FMPM, Montreal 2007 line-up information - Progressive Rock Music Forum

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FMPM 2007 UPDATED LINE-UP - MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA

THE STRAWBS, IQ, SAMLA MAMMAS MANNA,
NATHAN MAHL, VILLE EMARD BLUES BAND, and HAMADRYAD

Saturday September 15 and Sunday September 16, 2007
Pierre Peladeau Center

One of the most storied bands of the second wave of British progressive rock of the early 80s, IQ was one of a small number of British bands including Marillion, Pendragon, Twelfth Night, and Pallas, that carried the torch of progressive rock when many of the original proponents were no longer active. In their career spanning twenty-five years, they have released over a dozen studio and live albums and three DVDs, and are one of the most popular and best-selling independent progressive rock bands in the world. IQ has headlined progressive rock festivals around the world, and are a two-time headliner of the North East Art Rock Festival in the United States. Their elaborate symphonic rock, featuring extensive guitar and keyboard leads and the dramatic vocals of Peter Nicholls, has gained a legion of fans worldwide and their return to Montreal has been greatly anticipated. Their only North American date of 2007 will feature the world premiere of some of the material from their next album, due for release in October, with a full multimedia presentation.

Montreal's HAMADRYAD has gained worldwide recognition since their 2001 debut release "Conservation of Mass". This album led to the band's invitation to the prestigious Baja Prog festival in Mexico in 2002. An experienced live outfit, their hard-edged sound influenced by the classic prog bands has been refined over the intervening years. After 2004's "Safe in Conformity", they performed at the Rites of Spring Festival in early 2006. One of Montreal's most popular progressive rock bands, we are pleased to have them join our line-up.

This year's FMPM will be held at the Pierre Peladeau Center, in the Salle Pierre Mercure. A beautiful and intimate auditorium seating just under 800, the Pierre Peladeau Center has fantastic acoustics and sightlines. It is also conveniently located in the Latin Quarter of Montreal, only blocks away from the Olympic Stadium in case you needed to get there at some point in the weekend. While we have a great appreciation for the high quality of the Gesù, we feel now is the right time to move to a venue that can accommodate everyone interested in seeing this line-up perform, rather than see a lot of people get shut out.

Regular and Gold tickets will go on sale this Friday, at www.progquebec.com. If you have pre-ordered your gold tickets, remember to log in some time that day to finalize your order. Gold tickets will cost $160 this year (about $135 US), while regular tickets are priced at $95 (about $80 US). Gold tickets offer preferred seating, our eternal gratitude, and maybe some other neat stuff along the way.

Plans are brewing for a Friday pre-show or possibly some Saturday counter-programming for Genesis for any of you who hate Phil Collins. All of this is still in the works. What I can say now is that Montreal is the place to be this September and I hope you will join us then and enjoy.

Regards,
Sean

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Bern Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: September 22 2005 Location: Québec Status: Offline Points: 11746	Posted: March 06 2007 at 17:49
	IQ were well received last time they came here so I'm pretty sure people will be happy when they learn that. As for the bands from Québec, they are always well-received too. Samla Mammas Manna and the Strawbs are both great so I can't see how the crowd could be disappointed too. It'll be great.
	RIP in bossa nova heaven.

smcfee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: May 18 2006 Status: Offline Points: 95	Posted: March 06 2007 at 17:47
	No problem, we are very happy with this line-up and hope it will be well received in Quebec.

Bern Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: September 22 2005 Location: Québec Status: Offline Points: 11746	Posted: March 06 2007 at 13:34
	Amazing news again! Thanks a lot!
	RIP in bossa nova heaven.

smcfee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: May 18 2006 Status: Offline Points: 95	Posted: March 05 2007 at 20:04
	Hello, FMPM 2007 UPDATED LINE-UP - MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA THE STRAWBS, IQ, SAMLA MAMMAS MANNA, NATHAN MAHL, VILLE EMARD BLUES BAND, and HAMADRYAD Saturday September 15 and Sunday September 16, 2007 Pierre Peladeau Center One of the most storied bands of the second wave of British progressive rock of the early 80s, IQ was one of a small number of British bands including Marillion, Pendragon, Twelfth Night, and Pallas, that carried the torch of progressive rock when many of the original proponents were no longer active. In their career spanning twenty-five years, they have released over a dozen studio and live albums and three DVDs, and are one of the most popular and best-selling independent progressive rock bands in the world. IQ has headlined progressive rock festivals around the world, and are a two-time headliner of the North East Art Rock Festival in the United States. Their elaborate symphonic rock, featuring extensive guitar and keyboard leads and the dramatic vocals of Peter Nicholls, has gained a legion of fans worldwide and their return to Montreal has been greatly anticipated. Their only North American date of 2007 will feature the world premiere of some of the material from their next album, due for release in October, with a full multimedia presentation. Montreal's HAMADRYAD has gained worldwide recognition since their 2001 debut release "Conservation of Mass". This album led to the band's invitation to the prestigious Baja Prog festival in Mexico in 2002. An experienced live outfit, their hard-edged sound influenced by the classic prog bands has been refined over the intervening years. After 2004's "Safe in Conformity", they performed at the Rites of Spring Festival in early 2006. One of Montreal's most popular progressive rock bands, we are pleased to have them join our line-up. This year's FMPM will be held at the Pierre Peladeau Center, in the Salle Pierre Mercure. A beautiful and intimate auditorium seating just under 800, the Pierre Peladeau Center has fantastic acoustics and sightlines. It is also conveniently located in the Latin Quarter of Montreal, only blocks away from the Olympic Stadium in case you needed to get there at some point in the weekend. While we have a great appreciation for the high quality of the Gesù, we feel now is the right time to move to a venue that can accommodate everyone interested in seeing this line-up perform, rather than see a lot of people get shut out. Regular and Gold tickets will go on sale this Friday, at www.progquebec.com. If you have pre-ordered your gold tickets, remember to log in some time that day to finalize your order. Gold tickets will cost $160 this year (about $135 US), while regular tickets are priced at $95 (about $80 US). Gold tickets offer preferred seating, our eternal gratitude, and maybe some other neat stuff along the way. Plans are brewing for a Friday pre-show or possibly some Saturday counter-programming for Genesis for any of you who hate Phil Collins. All of this is still in the works. What I can say now is that Montreal is the place to be this September and I hope you will join us then and enjoy. Regards, Sean