ProgDay, N. Carolina USA, September 2006
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Topic: ProgDay, N. Carolina USA, September 2006
Posted By: micky
Subject: ProgDay, N. Carolina USA, September 2006
Date Posted: May 24 2006 at 23:10
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come one come all and enjoy some southern hospitality... the sweet tea
and barbeque down here are to kill for....and have a chance to meet micky and any other of our members that make it down. I live 30 minutes away and would love to meet any members who can attend. http://www.progday.com - http://www.progday.com ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
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Posted By: video vertigo
Date Posted: May 25 2006 at 03:08
sounds great, but I won't be traveling that far  ------------- "The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Zappa |
Posted By: Aaron
Date Posted: May 25 2006 at 08:35
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i went to it in 2004, it was great, drove down from new york, but could only stay for the first day, even though i intended to be there the entire time, but that a long story, but it was nice, it's a very intimate prog setting
last year i couldn't go, and this year my sister is getting married that weekend, there is no winning when it comes to prog sometimes, at least not in the US
Aaron
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: May 25 2006 at 08:46
hahhah how true.... I'm going to have to weasal out of a family reunion (on my wive's side) that weekend to attend. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Aaron wrote:Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: May 26 2006 at 14:47
| I'll probably be there Micky. I went last year for the second time. Before that in 02. Last year I posted about PD. Not sure if I have met you in person or not. I try to support PD by mentioning it to people(I'm not a volunteer though). I live in PA so it's kind of a far drive for me. This year I might take an airplane. Anyway, it seems to be a good lineup so far: Echolyn, Spiraling, Hamster Theatre, Woodenhead and Uzva. Regardless of how I get there I'm definitely going to try to go. |
Posted By: wooty
Date Posted: May 27 2006 at 12:45
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Dad gum right! I live near Charlotte; and I'll be whoopin' and
hollerin' and drinkin'! and afterwords, I'll post my review! Can't wait!
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Posted By: _sam_
Date Posted: May 30 2006 at 16:50
Another day to mark on my calendar (along with the release of Rush Replay X3). 
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: May 31 2006 at 23:59
hahaha.. we'll have to have a few together... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nipsey88
Date Posted: June 03 2006 at 01:36
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Yup, I'm planning on making the trip from Fairfax, VA (Suburban DC). Got family in NC, so I have a place to stay, too.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 03 2006 at 20:32
hahah... Fairfax.. know it well... went to Mason for a couple of years before transferring (grew up in Woodbridge, mother still lives there) ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:19
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*bump* would love to see anyone who dares venture into the land of Dixie... it's not as bad as the movie Deliverance made it out to be hahah ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:22
| If it were closer to where I live, I'd love to be there too... Perhaps too hot this time of year, though... Perhaps I'll think of a winter visit! |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:41
hahaha... wise move... don't know if you looked at the pictures on the website for the show... no shade anywhere. That sun can be merciless.. A winter visit would be great the winters almost make up for the summers here. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:44
Oh man, I'll be living in the USA by then... But I don't think I'll be able to come 
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:45
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DOH!!!! Uzva and Echolyn... Damn it!!!!
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:46
  you'lll be busy getting settled in won't you? ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: The Wizard
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:50
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I live in Florida, so attending might actually be a reality for me! I see what I can do to come, it sounds like a blast. -------------  
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:51
Yes, those darn setteling affairs... Let's speak hypothetically: I am located at Stony Brook, NY. Say I get an ariplane (won't have a car yet) and get to the nearest city possible to where this takes place. Do you think a flight will be easy to catch and how long is it? Plus where is it that I am going? I know it's North Carolina (I need to cross the Mason Dixon ) but where?Just fantasizing. ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:53
yeah... I've got to pull some major strings to make it myself... I realized after I posted this that I have a family reunion (wife's side) that weekend. I've been cooking up a scheme (Malaria or something) to stay home hahahha. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:58
you'd fly into Raleigh which is roughly half an hour from Chapel Hill... a flight should be easy.. a couple of hours max.. the cost... hmm... I haven't flown since 9-11 so I really haven't paid much attention to airline ticket prices. The area is called the triangle.. Raleigh Durham and Chapel Hill make up the points of an imaginary triangle. For example Duke University in Durham and UNC in Chapel Hill are 12 miles apart so everything is fairly close to each other. If you really consider it let me know... IF I am able to wiggle away from that reunion... I might be able to take care of you lodging and transportation. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 13:02
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^^^ I will know more only in mid august, after finding housing etc. But I will try to make it happen, even if the chances right now are very slim. Thanks for your offer, I might just take it  ------------- http://hangingsounds.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - Hanging Sounds http://www.progarchives.com/ProgRockShopping.asp" rel="nofollow - PA Index of prog music vendors |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 13:26
hahah.. would be great I'd love to meet you... I'll have an answer for you before then as to whether I can go and not risk paying $2000 a month in child support ahahhah This is one case where being married to one who is a non-prog fan, sucks
I think a sudden case of Malaria is my best bet... either that or a BIG
diamond ring for our 10 year anniversery in August. hmmm... I
think I'd rather do the malairia... less painful  Seriously though... I think she'll be ok with it.. but you never know... you just never know hahah.------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 15:15
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 15:38
yeah... I forgot all about it when I started this thread but as you
most surely know.. marriage is compromise.... on further review.. she
can't be bought... she makes a hell of a lot more than I do ... but if she gives me Saturday I'll give her the rest of the weekend. Compromise...the essence of marriage ahhaha. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 18:39
| Well I've been posting some messages too. I actually already booked my hotel room but didn't get a ticket yet. I'm also looking for people to hang out with drink a beer with and have dinner with once I'm down there. If anyone isn't tagging along with other people(I'm going down by myself) and is interested please send me a pm. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 18:42
I will try to attend.. but have to get around prior commitments (those made for me hahaha) ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Zac M
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 18:46
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I don't know whether I will be in Memphis or in Chattanooga then, but if I'm close I will see about going, it sounds fun. ------------- "Art is not imitation, nor is it something manufactured according to the wishes of instinct or good taste. It is a process of expression." -Merleau-Ponty |
Posted By: The Wizard
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 19:53
Try to go! If I can also make we can meet up. -------------
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Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: June 27 2006 at 00:59
| Yeah well being that I don't bite you guys can let me know if your going(or post it here) and maybe some of us PA members can have a tailgate party or something. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 28 2006 at 18:02
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hahha.. found a way out of the Labor Day trip ... so I'll be at ProgDay
in beautiful Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Once again....
would love to meet anyone who can make it down here... word of
warning to our Yankee friends though... it is hotter than HELL down
here. Be prepared and bring several shirts...
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: August 08 2006 at 23:27
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Sorry man can't afford another trip east. But you will enjoy Spiraling. Saw them twice and enjoyed the hell out of them. Not real proggy but very fun nonetheless. Maybe they will dust off Soundchaser like they did at Calprog last year.
Echolyn should be fantastic. I don't know much about the others.
 Anyway have a great two days.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 19 2006 at 19:55
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excellent just ordered my tickets I'll be there.. anyone that can make it and wants a local tour guide or just a heck of a good time...micky style.. just PM me. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: August 25 2006 at 14:54
Latest news is Daemonia had to drop off and were replaced by IZZ for the Sunday night show. IZZ is going to have a lot of new fans after this. Micky, Prog-Traveller your going to love them.
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Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: August 25 2006 at 15:45
| Yeah, I learned about this on the Progressive Ears website. I also am on the mailing list and so I saw it again there. I have seen IZZ at least two times and I agree that they are a great band. In fact one time was at PD 02 where they had to improvise with acoustic instruments due to the fact that their power went out for a while during their performance. These guys are great and really a great bunch of folks too. I look forward to their show. |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: August 25 2006 at 16:53
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Tell them Brian and Stacy from CalProg says hi especially to Brems and John.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 26 2006 at 06:16
looking forward to it.... bringing a bottle (or two) of Jack with me in case my prog-elitist sensibilities are offended I will get my money's worth out of my ticket
Even if I have to get in the middle of someone's show and
yell.....'add some 'tron dude!!!'!... looking forward to
it actually... it might be a shock at times for my elitiist
sensiblilities but the music should be great.. and I might get an
appreciate for the ..... more modern side of prog. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: August 27 2006 at 12:29
O.K. I'll try to do that. It would probably be easier if I just tell the whole band that. Actually, why don't you just tell them yourself? It's going to be a great weekend and I'm sure you won't be the only one from the West Coast there.
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: August 27 2006 at 13:45
Believe me we would love to go.
We just had to move because the woman we rent from decided to sell the house instead of renting. We had told her last year when we signed the lease we were looking to be 3-4 year tenants.  It cost us an extra $1200 in rent and expenses. We are barely going to get to Vegas for Wheatfest (Kansasfans.com gathering) in Sept which we have already paid for the expenses. We are missing The Flower Kings in October and last night there was a show at the LA House of Blues with Chris Squire playing with Nick D'Virgillio-drums,Ryo Okumoto-keys,Alan Morse-guitar, Here is the link. http://www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=40555 - http://www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=40555
Anyway I am really PO'd about it. But have a great time I will be there in spirit!
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Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: August 27 2006 at 17:38
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I don't know how many new fans IZZ will get since most prog fans are probably already aware of them by this point. IF there are local people who are going just to go to a show and barely even know what prog is then yes maybe they will get a few new fans. ;)
Anyway, sorry to hear about your circumstances Garion. Next time make sure you sign a contract that way you can take them to court if they back out on an agreement.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 28 2006 at 17:54
wells that's just great.... it's coming heading this way in time for ProgFest.... watching the local news now... the forecasters here... who know a thing or two about tracking these suckers.. say it's coming to N.C. Friday or Saturday.... bring your raingear people hahahah.... and some rope to tie yourself down... we'll have a hurricane party at Prog Traveller hotel... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: August 28 2006 at 23:00
| He he. Yeah, I better pack an umbrella and remember my rain coat. Oh well, the upside is at least it won't be too hot if there's a storm. I'm glad I have my ticket already in case the festival moves indoors. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 29 2006 at 18:42
latest forcasts have it coming right at us... (I live not far south of Chapel Hill) hopefully the jet stream will catch it and blow it out of here by Saturday... Friday though... urrgg... be careful on the roads... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Jeff Schu
Date Posted: August 31 2006 at 00:26
^^^ Wow Mikey, Risking life and limb in the pursuit of prog. ... Living up in NJ , No way will I be able to attend it sounds like a good time though. Be sure to have a warm Guinness for me. Now is this festival a gonna be going on Rain or Shine???------------- 
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 31 2006 at 17:35
looking at it on radar now... it is a beauty.... been raining all day here.... flood alerts everywhere... may take the day off work tomorrow.... I believe that there are provisions for rain.... not if their are provisions for mass flooding who knows ahahhahahha.... yes I have a 2 6-packs of warm Guinness at the ready... rain or shine.... progday or not hahahha... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: August 31 2006 at 21:41
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Well, it sounds great. Unfortunately this is when my town starts to go nuts again. The students are back, Wolverines play on Saturday, and the restaurants get slammed (that hurricane doesn't look too welcoming either). Have fun, and get some pictures for us. ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: August 31 2006 at 21:50
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Oh CRAP. I really really wish I could go and see IZZ!
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 31 2006 at 21:50
oh I will.... and may have a spare bottle of vintage apple moonshine or two sitting around to try to ply an interview out of someone... if I can get to them without getting out of my rowboat hahahha. Who does UM play this weekend.... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: August 31 2006 at 23:52
Vanderbilt, not much of a contest. It will still be huge, because it is the season opener. ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 01:19
hahah... ask Phil Fulmer how little of a contest Vandy is hahha... anyway.... we were spared the worst when he turned to the east slightly.. so other than having large branches fall upon the house and heavy rain.. it wasn't bad.. thanks to all who expressed concern... Looking foward to ProgDay tommorrow and listening to some groups that I wouldn't normally catch. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 02 2006 at 08:10
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A beautiful day for music here in N.C. today.. cloudless blue sky... and 61 degree... very fall like ... and supposed to warm up nicely.. could ask for better weather. Shame more people couldn't make it.. would have like to met any of you all. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: September 04 2006 at 23:56
| Wow, it's kind of weird looking at a picture of a bunch of people who I was talking to this past weekend(IZZ that is). What a show they put on too. The whole weekend was great. I can honestly say I liked every band. Sure the prog snobs had a field day with IZZ and Spiraling but that's their problem. THe key to this festival is diversity. TOo bad only about 220 or so people showed up. I guess it's not the numbers that matter though. Anyway, Micky I missed you unless you are the really tall guy with a mustache who always seems to wear King Crimson t-shirts. I guess you could have been anyone. In fact I might even have seen you or talked to you and not even known who you were. Hopefully, I'll be back next year and hopefully with a crapload more money to burn on cds too. ;) |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 05 2006 at 07:57
hahha.. I did make it you might have seen me but I woke up Saturday feeling under the weather a bit.. arrived late ...halfway through Woodenhead's set, spent more money than I care to say (great albums though hahah) with Greg, caught Beardfish and Uzva, then started to feel rather ill again and went home, went to bed... and got back out of bed Monday missing the whole 2nd day. Sorry I missed you but as you could imagine.. not feeling well.. I wasn't particularly social hahahha. No that wasn't me... I was the short little runt in the tie die... not that that helps at all
I was going to post a review of the festival but since obviously isn't
possible...why don't you take a stab at it. I did really enjoy
Beardfish though.. bought both of their albums and can't wait to see
what they do with that last 28 odd minute piece of music on
record. Did get a chance to talk to them... nice guys and some
real potential though. There's always next year perhaps... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |