District 97 On Land And Sea in 2019

[District97]

Happy New Year!

D97 has some exciting stuff coming up in 2019, like, oh, A NEW ALBUM! That's currently being mixed, but first we've got some shows to tell you about in the US (including the PNW for the first time), Canada, and the UK. It all starts this week! Here's what's confirmed thus far.

Thursday, 1/31 @ Hobart Art Theater, Hobart, IN.

Friday, 2/1 @ Martyrs', Chicago, IL.

Monday 2/4 to Saturday 2/9 @ Cruise To The Edge, Tampa, FL.

Tuesday, 5/14 @ Prestige Banquet Hall, Allen Park, MI.

Wednesday, 5/15 @ Supermarket, Toronto, ON.

Thursday, 5/16 @ Petit Campus, Montreal, QC.

Friday, 5/17 @ Marillion Montreal Weekend.

Sunday, 6/9 @ Seaprog, Seattle, WA.

Monday, 6/10 @ Old Nick's, Eugene, OR.

Tuesday, 6/11 @ Bithouse Saloon, Portland, OR.

Sunday, 10/6 @ Summer's End, Chepstow, UK.

Ticket links etc. can be accessed at http://www.district97.net/shows. Who's planning to see us this year?

[tallliman]

Is there going to be more than Summers End in the UK?

[District97]

Is there going to be more than Summers End in the UK?

Hopefully! We're looking into it. Any of my fellow frozen Midwesterners coming out to see us in Hobart or Chicago tomorrow/Friday?

[doh]

I just hope you guys can scrape the ice off a plane long enough to make it down to Tampa this weekend.

[District97]

Our Hobart, IN show is coming up on Friday, 3/29. The fantastic Marbin will also be on the bill, so this qill be quite a special night! More info/tickets at https://www.facebook.com/events/599629950477176/

Here's a video from our new Septennial: Return To RoSfest DVD/HD Download, which you can get by becoming a keyholder at http://www.district97.net/insidethevaultclub



Who might we see next week?

[Dean Watson]

Might hook up at the Supermarket gig if I can get a drive down.

[District97]

Might hook up at the Supermarket gig if I can get a drive down.

That'd be wonderful! We'd love to see you there. Here are some new shows we just announced today:

(all dates listed month/day)
6/12 @ Albany, CA-The Ivy Room w/Inner Ear Brigade
6/13 @ Los Angeles, CA-Molly Malone's w/Benny Rietveld (bassist of Santana) and Fern & Celli.
10/5 @ Verviers, BE-Spirit of 66 w/IO EARTH
10/8 @ Leicester, UK-The Musician w/Maschine

You can see full dates and get tix at http://www.district97.net/shows. Midwest folks, hope to see you Friday w/Marbin at Hobart Art Theater in Hobart, IN! https://www.facebook.com/events/599629950477176/

[Lebofsky]

I will humbly note that the 6/12 show which will also feature a short opening set by the brand new band Monstrika featuring members of MoeTar (me and Matthew) and Secret Chiefs 3 (me). We're dark and heavy. I'm playing bass.

Some may remember that I played bass in miRthkon at the same CalProg including District 97... So our paths cross again!

- Matt

[District97]

I will humbly note that the 6/12 show which will also feature a short opening set by the brand new band Monstrika featuring members of MoeTar (me and Matthew) and Secret Chiefs 3 (me). We're dark and heavy. I'm playing bass.

Some may remember that I played bass in miRthkon at the same CalProg including District 97... So our paths cross again!

- Matt

Can't wait to hear that, Matt!

[District97]

If you're reading this, it's almost certainly on a screen of some sort. Thus, this seems like a fitting opportunity to tell you our new album is called...Screens. It will be out worldwide this Fall, however, you can get it months early on our Pre-Screening Tour (dates and tickets at http://www.district97.net/shows), starting two weeks from today on 5/14 near Detroit! Check out this trailer for an idea of what to expect and for a first glimpse at the album cover:



We'll be playing with some unbelievable artists, such as Marillion (5/17 in Montreal), Tony Macalpine (5/29 in Chicago and 5/30 in Sturtevant, WI) and EchoTest w/Julie Slick (all June PNW dates).

Who's coming out to get Pre-Screened?

[Progatron]

Is anyone here going to the Toronto show?

[boilk]

Is anyone here going to the Toronto show?

Dave, Sr. and his posse are going. I might join them with my girlfriend.

neil

[adap2it]

Dave, Sr. and his posse are going. I might join them with my girlfriend.

neil

Yes the Wednesday basement boys are going...looks like a few bands are playing too https://www.facebook.com/events/229818907968120/?ti=icl

[District97]

Yes the Wednesday basement boys are going...looks like a few bands are playing too https://www.facebook.com/events/229818907968120/?ti=icl

Great, glad some PE folks will be at the Toronto show! Anyone else planning to make some shows? You can see a live rehearsal video of our new epic Ghost Girl HERE.

[District97]

It all starts tomorrow! Here's the new Prog Mag article: https://www.loudersound.com/news/dis...SHRZDA9EjIzIbg.

[Dean Watson]

Saw them tonight at The Supermarket. They were great, really in top form! Go see them.

[Dean Watson]

Oh yes, and it was great to meet the “Wednesday Basement Boys!”

[District97]

It's been a long time coming, but we're headed to the West Coast on Sunday for the first time since 2010! Here's where we'll be:

6/9-Seattle, WA Seaprog
6/10-Eugene, OR Luckey's Club
6/11-Portland, OR Bit House Saloon
6/12-Albany, CA The Ivy Room
6/13-Los Angeles, CA Molly Malone's

These shows are the last chance to get Screens until this Fall, so definitely come and get an advance copy. Tickets available at http://www.district97.net/shows

-UK/Europe, we and Screens are coming to you this Fall! See dates and ticket links at the above link, including for newly announced shows in Berlin on 30/9 (my birthday!) and London on 9/10.

To get an idea of what to expect of our live show, here's a recent video of Snow Country from Montreal:



-INSIDE THE VAULT CLUB #32 (coming to members on 6/15) will feature more exclusive audio/video of a new song from this same show, so join http://www.district97.net/insidethevaultclub before then so you don't miss out. The Septennial: Return To RoSfest DVD/HD Download is still available to Keyholders, but we're now down to the final copies of this limited-edition release.

What PE folks are we gonna see over this next week?

[District97]

Our fall European/UK itinerary is finalized and begins on 9/30, and you can now see all dates and get tickets at http://www.district97.net/shows. We're especially excited that the fantastic Maschine will be joining us for four co-headlining UK shows. If you're not familiar with them, check out the tour trailer:



What PEers are ready to "get Screened" across the pond (and in Chicago)?

[District97]

If you'd like a signed, advance copy of our upcoming release SCREENS (due 9/27 via Cherry Red), you can get that now at at http://district97.net/store/signed-s...dseptennial-cd. Additionally, we have a few copies left of the Screens 5.1/hi-res stereo DVD and Septennial: Return to Rosfest live CD also available.

If you'd like to stretch your buck farther, you can join http://www.district97.net/insidethevaultclub on a yearly plan at any level by 8/30 and you can pick one of these items as a free bonus. This is a prime time to join, as on top of the bonuses, Keyholders will also receive one of the final 17 remaining copies of the Septennial: Return To RoSfest DVD. Join by tomorrow 8/15 and you'll also get IVC #34: On Paper (Live in Louisville 9-2-14). Here's a preview:

[jarmsuh]

I enjoy very much this band but I can't afford to subscribe to this business model, because I would have to pay a monthly subscription for the hundreds of bands I like...

[doh]

I enjoy very much this band but I can't afford to subscribe to this business model, because I would have to pay a monthly subscription for the hundreds of bands I like...

Sure, that sounds overwhelming, both financially and emotionally, since you end up having a higher relationship with the band. My suggestion is to pick a few bands that really hit you and go that route. You will treasure those increased connections,.

[District97]

Sure, that sounds overwhelming, both financially and emotionally, since you end up having a higher relationship with the band. My suggestion is to pick a few bands that really hit you and go that route. You will treasure those increased connections,.

I agree this is a great philosophy. I'd also like to point out a couple things:

-All of our albums (including Screens starting 9/27) can be purchased/streamed in the usual locations without a subscription.

-Our subscription service can be joined for as little as $4.99/month (so about one latte at Starbucks) at http://www.district97.net/insidethevaultclub

It is a great experience for both the band and subscribers alike, and if you really like what we do, you have the satisfaction of knowing you're directly contribute to allowing us to continue.

[Rajaz]

If you're reading this, it's almost certainly on a screen of some sort. Thus, this seems like a fitting opportunity to tell you our new album is called...Screens. It will be out worldwide this Fall, however, you can get it months early on our Pre-Screening Tour (dates and tickets at http://www.district97.net/shows), starting two weeks from today on 5/14 near Detroit! Check out this trailer for an idea of what to expect and for a first glimpse at the album cover:



We'll be playing with some unbelievable artists, such as Marillion (5/17 in Montreal), Tony Macalpine (5/29 in Chicago and 5/30 in Sturtevant, WI) and EchoTest w/Julie Slick (all June PNW dates).

Who's coming out to get Pre-Screened?

Hi there District 97 - A few months ago I posted a note suggesting that District 97 was a great candidate to play at the next Progstock 2020 and on that same thread you replied that my wish had become true and that in fact, District 97 is going to play there next October 2020.

Well, that's really cool but sometime your mind can play tricks on you because recently going through my digital images that I took at the Marillion weekend in Montreal last May 2019 I noticed that I had already seen you guys! And actually was very pleased with your opening show. I noticed it by the album artwork on your drum kit and Leslie Hunt singing, aha!
Could you post a video of that show in Montreal?

Hope to see you again in October and maybe some other dates this year in North america (Canada?)
Cheers,

[Staun]

Opening for Nektar here in March. Gets better and better.