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)!
And Mona Lisa & Supersister. Rob was definitely there. I remember well the night of the Omni-Strauss entrance music! (inside joke)Originally Posted by roylayer
I predict that Rob and Chad will be back for the 50th anniversary.
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Will they have divided into two competing camps for the 50th anniversary?
NEARfest featuring Rob LaDuca and Chad Hutchinson's NEARfest!
Which Nursing Home will be the "Host Hotel?"
AND.....we can Celebrate Progeezer's 104th Birthday!!!
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
WANTED: Sig-worthy quote.
Of course, Phil Collins will play both, travelling via Star Trek transporter.
Better yet, a holodeck.
Chad
Which Nursing Home will be the "Host Hotel?"
AND.....we can Celebrate Progeezer's 104th Birthday!!!
"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
years ago i would have assumed you meant the garment district. i have no idea what it means now.
Me either, but I'm sure it involves a Speedo.
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
That's awesome! Can you take closer shots of some of the frames?
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Actually, Banco first played in 2001, I was there. But I wasn't at 2000, because I didn't know it even existed. TA were 1999 (first NF) and Kenso were 2005 (I was at that one as well). Both were fantastic!
Let's get you straightened out...
• Banco played at ProgFest 2000, NEARfest 2001 and NEARfest X (2008)
• The first NEARfest was in 1999
• Transatlantic played at NEARfest 2000 (the second NEARfest)
How about getting me real straight, if not solidly erectHost a 2019 one time, one day, celebration called Shoot for Moon, with 4 bands. A super one night stand
I don’t think I want to be in a “room full of solidly-erect” patrons.How about getting me real straight, if not solidly erect
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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well done! Wish I had the man cave
Very nice. Did you cut the cover off to make such a clean piece?
re: "Jewish Valhalla",
I kinda figured it'd have something to do with a schvitz, or maybe a good NYC style deli that never closes or something.years ago i would have assumed you meant the garment district. i have no idea what it means now.
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