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    Posted: February 10 2011 at 10:26
Watched it again . Reminds me a bit of Bill Bruford's first album Feels Good To Me with Annette Peacock on vocals. Wonder what Simon would think. If I were Simon I would say that it doesn't seem like a band. It seems like the latest chick singer prodigy and that she should slap her name on the band's name and call it the ( Chick's name ) Band. I'm not saying I didn't like it. Great musicianship but I just can't deal with the name of the band.
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Points: 14258 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2011 at 04:16
Theres some great music on that album from what I heard on youtube. Love to hear the whole album soon for review.
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Points: 1119 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2011 at 02:50
Must have taken a whole while rotoscoping half the video.
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Points: 6898 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2011 at 14:25
This is prog?
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Points: 32 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2011 at 12:50
Beautiful stuff, well done!
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Points: 20032 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2011 at 07:29
I have downloaded the CalProg album and it's very good. Must get round to hearing the studio album as well.
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Points: 85 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 08 2011 at 23:03

For anyone who's been contemplating picking up our CD, you can now do so directly from us in our new online store. T-shirts and more are available too. This is by fat the most effective way to support us: http://district97.net/merch.html

Here are some quotes regarding D97 from folks you may know:

Bill Bruford: I love the CD...the sheer skill and gusto with which they tackle it makes you laugh out loud. Great drumming. Jonathan plays and writes like a demon. Congratulations to them. (Watch Bill and me duet! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izGV61jdyXc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR7VPkaA_XE)

John Wetton (King Crimson, UK, Asia): 'Can't take you with me' is dynamite. I wish you luck, you're a good band, and deserve success, see you on the broad highway.

Roine Stolt (Flower Kings, Transatlantic): Your band is one of the very few I can see a real true potential in and I'm sure you have many new fabulous albums coming in the near future.

Jonas Reingold (Flower Kings, Karmakanic): Your band is great...I really dig your stuff, it would be fun to do something together in the future, keep up the good work, you´re one of the most talented progressive bands I´ve heard lately, good luck.

Jim Derogatis (NPR's "Sound Opinions", Rolling Stone Magazine): District 97 is a wildly ambitious progressive-rock group whose youth belies its accomplishments onstage and on its new "Hybrid Child" CD.

Paul Bielatowicz (Carl Palmer Band, Neal Morse): We made our way back to the hotel and I put on District 97's CD while finishing my nachos – what a GREAT album!

 
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This video clip reminds me of the Tool-videos...Wink
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I liked it. very cleverly done!! congrat!!!! you guys are very young! wow!!
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Originally posted by andyman1125 andyman1125 wrote:

I downloaded your live album from your bandcamp which prompted me to download your studio, too. Wonderful music! You guys are doing a great job.
 
Thanks.  I saw your reviews, appreciate it!
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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 31 2011 at 21:56
I downloaded your live album from your bandcamp which prompted me to download your studio, too. Wonderful music! You guys are doing a great job.
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Hi folks,
 
Firstly, District 97 is very excited to unveil our brand new music video for "Termites", from our 2010 Laser's Edge release, Hybrid Child.  You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V_qBdYgG30.  If you like it, please share it with others!
 
Secondly, Thursday's a great chance for all of you to come catch us when it's not past your bedtime, and it's all ages so you can bring the kids! Doors open at 6 PM, and we're on shortly thereafter. We'll be joined by the iconic German Metal band, Gamme Ray.
 
Thursday, February 3rd
Reggie's Rock Club (2109 S. State)
6 PM, $25, ALL AGES
District 97
Mindwarp Chamber
Act of Destruction
Atomize
Gamma Ray

For those of you hoping to see us with Katinka, fear not, she will be there. Hope to see you out, should be a fun one!
 
Additional News
-Here's a new interview with Jonathan for Singapore's MadAboutAsia: http://madaboutasia.com/2011/01/interview-with-jonathan-schang-of-district-97/
-Our "Live at CalProg" download is still going strong at http://district97.bandcamp.com/album/district-97-live-at-Calprog.  Download a full show and get some gifts from us while you're at it!
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Hi all,
 
Just wanted to let you know that our entire set from CalProg 2010 is up for download at www.district97.bandcamp.com.  There's no minimum price to download, but those who donate are entitled to some very cool gifts from us (credit on the next CD, signed merch, even play on the next album!).  All proceeds will go directly towards recording our next CD.  Think of it as a holiday gift to the future of creative music!
 
Some pertinent links:
http://district97.bandcamp.com/track/presto-vivace-back-in-nyc (our medley of Presto Vivace/Back in NYC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3rXmCiUa0 (Our singer Leslie Hunt talks about "Live at CalProg")
 
The download and gift specifics are at  www.district97.bandcamp.com.  Thanks!
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Points: 85 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 17 2010 at 13:01
Anyone who'd like to review the CD for PA can contact our publicist Lori Hehr at [email protected] to request a promo copy.
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Points: 14258 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 17 2010 at 09:06
Originally posted by Conor Fynes Conor Fynes wrote:

Hey District 97,
I can do a review of your album if you would like!
Just message me with details.
You beat me to it Conor!
 
 
PM me too so i can review your album - you will not regret it as exposure on this site is a huge advantage - ask other bands around here...
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Points: 3196 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 15 2010 at 03:38
Hey District 97,
I can do a review of your album if you would like!
Just message me with details.
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Points: 65578 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 15 2010 at 01:51
your Tom Sawyer is excellent
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Points: 65578 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 15 2010 at 01:46
 ^ good job, one of my favorite Gen songs, it also shows how difficult it is to perform that music and to get all the levels and instrumentation right
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Points: 85 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 15 2010 at 01:27

Here's a live video shot at CalProg of our renditions of Presto Vivace (UK)/Backin NYC (Genesis)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl7GBI0mgVE
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Points: 8794 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 23 2010 at 18:24
Been meaning to check you guys out since I saw your album for sale on lasers edge but have just been backlogged - but I'll definitely give you a listen soonish :)
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