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oh dear... LTE, Koenjihyakkei, Banco and Peter Hammill? that's insane!
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I can't wait since Hammill has just been added :)
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NEARFEST PRESS RELEASE
December 3, 2007

French fusion-metallers Mצrglbl to make Sunday wakeup call at NEARfest X

Mצrglbl is a blazing fusion trio from France featuring Christophe Godin on guitar and Ivan Rougny on bass. The band gained worldwide acclaim for their intriguing amalgam of jazz and metal fused together with a strong dose of Zappa-esque humor on their first two albums, "Ze Mצrglbl Trio" (1998) and "Bienvenue a Mצrglbl Land" (1999). The band was formed in 1996 when Godin decided to form an instrumental fusion rock band. After meeting Jean Pierre Frelezeau (drums) and Ivan Rougny (bass), they decided to work together on the project. After disbanding in 2000, Godin one CD with metal band GNO and became a worldwide in demand clinician. Ivan toured with fusion guitarist Cyril Achard and Yngwie Malmsteen's drummer Mike Terrana, as well as rai star Cheb Bilal. In 2004, Godin started his first solo project, named Metal Kartoon, and asked Jean Pierre and Ivan to be part of the band. He also released one cd and toured Europe with jazz guitar legend Pierrejean Gaucher ("2G" Nocturne). The band continued to work together eventually releasing the stellar "Grצtesk" on Free Electric Sound in 2007. The new album has much cross-genre appeal, and fans of shred and fusion Gods like Allan Holdsworth, Steve Vai or Freak Kitchen's Mattias IA Eklundh will find much to sink their teeth into on Sunday morning.

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I have suggested Morglbl to the Jazz-rock team for addition in PA. Should appeal to those who like instrumental, mostly energetic, melodic and humorous music.
 
 
So far in Nearfest are the following acts:
 
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso (Italy)
Liquid Tension Experiment (United States)
echolyn (United States)
Discipline (United States)
Radio Massacre International (England)
Mצrglbl (France)
Koenji Hyakkei (Japan)
Synergy® (United States)
3 more to come!
 
 
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^^^ Let's make a solid effort then. I opened a thread about it last time, but no one who went responded. For those of you that are on the fence, do it. It's a great time. You will probably see one show that is worth the price of admission, and then you get to see many others. Maybe we could convince our valiant owners to do something to create more of a presence. Perhaps P.A. should have a table there, or just something as simple as T-shirts.
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Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Originally posted by Prog_Traveller Prog_Traveller wrote:

Yep. THere's a thread over at progressiveears.com if anyone wants to look at it. That seems to be the place where all the NF people hang out. Its good that someone posts info about it on here too though. ;)


That's a good point. This is one of the biggest prog events in the U.S., and P.A. seems to have little to do with it. I didn't run into anyone else from here last June. Some of the people I talked to didn't even know about this site. I think we should have a more visible presence this time around.



Well, I'm sorry I missed meeting you there (or any other progarchives folks).  Definitely a bigger presence for this site would be a good thing.  The people I hung out with last year were not aware of this site at all and they have been prog fans for a long time.

As to the announcements, I saw Banco at NF 2001 and can safely say that if you can possibly make it, you'd be a complete FOOL not to go   Best live performance I've ever seen in my life, in any genre.  Discipline I'm quite looking forward to as well.  LTE, well, I could think of any number of bands I'd rather see as headliner............but I'll still most likely enjoy their performance (I've never seen the DT guys live, so that will be good to finally see, especially without Labrie along ...................saw Levin playing with the CGT at NF 2001 also).
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I don't think much of this.
Fans really desire a new album...Portnoy realeases a demo cd.
Fans really want a tour...one off show in Penn?
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Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Originally posted by Prog_Traveller Prog_Traveller wrote:

Yep. THere's a thread over at progressiveears.com if anyone wants to look at it. That seems to be the place where all the NF people hang out. Its good that someone posts info about it on here too though. ;)


That's a good point. This is one of the biggest prog events in the U.S., and P.A. seems to have little to do with it. I didn't run into anyone else from here last June. Some of the people I talked to didn't even know about this site. I think we should have a more visible presence this time around.

 
Maybe, just maybe, we'll make it this time (but I really can't make plans even one month ahead with my lab work, but we really hope to make it).
 
 
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Let's see, with Tony Levin and Larry Fast making appearances would it be too much to ask for Peter Gabriel to show up?
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Originally posted by Prog_Traveller Prog_Traveller wrote:

Yep. THere's a thread over at progressiveears.com if anyone wants to look at it. That seems to be the place where all the NF people hang out. Its good that someone posts info about it on here too though. ;)


That's a good point. This is one of the biggest prog events in the U.S., and P.A. seems to have little to do with it. I didn't run into anyone else from here last June. Some of the people I talked to didn't even know about this site. I think we should have a more visible presence this time around.

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Originally posted by rileydog22 rileydog22 wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by avestin avestin wrote:

Latest update from Nearfest website:
 
 
Banco to make grand return at NEARfest X
Without a doubt one of the most beloved performances in the history of NEARfest was the 2001 appearance of veteran Italian symphonic prog maestros Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. Led by the keyboard wizardry of Vittorio Nocenzi and the majestic vocals of the inimitable Francesco DiGiacomo, Banco held court for over two hours, earning three encores for their deeply emotionally stirring performance of songs from masterpiece albums such as "Darwin", "Banco del Mutuo Soccorso", and "Io Sono Natio Libero". The intervening years have done nothing but increase the legend of Banco's first NEARfest appearance, with a strong sentiment within the prog scene that the band should return to help celebrate the tenth anniversary of NEARfest. We are delighted to report that the ink is now dry on their contract, and that Banco will be making their third ever US appearance as Sunday night headliner at NEARfest 2008!!
Posted: 10.12 | More information | NEARfest%20News%20RSS%20Feed
 
 
 
 



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"AHHHHHHHHH," Micky cries out in terror.  He awakens covered in sweat, realizing that it was all a dream.  Banco's singer was not trying to eat him after all. 


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though I've had dreams of being eaten alive before LOL
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Points: 4309 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 17 2007 at 18:46
Liquid Tension Experiment reuniting is a really really good thing!
I won't be there, but it may be awesome. And if they decide to record another studio album? That'd be even better.
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Points: 11682 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 16 2007 at 23:59
I hate my school board so much, it can not be described by words.Cry
My graduation is scheduled for that Sunday. I can't see Banco. The worst part is that they changed it. It was originally the week after, but they're afraid of rain. (of all things)
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our damn school rescheduled our graduation to that sunday CryCry

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Latest update from Nearfest.com:
 
Synergy® to open 3-day NEARfest Weekend
Synthesizer pioneer Larry Fast will open NEARfest on Friday, June 20th performing as his one-man electronic project, Synergy®. Classic Synergy albums such as "Electronic Realizations for Rock Orchestra," "Cords," and "Games" are landmarks in electronic music and remain a benchmark for the genre today. This will mark the first live Synergy performance by the New Jersey native in since 2002's Alfa Centauri festival in Holland, and much longer for the Unites States, as Synergy live performance have historically been very rare. Larry is no stranger to NEARfest. He gave his "Prog 101" lecture in 1999, was part of the full Nektar reunion in 2002, and performed with the Tony Levin Band in 2005. During the years in between, Larry could be spotted in the crowd enjoying the show and mingling with fans. In honor of our 10th anniversary, have been able to talk Larry into dusting off his synthesizers, laptops and other various electronic devices to bring Synergy to the stage. This will be a very special and very exclusive performance and We are truly honored to present Synergy in 2008.


Also, in celebration of our 10th year, NEARfest will officially be a three-day event. Details to follow!
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by avestin avestin wrote:

Latest update from Nearfest website:
 
 
Banco to make grand return at NEARfest X
Without a doubt one of the most beloved performances in the history of NEARfest was the 2001 appearance of veteran Italian symphonic prog maestros Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. Led by the keyboard wizardry of Vittorio Nocenzi and the majestic vocals of the inimitable Francesco DiGiacomo, Banco held court for over two hours, earning three encores for their deeply emotionally stirring performance of songs from masterpiece albums such as "Darwin", "Banco del Mutuo Soccorso", and "Io Sono Natio Libero". The intervening years have done nothing but increase the legend of Banco's first NEARfest appearance, with a strong sentiment within the prog scene that the band should return to help celebrate the tenth anniversary of NEARfest. We are delighted to report that the ink is now dry on their contract, and that Banco will be making their third ever US appearance as Sunday night headliner at NEARfest 2008!!
Posted: 10.12 | More information | NEARfest%20News%20RSS%20Feed
 
 
 
 



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Originally posted by avestin avestin wrote:

Latest update from Nearfest website:
 
 
Banco to make grand return at NEARfest X
Without a doubt one of the most beloved performances in the history of NEARfest was the 2001 appearance of veteran Italian symphonic prog maestros Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. Led by the keyboard wizardry of Vittorio Nocenzi and the majestic vocals of the inimitable Francesco DiGiacomo, Banco held court for over two hours, earning three encores for their deeply emotionally stirring performance of songs from masterpiece albums such as "Darwin", "Banco del Mutuo Soccorso", and "Io Sono Natio Libero". The intervening years have done nothing but increase the legend of Banco's first NEARfest appearance, with a strong sentiment within the prog scene that the band should return to help celebrate the tenth anniversary of NEARfest. We are delighted to report that the ink is now dry on their contract, and that Banco will be making their third ever US appearance as Sunday night headliner at NEARfest 2008!!
Posted: 10.12 | More information | NEARfest%20News%20RSS%20Feed
 
 
 
 



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Yep. THere's a thread over at progressiveears.com if anyone wants to look at it. That seems to be the place where all the NF people hang out. Its good that someone posts info about it on here too though. ;)
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Latest update from Nearfest website:
 
 
Banco to make grand return at NEARfest X
Without a doubt one of the most beloved performances in the history of NEARfest was the 2001 appearance of veteran Italian symphonic prog maestros Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. Led by the keyboard wizardry of Vittorio Nocenzi and the majestic vocals of the inimitable Francesco DiGiacomo, Banco held court for over two hours, earning three encores for their deeply emotionally stirring performance of songs from masterpiece albums such as "Darwin", "Banco del Mutuo Soccorso", and "Io Sono Natio Libero". The intervening years have done nothing but increase the legend of Banco's first NEARfest appearance, with a strong sentiment within the prog scene that the band should return to help celebrate the tenth anniversary of NEARfest. We are delighted to report that the ink is now dry on their contract, and that Banco will be making their third ever US appearance as Sunday night headliner at NEARfest 2008!!
Posted: 10.12 | More information | NEARfest%20News%20RSS%20Feed
 
 
 
 
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