Progpower III
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KaptainKrude
Your Psychotic Companion
Believe me, I'd much rather see Nightingale again. Edguy does nothing for me. Might be an excuse for me to go waste $ on merchendise or get a few beers or take a nap (like I did during Symphony X last year).
But...as much as I do like Nightingale and would love to see them I understand the rationale behind not having them there this year.
First, the promoter has adopted a no repeat policy for consecutive years from PPUSA II on forward. He needs to have marquee names in order to be profitable and in order to draw a sellout crowd. This goes a long way to establishing his legitimacy. I know that the promoter didnt break even last year and this year needs to do well in order to keep things going.
That being said, I've heard that ticket sales for PPUSA III have been VERY strong. I say more power to him. A bust-out year for PPUSA will probably let him do more in the future.
Finally, I think its the promoter's philosophy to always have one 'fringe' band on the roster. This year's fringe artist would have to be Devin Townsend. Last year it was Nightingale. Hopefully Mr. Raggi will scheme another awesome way to get Dan and co. over to the USA again someday 'cause I'd love to see and hear an hour+ of Nightingale material live. That would be a show for the ages.
Harley
But...as much as I do like Nightingale and would love to see them I understand the rationale behind not having them there this year.
First, the promoter has adopted a no repeat policy for consecutive years from PPUSA II on forward. He needs to have marquee names in order to be profitable and in order to draw a sellout crowd. This goes a long way to establishing his legitimacy. I know that the promoter didnt break even last year and this year needs to do well in order to keep things going.
That being said, I've heard that ticket sales for PPUSA III have been VERY strong. I say more power to him. A bust-out year for PPUSA will probably let him do more in the future.
Finally, I think its the promoter's philosophy to always have one 'fringe' band on the roster. This year's fringe artist would have to be Devin Townsend. Last year it was Nightingale. Hopefully Mr. Raggi will scheme another awesome way to get Dan and co. over to the USA again someday 'cause I'd love to see and hear an hour+ of Nightingale material live. That would be a show for the ages.
Harley
Jim LotFP
The Keeper of Metal
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I sponsored Nightingale last year, and I'm co-sponsoring Devy this year.
I AM ON THE PROG FRINGE!
Jim LotFP
The Keeper of Metal
John Doe
Member
Edguy at a prog festival? Thats something I find very strange.. They`re not prog at all, just average stuff Helloween did way better back in the 80ies
Harvester
The Promoter
Just to clarify...the festival name can be read as PROGpower or progPOWER. The idea is to bring in the best of both the progressive and power metal genres. Plus, throw folks a curveball as well.
Only 50 tix left...
Glenn H
Only 50 tix left...
Glenn H
John Doe
Member
Demonspell
cheating the polygraph
Progpower has a no-repeat rule, which also explains why Nightingale isn't on the bill this year. I agree, Edgay is the least impressive band scheduled to perform.
