - I. Anderson
"It's kind of like deciding not to date a beautiful blonde anymore because she farted." - Top Cat
I was expecting to be kinda meh, but it made my nips stiffen - Jerjo
(Zamran) "that fucking thing man . . . it sits there on my wall like a broken clock " - Helix
Social Media is the "Toilet" of the Internet - Lady Gaga
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
Me either, but I'm sure it involves a Speedo.
Chad
I really appreciated the chance to relive the memories in these past 10 pages. I was fortunate to have attended every NEARfest and regularly look back with fondness - wishing for another run.
Thanks to Rob Chad and Kevin for their efforts to put on the festival of festivals.
I recently framed my NEARfest programs in the billiards and Keith Emerson homage wing of the mancave. Will try to edit in a picture
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Todd
love that so much, Todd
How about getting me real straight, if not solidly erect Host a 2019 one time, one day, celebration called Shoot for Moon, with 4 bands. A super one night stand
The Ice Cream Lady Wet her drawers........To see you in the Passion Playyyy eeee - I. Anderson
"It's kind of like deciding not to date a beautiful blonde anymore because she farted." - Top Cat
I was expecting to be kinda meh, but it made my nips stiffen - Jerjo
(Zamran) "that fucking thing man . . . it sits there on my wall like a broken clock " - Helix
Social Media is the "Toilet" of the Internet - Lady Gaga
First and foremost, a huge thank you to Rob, Chad, and all the staff along the way. You created an amazing festival for the fans year after year, of which we are all grateful.
Memories, there are many. I missed the 1st, but attended 8 overall. Great vibe, Zoellner Arts Center on the Lehigh campus was perfect. I didn’t mind the switch to Trenton, but Lehigh was definitely “home”.
Memories & Highlights
1. A weekend immersed in my favorite music, who could ask for more?
2. Saturday morning online, in hopes that I would get tickets the day they went on sale.
3. The announcements made over the course of the year as the acts were confirmed. Those generated much excitement.
4. Spending lots of money at the vendor tables based on the new discoveries of that weekend.
5. Meeting other fans, and the overwhelming friendliness of everyone
6. Tailgating in the parking garage.
7. Getting to meet, chat, and get autographs from many of the bands/artists. Standouts: Gary Green was such a great guy, had a long talk with him, and he was awesome. Mike Keneally, and echolyn who were signing copies of “Mei”. So many others....
8. The road trip with my buds every year.
Favorites and Surprises:
1. Bands I thought I’d never see: Happy The Man, Camel, UK, Transatlantic, Anglagard, Wobbler, KBB, PFM, Banco
2. Bands I became a fan of because of NF: Miriodir (stunning), Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, Hadrian Spacefolk, Morglbl and many others.
3. I rarely left or skipped a performance. Even if not my cup of tea, tried to keep an open mind
A special thank you to Rob LaDuca who offered me a ticket to NF Apocolypse after seeing a post that I was looking for a ticket. I owe him a big thank you for that.
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I also appreciated the finest prog festival ever! Excellent work!
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