Cal Prog 2005
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Topic: Cal Prog 2005
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Subject: Cal Prog 2005
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 13:32
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It was a long day, 5 bands on stage beginning at 11:00 am with a young group from Jersey. Spiraling were the surprize band of the day. Power POP with a prog edge. The rocked the crowd who didn't expect them to be sooooo good, especially with a cover of the YES classic SOUND CHASER that blew everyone, I talked to at least, away. They NAILED it! Keyboardist/Singer Tom Brislin played on the YES orchestral tour, BTW. Any proggers who enjoy alternative rock would find Spiraling an exciting new face.
Bubblemath takes the stage. Quirky, bizarre, unusual, strange.... they all apply. Bubblemath required oodles of concentration. Similar to Mike Keneally in the weird, but extremely talented variety of Prog, they wowed the tech heads and bewildered the normal. Eclectic and humourous. Bubblemath played THE KNIFE from Genesis. No one expected THAT.
Tiles. Prog Metal from the Motor City. Pat and Jeff, drums and bass respectively, partied until 1:30am the night before with Garion, Danbo, Marty and Stacy, among others. They showed no ill effects from the modest quantities of amber liquid imbibed. As a matter of fact, Jeff and Pat locked in tight and gave guiratist Chris Herin room to groove. The instrumental sections really provided the base to prove their technical abilities. They played THE TEMPLE OF SYRINX from Rush for their cover tune.
Last years show topper, IZZ, returned to claim the spotlight again. If you have a chance to see this band play, drop everything and GO. They blew everyone off the stage... again. Every facet of their show was sharp and entertaining, even the gaffs and miscues. Tom Galgano had to pause between songs to blow his nose for the first nostril solo in PROG history. How he managed to stay in tune is beyond me. IZZ introduced three brand new tunes from their upcoming release. Fantastic! One tune, the Deafening Silence, is a sprawling epic, multi-part suite. Another, Drop D simply smokes. Drummers Brian Coralian and Greg DiMiceli played a duet drum solo that surely wowed the theaters most talented percussionists. Paul Bremner consistently laid out some fabulous guitar solos. Brems has a unique tone and soft hands. His synth pedal work was sublime. Laura Meade and AnMarie Byrnes played a bigger part in this years show. Both ladies really impressed and have become more invovled in the overall IZZ sound. John Galgano handled more of the vocal chores then usual, due to Tom's cold. Solid bass-work too! After some minor technical glitches, the band solidified the top ranking with a rousing cover of YES's CLOSE TO THE EDGE. Truly amazing. All three singers took parts of Jon Andersons lyrics and put their own stamp on it. Another highlight.
After a very LOOOOOONG dinner break, The Flower Kings emerged from backstage and ripped into Last Minute on Earth. They played a very workman like set. Long solos, power vocals, professional in every regard. Jonas Reingold song for his baby daughter, Nora, that for me was the highlight of their set. Beautifully performed. Roine's solos, there were many of them, where sharp and melodic. New drummer, Marcus, added his own solo in a day dominated by great drummers.
The Flower Kings covered SOON from YES.
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 13:56
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Danbo don't forget Tiles drummer Pat Deleon stopping an instrumental and saying "I got the Fever an the only perscription is more cowbell!
Great comments on the show. I will have more to add a little later but I think Spiraling was so fresh and blew everyone away. The thing was for me is their gutarist did what, one solo the whole set then nailed Steve Howes parts in Sound Chaser to a tee. Most impressive. Oh yeah the bassist looked Danny Partridge and then hit all Chris Squires parts too. Just shook my head about that for a while. ------------- 
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 14:25
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Yeah, he really filled up the space with cowbell. HAHhahahahaha. Awesome sense of humour.
Pat Deleon (Tiles drummer) and Martybo. |
Garion81 wrote:
Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 14:45
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Sounds like a great day...
I've seen the Flower Kings two times (Ok, one of it was "Circus Brimsone" the instrumental version of the Flower Kings
 ), as well as Karmakanic and The Tangent...and the one who impressed me most was Jonas Reingold, every time  And he's a very nice and funny guy btw
Freakshow Festival ahead, can't wait... 7for4, After Crying and Present  ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 14:56
Jonas was kind enough to tell us that his 10 month baby daughter is proof that he can "Get it up."
Jonas introduced himself and said "I'm from Sweden.... and Minnesota." Totally deadpan... the crowd roared with laughter.
I had the opportunity to ask each guy what the name of their first band. Jonas said "Pest" a 7th grade punk band without microphones. The singer used a megaphone. HAhahhahaha.
Roine walked in the hotel lobby door right as a security guard broke up th eparty and he was carrying some fast-food bags. I asked him what the name of his first band was. He replied, "Taco Bell." Funny guy.
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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 15:02
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Garion and John Galgano. |
Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 15:17
How about Tomas Bodin? I think he is REALLY nice. He was joking all the time...before, during and after the "Corcus Brimstone" Gig...he also speaks some german, he used it to make even more jokes on stage  ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 15:47
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Yeah, we talked about boobs and New Orleans.... actually, my wife started that conversation.
Thomas said his first band played Kraftwerk styled music. I can't remember the name.
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Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 16:32
------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 16:35
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I am telling you that festival was one of the best times i have had in quite some time. Well, since April 23 when I saw Proto-Kaw One band neither of us mentioned yet was LA Underscore (Dan Listen to the EP it is great) who played the pre party Friday night. Two guitars, keyboards, bass and drums and Violin. I don't remember the guys name who played violin but he worked on 1977 ELP works tour and is now the band leader for American Idol. He was smoking on the violin and had a great interplay with the lead guitar. Good kind of a Dixie Dreg feel to it. I think they will be having a new CD out soon. -------------
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 17:45
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Oh Yeah, L.A. Underscore did rock the Radisson.
Here we are with Jonathann Launer (drums, percs and production: L.A. Underscore) and the Mirkin sportin' Garion... We need more Cowbell, man!
Yeah, the EP is very good. Sean Joplin, guitarist, reminds me of Ronnie Montrose. |
Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 17:53
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The Cowbell thing seems to be quite popular...
On the bonus DVD of Spock's Beard's new Octane album there was a running gag concerning the cowbell. Nick wanted to bring it back to the Rock Music because all musicians lost sight of this wonderful instrument...
On the following tour he often shouted something like "We need more cowbell" and later on the crowd demanded more cowbell...
Finally in Aschaffenburg (I was there), 3 people in the audience brought cowbells...After Nick played a Cowbell Solo (with one of the 3 Cowbells) he took the other two guys on stage to play a cowbell session (3 cowbells) to "At the end of the day" THAT was fun ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:04
| Did you miss my "Prog needs more Cowbell" thread? Check in the Prog Lounge. |
Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:06
Yes, I missed it  Thx------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:16
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Great pix Dan! Looks like you had a great time......wish the North of England would host something like that. |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:17
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I just got this from a friend. The message is from Cal Prog producer Papa Jim Harrell:
On the subject of Spiraling and Jon Anderson and sound chaser... What Tom |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:18
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:20
Damn! Calprog is turning out to be a world class event.
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"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:24
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I'm sure next years gig will be pretty big... maybe two days?
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:25
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Cannot wait!! At Calprogs Yahoo site they are already starting the requests for next year's lineup. -------------
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:37
IZZ, of course. 
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 18:44
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Goes without saying. I think they should be the offical band hosts.
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"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 07 2005 at 18:02
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Ok Danbo, I'll post it...there's no turning back
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 ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 07 2005 at 18:33
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Damn, I make a handsome drummer, eh?
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Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 07 2005 at 19:01
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Mission accomplished
 ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 07 2005 at 19:33
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"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 08 2005 at 10:41
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Whoa Diddy... You Rock!
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Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 08 2005 at 13:19
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Other ideas? ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 08 2005 at 18:30
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How about GDUB as Ted Kennedy? Hahhahahahahahahaha
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 08 2005 at 18:38
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You'll have to put Gdubs face in twice to get it to fit into Ted's.
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Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: June 08 2005 at 19:17
Hey, it's hard but not impossible
Let's see...this is what I get after 5 minutes of work:
 ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 08 2005 at 20:01
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That is too good. -------------
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 10:45
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Someone should PM him and point out this thread. |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 11:02
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Wow!!!! Nice one Diddy!! |
Posted By: gdub411
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 11:40
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Ted Kennedy Funny guys. |
...could have at least chosen someone respectable like Ronald Reagan.Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 13:45
Hey, don't go driving over any bridges with a girl in the car. |
Posted By: transend
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 02:10
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I was there and it was a tremendous day, lots of GREAT music and good people to talk to. These events are always such a good time for everyone. Calprog was very well organized and the hotel that we all stayed at was a wonderful place. Cant wait for next year! |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 10:41
| Damn Fred, If I knew you were going to be there, I would have brought some CDs to get autographed. Any "OFFICIAL" release date scheduled for the Lower Depths? I'm holding back a few bucks to jump on it. |
Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 14:56
| Hi all...my first post here. I was the patron in the light blue Imagine shirt the day of the concert who was partying with some of you guys in the hotel lobby bar on both nights. Was an incredible time and was great to be a Patron for this one. Can't wait for next year!! Review and pics later....still not fully recuped from that trip!! |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 15:24
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You came from Chicago right? I am Brian and my Girlfriend was Stacy. Yes we had a great time. Good to see you here too. Welcome to our insane forums.
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Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 16:01
Thanks...yep that was me! That was definitely a blast!! Roland |
Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:38
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Ok...I am about to start loading my images...not all are great. There
is some blurring in some of the photos but am including them to give an
overall sense of the event. There are some good ones I think. I have
about 20 or so. They are hosted on imageshack, so click on pic for bigger version. First up is Spiralling
__________________http://img115.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100285oy.jpg">  Not a great shot..but shows the layout of Tom Brislins keyboards and the bassist who was smoking http://img71.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100290cv.jpg">  The lead guitarist and drummer, who were both awesome as well. |
Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:39
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Next up was Bubblemath. http://img71.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100345ss.jpg">  The Keyboardist. http://img119.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100369qa.jpg">  The lead singer's hair looked like an Escher drawing :D http://img119.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100404yf.jpg">  The keyboardist on vocals...gotta love that white lab coat 
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Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:43
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Now comes Tiles..
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http://img119.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100410gl.jpg">  The lead guitarist who was good and the drummer Patt who was great! http://img119.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100461cx.jpg">  The lead singer. http://img119.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100474uz.jpg">  A shot that included the bass player, Jeff, who was extremely good http://img81.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100503qi.jpg">  A final shot of lead guitarist and drummer. |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:45
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Some great shots, Sharp. Welcome to the board.
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Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:49
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Intermission - vodka cranberry time... Pam who some of you might have met, me and some other friends from the Yes boards http://img12.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100527ke.jpg">  http://img12.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100534hd.jpg">  The tough decision was..do I leave my shades on or squint at the camera 
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Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:49
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Izz my favorites of the night!! http://img12.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100581to.jpg">  Paul..the lead guitarist...a great guy and fellow Marillion fan..kept giving me the thumbs up during the show. http://img12.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100594ac.jpg">  The keyboardist who has an amazing voice as well. Poor guy was sick though and was drinking cough syrup or some other medicine all nite during breaks in his performance. Probably had a bit of a buzz by end of show http://img12.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100612ff.jpg">  One of the drummers with Izz (both were great) |
Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:50
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More Izz http://img12.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100628ri.jpg">  Paul and the other guitarist who was also was an amazing vocalist. http://img12.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100642bt.jpg">  http://img260.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100658ni.jpg">  A couple of shots of Izz'z acoustic drummer Greg, who we hung with a bit through out the day. http://img260.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100683wt.jpg">  The femaile vocalists...they did a truly incredible job on the middle section of CTTE |
Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:52
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Finally The Flower Kings, I did not get many pics as I was pretty tired
and just wanted to enjoy the show...but here is what I have. http://img260.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100708sv.jpg">  Hasse and Jonas (what a crack-up) http://img295.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100729jq.jpg">  Another of this pair... http://img295.echo.cx/my.php?image=p10100741rg.jpg">  Finally an overall shot of the band...although poor Tomas is a bit in the dark and Jonas look like an extra from Day of the Dead. Finis
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Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:52
Thanks!! Looks like a great place! |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 13 2005 at 16:31
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A lot more great photos here: http://www.calprog.com/ - http://www.calprog.com/
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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 17:42
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Free MP3's at L.A. Underscore's website.
Check 'em out. http://www.launderscore.com/ - http://www.launderscore.com/ |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 17:52
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Great pictures all of you, and a big WELCOME to Sharp!!!
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Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 19:19
| Thanks for that big welcome.!!! Be sure to check some of the pics on that calprog site...they totally blow mine away! |
Posted By: Sharp
Date Posted: June 18 2005 at 19:06
| Just a quick note that the Calprog CD from 2005 is now available at www.calprog.com. PapaJim will be previewing it on his show on www.deliciousagony.com at 7 pacific time today, Saturday. |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 18 2005 at 21:35
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Just checked it out.
No CLOSE TO THE EDGE, Temples of Syrinx, or Soon. It's worth it just for Sound Chaser. |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 03:43
Damn Danbo I should have caled you! I feel bad now. On Papa Jim's radio show he played Close to the Edge!! I'm realy sorry it was after 10 pm and I did not want to wake you and no it won't be on the CD  . It was great. Kick my ass later if you want.  -------------
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 07:32
I mailed Ted K. but he was not amused ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 10:40
More Dems hunting GDUB in the back streets of Chicago... "I'll catch that whasckly Wabbit."
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 12:39
Got mine today. Sounchaser rocks!!!!!!!! Got to give Sprialing a big hand again. Especially the Guitarist Marty O'Kane and the Bass player bob Hart because they really stand out on the track.
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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: July 20 2005 at 17:04
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http://www.progressiveworld.net/calprog2005report.html - http://www.progressiveworld.net/calprog2005report.html
Stephanie Sollow finally posted her CAL-Prog review at PROGRESSIVEWORLD. A few errs, but overall a pretty good review. |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: July 20 2005 at 17:18
You should show her how it's done Dan! |