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Topic: ProgDay 2020!
Posted By: miciah
Subject: ProgDay 2020!
Date Posted: January 21 2020 at 17:46
STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA at ProgDay 2020!

"Instant Everything!…impressively shows how you can creatively refresh a synthesis of Canterbury and Avant prog and add numerous influences.”
- Babyblaue Prog

Lightworks…is nothing short of a masterpiece which cannot be described properly in words. So, those who enjoy intricate, intellectual, yet entertaining cross-genre instrumental music should try the album for sure. Let me say my ‘Bravos’ to this incredible ensemble!”
- Raigor, PROGARCHIVES

STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA is an ensemble of seasoned musicians from Austin’s progressive and experimental music scenes.  Mixing influences ranging from Henry Cow, Cardiacs, Haniwa-Chan and Picchio Dal Pozzo, to traditional music from Eastern Europe and South Asia, they play “highly harmonically based, rhythmically interesting and through-composed music that’s a pleasure to listen to…” (Chris Cutler).   Formed in 2013, the band has released two highly acclaimed albums.

Join STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA at ProgDay 2020, the twenty-sixth edition of ProgDay.  ProgDay is a two day outdoor festival of progressive rock. ProgDay 2020 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2020, at Storybook Farm in the countryside of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  

For more information about bands and the festival, please visit us at www.progday.net.

To hear music from this year’s bands, please visit the ProgDay Music Page (http://progday.net/ProgDay-Music.html).

Thanks.

Michael

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www.michaelbennett.com
www.progday.net




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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: January 21 2020 at 18:09
Excellent news!

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Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com

https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/


Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: January 22 2020 at 04:32
Fantastic news, and outstanding choice! I am listening to their most recent album just now, and looking forward to seeing them on stage.


Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: January 22 2020 at 12:17
As long as I can bring my bongs and water pipes, I don't mind.

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Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: July 14 2020 at 22:17
PROGDAY 2020 Update.

It is with great sadness and disappointment that we must announce that for the first time since its inception in 1995, there will be no ProgDay this year.   

We have been postponing this decision in the hope that the situation with Covid-19 in North Carolina would improve.  But unfortunately that hasn’t been the case.  

This last week North Carolina set a new daily record for new confirmed coronavirus cases.  Cases increased 31.8% in the first 14 days of July compared to the last 14 days in June.   The state also set a new record for hospitalizations and a new record for single day deaths.  Phase Two of reopening was to end on July 17.  Today Governor Cooper extended Phase Two for another 3 weeks.

Another basic consideration is that a gathering the size of ProgDay is illegal (the current maximum allowed for outdoor gatherings is 25 people).  There is absolutely no guarantee that the permissible crowd size will be increased sufficiently by Labor Day to accommodate the festival.

Under these circumstances, we feel that proceeding with this year’s event would not be in the best interests of our family of attendees, patrons, vendors and staff.  

However, we understand that for many of our attendees ProgDay is not just another festival, but something special that they look forward to  every year.  For that reason, to mark the occasion, we are considering the possibility of doing something online over Labor Day weekend.  Whether that will be possible, or what form it might take, is still to be determined.  An update about this will be posted on the website at some point in the future as more information becomes available and decisions are made.   

Our best wishes for your continued well-being and safety.

Michael Bennett



Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: July 15 2020 at 04:45
Sad to hear

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Ian

Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com

https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/


Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: July 15 2020 at 09:53
Wise, though sad for everyone, decision. We'll miss the farm and all our friends this year, but hope things will get back to normal in 2021.


Posted By: micky
Date Posted: July 15 2020 at 14:25
was the right move Michael... sad to have happen.. but that is what life is today. No way we were coming sadly

Hopefully all will back to normal next year and we'll make up for the lost year in Micky style.... I'll destroy 2 hotel rooms 


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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: July 16 2020 at 13:38
Since only one band was booked I don't see why that band couldn't do a zoom edition of Progday where they play online. They would be guaranteed to be the best progday band of 2020! Smile


Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: August 05 2020 at 18:46
Virtual ProgDay 2020 Update and ProgDay 501(c)(3) Status.

ProgDay is happy to announce that we are currently pulling together a virtual event for this year.  The idea is to present streaming performances from 4 artists a day over the Saturday and Sunday of the originally scheduled ProgDay weekend (September 5 and 6).  Once the lineup and scheduling are worked out, the details and instructions will be posted on the ProgDay website.

Virtual ProgDay 2020 is being greatly facilitated by Tom Palmieri and Ann Rinaldi of ProgStock ( http://www.progstock.com/2020/" rel="nofollow - http://www.progstock.com/2020/ ).  On Saturday, August 1, ProgStock kicked off the ProgStock Presents Virtual Series, a series of weekly shows streamed online through StageIt.com.   After reading of ProgDay’s cancellation, Tom and Ann reached out to ProgDay and invited us to partner with them for our virtual event.  The result is that Virtual ProgDay 2020 will be presented on Labor Day weekend as part of the ProgStock Presents Virtual Series.

Please note that ProgStock is not getting anything for this.  All funds that are raised will go to ProgDay and the bands that perform.

Thank you Tom and Ann!

We are also excited to announce that ProgDay is now a tax-exempt non-profit event.  

In 2017, Musical Arts Progressive Society, Inc. (MAPS), was formed.  MAPS is a non-profit organization which advocates for, educates about and promotes national and international musical artists creating progressive and innovative music.  MAPS recently received its confirmation as a  501(c)(3) company.  Donations to MAPS / ProgDay are now tax deductible.

Thanks.

Michael


Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 05 2020 at 20:08
Excellent news on both fronts Michael, looking forward to it. I'll set up a canopy of the roof deck and drag up my cooler.

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Ian

Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com

https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/


Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: August 12 2020 at 02:18
Excellent news indeed! 

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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: August 12 2020 at 07:15
Originally posted by miciah miciah wrote:

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Thank you Tom and Ann!

We are also excited to announce that ProgDay is now a tax-exempt non-profit event.  
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Hi,

Congratulations to you, Tom and Ann.

AND, lest we forget, that it is a tax exempt non-profit event ... that is SOME AWESOME NEWS and something that is very important ... now we hopefully can count on the assist from a few bands,  so they can better get seen all over ... rather than remain, the closet "progressives" that no one knows.

I have written a thread here on streaming and demanding that something be done in that nature, and that streaming is likely to be the new "concert" venue, even for the great big bands, to cash in ... since the technology is there to scramble the signal to people that did not pay for it, thus making sure that the bands are protected from piracy ... even though there is always one out there that knows computers and code better than us ... but it's not like most people in a lot of bands, did not know who the folks were recording things, and releasing bootlegs ... something that several big names got through just fine, and even got the reputation for what great bands they were in concert ... and somehow, I am still thinking that record companies are doing their best to intimidate bands and the public about "piracy" when they are, by very far, the biggest pirates that rip off artists left and right a lot more than any bootlegger will ever be able to!

So they now try to stop mp3's ... and pretty soon the wife's dinner cooking, and then lunch cooking ... for many reasons, all of which only have to do with one thing ... protect their criminal enterprises.

Hopefully this is the new day, and the new way ... and many bands will wake up to it ... but it's in the cards, and you know it ... the Rolling Stones, streamed live ... and you pay $50 bucks for it ... within a year! Probably part of a goodbye thing ... but for us "progressives", it is a new start ... and we need to get going ... some bands are not going to get paid, but they will be able to sell more materials ... and that is important!




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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: miciah
Date Posted: August 17 2020 at 20:05
First Three Bands Announced for Virtual ProgDay 2020!

This year we have tried to use our virtual response to the pandemic as a path to showcasing bands that we would normally not be able to present to the ProgDay audience. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce the first three bands for Virtual ProgDay 2020.

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• Mad Fellaz (Italy)

“...one of Italy's most promising acts and a beacon of unending entertainment for those who worship originality and style.  This is one hell of a crew, certainly deserving of an avid following in Progland.”
- tszirmay, PROGARCHIVES

Citing Area, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, King Crimson and Gentle Giant as original influences, exploration and growth has been the mindset of this band from the beginning. MAD FELLAZ started life as an all-instrumental ensemble creating eclectic progressive rock with symphonic and fusion underpinnings.  For their second outing the eclecticism increased with the addition of a female vocalist, with the music taking a turn into new areas.  For their third release, a new male singer took over vocal duties.  Again, this added fresh elements to an already potent mix of styles.  The result is three albums that reference and build on each other, yet maintain their own ambiance and identity, and in the end are all uniquely MAD FELLAZ.

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• VAK (France)

"Even if they had disbanded after Budo, what they’ve already given artistically is enormous and, most importantly, unique. This is one of the top zeuhl records of all time and one of the best prog albums of the last decades."
- Dimitris Kaltsas, PROGROCKS

One need look no farther than VAK to see the state of zeuhl.  Often compared to Eskaton, Eider Stellaire and Magma, VAK are a standard bearer for the current state of the art, delivering complex, dramatic, emotional, grooving and melodic compositions.  With zeuhl as their base, as the band expanded new styles were integrated into the sound including metal, classical music, and even experimental noise music.  VAK cohesively assembles all of these influences and ideas into exciting music that is interesting and engaging and that you will want to hear again.

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• Vespero (Russia)

“The music is utterly creative with traces of Hawkwind, Gong, Hidria Spacefolk and Vibravoid never far away. While so many bands blandly crank out tired stoner rock with a few whirling synth parts, VESPERO construct complex edifices of interwoven sounds that independently evoke the exotic while collectively elevating the mind to higher dimensions. This is the stuff that 21st century space rock dreams are made of.”
- Silly Puppy, PROGARCHIVES

Formed in 2003 and releasing their first album in 2007, VESPERO has become one of the most important space rock bands of the 21st century.  With almost 20 albums released, the band has managed to not repeat themselves by consistently defining new musical goals.  Producing psychedelic prog rock taken to trippy extremes, their music is a spaced out psychedelic journey of soundscapes, musicianship, musical flow and innovation.

For more information about bands and Virtual ProgDay 2020, please visit us at www.progday.net.

Thanks.

Michael



Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 17 2020 at 20:18
Oh this is fantastic, congratulations Michael.

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Ian

Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com

https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/


Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: August 18 2020 at 06:26
Hi,

How I wish you could get the current BANCO ... their last album is excellent! A true treat!


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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: HolyMoly
Date Posted: August 19 2020 at 19:19
Very happy to have a chance to participate again this year. Thank you for your tireless efforts.

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It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased.

-Kehlog Albran


Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: August 26 2020 at 18:29
Two More Bands for Virtual ProgDay 2020!

• HOOFFOOT (Sweden)

“Hooffoot’s debut album was one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises during the decade that’ll end in just a few days. Hooffoot came almost out of nowhere and was relatively easily named album of the year by Progrocks.gr editors in 2015...Where many prog bands fail, Hooffoot triumph. The expressive pluralism, the smoothness of changes and the flawless orchestration are simply rare...”
- Dimitris Kaltsas, PROGROCKS

HOOFFOOT began as a “Sunday forum for three men to meet, try weird musical ideas, drink coffee and complain about back ache.” But the band began to carefully expand, inviting musicians of various musical backgrounds into the mix. The result is a singular take on fusion that is often compared to Miles Davis and Soft Machine, with nods to Santana and Fläsket Brinner. As the band says, “Santana loved Miles. Magma loved Coltrane. Soft Machine loved pop. Pink Floyd loved Soft Machine. Weather Report loved African grooves. The Italian progressive bands loved classical music. Return to Forever loved Brazilian stuff. Frank Zappa loved Black Sabbath. Hooffoot love them all. Forget about labels like rock, jazz, progressive and kraut…”

• STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA (US)

STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA was the first band announced for ProgDay 2020 before the physical event was canceled. We are happy that they are able to join us for Virtual ProgDay 2020. Here is what we said the first time around:

"Instant Everything!…impressively shows how you can creatively refresh a synthesis of Canterbury and Avant prog and add numerous influences.”

- Babyblaue Prog

“Lightworks…is nothing short of a masterpiece which cannot be described properly in words. So, those who enjoy intricate, intellectual, yet entertaining cross-genre instrumental music should try the album for sure. Let me say my 'Bravos' to this incredible ensemble!”

- Raigor, PROGARCHIVES

STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA is an ensemble of seasoned musicians from Austin’s progressive and experimental music scenes. Mixing influences ranging from Henry Cow, Cardiacs, Haniwa-Chan and Picchio Dal Pozzo, to traditional music from Eastern Europe and South Asia, they play “highly harmonically based, rhythmically interesting and through-composed music that’s a pleasure to listen to…” (Chris Cutler). Formed in 2013, the band has released two highly acclaimed albums.

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Join HOOFFOOT, STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA, VESPERO, VAK and MAD FELLAZ at Virtual ProgDay 2020, Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2020.

Three more bands to be announced.

For more information about bands and about attending Virtual ProgDay 2020, please visit us at www.progday.net" rel="nofollow - www.progday.net .

Thanks!

Michael


Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 26 2020 at 18:56
Nice, I'll be there



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Ian

Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com

https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/


Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: August 28 2020 at 21:23
Virtual ProgDay 2020 Ticket and Performance Information

Once it was decided that the physical ProgDay event would not happen, the decision to try to have a virtual event was born from the desire to have ProgDay continue in some form this year and to provide our regular audience with an experience that would be fun, entertaining and worth their while.  So we set out to present a series of performances that would be streamed live, as they were happening.  The challenge we faced in doing this was the combination of the short time frame in which to contact bands and for them to arrange a concert, as well as the really tough job of each band not only finding a viable performance space, but also having the ability for all of the band members to gather and play at the particular time they were to perform over ProgDay weekend.

Ultimately, between the various situations created by the pandemic in various countries, the technical requirements and the lack of time for producing the event, it was just not possible for many of the bands to pull off a live-in-the-moment broadcast.

The result is that Virtual ProgDay 2020 will offer truly live performances combined with pre-recorded shows done especially for ProgDay.  In the case of pre-recorded shows, the concert you will see will be a performance that has been played and recorded especially for the ProgDay audience and has never been seen anywhere before.  The prerecorded shows represent a huge amount of effort on the part of the participating bands to get their music in front of you.  During prerecorded shows, we will speak live with band members that will be present during the broadcast.

Once again ProgDay has assembled a group of bands that we think are worthy of your attention.  While we know that many of you are already familiar with some of these bands, we also know that few of you will know all of the bands.  To encourage our audience to attend all of the performances over the weekend, we have set ticket prices at $6 for all shows.  We hope this economical price will allow everyone that is interested to experience all of the music.  We also hope that those who are in a position to contribute more will show their appreciation to the artists by tipping additional money during the performances.  Also note that when buying a ticket, the $6 price is a minimum that you can pay.  If you wish to get more money to the artists, you have the option of paying more for the ticket than the required minimum.

Tickets for the five announced bands are now available for sale.  To buy tickets, visit the Bands and Tickets pages of the ProgDay website, www.progday.net.  Please read the information on both pages before purchasing tickets.

Stay tuned… three more confirmed bands to be imminently announced.

Join HOOFFOOT, STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA, VESPERO, VAK and MAD FELLAZ at Virtual ProgDay 2020, Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2020. 

Thanks.

Michael



Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: August 30 2020 at 12:18
Hi,

I hope to be there ... this looks promising and very cool.


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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: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: August 30 2020 at 20:39
Tickets bought, looking forward to a little island of joy is a sea of anguish.

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Ian

Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com

https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/


Posted By: miciah
Date Posted: August 30 2020 at 22:18

Three More Bands for Virtual ProgDay 2020!

ProgDay is happy to announce the final three bands for Virtual ProgDay 2020:

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• GHOST RHYTHMS (France)

"The music here walks a wide loop around Soft Machine and Magma, Univers Zero and Henry Cow, Miles Davis and Miriodor, Van Der Graaf Generator and Art Zoyd. It's impeccably assembled and played, while freely indulging the more insane aspects of progressive rock, avant-garde chamber music, and electric jazz....Despite the musical sophistication and adventure on Live at Yoshiwara, this music is extremely accessible to a wide swathe of listeners. Its release signals the magnificent arrival of Ghost Rhythms on American shores. Get it now."
– Thom Jurek / AllMusic

GHOST RHYTHMS is an avant-fusion band created in 2005 by composers Camille Petit and Xavier Gélard. Having worked in a variety of rock and progressive rock-type ensembles, neither had any background in jazz, but both had an interest in forming a jazz ensemble.  To play their compositions, they recruited jazz and classical players for the group.  They felt that an interesting balance between immediacy and a more cerebral approach would be achieved combining their own background as self-taught, prog-rock-influenced composers/musicians with the academically-trained classical/jazz musicians who made up the rest of GHOST RHYTHMS.  The result is a unique take on jazz fusion where the explore what they term “ghost rhythm” - playing with pulsation, odd rhythms and illusory perception to create a very special musical experience.

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• LES ÉVADÉS (Canada)

LES ÉVADÉS is an instrumental five piece formed in 2014 in Quebec City. Their sound is created through a unique combination of jazz, rock, world music and classical music.

After an eponymous album in 2016, the band came back rejuvenated as a collective with a new album, Black Mamba, in 2019.  Merging a rock-influenced rhythm section (guitar-bass-drums) with the lyrical and almost classical feel of a strings section (violin-cello), the sound of LES ÉVADÉS stands out due to their hybridity and their precisely defined identity.  Sometimes dark, sometimes cinematic, sometimes mournful, sometimes uplifting, always engaging…

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• GNARBOT (US)

GNARBOT is a prog-fusion band from Philadelphia. Formed in 2017, the band draws from a broad sonic palette inspired by the likes of Mahavishnu Orchestra, Soundgarden, and Flying Lotus to create intricate, exploratory compositions. Their unique blend of complex rhythms, heavy riffs, ethereal vocals, and textured improvisations offers a fresh, energetic musical perspective.


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Join GHOST RHYTHMS, LES ÉVADÉS, GNARBOT, HOOFFOOT, STOP MOTION ORCHESTRA, VESPERO, VAK and MAD FELLAZ at Virtual ProgDay 2020, Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2020. 

For more information about bands and about attending Virtual ProgDay 2020, please visit us at www.progday.net.

Thanks.

Michael


Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: September 04 2020 at 21:15
Hi,

With massive apologies ... the ticket "buying thing" is not for me ... I have no issues if it tells me that one band cost X amount of tickets, but having to purchase separate "tickets" for all the bands ... you just lost a customer.

I wanted to hear music ... and did not wish to CHOOSE which one to see ... for me ALL THE BANDS is what make the show ... I guess I came to the wrong place ... 

I would be OK with a certain amount for the whole thing ... but that is not an option, since you are figuring that one band will get Xtimes100 and the other will get Xtimes3 ... sad ... very sad ... I don't even know what to think of this whole thing ... 

I was hoping for something meaningful for ALL BANDS ... not a select your favorite ... and get the other bands all ignored!

Sorry ... I still hope it goes well, but I'm not putting out Credit Card information for 6 or 7 different times on the site! That is asking for security hassles ... and I'm not taking a chance! 


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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: miciah
Date Posted: September 04 2020 at 23:53
Hello moshkito.

To be honest, I don't really understand.

From the ProgDay Bands Page:

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Once again ProgDay has assembled a group of bands that we think are worthy of your attention. While we know that many of you are already familiar with some of these bands, we also know that few of you will know all of the bands. To encourage our audience to check out all of the performers over the weekend, we have set ticket prices at $6 for all shows (please note Mad Fellaz exception). We hope this economical price will allow everyone that is interested to experience all of the music. We also hope that those who are in a position to contribute more will show their appreciation to the artists by tipping additional money during the performances.

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So very clearly, we are advocating for attendees not to cherry pick performances, but to attend all of the broadcasts.  

From the ProgDay Tickets Page:

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In order to attend a show, you first must create a free account. Then you may buy Notes and use them to get performance tickets. For instance, if the ticket price is $10 for a performance, then you will use 100 Notes to purchase the ticket.

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The StageIt stie does not yet offer a festival style ticket option where you can buy entrance to multiple shows with one ticket. But basically, if all of the shows are $6, you are looking at 480 notes to get tickets for all of the performances.  This is your “certain amount for the whole thing.”  

After you create the StageIt account, you buy 480 notes.  You use your credit card one time.

However, you are correct that to get admission to the individual streams you have to go to each of the event windows.  The bands and I are sorry that this is inconvenient enough to prevent you from attending the shows.

Perhaps another time.

Michael


Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: September 05 2020 at 06:40
Originally posted by miciah miciah wrote:

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have set ticket prices at $6 for all shows
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get performance tickets. For instance, if the ticket price is $10 for a performance, then you will use 100 Notes to purchase the ticket.
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Hi,

I still do not understand this ... that's a listing of 2 different prices, and no menu option to just get them.

I'm NOT going to choose a band ... I want to see THEM ALL ... not just one!

I was hoping to review this, as the streaming thing is something that I have been fighting for for over a couple of years ... and I think it is important ... but the exclusivity with which it is set up, will hurt the lesser known bands ... and for "progressive" music, that is a death-knell!

The time for enjoying these is almost gone anyway, and I'm not sure I will be able to watch these things anymore ... sad day in the ears of a person that loves the music, not the hit or the favorite band!

Say hello to all the lesser bands ... hope to hear and see them sometime, hopefully not before I'm laid down for good! Embarrassed


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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: Raff
Date Posted: September 05 2020 at 07:38
You need to stop this, Pedro. You have NO CLUE of how things work. Michael Bennett has been organizing this festival for the past 25 years, and it was an extremely difficult decision for him and his collaborators. not to hold a live version of ProgDay this year. We have been attending the festival for the past 10 years, and know quite well what goes on behind the scenes, as most of the organizers are also our friends. This year they were offered this opportunity, which may not be perfect, but that's all we have for now. You pay lip service to supporting prog, when all you care about is your elitism and your inane rants. Do everyone a favour, and leave this forum of poor, unenlightened idiots to its own sad fate. We don't need you barging in and dissing the effort of well-meaning people. Angry


Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 05 2020 at 07:43
good God you are so hot when you break out the angry face.. well... even hotter...

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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 05 2020 at 08:37
Originally posted by Raff Raff wrote:

You need to stop this, Pedro. You have NO CLUE of how things work. Michael Bennett has been organizing this festival for the past 25 years, and it was an extremely difficult decision for him and his collaborators. not to hold a live version of ProgDay this year. We have been attending the festival for the past 10 years, and know quite well what goes on behind the scenes, as most of the organizers are also our friends. This year they were offered this opportunity, which may not be perfect, but that's all we have for now. You pay lip service to supporting prog, when all you care about is your elitism and your inane rants. Do everyone a favour, and leave this forum of poor, unenlightened idiots to its own sad fate. We don't need you barging in and dissing the effort of well-meaning people. Angry

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Personally I found it very easy to sign up and I'm looking forward to the first band. Great work Michael.


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https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/


Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: September 05 2020 at 09:39
Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

good God you are so hot when you break out the angry face.. well... even hotter...

Take a cold bath, Mick. Quick as you can, that man!LOL

Raff is, of course, quite right. 


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Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: September 05 2020 at 21:38
Day 1 was excellent. Looking fwd to Day 2!

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It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased.

-Kehlog Albran


Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: September 05 2020 at 23:14
Wish I could go there. Big smile

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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 06 2020 at 05:48
Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

good God you are so hot when you break out the angry face.. well... even hotter...

Take a cold bath, Mick. Quick as you can, that man!LOL

Raff is, of course, quite right. 

hah...  I learned early on man.. when you are as hot blooded as I am.. cold water doesn't quench the fire

it just create a fog man...


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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip


Posted By: micky
Date Posted: September 06 2020 at 05:50
Originally posted by HolyMoly HolyMoly wrote:

Day 1 was excellent. Looking fwd to Day 2!

yeah.. that it was. Well done Michael.Clap 

I was there even if I wasn't.. guess only one of us could be there online and that naturally will be the social one of us..  the better half.Heart


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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 06 2020 at 07:39
Great set of bands on day 1, enjoyed all of them particularly liked the zeuhl of Vak and Stop Motion Orchestra playing outdoors on the deck.

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Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: September 07 2020 at 14:59
Vak and Hooffoot were my favorites. A very enjoyable weekend! I definitely missed being physically there, but it came off as well as or better than I hoped it would.

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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: September 07 2020 at 17:30
Kudos to Michael Bennett and all the other organizers for a wonderful weekend of musicClap! It was a lot of fun, though obviously not like the real thing. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a great 2021 edition, when we'll finally be able to reconvene with our friends at the farmHeart.


Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: September 07 2020 at 18:51
Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by HolyMoly HolyMoly wrote:

Day 1 was excellent. Looking fwd to Day 2!


yeah.. that it was. Well done Michael.Clap 

I was there even if I wasn't.. guess only one of us could be there online and that naturally will be the social one of us..  the better half.Heart
wish we’d been able to chat. We’ll catch up next year, hopefully

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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: September 07 2020 at 19:04
Hooffoot and Ghost Rhythm were the highlights of day 2 for me, Mad Fellaz simply went on too long and were too boring.

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Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: September 08 2020 at 05:19
Is it still possible to stream the concerts or was it just live? I would love to see that Hooffoot concert.


Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: September 08 2020 at 05:45
That was an incredible line up this year; I like pretty much every band. I'm sorry to have missed it.

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