"You folks do realize that money is a factor in who is booked correct?
One of the headliners for this year is indeed making their first U.S. appearance. However, the other headline slot is still open. I have to ask myself if I would rather have a high profile domestic band at better price than an equal or lesser status band for a higher price from Europe (not to mention the pain in the ass of Visas).
Since this is a business, I have some tough choices to make and I doubt everyone is going to be happy with all of my selections."
Glenn, yes this is a business, but what makes this festival so unique is the opportunity you give to the US fans to see bands that they will never be able to see unless they travel to Europe. Listen, I have been faithful, and have already sent my money this year, but the prospect of heading to Atlanta or wherever, to see a domestic band headline is not that appealing. Granted, not every year can we see the likes of an Angra and Blind Guardian headlining, but from our perspective, the paying fan, who cares if a band is headlining ProgPower if we can see them every time they release an album? Hey, maybe I've been spoiled with last years lineup. I'm sure whatever the lineup is this year, you will have done your best as you have in the past. Just wanted to voice my opinion. With that said, if there had to be a US band headlining, I guess my choice would be for Fates Warning!
