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Garion81 ![]() Special Collaborator ![]() Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338 |
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From Calprog promoter Jim Harrel
An Evening With Neal Morse and his Band Saturday September 6, 2008 – 8:00pm The Downey Theater in Downey, California Tickets On Sale July 12 - 8am Neal Morse is one of my PROG heroes. In fact, I'd say that his work with Spock's Beard was an essential force fueling my emersion in the new wave of progressive rock. Over the years he has been one of the most prolific artists in the genre, including his work with Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, and now his solo career. But not only is he a gifted writer and musician, he is one of the few artists performing today that has genuine charisma.
From the very first time I saw him with Spock's Beard (opening for Dream Theater) I was instantly drawn in by his warmth, wit and charm. He exudes an almost childlike delight with the music he plays, and that can be quite infectious. You can't help but be energized by his stage presence.
So it is with great excitement that CalProg welcomes Neal back to Southern California with a full prog band to perform a night of music spanning his entire career. The last time he played here was the Testimony Tour in 2003, and if you were at that show you know just the kind of magic that I âm talking about. Whether you agree with the spiritual message of his solo works or not, there is no denying that an evening of Neal Morse music is an evening of fun and exhilaration.
Jim @ CalProgges/All Seats Reserved) |
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Chicapah ![]() Prog Reviewer ![]() ![]() Joined: February 14 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8238 |
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My wish is that the concert is successful enough to warrant a trip to Texas!
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Garion81 ![]() Special Collaborator ![]() Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338 |
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^ Jim sold out (700 seats) a Liquid Tension Experiment show later this month at the same theater so I think this will sell out as well. But this is a "one off' show not a tour so there would have to be a promoter willing to take this on in Texas or elsewhere.
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Moatilliatta ![]() Prog Reviewer ![]() Joined: December 01 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3083 |
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Any idea what tickets are going to cost?
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Garion81 ![]() Special Collaborator ![]() Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338 |
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Jim said around $55 it may change but he thinks that is about right.
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King Crimson776 ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: October 12 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2779 |
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I'm going to this.
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mjf85maf ![]() Forum Groupie ![]() Joined: April 20 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 59 |
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I've never listened to any of his solo stuff, but I noticed that he was also added to the bill of the 3 Rivers Progressive Rock fest, headlining the first day and going on right after Spock's Beard.
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Garion81 ![]() Special Collaborator ![]() Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338 |
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^ His set is supposed to have elements of SB, Transatlantic as well as his solo stuff. I imagine he won't be playing the same SB stuff that SB will.
![]() BTW that line up for the first 3 Rivers show is pretty impressive for the first go round.
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PapaJimH ![]() Forum Newbie ![]() Joined: April 06 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 21 |
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![]() Neal Morse and Band - Downey Theater (California) Saturday September 6, 2008 – 8:00pm All seats reserved, all seats $55 + service charge + postage (total $60). Seats will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Purchase early for the best seats. Tickets go on sale Saturday July 12 at 8am Pacific. This is a show you don't want to miss! Available only at the Official CalProg Website http://www.calprog.com . Edited by PapaJimH - July 13 2008 at 12:32 |
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Garion81 ![]() Special Collaborator ![]() Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338 |
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Bumping this up if there are any west coasters that want to go I understand there are still some tickets left. This is about two weeks away.
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Jaydubz ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() Joined: April 12 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 100 |
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I'll be there - photos to follow.
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"Music is the best." ~ FZ
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Jaydubz ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() Joined: April 12 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 100 |
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Photos of Neal, et. al. at Night of the Prog/Loreley Jul 08 (at the bottom of my gallery) http://www.pbase.com/jaydubz/main_gallery&page=all
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Garion81 ![]() Special Collaborator ![]() Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338 |
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You will have to say hi. Will be in row B seat 9
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CandyLion ![]() Forum Newbie ![]() Joined: August 24 2008 Status: Offline Points: 18 |
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The more prog in southern california the better, we have a lack of good prog here.
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Garion81 ![]() Special Collaborator ![]() Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338 |
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^ You need to go to Calprog in October as well.
BTW Jim just added a VIP post party ticket with a meet and greet with Neal and his band. Check out WWW.Calprog.Com for details
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