Double epic facepalm....
I tried. I fucking tried. I even kicked in additional money out of my own pocket above the original offer to get it done. I was led to believe there was a legitimate chance to make it happen. Nope. It turns out that it could have taken months to get a confirmation and the chances of that were 50/50. Those are not my kind of odds regardless of who you are.
*sigh*
I want to thank the private individuals that stepped up to the plate and offered sponsorship type funds to make it a possiblity. I will not release the names of those indivduals. I will also not release the name of the band I was after at this time either. I'd probably be dumb enough to try it again later so I may as well not ruin it now.
That said....
It's still on bitches! We just have to re-adjust our expectations. I can no longer afford to alter the upper portion of the roster. However, I will *still* book an additional band in a lower spot. Since all the donations are coming from the forum and hardcore prog/power regulars, my selection will be for you. It will not be to prop up ticket sales or appeal to folks that have not attended the festival. I'm going to find a band that fits the core of the festival.
I realize that some of you donated based on my previous description of going after a unique performance in a higher slot. If you do not trust me to find a quality band based on what you have just read, drop me a line. I'll give you every dollar back. I do not take you for granted and I do not wish that in return.
Otherwise, I promise you a kick-ass band. Trust me.
