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    Big Big Train RoSfest 2020

    George announced that Big Big Train will play Rite of Spring Festival in Sarasota, FL next year. He did not announce the dates yet but if the pattern holds, it will be May 1 to 3.

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    That's enough for me to make the trip.

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    Hmmmmm. That's a thing for sure.
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    I'm not sure if it is enough to get me there. Not sure if anything other than Eloy would be a 100% guarantee.
    But it sure as hell gets me thinking about it seriously.

    Of course, hearing this makes me hope that they do a more full scale US tour, and I can see them somewhat local (= NYC, Boston, Montreal - which, I know, isn't in the US).

    Any news on how the first Florida RoSFest did, in terms of butts in seats? (I'm hoping it did very well)

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    Quote Originally Posted by kenschwartz View Post

    Any news on how the first Florida RoSFest did, in terms of butts in seats? (I'm hoping it did very well)
    Yesterday was the 1st day; more news next week, I am certain.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kenschwartz View Post

    Any news on how the first Florida RoSFest did, in terms of butts in seats? (I'm hoping it did very well)
    About half full which corresponds to seats available on site when, I checked Thurs. The venue is just about the same size as the Majestic. There are many more choices for lunch and dinner than Gettysburg.

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    This is a major draw for fans of symphonic progressive rock. I'd love to see the show.

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    I'd go if they got Camel or Hillage

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    Pretty sure that this isn't going to be a one-off after all of these years never coming to the US. I would bet that they will play some other dates at least in the NorthEast as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by harbinger58 View Post
    Pretty sure that this isn't going to be a one-off after all of these years never coming to the US. I would bet that they will play some other dates at least in the NorthEast as well.
    I wouldn't bet on it. There might be a Montreal date around that time but it is incredibly tough for a non US band to actually tour in the US.

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    Knowing BBT's tendency to plan things well in advance, I would bet they have a few other dates arranged around the Rosfest performance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisXymphonia View Post
    I wouldn't bet on it. There might be a Montreal date around that time but it is incredibly tough for a non US band to actually tour in the US.
    Rumors have been swirling around about an actual US tour for a while now. This seems to lend credence to that!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by progman1975 View Post
    I'd go if they got Camel or Hillage

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    There will be more US and Canada dates during the same time period as Rosfest. Probably just a handful of dates, they're working it out now.

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    wow, so there was no rosfest thread here? Attendance figure I heard was about 325.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yesola View Post
    wow, so there was no rosfest thread here?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Yesola View Post
    wow, so there was no rosfest thread here? Attendance figure I heard was about 325.
    I plan to write a review when I get time. I thought it was a great festival and had a blast. Not sure about attendance, but it was definitely down from normal.

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    Theres some video out there:




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