ROSfest 2016 (US, Gettysburg) May 6.-8.
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Topic: ROSfest 2016 (US, Gettysburg) May 6.-8.
Posted By: Windhawk
Subject: ROSfest 2016 (US, Gettysburg) May 6.-8.
Date Posted: July 23 2015 at 14:46
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In this thread I'll post press releases as artists are announced for http://home.rosfest.com/" rel="nofollow - ROSfest 2016. As artists are placed in the line-up I'll place them in order as well. I'll link to the artists Progarchives page where possible. Friday May 6th: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1679" rel="nofollow - Magic Pie (opening band) http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=589" rel="nofollow - Strawbs (headliner) http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3948" rel="nofollow - 3rDegree (After Hours Party band) Saturday May 7th: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9263" rel="nofollow - No More Pain (opening band) http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9374" rel="nofollow - Circuline http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9184" rel="nofollow - The Dave Kerzner Band http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=320" rel="nofollow - Spock's Beard (headliner) http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5077" rel="nofollow - Kinetic Element (After Hours Party Band) Sunday May 8th: The Fringe (opening band) http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9175" rel="nofollow - Bent Knee http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1670" rel="nofollow - Comedy of Errors Zebra (headliner) Artists announced: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9374" rel="nofollow - Circuline - https://www.facebook.com/circulinemusic" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=589" rel="nofollow - Strawbs - https://www.facebook.com/strawbsweb?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3948" rel="nofollow - 3rDegree - https://www.facebook.com/3RDegree?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9263" rel="nofollow - No More Pain - https://www.facebook.com/posthumancondition" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9175" rel="nofollow - Bent Knee - https://www.facebook.com/BentKneeMusic?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9184" rel="nofollow - The Dave Kerzner Band - https://www.facebook.com/davesquidskerzner" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1679" rel="nofollow - Magic Pie - https://www.facebook.com/magicpieband?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1670" rel="nofollow - Comedy of Errors - https://www.facebook.com/Comedyoferrorsofficial/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5077" rel="nofollow - Kinetic Element - https://www.facebook.com/kineticelementband" rel="nofollow - Facebook Zebra - https://www.facebook.com/Zebra-band-214842109209/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Facebook The Fringe - https://www.facebook.com/thefringetrio/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Facebook http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=320" rel="nofollow - Spock's Beard - https://www.facebook.com/spocksbeard/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Facebook  ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
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Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: July 23 2015 at 14:47
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PERFECT BEINGS ANNOUNCED FOR ROSFEST 2016 In just over 9 months, the 2016 edition of ROSfest will take place at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg, PA. We're pleased to announce that the first band signed for next year's festival is US band Perfect Beings. The seeds of the band Perfect Beings were sown in 2012, when composer and guitarist Johannes Luley approached singer/songwriter Ryan Hurtgen about the possibility of jointly creating a conceptual, progressive rock album. They subsequently began working on the creation of material for a good, old fashioned concept album. Joined by Chris Tristam (bass), Jesse Nason (keyboards) and Dicki Fliszar (drums), the new band recorded material and chose their name to be Perfect Beings. The band launched a self-titled album in 2014 to critical acclaim and what merits a description as a commercially successful reception from the progressive rock audience. The success of the album has also led them to be nominated for the "Limelight" award courtesy of the UK music magazine "Prog". Perfect Beings is currently wrapping up the financing and recording of their forthcoming second album, to be released in good time before ROSfest 2016 kicks off. With their contemporary and accessible take on classic progressive rock, Perfect Beings is a band that has caught the interest of music lovers all across the spectrum, and have an appeal that stretches even beyond the classic progressive rock crowd. Their standing in progressive rock circles is high and rising higher, and we're convinced that this is a band that will go down a storm. "Perfect Beings is a band that has piqued the interest of many of our regular guests, and we're very happy to be able to announce them as the first band confirmed for ROSfest 2016." ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: August 03 2015 at 14:24
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US band CIRCULINE announced for ROSfest 2016 We’re happy to announce the NY-based band Circuline has been added to the roster of ROSfest 2016. While a fairly new band, formed as late as 2014, all the members are seasoned veterans, many with a shared past in covers band Downing Grey. When that band folded, Circuline was born. The members of Circuline create their own material, with one album released so far. Influences from the progressive rock giants of old draw comparisons to the general approach of bands such as Elephants of Scotland and Dream the Electric Sleep. Circuline’s incorporation of the quirkier, sophisticated elements used by the giants of yesteryear in a more subtle manner creates accessible music with a contemporary quality. When playing live, they are also known to occasionally include well-known cover songs, described by the band as “the progressive rock you hear on radio.” The members of Circuline are Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals), Bill Shannon (guitars, vocals), Billy Spillane (vocals), Darin Brannon (drums, percussion), Natalie Brown (vocals), and Paul Ranieri (bass, pedals). “Circuline was one of the bands we had in reserve in 2015, who could step in if we needed a replacement. We’re happy to be able to book them for ROSfest 2016, and are certain that they will make quite the impression when they hit the stage." ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: August 03 2015 at 15:44
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Are you the programmer this year, Olav? ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: August 03 2015 at 17:09
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Nope, George select all the bands. I merely do some write-ups for him when decisions have been made and contracts are signed :-) ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: August 13 2015 at 18:35
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Returning after 8 years Electric Strawbs ‘Hero & Heroine Live’ – American Tour Spring 2016 We’re delighted to announce that UK legends the Electric Strawbs will be performing at RoSfest 2016 as the Friday night headliner. A two-part evening of the Strawbs’ greatest hits, and a recreation of their classic 1974 album, “Hero And Heroine,” in its entirety. Part of the ‘70’s British Progressive Rock Invasion of America, the Strawbs differed from their compatriots — the Moody Blues, King Crimson, and Pink Floyd — in one principle matter: the origin of their sound, English folk music rather than rock. The band started in 1967 as a bluegrass-based trio called the Strawberry Hill Boys. It was led by singer/guitarist Dave Cousins, whom All Music Guide described as “the most talented Dylan influenced songwriter to come out of England.” That same year, the group — now rechristened the Strawbs, and doing repertory well beyond the bounds of bluegrass music — briefly became a quartet with the temporary addition of Sandy Denny. This incarnation of the band recorded a relative handful of tracks with the Hallmark label before Denny joined Fairport Convention. In 1969, the Strawbs were signed to A&M Records and cut their first album, the acoustic-textured ‘Strawbs,’ that same year. However, their sound soon turned electric, augmented by an amazing array of keyboard players, including Rick Wakeman (prior to joining Yes), Blue Weaver, and John Hawken, scoring the band seven consecutive albums on the Billboad Top 200 chart in the USA. They’ve sold over three million albums worldwide, including ‘Bursting At The Seams,’ ‘Grave New World,’ and the beloved ‘Hero and Heroine,’ since their formation. The exciting full line-up for the Strawbs’ 2016 tour will be announced soon, but the front line is as it was in 1974, with leader David Cousins (guitar & vocals), Dave Lambert (lead guitar & vocals), and Chas Cronk (bass & vocals). This performance promises to be a remarkable evening spanning Progressive Rock and English Folk across the decades – do NOT miss out! “We always strive to find superb headliners for RoSfest, and we
literally jumped at the opportunity to book The Strawbs. We’re as
eagerly anticipating watching these legends on stage as our audience
is.” ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: September 08 2015 at 15:25
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RoSfest announces 3RDegree as the Friday night after hours party band One of the popular traditions of RoSfest is the after-party at the host hotel on Friday night of the festival. We are pleased to announce that New Jersey-based band 3RDegree has been given the honor of entertaining us at the after-party in 2016. A band with a history going back to the 1990’s, with 5 full-length critically acclaimed studio albums to their name, they will bring quality song-centric prog and excellent entertainment to this much-anticipated party. Regular guests at RoSfest are likely to know this band fairly well, as members of 3RDegree have been a regular presence for most editions of the festival. Their latest album “Ones & Zeros: Vol. 1″ was recently released on U.S. label 10t Records. The current line-up of the band consists of Pat Kliesch (guitars, vocals), George Dobbs (vocals, keyboards), Robert James Pashman (bass, keyboards, vocals), Aaron Nobel (drums), and Eric Pseja (guitars, vocals). ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: 3RDegree
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 02:44
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It's an honor to be selected to play at RoSfest. We're all very excited! ------------- www.3RDegreeONLINE.com www.facebook.com/3RDegree "Defiling Perfectly Good Songs With Prog Since 1990" |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 05:08
..and thankfully the after party tends to last long enough after the band have played for you guys to be able to join in on the fun too. Not that this is news to you of course... ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
3RDegree wrote:Posted By: 3RDegree
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 15:25
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Never been to RoSfest Friday after party. Fill me in Olav! ------------- www.3RDegreeONLINE.com www.facebook.com/3RDegree "Defiling Perfectly Good Songs With Prog Since 1990" |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 16:38
The short version is that we, usually, hit the bed before the hotel starts serving breakfast ;-) ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: 3RDegree
Date Posted: September 10 2015 at 17:16
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Cool. If you have any pointers on how to "win them over" let me know. ------------- www.3RDegreeONLINE.com www.facebook.com/3RDegree "Defiling Perfectly Good Songs With Prog Since 1990" |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: September 11 2015 at 14:23
Play in tune. Sing in tune. Have a good time and show it. Optional: - Toss in something they know early on. Classics are generally well received if performed with heart and soul. ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: September 16 2015 at 13:43
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We're thrilled to announce US band NO MORE PAIN as the Sunday opener New Jersey-based band No More Pain has been signed as the opening band on Sunday, in the slot that has been given the slightly tongue-in-cheek name The Church of Prog. The name references the fact that the concert takes place during church time, and is a concert that will be seen by the most dedicated in our prog congregation; therefore, we always fill this slot with something special as a reward for the truly committed who choose to attend. No More Pain is a young and talented unit with two full-length albums that blend influences and inspirations from across the prog spectrum. With an easy touch many can envy, the band incorporates art pop, classic progressive rock, and harder-edged tendencies, including some progressive metal, into a finely developed and well-flavored brew. Elements of their sound will resonate with fans of Peter Gabriel, Kansas, Pink Floyd and Dream Theater. No More Pain's latest album "The Post Human Condition" was released in early 2015; band members include Mike Roman (guitars, vocals), Dan Rainone (drums, vocals), John Moroney (bass), and Matt McDermott (keyboards, vocals). "No More Pain was an obvious choice for ROSfest 2016, as they continue our ongoing policy of securing spots for young, promising homegrown bands in the ROSfest line-up." ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: September 24 2015 at 22:59
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US band BENT KNEE announced as the second band on Sunday Those of us with a deep affection for music all live for those moments when we experience a band that makes us think, "What the hell just happened there...I can't really wrap my head around this but man, I love it!" Cue Boston-based band Bent Knee, formed in 2011 with a line-up consisting of Courtney Swain (vocals, keyboards), Ben Levin (guitars), Vince Welch (sound design), Chris Baum (violin), Jessica Kion (bass), and Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth (drums). Existing somewhere at the halfway point between Snarky Puppy and Sleeptyime Gorilla Museum, with a lead vocalist that could give Björk and Kate Bush a good run for their money, Bent Knee’s eclectic take on progressive rock will challenge, astound, and most often amaze. Avant-oriented progressive rock with a firm mainstream orientation, their musical form has a liberal but subtle flavoring of indie and alternative tossed in for good measure. They are definitely a band that expands the borders and boundaries of progressive rock in a vital and compelling manner. There's always a band at ROSfest that creates a strong buzz, and for 2016 we're pretty sure that the loudest buzz will swarm around this band. "I went to a concert by chance earlier this
year, saw this band and was gobsmacked. I knew then and there that I had
to get them to ROSfest for 2016." ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: progrockdeepcuts
Date Posted: September 25 2015 at 16:24
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Bent Knee - one of the very best bands working today. Great signing. ------------- Listen to older shows here: mixcloud.com/progrockdeepcuts/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: October 15 2015 at 14:54
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The Dave Kerzner Band announced as third band on Saturday We're delighted to announce that The Dave Kerzner Band will be the third band performing on Saturday at ROSfest 2016. A composer, producer, and musician, Dave Kerzner is best known in prog circles for co-writing and co-producing Sound of Contact's debut album Dimensionaut, which won the Limelight award in the 2013 edition of the Progressive Music Awards. He has also worked with Heather Findlay (Mostly Autumn) in UK band project Mantra Vega, as well as numerous major stars inside and outside of progressive rock circles including Steve Hackett, Francis Dunnery, Keith Emerson, Steven Wilson and more. Kerzner formed sound production company Sonic Reality in the 1990's, and his side project Sonic Elements revolves around the drums he's sampled with Neil Peart of Rush, Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, and more.
Kerzner launched his solo career in 2014 with the album "New World," a
production that was met with acclaim from fans and professionals alike.
The CD made it into the top 10 of Prog Magazine’s Reader’s Poll in 3
categories, and the composition "Stranded," featuring Steve Hackett
(Genesis) and Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd), was nominated as a candidate
for "Anthem of the Year" in the 2015 Progressive Music Awards. "Kerzner is an artist that might well be heading for stardom in the progressive rock universe, and perhaps even beyond. Catch him now before he'll be a major player, as he may be out of reach for a festival such as ours soon!" ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: October 27 2015 at 15:28
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Norwegian band MAGIC PIE will open ROSfest 2016 We’re delighted to announce that Magic Pie will return to Gettysburg this year. This will be the band’s fourth ROSfest performance, and band members have even attended the festival as paying guests in the years following their last performance. These fine Norwegian proggers are dear and true friends of the festival, and it will be a pleasure to see them perform for us again. This is a headliner quality band, and among the most impressive festival opening bands we’ve ever had. Their brand of heavy, symphonic progressive rock is reminiscent of bands such as The Flower Kings, albeit with a heavier edge bordering metal at times and arguably with a slightly more accessible sound. Following their headliner concert for us in 2010 the band has released two albums, “The Suffering Joy” in 2011 and “King for a Day” in 2015, both of which have strengthened their position as one of the leading progressive rock bands of today. Their first two CDs, “Motions of Desire” and “Circus of Life,” are widely regarded as contemporary classics. The current line-up of the band is Kim Stenberg (guitars, vocals), Eirikur Hauksson (vocals, guitars), Eirik Hanssen (guitars, vocals), Jan Torkild Johannessen (drums), Erling Henanger (keyboards, vocals) and Lars Petter Holstad (bass, vocals). “Magic Pie is a band it seems our audience just cannot hear too often. They have been requested yearly, and for 2016 we found the time was right to book them again.” ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: November 05 2015 at 22:29
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We're thrilled to announce signing Scottish band COMEDY OF ERRORS for ROSfest 2016 We're thrilled to announce that Scottish veterans Comedy of Errors will be the third band out on Sunday at ROSfest 2016, bringing their heralded brand of neo-progressive rock to Gettysburg and the Rites of Spring Festival. Formed in the wake of the first neo-progressive era in the UK, Comedy of Errors had a go in the second half of the 1980's but disbanded following three EP and demo releases. A couple decades later they reformed, and have since become a heralded band amongst neo-progressive audiences. The revitalized and rather more successful current incarnation of Comedy of Errors has three full-length productions, which the members refer to as “mini epic rock symphonies.” The latest of these productions is "Spirit," released in the fall of 2015. The members of Comedy of Errors as of 2015 include Joe Cairney (vocals), Jim Johnston (keyboards), Bruce Levick (drums), Sam McCulloch (guitars), Mark Spalding (guitars), and John Fitzgerald (bass). "Comedy of Errors has a growing reputation and is an increasingly popular band among those with an affection for neo-progressive rock. They are a natural candidate for ROSfest on those grounds, and we're thrilled to have booked them." ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: November 07 2015 at 12:34
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We're excited to announce Polish band RIVERSIDE as the Saturday night headliner We're happy to announce that leading Polish progressive rock band Riverside will return to ROSfest in 2016 as the Saturday night headliner; they also headlined when they last played ROSfest in 2013. The band will be celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2016. Since their debut album "Out of Myself" appeared in 2003, Riverside’s stature in both the world of music in general and progressive rock in particular has been steadily rising. Inside Out Music, to whom they have been signed for the last few years, released their latest album "Love, Fear and the Time Machine" in 2015, in which the band opts to explore a softer side of progressive rock. This production has been met with acclaim by fans and critics alike, some of whom have compared it to early 80's Pink Floyd. Riverside is among the bands that have managed to develop their craft without too many line-up alterations occurring along the way. Piotr Grudzinski (guitar), Mariusz Duda (vocals, bass), Piotr Kozieradzki (drums, percussion) and Michal Lapaj (keyboards) have worked together since 2003, and form a seasoned live band that know what is expected of a headliner and have a reputation for fulfilling those expectations. "There are a few bands out there with a strong reputation and a solid following that will always be considered as headliners if they are available. Riverside is one such band, and we're happy that they agreed to headline at ROSfest again in 2016." ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: November 07 2015 at 16:00
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Riverside! Is it time for a trip from Colorado to Pennsylvania??! I've never been to one of these festivals, being in Colorado a.k.a. the-middle-of-nowhere. Well, I did go on the first Cruise To The Edge, but perhaps its time for another. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: November 07 2015 at 16:16
Why not? It's a warm and cozy festival, and it's fairly easy to get to know people (and artists) there. That it takes place in a tourist-oriented historical place is, at least for some, an additional plus point. ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: December 30 2015 at 17:27
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RoSfest announces Kinetic Element as the Saturday night after hours party band One of the popular traditions of RoSfest is the after-party at host hotel Aspire on Friday and Saturday night, and we are happy to announce that US band Kinetic Element will be the Saturday after-party band for 2016. In 2006 composer and keyboardist Mike Visaggio brought the members together to perform his music in a live setting, and they decided to form a band after discovering how much they enjoyed working with each other. Kinetic Element has released two full-length albums following their formation, "Powered By Light" and "Travelog" from 2009 and 2015 respectively. The latter in particular has received liberal amounts of critical acclaim, especially by those fond of the vintage symphonic progressive rock explored by bands such as Yes and ELP in the 1970's. Kinetic Element has been booked for the 2016 edition of the prestigious Terra Incognita festival in Canada on the strengths of this production. Founder Mike Visaggio has been a regular guest at ROSfest for a number of years, and has frequently performed at the after-parties in more ad hoc band constellations. In 2016 he will be joined by bandmates Todd Russell (guitar), Mark Tupko (bass) and Michael Murray (drums), and Dimetrius LaFavors (Odin's Court) on lead vocals.. This event should be a real treat for those with affection for old school symphonic progressive rock. ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: 3RDegree
Date Posted: December 30 2015 at 17:32
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Welcome aboard Mike and crew! ------------- www.3RDegreeONLINE.com www.facebook.com/3RDegree "Defiling Perfectly Good Songs With Prog Since 1990" |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: January 21 2016 at 11:11
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US trio ZEBRA has been signed as the Sunday night headliner at RoSfest 2016 We're pleased to announce that veteran US threesome Zebra has been added to the bill of RoSfest 2016 as the Sunday night headliner. Despite a history going back to the golden decade of the 1970's, Zebra isn't the most high profile name in the music business. Randy Jackson (vocals, guitars), Felix Hanemann (bass, keyboards, vocals) and Guy Gelso (drums, vocals) formed the band in 1975 and the very same musicians are in place some 40 years later, making them one of few bands that have such a long history without line-up alterations. They started out by playing cover songs by bands such as Led Zeppelin, Rush, and The Moody Blues. Although when they released their debut album in 1983 they were indeed often compared to Led Zeppelin, they developed their own trademark, harder edged sound. They continued making music in this vein on three more studio albums, the most recent of these being "IV" from 2003. While not the most prolific recording unit, Zebra is still an active and tight live band. Their brand of sophisticated hard rock features elements that will sound familiar to listeners of bands such as Rush and Triumph, with occasional nods in the direction of Led Zeppelin tossed in for good measure. With a repertoire of short and vibrant songs, this is a band geared towards providing compelling, energetic live shows. Those who had the pleasure of seeing them perform on Cruise to the Edge in 2013 can testify to their prowess on stage. Zebra is a band that has primarily been described as a hard rock band over the years, perhaps mainly due to the fact that progressive rock was something of an anathema in music marketing back when Zebra was at their most active as a recording band. We're looking forward to seeing them headline RoSfest, as we believe that a progressive rock festival is a setting where this fine veteran band will truly be at home. "Zebra is a band that has kept going with the same members for 40 years, making them unsung American pioneers of a harder edged variety of progressive rock. We're extremely pleased to give Zebra this opportunity to shine in a setting where they should find a receptive audience able to appreciate their talents." ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: January 21 2016 at 11:20
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We're excited to announce that US trio THE FRINGE has been signed for RoSfest 2016 We're excited to announce that up-and-coming US threesome The Fringe has been added to the bill of RoSfest 2016. The Fringe may be something of an unknown quantity for most, especially given they haven't released an album as of yet. However, a band that combines the talents of drummer Nick D'Virgilio, bassist Jonas Reingold and guitarist Randy McStine should be alluring to any who have their pulse on what's happening in modern progressive rock. McStine has performed at RoSfest with his band Lo-Fi Resistance, and Reingold has been a member of a number of high profile bands such as The Flower Kings and Kaipa and Karmakanic. While D'Virgilio's CV in progressive rock is perhaps even more impressive, he is best known by most for his tenures in Spock's Beard and Big Big Train. When the possibility to sign this band came up we had to adjust our schedule somewhat, and we have managed to secure a 50-minute slot for the band on Sunday. The exact time for their performance hasn't been set yet, but will be published as soon as the finer details have been mapped out. "Anyone who follows what happens in the progressive rock scene would be interested in signing this band based on the members alone, and after seeing and hearing them live we know that we can present our audience with a real treat by adding The Fringe to the RoSfest line-up". ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: January 22 2016 at 12:54
------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: January 27 2016 at 17:27
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The Fringe to have Official CD Release Party at ROSfest 2016 and there has been a line up change! Due to Perfect Beings having to withdraw from ROSfest 2016 following the sudden and unfortunate departure of two band members, we are announcing some adjustments to the schedule for ROSfest 2016. The Fringe will now be the opening band for Sunday morning in the “Church of Prog” slot. They will also have their official CD launch and release party at ROSfest 2016; a major event exclusive to ROSfest! No More Pain, (originally set to open on Sunday night), will now be the opening band on Saturday. Circuline, (originally set to open on Saturday morning), will take the slot originally set for Perfect Beings as the second band out on Saturday. Obviously, we send our best to the Perfect Beings headquarters and wish them the best of luck in finding new dedicated members. Hopefully, we will book them for a future ROSfest edition. We wish to express our gratitude to the bands willing to alter their plans for ROSfest, thus enabling us to provide a good solid festival despite the cancellation. A special “thanks” goes to The Fringe for giving us a world exclusive event by having their official CD launch and release party at ROSfest 2016. ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: January 27 2016 at 22:25
+1 Actually I would rather they do the entire "Ghosts" album; it's more melodic than H&H with a more overt acoustic dimension
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Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: February 02 2016 at 12:44
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I always wonder how many European people attend ROSfest... ------------- http://grendelhq.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - My personal page 
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Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: February 02 2016 at 13:02
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There tends to be a good crowd of Norwegians present. And some regulars from England. ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: 3RDegree
Date Posted: February 02 2016 at 15:09
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I get the impression that given one of the main allures of RoSfest for North Americans is it's featuring of European bands is that Europeans don't really "have to" attend RoSfest but maybe if the formula is right and there's enough U.S. bands to make it worth the trip then-assuming they have the means-some Europeans might attend. As for Americans attending European festivals, that makes a little more "sense" since they usually group together mostly European bands and whatever U.S./Canadian bands they would book are usually "big" enough to have played all over North America. In other words, the opposite does not seem to be true...for whatever reason. ------------- www.3RDegreeONLINE.com www.facebook.com/3RDegree "Defiling Perfectly Good Songs With Prog Since 1990" |
Posted By: Ier
Date Posted: February 03 2016 at 15:12
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Ah, thank you for your answers Olav and Robert. :) Since 2013 friends ask me if I would come to ROSfest and such... I would love to, and not even for the music but just to meet people and breathe the 'atmosphere' of the festival. Sadly no money and no passport is a big problem, and I also never been on a plane before (but I do love to travel, have seen half of Europe at least). ------------- http://grendelhq.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - My personal page
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: February 03 2016 at 15:30
It certainly makes sense for Americans to attend RIO in France, allowing for funds obviously. There are a number of Americans who make the trip over each year. We may be small in number but we're dedicated. The real appeal for RIO is that most of the bands are not big enough to tour the USA in their own right as the costs are prohibitive. You'll get the occasional Magma or the like but if I want to see Art Zoyd, Present, Univers Zero, Aquaserge, Faust, Guapo and even some of the Japanese bands then I need to go to them rather than them come to me.
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Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: March 04 2016 at 15:13
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Spock's Beard announced as replacement headliners for Saturday May 7th at ROSfest 2016 As many have suspected, the tragic and unexpected passing of Riverside’s Piotr Grudzinski have led to Riverside canceling all their remaining concerts in 2016, including their headliner slot on May 7th at Rosfest. We have the deepest understanding with the good folks in Riverside for making that decision. Again, we offer our condolences and sympathy to them and to the family and friends of the late Piotr Grudzinski. Knowing that our audience has a desire to know who the replacement headliner will be, we are VERY excited to announce that (thankfully for us), Spock’s Beard was able to rearrange their schedule and become the new Saturday headliner. While they did in fact headline at ROSfest last year, they have released a new album, “The Oblivion Particle”, to great reviews and will provide us with an original set to enjoy. We are eternally grateful to them for realigning their plans for this first weekend of May, so that we could provide our audience with a quality headliner band. We sincerely hope that our audience will appreciate the efforts that the fine folks in Spock’s Beard need to take to be able to headline on Saturday night and that they will be given cheers and a reception worthy of being, literally, our knights in shining armor on this occasion. In addition, we are planning to honor Riverside’s Piotr Grudzinski. Details to follow. PLUS, one of the bands who could not join us this year will be announced as headliners for ROSfest 2017 during this year’s ROSfest weekend. Look forward to seeing everyone at ROSfest! ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: May 04 2016 at 12:23
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If any progarchives folks makes the trek to Rosfest this coming weekend, feel free to say hello. I'll be one of the few - or perhaps only - 6f3 guys there in a suit, with a balding head, beard and glasses ;-) ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: May 06 2016 at 09:36
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Some last minute schedule alterations due to logistics problems for one of the bands. ..... We have revised the RoSfest lineup for 2016. Opening the festival on Friday May 6th is Kinetic Element and headlining on Friday is Magic Pie. We have also made changes to the after hour bands on both nights. 3rdegree will now be playing in the Saturday night after-hours spot and Out of the Beardspace will play the Friday night after-hours hootenanny. Saturday lineup stays the same. The lineup for Sunday has been revised to five bands The new band schedule for Sunday May 8Th is as follows. The Fringe 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: May 06 2016 at 10:20
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Have fun people ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: May 09 2016 at 20:40
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Been hearing reports that Bent Knee went over very well with two standing ovations, a long line for autographs & selling all their merch though some thought they were too RIO (?), great to hear, makes me happy, great young band, going to see them in Boston on the 19th. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: anesthesized
Date Posted: May 10 2016 at 21:41
You're in for a treat! They were very good.
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: May 10 2016 at 21:48
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Oh I've seen them 5 times already, they are local to me in Boston & I'm a big fan :) ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |