For those of you in the North Carolina area who want to try
some US prog-rock, check out this ProgDay show on September 3rd...
Echolyn will be playing -- they're just amazing live. I've
also seen Mastermind live and they really smoke. And note that
bootlegging the shows should be permitted as long as you register
beforehand. This is a good chance to catch some great US prog-rock
bands and you'll probably be able to pick up some hard-to-find prog
stuff at the dealers tables. :)
BTW, this post is quite long, so if you're not interested,
just skip it. Also, I'm not associated with this show in any way,
I just thought I should spread the word.
Steve
TICKETS: ProgDay '95 is being held at Storybook Farm on Jones
Ferry Road in Chapel Hill, NC on Sunday, September 3, 1995.
Tickets will be $15 on the day of the show. Advance tickets are $12.
Tickets have NOT been printed yet. People who pay early will
be able to pick theirs up at the gate. Ticket numbers are being
assigned in the order that payment is received.
Please send check or money order made payable to Peter Renfro to:
ProgDay '95
Att. Peter Renfro
207 South Elliott Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Tel: (919) 929-8987 (6:00-11:00pm most days)
Fax: (919) 968-2557
E-Mail: Prognerd@vnet.net
T-Shirts, programs, CD's, cassettes, and other memorabilia
will be on sale by the bands and a couple of dealers.
There will be a drawing to give away autographed CD's throughout
the day. A special prize will also be awarded for the
person who travels the furthest for this show. Other bands
that have tentatively said they will be in attendance include:
Glass Hammer, Metropolis, Brain Forest, and Freehand.
Tentative Schedule of Events:
10:30am Gates are open!
11:00am Cloud Nine
11:30am break/soundcheck
11:45am Timothy Pure
12:45pm break/souncheck
1:00pm Discipline
2:30pm Bon Lozaga/lunch break/soundcheck
3:30pm Mastermind
5:15pm break/soundcheck
6:00pm Echolyn
8:00pm Time to Get Out! (sorry, I couldn't resist the Steve
Hackett reference)
9:30pm Dinner at Elmo's Restaurant (if anyone's interested!)
For more information, like directions to the show, see below
the press release.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Doug Hinson (704/326-3453)
August 15, 1995 Peter Renfro (919/929-8987)
PROGDAY '95 SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 3
IN CHAPEL HILL
It's called progressive rock. But ask any 10 aficionados of the
genre to define progressive rock, and you're apt to get 10 different answers.
Whatever the definition, though, progressive rock fans in North
Carolina and, in fact, the Southeast will get a rare live exposure to the
music Sunday, September 3 in Chapel Hill during "ProgDay '95."
Three of the most popular American progressive rock bands headline
the day-long outdoor festival, the first major event of its kind in the South
and the third largest for North America.
Philadelphia-based Echolyn, one of the few current progressive rock
groups on a major U.S. record label, will be headlining the show. Blending
the styles of Yes, Gentle Giant, and Phish, Echolyn attracted the attention
of Sony/Epic Records two years ago by filling medium-size venues with
passionate diehard fans. New Jersey's Mastermind is a three-piece group
that is best described as Emerson, Lake, and Palmer gone metal.
Discipline has their roots in the more melodic songs of early Genesis
or Caravan. A special treat for longtime fans of progressive rock is
Bon Lozaga, formerly of the progressive/space rock/fusion group Gong.
He will be on hand to perform solo material between the main acts.
Rounding out the bill is Atlanta's Timothy Pure and Raleigh's own
Cloud Nine.
But back to definitions. What is progressive rock? First of all, try
the definition from The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock 'n' Roll:
"Generally, 'progressive' denotes a form of rock music in which electric
instruments and rock-band formats are integrated with European classical
motifs and orchestrations, typically forming extended, intricate,
multisectional suites."
While most rock music emphasizes simple, repetitious melody and
structure, progressive rock emphasizes more involved compositional
structures and more elaborate rhythms. It also incorporates sometimes
disparate styles--for example, Jazz, Classical, Baroque and Electronic
music--in a single composition. Genesis, King Crimson, Yes, and Pink
Floyd -- who all released "essential" prog albums -- were the leaders of the
progressive rock movement during the '70s.
But some fans assert the word "progressive" denotes more than just
a musical style or structure. Progressive rock went underground during
the 80's when record companies and clubs no longer supported it. With
the arrival of CD technology and independent record labels, the music is
"progressing" well beyond the obstacles and restrictions of the music
industry. Two years ago marked the debut of ProgFest--the first North
American progressive rock festival held in Los Angeles.
Peter Renfro, owner of A-Z Mailing Services in Chapel Hill, is
bringing progressive rock to the East coast with "ProgDay '95." The
event will be held at Storybook Farm on Sunday, September 3. Because
these aforementioned bands rarely get to perform under such ideal
circumstances, fans are already making travel arrangements from as far
away as Las Vegas, NV and even Tokyo, Japan! "ProgDay '95" will be
videotaped and a live album is in the planning stages.
Gates open at 10:30 a.m., and Raleigh's Cloud Nine will open the
festival at 11 o' clock. Timothy Pure will follow at 11:45; Discipline's
set begins at 1:30 p.m. Mastermind goes on stage at 3:45, and Echolyn
will close the show at 6 p.m. Bon Lozaga will entertain the crowd in the
afternoon between sets.
Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the show. Programs,
CDs, T-shirts, and other progressive rock memorabilia will be on sale.
For tickets, or for more information, contact Peter Renfro
at 919/929-8987.
FACILITIES: This is an outdoor festival, and as such, it needs to
wrap up just before dark. The festival will be held at Storybook Farm
on Jones Ferry Road. Food, drink, and restroom facilities will
be available on site, though feel free to bring your own food and
beverages.
BOOTLEGGING: Quite a few of you have asked if it was all right
to bring tape recorders and cameras to the festival. This will be allowed
as long as everyone registers their name and equipment at the gate.
Taping will be allowed as long as I'm provided with a high quality copy
for possible inclusion in the video release. Remember: You may not SELL
any recordings from this show.
DIRECTIONS: On I-40 you'll want to take Exit 273 (Hwy 54) going
towards Chapel Hill. Stay on this road for about 4 miles. When you see
the Harris Teeter on the left, you are about to go under a bridge.
You will want to turn right just after the bridge--this is Hwy. 15-501
and 54 Bypass going towards Carrboro. Stay on this road for about 4
miles. Do NOT take 15-501 to Pittsboro. Stay on 54 Bypass until the
exit for Jones Ferry Road. At the stoplight, make a left. You will go
under the bridge and past a Burger King. Keep following this road
about 5 miles into the country. Storybook Farm will be on the left
just after crossing the Chatham County Line. Signs will be posted
along this route.
Alternate Route #1: If you're coming from Greensboro, you can take
the Hwy 54 exit in Burlington (the exit sign says Chapel Hill). This
road goes into Carrboro, and after passing the Carrboro town park
on the left, you'll want to turn right at the first stoplight (just
before the shopping center with Sav-a-Center). Follow this road for
about a mile and a half and turn right at the next stoplight. This
is Jones Ferry Road. Follow it out to Storybook.
Alternate Route #2: Hwy 15-501 does intersect with I-40. This
is between Chapel Hill and Durham. Of course, you'll want to go
towards Chapel Hill. Stay on 15-501 until it picks up Hwy 54 Bypass,
then you'll want to stay on the 54 Bypass until Jones Ferry Road.
If you'll be coming from another direction, please let me
know and I'll figure out the best way for you. For reference points
I-85 joins I-40 in Greensboro, NC. I-95 joins I-85 in Petersburg,
VA.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: Please let me know ASAP if you need hotel
rooms for Saturday September 2 or Sunday September 3. There is
a Carolina football game on that Saturday, so hotel rooms are
becoming very scarce. We have some rooms reserved at Travel Time
Hotel just off of I-40. These rooms are going for $40 a night.
CAMPING (with Echolyn!): Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is the
closest public campground to ProgDay. This is about twenty minutes
from Storybook Farm. There are several areas to camp, but Crosswinds
Campground seems to be the easiest to get to. From I-40, you will want
to take the Hwy 55 exit (midway between Chapel Hill and Research
Triangle Park). Make a right turn onto Hwy 64 (about 7 miles).
Crosswinds Campground will be about 5 miles on the right. You can
get a brochure by calling the Jordan Lake Rec Office at (919) 362-0586.
I can fax the brochure I have--just contact me. Echolyn will probably
camp at Crosswinds Campground Sunday night after the show.
PROGRESSIVE ROCK DEALERS: Please e-mail me should you wish to set
up a table to sell your goodies. I'm asking $20 for this.
I will allow progressive rock bands to set up for free if
you'd like to come down and peddle your wares.
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