North America Prog Festivals: Rolling Calendar
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Topic: North America Prog Festivals: Rolling Calendar
Posted By: Jared
Subject: North America Prog Festivals: Rolling Calendar
Date Posted: February 05 2008 at 18:04
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Welcome to a new initiative I am very proud to introduce to the Events forum! I have collated a rolling calendar, including the basic details of many of North America’s (Canada, U.S & Mexico) premier, annual Prog festivals, together with a weblink to their respective homepages, and ‘Myspace’ pages. It is my intention that this list will be continually added to and updated as an ongoing process, in order that it might become a reliable and comprehensive ‘one-stop’ source of information on all Prog festivals throughout North America during the year. In order for this to succeed of course, it goes without saying that I will need the help of you all. Firstly, despite the wonderful aid of the Worldwide Web, I am sure you will understand that not being a resident of North America, I am not at all familiar with your festival scene. It is consequently almost certain that I have missed out the details of a great festival near to you, so I would therefore be most grateful if you could add a post to this thread, with full details. Secondly, many of the initial festivals listed are for more mainstream Prog, as opposed to RIO/ Avant Garde/ Kraut/ Canterbury and so on. Whilst I apologise for this omission, I would also be grateful if fans could post relevant details, below, to enable me to construct a more comprehensive festival guide. Many thanks to you all, and Best Wishes Jared * Update *
Notice of Suspension of Calendar Updates
I have decided to stop the regular updates of these Calendars for the time being. You can still find out the latest dates, line-ups and festival details by clicking on the links provided, within the post below this one. It is hoped that in due course, Prog festivals information will be transferred to the front page, where it should receive greater exposure and become more of an asset.
In the meantime, if you feel you would like to take on the role of updating this calendar every couple of weeks, then please either PM myself or one of the Admin Team, to this end. I thank you for the support and interest you have shown over the past 12 months.
Jared ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 05 2008 at 18:05
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North American ‘Prog’ Festivals 2009 March ??: Baja Prog, Mexicali, Mexico.
Shortened event in 2009; dates and bands tbc; still no news!
http://www.bajaprog.org/ - www.bajaprog.org
May 1-3: ROSfest, Glenside, Philadelphia, US.
John Lees' Barclay James Harvest, Mangala Vallis, Moon Safari, Lazuli, Frost*, Abigail's Ghost, Nektar, Apocalypse, Iluvatar, Estradasphere, Touchstone
http://www.rosfest.com/ - www.rosfest.com : http://www.myspace.com/rosfest - www.myspace.com/rosfest
http://www.myspace.com/marsfestival2007 - June 20,21: NEARfest, Bethlehem, Philadelphia, US.
PFM, Gong, Supersister, DFA, Oblivion Sun, Beardfish, Quantum Fantay, Cabezas de Cera plus Friday line-up tbc
http://www.nearfest.com/ - www.nearfest.com : http://www.myspace.com/nearfest - www.myspace.com/nearfest
June ??: BARfest, Oakland, California, US.
'Late spring' date and bands tbc; no more info at present
http://www.bayarearockpromotions.com - www.bayarearockpromotions.com : http://www.myspace.com/bayarearockfest - www.myspace.com/bayarearockfest
June ??: Power Of Prog, Clinton, New York, US.
No 2009 info to hand at present
http://www.myspace.com/powerofprog - www.myspace.com/powerofprog
August 8,9: 3 Rivers Prog Festival, Pittsburgh, US.
It Bites, Glass Hammer, Syzygy, Edensong, Phideaux, Singularity, 4 more bands tbc
http://www.3rprogfest.com - www.3rprogfest.com
Sept 5,6: ProgDay, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US.
Morglbl, 10 more bands tbc
http://www.progday.com/ - www.progday.com : http://www.myspace.com/progday - www.myspace.com/progday
September 11,12: ProgPower USA, Atlanta, Georgia, US.
Fates Warning, Orphaned Land, Pagan's Mind, Brainstorm, Circus Maximus, Powerquest, Tomorrow's Eve, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Sabaton, Royal Hunt, Andre Matos
http://www.progpowerusa.com/ - www.progpowerusa.com : http://www.myspace.com/progpowerusa - http://www.myspace.com/progpowerusa - www.myspace.com/progpowerusa September 12,13: FMPM Festival, Montreal, Canada.
Le Orme, Magenta, Rouge Ciel, Thieves Kitchen, DFA, Mystery, Excubus, more bands tbc
http://www.fmpm.net/ - www.fmpm.net : http://www.myspace.com/fmpm_festival - www.myspace.com/fmpm_festival
October ??: Nuance Festival, Toronto, Canada.
2009 Event tbc
http://www.myspace.com/nuancegta - www.myspace.com/nuancegta October 10: Calprog, Wittier, California, US.
4 bands tbc
http://www.calprog.com - www.calprog.com
October ??: Progtoberfest IV, Ottawa, Canada.
2009 Event tbc
http://www.progtoberfest.ca - www.progtoberfest.ca : http://www.myspace.com/progtoberfest - www.myspace.com/progtoberfest
------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 05 2008 at 18:05
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Are you a Festival Organiser? Help Us To Help You! You could help us by providing our members with brief, regular updates on festival details, bands booked etc, by starting a thread, and adding to it, as news comes in. Naturally, the more often your thread is added to, the higher the festival’s profile will become as it is bumped up the page.
After the event, we would love you to either post a review or provide a Weblink, which in turn may attract more attendees next year! You can gain some additional exposure by becoming PA's MySpace friend!
http://www.myspace.com/progarchives - www.myspace.com/progarchives
and we'll be happy to add your event!
ProgArchives is a keen supporter of Prog Festivals, Worldwide! ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Sckxyss
Date Posted: February 05 2008 at 18:09
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Good idea for a thread.. FMPM: http://www.fmpm.net/eng/home.html - http://www.fmpm.net/eng/home.html NEARfest: http://www.nearfest.com/ - http://www.nearfest.com/That's all I know of..
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 05 2008 at 18:16
got there before you....
  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Sckxyss wrote:Posted By: Sckxyss
Date Posted: February 05 2008 at 23:43
Well, if you look at the time of my post and the time you last edited the post with the dates, it would appear that I got there before you!
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 06 2008 at 12:40
I was cutting and pasting from a previously prepared Word document.... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: asimplemistake
Date Posted: February 07 2008 at 19:26
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hmm, the nearest one of those to me is Portland....I'll see if i can go.. Cool thread  |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: February 07 2008 at 19:43
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Nice thread, thanks for posting the BajaProg, i will attend and i hope to see some of you there! ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 07 2008 at 19:55
hopefully Raff will here in August.. if so... we just might make it to Chapel Hill for ProgDay. She'd love it there... beautiful place for a prog festival. Shame I can't sprout wings and make it out to BajaProg to meet you Guillermo. That is a HELL of line-up. Say Hi to Aldo for me.. see if he rememebers the crazy American from the Padova show last year 
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 07 2008 at 20:03
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Jared, you can add Fish and Koenjihyakkei to the Nearfest lineup (there'll also be Morglbl which will be added to PA in fusion; also Radio Massacre Intl. will be there).
------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 08 2008 at 05:42
I certainly will do, Assaf...
the idea is that I will visit each festival's website every few weeks and make any updates to confirmed bands, as a consequence...but I'm more than happy for you to all help me out with tip offs...
 Thank you one and all for the kind comments about both the threads, and if you have any further suggestions, please keep them coming....  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: February 12 2008 at 21:39
It would be awesome if we meet, hopefully soon  , i am sure that Aldo will remember you, i believe you are hard to forget ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 13 2008 at 06:07
festival info has been updated... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Sckxyss
Date Posted: February 18 2008 at 03:12
uneXpect have bailed on FMPM 
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 18 2008 at 14:05
^^that's sad news...
but thanks for your help Alexander, I'll make sure I pick it up soon... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 24 2008 at 10:39
Indeed they have...all festival info updated... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: zappabozzio
Date Posted: February 27 2008 at 19:14
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Hey, awesome thread! Another festival to add is the Bay Area Rock Festival (BARfest), which started last year. Spock's Beard, Zero Hour, Jon Oliva's Pain, Enchant, Crimson Glory, etc. played. There hasn't been any news yet for this year though. http://www.bayarearockpromotions.com/ Also, CalProg just announced Echolyn... |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 28 2008 at 13:18
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Thank you Adrienne, both for your kind comments and your suggestions...
re BARfest, I am aware of the event which took place last year, but have as yet found nothing for 2008, which is why it hasn't been added...I do check occasionally, and will add it if they do anything...
re the rest of the festivals, I checked all their websites last saturday, and do so every fortnight or so for updates...I will certainly include your Calprog info in the next roundup...  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: February 28 2008 at 16:14
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Great job. I forgot this thread was added and I posted about Calprog in the new thread. Anyway I have been wanting since I have been on this site (May 2004) for progfest links and updates. Is this apperaing on the front page because it should. ------------- 
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 28 2008 at 17:07
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^^many thanks for your comments Brian...I have been asked by the admin team to update gig and festival info on an ongoing basis, but could always use help and an extra pair of eyes...
you are more than welocme to start a Calprog thread, and I know that todays news about Echolyn will please many...I believe they haven't played Calprog since 1994!
anyway, impriovements to this part of the PA site are on their way; keep watching... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: February 28 2008 at 17:15
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Actually in 1994 it was known as Progfest. Different promoter. Calprog is a really fun festival. I have been to Nearfest once and Calprog three times.
Yes I will try and update you if you need it when I hear anything. I will tell you a good resource for gigs is Progressive ears. They have a great database of concerts and it is updated as often as possible.
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"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 28 2008 at 17:23
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^^yes, I do refer to PE for info, along with about 10 other sites to get a rounded view of information... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: March 02 2008 at 22:56
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Sylvan was just added to the Calprog lineup.
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Posted By: Statutory-Mike
Date Posted: March 03 2008 at 13:04
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Nothing in NY ------------- 
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: March 06 2008 at 11:16
3 Rivers Fest, Pittsburgh, details now added...with bands to be announced within the next few weeks... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: March 06 2008 at 11:54
I might have just fixed that for you...have a look at June... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: March 07 2008 at 15:18
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a note about the Bay Area Rock Fest...from the Festival organisers...(being as I have been asked...)
"Thanks to all of you who have been posting over the past few months on your suggestions on the bands, and your desire to schedule your vacations around the festival etc.. This means a lot to me that you all have enjoyed the festival last year. I have been trying to put this together for this year, but it has been a big challenge. This was a massive effort last year, that I was unsure if I was going to be able to repeat this year due to my day job commitments, and the changing music scene.
My intent with this is to bring the Bay Area the best of the progressive rock and metal bands by providing a venue for local bands to play in addition to building a national and international fest like I did this year. I have built a good base that I hope to leverage for future events this year. Furthermore, I want to always make sure there is a differentiation both in music and timing between ProgPower, PowerFest, Nightmare Fest etc.. There are a number of things in the works right now-- both in terms of some local shows, and the BIG event to take place the weekend of June 27th and 28th in the Bay Area. One headliner is committed right now, and I am working on nailing down everything else. Some of you will like what I am doing - and Im sure that others of you will scratch your head and wonder what the hell Im thinking. Thanks to all of you for your patience-- it will be rewarded!!" I think that about clears that one up...watch this space!! ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: March 13 2008 at 15:05
Well, Banco cancelled their performance at BajaProg....that is terribly sad... ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: March 13 2008 at 15:33
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^^thank you Guillermo, I have edited the calendar...
here is the official announcement for anyone interested:
Once Again Banco del Mutuo Soccorso cancelled their performance at Baja Prog Festival. New Trolls will play the day and time that was scheduled for B.M.S., they will perform without the symphony orchestra this time, but friday night you will be able to enjoy the entire special show. ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 14:45
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Calendar updated.... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: debrewguy
Date Posted: March 28 2008 at 19:06
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Has Banco cancelled out of FMPM ? The site doesn't mention anything ...
------------- "Here I am talking to some of the smartest people in the world and I didn't even notice,” Lieutenant Columbo, episode The Bye-Bye Sky-High I.Q. Murder Case. |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: March 30 2008 at 16:25
well, they cancelled Baja owing to the continuing hypertensive heart disease problem of the keyboardist, but of course FMPM is 6 months away, so I guess its a question of crossing fingers and watching spaces...  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: April 07 2008 at 20:56
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http://www.artomatic.org/participate/guides - http://www.artomatic.org/participate/guides
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, or even if it deserves mentioning here but:
IZZ to Headline Free Artrock Concert in Washington D.C. on May 17thIZZ plays their first show in our nation's capital on May 17 when they head to D.C. to play the Artomatic Festival. Artomatic is a month-long multimedia arts event that draws together visual artists, musicians and performers and brings their work to the community without charge. For more information, visit http://www.artomatic.org/ - Artomatic.org------------- 
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: April 11 2008 at 12:25
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Calprog just added Presto Ballet to open the show.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: April 11 2008 at 23:55
Posted By: Garion81 Date Posted: April 12 2008 at 20:22
Posted By: micky Date Posted: April 13 2008 at 08:38
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