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Mikerinos 
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 Posted: February 08 2009 at 13:20 |
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I'm almost positive that I will be going. This is my second NEARfest, and hopefully not my last but I might take a break from the next one or two in order to save money.
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pianoman
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Posted: February 10 2009 at 22:07 |
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My dad, mom and little brother are all going this year and it will be the third year in a row. I cant wait to see PFM!!!
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Plankowner
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Posted: February 21 2009 at 02:08 |
Supersister forced to back out of NEARfest '09
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of this unfortunate circumstance regarding Supersister. Below is what was passed on to us from the band...
Due to the unexpected illness of Ron van Eck, Supersister regretfully have announced that they will be unable to appear at NEARfest this year. Ron has had to undergo a course of chemotherapy treatment for cancer. His prognosis is optimistic, but the members of the band feel that Ron's presence and well being is vital to any Supersister performance and regretfully have had to make this decision. The band apologize to all of their fans in America who were looking forward to seeing the and perform once more and hope to visit NEARfest as soon as the health of Ron allows it. All of us at NEARfest are behind Ron 100% and we hope to have Supersister grace our stage in the future. We thank you all for your understanding in this matter. -------------------------
Trettioåriga Kriget joins the lineup for 2009
Trettioåriga Kriget (Thirty Years War) was formed in 1970 in Saltsjöbaden, a seaside resort southeast of Stockholm. In just a few short years, the band developed a sound that set them apart from the mainstream of Swedish rock. Early in 1974, the band struck a record deal with CBS and released their self-titled debut album. This was followed in 1976 with their symphonic masterpiece, "Krissång," a progressive rock tour de force with the entire second side of the LP devoted to the "Krissång 2" suite. Despite gaining international praise from the subsequent tour, CBS dropped the band and they signed with a small Swedish label for the release of "Hej på er" in 1978. The band continued until mid-1980 when they decided to call it a day. However, in 2002 most of the classic lineup reunited to try out new material. "Elden av år" was released in 2004 and immediate burst the band back on to the prog rock radar, even garnering them an invite to ProgDay 2004, where they dazzled the audience at Storybook Farm. Since then, the band has continued to play live and produced excellent albums, including 2007's "I början och slutet."
After the void left in this year's lineup by the unfortunately departure of Supersister, Trettioåriga Kriget has accepted our offer to perform at NEARfest '09. We could not be more excited to welcome them to the NEARfest stage. Please help us welcome Trettioåriga Kriget to the show!
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threefates
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Posted: February 21 2009 at 23:23 |
For those of you trying to call in or buying tickets on-line, I wish you luck. My first 5 years or so at Nearfest, I had no problem doing that... Then there was a couple of years that I couldn't get thru on both phone or internet... and if it weren't for good friends on the board there... I wouldn't have gotten tickets. So if at all possible, I'd say best best is to go to the box office sale April 4th. I did that for the last 5 years. This is my first year doing patron because the seats we got at the box office kept getting further and further back.
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Jozef
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Posted: February 22 2009 at 00:24 |
 threefates wrote:
For those of you trying to call in or buying tickets on-line, I wish you luck. My first 5 years or so at Nearfest, I had no problem doing that... Then there was a couple of years that I couldn't get thru on both phone or internet... and if it weren't for good friends on the board there... I wouldn't have gotten tickets. So if at all possible, I'd say best best is to go to the box office sale April 4th. I did that for the last 5 years. This is my first year doing patron because the seats we got at the box office kept getting further and further back. |
Ugh, I'm only trying to get friday night tickets because I can't afford to go saturday and sunday. I don't really care about seating, it looks like a small enough venue. I've got row X for ROSfest and the Keswick is a so small that you have a decent view anywhere. I saw King Crimson there this past August! I guess I'd better cross my fingers in any case!
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King of Loss
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 08:54 |
I got my tickets already I'm in the Lift, Row B, see you guys there! 
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Plankowner
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 13:16 |
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Windhawk
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 13:28 |
TalmLikeABalm wrote:
Are there any other prog festivals in the US?
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 13:34 |
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My seat is J21 |
Good to know, David  ! I hope we'll be able to get them online. I have already opened an account, which should make things a bit easier, I don't know... We can't go up there and buy tickets at the box office on April 4, so please, keep your fingers crossed for us!
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Plankowner
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 13:46 |
I shall have my fingers crossed... Maybe Linda (threefates) can pull some strings for you two  
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Raff
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Posted: February 24 2009 at 13:52 |
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We'll see.... I'd really like to go, and meet the lot of you.
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virginiaprogras
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Posted: February 27 2009 at 00:59 |
TalmLikeABalm wrote:
Are there any other prog festivals in the US?
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There is also RoSFest (Rights of Spring) just outside of Philadelphia, PA on May 1st-3rd. Bands include The Syn (Nardelli, Dunnery, Brislin, Kull, Ramsey, Jackson), John Lee's Barclay James Harvest, and Nektar. I'm there. :)Steve S-N
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threefates
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Posted: February 27 2009 at 10:10 |
Other prog festivals: Calprog in CA, Prog Day in NC, Prog Festival in Montreal (Sept) and the Three Rivers Prog in Pittsburg. Rosfest was mentioned. And someone said that BajaProg was cancelled this year. Don't know if thats true.
Don't know how much help I'd be for getting Nearfest tickets. I had to do patron this year myself just to get a decent seat. And since it was my first year doing patron.. I wasn't that low on the list either. So our seats are E,4,5. The same seats we had in 2007 for regular price, we now had to pay $630 for. Shame really.
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Raff
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Posted: February 27 2009 at 10:12 |
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Oh, well, we'll see what we can do.... I opened an account on their website, so at least on April 4 I'll be ready for whatever happens.
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rodrigoalburez
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Posted: February 27 2009 at 16:02 |
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Nearfest is going to be on June 19, 20 and 21 doesnt it?
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Waiting for Baja Prog 2009
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Plankowner
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Posted: February 27 2009 at 16:28 |
rodrigoalburez wrote:
Nearfest is going to be on June 19, 20 and 21 doesnt it? |
Correct.
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micky
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Posted: April 04 2009 at 10:06 |
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*crossing fingers*
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
after fighting a crashed website for an hour
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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micky
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Posted: April 04 2009 at 10:07 |
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seats numbers
Balcony CC29-30
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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Raff
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Posted: April 04 2009 at 10:10 |
See you all there, folks  !
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rodrigoalburez
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Posted: April 04 2009 at 11:29 |
YeAhHhHhH!  i goT mY tIckEtS!! BaLcOnY mmmmm!! Guess its ok! ReAdY 4 Da NeAr!
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Waiting for Baja Prog 2009
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