For the newbies

[MetalSpice]

This should be a "sticky" post...great info here. Thanks!

I concur.
The past two years I have attended ProgPower, we have ventured to the Junkman's Daughter (which by the way, is a badass store) and started to walk around that area a little bit but ran out of time.

I am from Chicago and we have a couple of really cool Metal stores up here that sell Metal/Goth clothing, accessories, vinyl, etc etc.
...was wondering if Atlanta had any worth cheking out.

We will have transportation, so distance isn't really an issue.

Sorry if I missed it in another thread.
Thanx!

 

[digitalink]

For the newbies...

Here are some useful links on what to expect, what to do, what not to do, etc. These are from message threads from previous years. Most of the newbie questions should be answered somewhere in these threads.

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/474350-advice-first-timer.html

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/426339-new-progpower-what-should-i-expect.html

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/336748-im-just-too-damn-exited.html

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/472922-hotel-suggestions.html

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/288491-any-virgins-year.html

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/335142-progpower-dos-donts.html

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/337794-what-should-i-expect.html

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa-lounge/332868-late-night-atlanta-restaurants.html

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/335635-im-flying-atlanta-help.html

Nice job, Diamond. You just hopefully saved the 1,400 last minute posts that we see every year about all of these topics. Good info ...

 

[Pellaz]

I concur.

+1

The past two years I have attended ProgPower, we have ventured to the Junkman's Daughter (which by the way, is a badass store) and started to walk around that area a little bit but ran out of time.

I am from Chicago and we have a couple of really cool Metal stores up here that sell Metal/Goth clothing, accessories, vinyl, etc etc.
...was wondering if Atlanta had any worth cheking out.

Junkman's is probably your best bet in the city proper. While there, be sure to say "hi" to "Satanist" Sam Cuadra, of Apocalyptic Visions, in the back.

Also in Little Five Points is a smaller store called Le Petit Mort, which has some goth/S&M type stuff...owned by a friend o' mine, Shane.

 

[MetalSpice]

Groovy. Thanks dude!

 

[YearsOfMetal]

Any ideas on a quick, cheap, tasty restaraunt within walking distance of the Artmore for Thursday evening? We won't have too much time between getting into our room and getting to the show.

 

[miel]

Any ideas on a quick, cheap, tasty restaraunt within walking distance of the Artmore for Thursday evening? We won't have too much time between getting into our room and getting to the show.

Try looking here:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=95966&id=88398722942&l=aa4566aa8b

Btw, if you like Chinese, the Chinese Buddha delivers to the Artmore. It's listed in the link above.

~ Jen

 

[YearsOfMetal]

You won't regret it. I bring a few pairs with me to the show, in case I lose them... or I have to help a friend in a pinch.

They just came today. They actually offer a "baby blue" earplug that is smaller (for those of us not so big people) which fit me perfectly. They should be really comfortable at the festival.

 

[Diamond45]

By now you all know that Center Stage is where all the good stuff is happening. But if you've never been there before, it's on the corner of West Peachtree Street and 17th Street. It's two blocks north of the Arts Center MARTA stop on the left side of the road. The Artmore (formerly the Granada) is one block north on the left.

Here's a photo of it so you can recognize it. Google Street View caught this picture about a year or so ago.

 

[Wyvern]

By now you all know that Center Stage is where all the good stuff is happening. But if you've never been there before, it's on the corner of West Peachtree Street and 17th Street. It's two blocks north of the Arts Center MARTA stop on the left side of the road.

Thanks for the info and the pic, surely useful for me.

One question so the N5 MARTA station is indeed two blocks from the CS?, I was told it was a mile, or Atlanta blocks are longer than usual (100 yards roughly)? Just to know if I'll be able to walk with my luggage to it or not (I may need to meet my roomies in there).

 

[esa]

One question so the N5 MARTA station is indeed two blocks from the CS?

0.2 miles

 

[Diamond45]

One question so the N5 MARTA station is indeed two blocks from the CS?, I was told it was a mile, or Atlanta blocks are longer than usual (100 yards roughly)? Just to know if I'll be able to walk with my luggage to it or not (I may need to meet my roomies in there).

The Arts Center stop is roughly between 15th and 16th street (according to Google Maps). So it's not very far. Now, depending on your hotel, you may have a decent walk. Where are you staying?

 

[Wyvern]

0.2 miles

Thanks Esa, so it's like three of our blocks.

The Arts Center stop is roughly between 15th and 16th street (according to Google Maps). So it's not very far. Now, depending on your hotel, you may have a decent walk. Where are you staying?

Well, I stay with some friends at a townhouse at 376 16th St. NW. Been told is quite a walk from N5 MARTA station, but I can take supposedly the Atlantic Station free shuttle that drops me nearby.

In anycase I can't do much until I clear immigration and customs, I need to call one of them get the keycode to access the place. If I can't reach her, then I'll have to walk to the Center Stage and drop at the front door waiting for them to get out sometime

I'll found out Wednesday night

 

[Yippee38]

where can I get some of these? Radio Shack? Best Buy? Wal-Mart? I've been using the foam ones and usually take em out during the sets because the sound is way too muffled.

We got ours at Guitar Center years ago.

 

[Apocalypse Emu]

Total PP noob here. These are some great tips. I'll be attending only on Friday and driving to Atlanta (2 hours from where I work) on no sleep, since I work Thursday night and can't get time off. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to survive the day/night on no sleep? Normally I would have passed... but I've been waiting for a chance to see Kamelot for a while now and just can't miss this.

Also, I saw something about Friday night being corset night? I was planning on wearing one anyway... hmm.

Lastly, I'm super excited about the signing sessions, but I'm kinda worried I'll make an idiot of myself. What kind of stuff is okay to have them sign (besides their merch)?

 

[Rookie Bassist]

Total PP noob here. These are some great tips. I'll be attending only on Friday and driving to Atlanta (2 hours from where I work) on no sleep, since I work Thursday night and can't get time off. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to survive the day/night on no sleep? Normally I would have passed... but I've been waiting for a chance to see Kamelot for a while now and just can't miss this.

Also, I saw something about Friday night being corset night? I was planning on wearing one anyway... hmm.

Lastly, I'm super excited about the signing sessions, but I'm kinda worried I'll make an idiot of myself. What kind of stuff is okay to have them sign (besides their merch)?

I'm a newbie too so I know where you're at.
I'm taking the pickguard off my Squier p-bass to have Tarot sign, get something like that? If I had someplace safe to keep it, I'd bring my professional bass(see sig banner) for them to sign lol!!

Just remember musicians are like anyone else, they do the same as us...eat, breathe, etc..lol...just be yourself.

As far as surviving...Jolt or lots of Red Bull? Lol

 

[Jibrille]

Total PP noob here. These are some great tips. I'll be attending only on Friday and driving to Atlanta (2 hours from where I work) on no sleep, since I work Thursday night and can't get time off. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to survive the day/night on no sleep? Normally I would have passed... but I've been waiting for a chance to see Kamelot for a while now and just can't miss this.

Also, I saw something about Friday night being corset night? I was planning on wearing one anyway... hmm.

Lastly, I'm super excited about the signing sessions, but I'm kinda worried I'll make an idiot of myself. What kind of stuff is okay to have them sign (besides their merch)?

5 hour energy works decently for me. You might want to test a half shot of it before PP weekend to make sure it doesn't have any bad side effects for you. I've never had an issue with over anxiousness or trouble falling asleep a few hours later, but I've read some stuff from people either greatly exaggerating what happened to them or it just has an extreme effect for some people. And a fair warning, it tastes like shit no matter what flavor you get. It's a 2oz shot so it's at least over quickly. I usually try to chase it with something to get rid of the taste.

 

[miel]

Also, I saw something about Friday night being corset night? I was planning on wearing one anyway... hmm.

Lastly, I'm super excited about the signing sessions, but I'm kinda worried I'll make an idiot of myself. What kind of stuff is okay to have them sign (besides their merch)?

Glad to hear you're coming to PP!

Yes, Friday night is indeed corset night.

I've seen people bring a lot of CDs and posters. Also, many have bands sign the Event Program (free!).

~Jen

 

[Apocalypse Emu]

I'm a newbie too so I know where you're at.
I'm taking the pickguard off my Squier p-bass to have Tarot sign, get something like that? If I had someplace safe to keep it, I'd bring my professional bass(see sig banner) for them to sign lol!!

Just remember musicians are like anyone else, they do the same as us...eat, breathe, etc..lol...just be yourself.

As far as surviving...Jolt or lots of Red Bull? Lol

There is a picture I've done (still working on part of it) that was heavily inspired by a couple of Kamelot's songs, and I kinda wanted them to sign the original sketch, since I could ONLY draw it while playing those songs over and over. They kinda gave it life, so I feel like they helped create it.

And lol, if only I liked the taste of Red Bull.... ewww. I think I'll load up on some hyper caffeine coffee creamer shots...

 

[Reverend Su]

I've seen people bring a lot of CDs and posters. Also, many have bands sign the Event Program (free!).

~Jen

they sign almost anything - one year, someone got someone to sign their Subway sandwich wrapper (don't ask)...and then there was the year some crazy broad got her entire body signed (no really...you can ask about that one if you find me )

unless you burst into tears and get all Jerry Springer on them, you make a fool of yourself

--The Su

 

[SkiBumMSP]

Glad to hear you're coming to PP!

I've seen people bring a lot of CDs and posters. Also, many have bands sign the Event Program (free!).

~Jen

That what I typically do - just get the band to sign the program (there is usually a space provided on the "band page" after the text of the interview where they can sign). I've also typically get them to sign the CD as well, which is more often than not bought just minutes before at the vendor tables.

I believe that that want you to limit it to something like three items for them to sign to help keep the line moving. Thus, don't bring your entire CD catalog, every poster, every T-shirt, etc, etc, for them to sign.

For example - Sabaton paraphernalia from this last ProgPower: