Symphony X in Detroit
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I would've gone, but I've got an exam tomorrow night. If you know anyone who needs an extra ticket, I'll sell mine cheap. I'm in Livonia, if anyone wants to come get it.
Pharaoh
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Yikes, Djm.....if we lived out there, you could go with us. Has your Dad listened to SymX and Blind Guardian? This is sophisticated music. Tell him it's kinda like Kansas and the progressive music of the 70's but taken to a higher level. (I'm probably older than your Dad!) My kids are proud to be different and into Prog music when everybody else is into Eminem. Few at school can relate, but they don't care anymore, they know this music is for real and not packaged manufactured trash.
The Yngster
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How old are your kids? I'm 15 and I'm pretty much the same way. I'm one of the only, if not the only prog fan in my entire school (about 500 people). And do you live in New York? If so, is there any possible way I could get a ride to the next SX show? That is if they come back any time soon...
Oh yeah, my dad usually listens to older jazz and fusion stuff, and he likes Symphony X a lot.
Pharaoh
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RE: How old are your kids? \
11,13,16 and all Prog Metal fans, especially SymX.
Sorry, NY is just too far from central PA. But post a thread when the time comes, you may get a ride from someone near you.
Stick with the music you like. You are the ones who will make a difference when more and more kids get curious and check out some REAL music!
11,13,16 and all Prog Metal fans, especially SymX.
Sorry, NY is just too far from central PA. But post a thread when the time comes, you may get a ride from someone near you.
Stick with the music you like. You are the ones who will make a difference when more and more kids get curious and check out some REAL music!
The Yngster
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I've been trying to introduce some kids to SX, but very few will be willing to actually give them a chance. Its tough to talk about a band like SX without the masses of Eminem fans attacking you 
Your too far from me, I wouldn't want you to drive that far. But I'm going to find a way to get to the next concert, even if it means walking to NYC. I've never been to a concert, and I think SX would be a good choice for my first 
Thats also great that your younger kids are into Prog, you have no idea how excited I would be if i saw an 11-year-old with a SX t-shirt
Your too far from me, I wouldn't want you to drive that far. But I'm going to find a way to get to the next concert, even if it means walking to NYC. I've never been to a concert, and I think SX would be a good choice for my first Thats also great that your younger kids are into Prog, you have no idea how excited I would be if i saw an 11-year-old with a SX t-shirt
Snowmaker
GO BLUE!!
Sorry about this late reply. I didn't realize SX had a message board. I was at the show. Here is my review:
Well, I went to the show, and all I can say is, .... I SHOOK RUSSELL ALLEN'S HAND!!
Actually, the place we were at was such a small little dump (St. Andrew's Hall), 1 bus was out front and I guess Blind Guardian's bus was in back. Symphony X came in the front door and brushed right passed me before I even knew it was them. They came out the same way afterwards and I'm sure they just wanted to get back to the bus and relax, so to Michael Romeo I just said; "Michael, great show!" and he said "Thanks". Russell came out last with a towel over his head like a boxer after a fight. I just shouted "Russell" he turned, shook my hand, and I said; "You made it well worth the wait." He said "Thank you" and I thanked him for finally coming to Detroit.
As for a review of the show, the opening band, Black Dahlia Murder(??) was a combination of Death Metal and crap! I don't know where they picked them up at.
Keeping in mind that I am a big fan of both Symphony X and Blind Guardian (I've been a SX fan just a little longer), I really have to say that Symphony X stole the show. They sounded better, their stage presence was better; Russell's interaction with the crowd was the best I've ever seen. He is a funny guy. There was even some harmless Red Wings/Devils banter back and forth (since they are from New Jersey. My brother wore his NJ Devils jersey, but they didn't notice). I also have to say that it seemed about 1/3 of what must have been 4 hundred people max left after Symphony X.
Blind Guardian was good, but I think they definitely sound a lot better on the CDs. Their music was so loud you could barely hear Hansi's vocals. He was pretty good with the crowd too. They only did 1 encore song, Mirror, Mirror and it seemed their set list was shorter that others I've seen posted. After they finished they threw out about 1/2 a dozen drum sticks and a few drum heads, but did not come out afterwards because we were all being ushered out by the staff. But, I'm glad I stuck around till the end. My ears are still ringing a little.
And I was the only one there in a Vanden Plas T-shirt!!
Well, I went to the show, and all I can say is, .... I SHOOK RUSSELL ALLEN'S HAND!!
Actually, the place we were at was such a small little dump (St. Andrew's Hall), 1 bus was out front and I guess Blind Guardian's bus was in back. Symphony X came in the front door and brushed right passed me before I even knew it was them. They came out the same way afterwards and I'm sure they just wanted to get back to the bus and relax, so to Michael Romeo I just said; "Michael, great show!" and he said "Thanks". Russell came out last with a towel over his head like a boxer after a fight. I just shouted "Russell" he turned, shook my hand, and I said; "You made it well worth the wait." He said "Thank you" and I thanked him for finally coming to Detroit.
As for a review of the show, the opening band, Black Dahlia Murder(??) was a combination of Death Metal and crap! I don't know where they picked them up at.
Keeping in mind that I am a big fan of both Symphony X and Blind Guardian (I've been a SX fan just a little longer), I really have to say that Symphony X stole the show. They sounded better, their stage presence was better; Russell's interaction with the crowd was the best I've ever seen. He is a funny guy. There was even some harmless Red Wings/Devils banter back and forth (since they are from New Jersey. My brother wore his NJ Devils jersey, but they didn't notice). I also have to say that it seemed about 1/3 of what must have been 4 hundred people max left after Symphony X.
Blind Guardian was good, but I think they definitely sound a lot better on the CDs. Their music was so loud you could barely hear Hansi's vocals. He was pretty good with the crowd too. They only did 1 encore song, Mirror, Mirror and it seemed their set list was shorter that others I've seen posted. After they finished they threw out about 1/2 a dozen drum sticks and a few drum heads, but did not come out afterwards because we were all being ushered out by the staff. But, I'm glad I stuck around till the end. My ears are still ringing a little.
And I was the only one there in a Vanden Plas T-shirt!!
I would of gone but again, no ride at all. My Mom will not take me since it was a school night...although she would of let me go, but no ride from her so I was screwed. I was pretty that I did not go but oh well, there is nothing I can do about it now.
HammerFall made up for it!
HammerFall made up for it!
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