Marprog 010,S.Windsor, CT, USA - Oct 2 !!

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Marred Productions is once again proud to present Connecticut's only progressive rock and art music festival MARPROG 010 Saturday October 2, 2010. Doors open at 12:00 and music starts 12:30. This year's event has been shifted to the newly renovated and much more pleasurable venue Nomads Adventure Quest located at 100 Bissel St., South Windsor, Connecticut. Nomads is a full service family entertainment facility that features 16,000 square feet of fun as well as a full service cafe and bar. It is very easily accessed from I-91 and parking is not an issue at all. Our audience will have plenty to keep themselves occupied between sets as the day goes by. It is a beautiful facility and the staff immediately embraced the idea of presenting the show. Hampton Inns has agreed to give us group rates so decent accomodations are available at a reasonable price. Simply mention Marprog when making reservations. 
This year the lineup includes the return of Holding Pattern as well as Toy Masheen. Both bands put on impressive displays last year and are very enthusiastic about their return engagements. I'm excited to see what they have been up to since we've last seen them. Newcomers consist of very local South Windsor band The Enemy Concept who I find to have an excellent edge with their clever fusion of psychedelic rock and hip hop. It's an interesting concept and feels very fresh. Opening the show will be New Jersey based band 3RDegree. I found their CD Narrow-Caster to be one of the shining stars amongst the many submissions I have received for consideration over the past year and I thought I'd like to see the live version. Another local performer we'll be featuring is Frank Varela. Frank is considered by many to be one of the finest guitarists in Connecticut. He will be joined by Rob Laramie, equally considered by many to be among the best bass players in Connecticut. With a combination like that, you can't lose. Rounding out our musical montage this year will be none other than Edensong riding the wave of their new release Echoes of Edensong into the midst of the Marprog. I must admit to having not reviewed the it as of yet but if it's anything like The Fruit Fallen I seriously doubt any of us will be disappointed. 
So there you have it, a full day of the finest prog rock to be found anywhere near Connecicut at any time and you are all invited to join us. Please see the website at www.marprog.com for further details, schedule, directions and contact information. Advance tickets this year are $50. They are available directly through the website and payable by Paypal. Tickets are $55 at the door.
See you there!
Mar

Edited by MARPROG - September 20 2010 at 16:09

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MARPROG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 26 2010 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 8	Topic: Marprog 010,S.Windsor, CT, USA - Oct 2 !! Posted: August 26 2010 at 10:02
	Marred Productions is once again proud to present Connecticut's only progressive rock and art music festival MARPROG 010 Saturday October 2, 2010. Doors open at 12:00 and music starts 12:30. This year's event has been shifted to the newly renovated and much more pleasurable venue Nomads Adventure Quest located at 100 Bissel St., South Windsor, Connecticut. Nomads is a full service family entertainment facility that features 16,000 square feet of fun as well as a full service cafe and bar. It is very easily accessed from I-91 and parking is not an issue at all. Our audience will have plenty to keep themselves occupied between sets as the day goes by. It is a beautiful facility and the staff immediately embraced the idea of presenting the show. Hampton Inns has agreed to give us group rates so decent accomodations are available at a reasonable price. Simply mention Marprog when making reservations. This year the lineup includes the return of Holding Pattern as well as Toy Masheen. Both bands put on impressive displays last year and are very enthusiastic about their return engagements. I'm excited to see what they have been up to since we've last seen them. Newcomers consist of very local South Windsor band The Enemy Concept who I find to have an excellent edge with their clever fusion of psychedelic rock and hip hop. It's an interesting concept and feels very fresh. Opening the show will be New Jersey based band 3RDegree. I found their CD Narrow-Caster to be one of the shining stars amongst the many submissions I have received for consideration over the past year and I thought I'd like to see the live version. Another local performer we'll be featuring is Frank Varela. Frank is considered by many to be one of the finest guitarists in Connecticut. He will be joined by Rob Laramie, equally considered by many to be among the best bass players in Connecticut. With a combination like that, you can't lose. Rounding out our musical montage this year will be none other than Edensong riding the wave of their new release Echoes of Edensong into the midst of the Marprog. I must admit to having not reviewed the it as of yet but if it's anything like The Fruit Fallen I seriously doubt any of us will be disappointed. So there you have it, a full day of the finest prog rock to be found anywhere near Connecicut at any time and you are all invited to join us. Please see the website at www.marprog.com for further details, schedule, directions and contact information. Advance tickets this year are $50. They are available directly through the website and payable by Paypal. Tickets are $55 at the door. See you there! Mar Edited by MARPROG - September 20 2010 at 16:09

MARPROG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 26 2010 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: August 26 2010 at 10:05
	Vendors Welcome! Simply pay admission and we'll set you up. Tables are available.

MARPROG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 26 2010 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: August 29 2010 at 07:56
	Apologies, I see no way to modify my OP. I need to Crorrect it to say the Bass player joining Frank Varela is BOB Laramie, not Rob. Apologies to Bob as well. thanks m

MARPROG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 26 2010 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: August 30 2010 at 18:30
	Again, more apologies for bumping once more but in regards to the current economic conditions I have decided to lower ticket prices to $40 advance online and $45 at the door. thanks

MARPROG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 26 2010 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: September 20 2010 at 07:00
	In response to lagging advance ticket sales Nomads has forgone a fair portion of the room expense with me to help bring people in to see their new renovation. Therefore I'm able to reduce the price as follows: $20 in advance online at www.marprog.com or $25 at the door. $7 per set at the door as well. They are very gracious people, I'll tell you that much. Please come and show your support for both a great genre and a great venue. Thanks m Edited by MARPROG - September 20 2010 at 07:03

edensong Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 28 2008 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: September 20 2010 at 15:10
	Looking forward to the show!

MARPROG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 26 2010 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: September 20 2010 at 16:07
	yep, me too can't wait to see you guys do your thing! Things aren't that grim but we really want people to come and see the show so if making it less expensive for everybody will help bring more out it's just what we have to do. I apologize for all the false starts but it's really just signs of a new event undergoing growing pains. I hope it turns out well enough this year to warrant another try next year. We learn from all this.

MARPROG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 26 2010 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: October 05 2010 at 07:30
	Well, we still have bugs to work out, mostly in adjusting to a new venue, but all in all the perfomers and perfomances themselves were outstanding. Turnout could have been better from a promoter's point of view but one thing is for sure, those that DID come out were very appreciative of the quality and class of musicality that was there and that's enough for me. True fans, every one. Naturally when I asked if we should do it again there was resounding support. One of the best parts was the ones that were hesitant about the rock / hip hop fusion band (The Enemy Concept) were pleasantly surprised and actually enjoyed it. It just goes to show you, no matter what the genre, good music played well is worth listening to. Through Tony Volpe, TEC guitarist and also sound guy for the event, I learned the band spent many months in rehearsal before ever taking the act to the stage. It showed in the performance and I heard more than a few comments on how tight they were. It was great fun having all the doubting Thomas' voice their exuberant approvals when the band was done. So you're hearing it here first, April/May 2011 were are considering, I said considering, doing another prog fest. Just keep an eye out for more info. I will post it here as it becomes available. Suggestions for dates are welcome so that we may do our best to avoid conflicts. ALSO!! Before I forget, Marprog 2010 was a multi track recording session as well as a public event. For instance we have I believe 22 tracks of Edensong to mix down. Our aim is to have a compilation CD available somewhere around the end of the year. Stay tuned for info on that as well. Thanks to all that came!! Edited by MARPROG - October 05 2010 at 07:32