Festivals 2001
Festivals 2002
Festivals 2003
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Cleveland Progressive Rock Fusion Fest
NEARFest 2004
CalProg 2004
ProgDay X 2004
BajaProg 2004 - March 3-6, 2004
Cleveland Progressive Rock Fusion Fest
Date: September 18, 2004
Venue: Winchester Tavern and Music Hall;
Lakewood Ohio
A unique concert of true musicianship coupled with phenomenal writing ... these are some of Cleveland's finest musicians, joined together for one night of very intense intrumental activity.
Scheduled Guests (as of July 26, 2004):
Intra
Rare Blend
KMOB
Byron Nemeth
The Rick Ray Band
Dates: July 10-11, 2004
Venue: Baker Hall at the Zoellner Arts Center,
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
NEARFest is one of the largest and most prestigious annual prog music festival. Since its inception in 1999, NEARFest ha shown that Prog music is indeed alive and well. The lineups get bigger and better every year., and this year's is spectacular.
Scheduled Guests (as of June 6, 2004):
Strawbs (UK)
Univers Zero (Belgium)
Mike Keneally Band (US)
Planet X (US)
Richard Pinhas (France)
Sean Malone (US)
Pallas (Scotland)
Yesda Urfa (US)
Metamorfosi (Italy)
Hidria Spacefolk (Finland)
Dates: September 4-5, 2004
Venue: Storybrook Farm, Chapel Hill, NC
ProgDay has been held since 1995, and is North Carolina's premier Progressive Rock Event. Held on Labor Day, the festival features international performers at an unsurpassed outdoor venue unsurpassed.
Scheduled Guests (as of June 6, 2004):
Focus (Holland)
Amon Duul II (Germany)
Trettioariga Kriget (Sweden)
Mats/Morgan (Sweden)
Farquhar (US)
Cabezas de Cera (Mexico)
Amarok (Spain)
Guapo (UK)
Dates: July 3, 2004
Venue: The Center Theater Stage, Whittier
Community College
Whittier, CA
CalProg 2004 is a continuation of a series of Progressive Music events in Southern California. This years fest has some great artists and still has seats available. Should be a great show!!
Scheduled Guests (as of June 6, 2004):
Mike Keneally Band
Enchant
Izz
Erik Norlander
Neal Morse
Information coming soon
NEARFest 2003
BajaProg 2003 - March 5-8, 2003
Dates: March 5-8, 2003
Venue: Hotel Ariaza, Teatro del Estada; Mexicali,
Mexico
With the 100-year celebration of the founding of Mexicali, Baja Prog 2003 promises to be the best ever, featuring a diverse palette of musical styles for every taste. The Festival will be among many official local events, sponsored in part by the City Government and other entities.
Scheduled Guests (as of Jan 22, 2003):
French TV (USA)
Ars Nova (Japan)
Cast (Mexico)
Alquilbencil (Spain)
Trespass (Israel)
Index (Brazil)
Cabezas de Cera (Mexico)
Ricocher (Netherlands)
Ankh (Poland)
Entrance (Chile)
Pig Farm on the Moon (Venezuela)
Magenta (UK)
Ange (France)
Focus (Netherlands)
Amarok (Spain)
Par Linde Project (Sweden)
PFM (Italy)
Dates: June 28-29, 2003
Venue: Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ
NEARFest is one of the largest and most prestigious annual prog music festival. Since its inception in 1999, NEARFest ha shown that Prog music is indeed alive and well. The lineups get bigger and better every year., and this year's is spectacular. We suggest getting your tickets very early, as they sell out quickly. This year they go on sale on Feb. 15.
Scheduled Guests (as of January 22, 2003):
Camel (UK)
Magma (France)
Flower Kings (Sweden)
Anglagard (Sweden)
Tunnels with John Goodsal, Mark Feldman (International
cast of characters :-) )
Glass Hammer (US)
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum (US)
Alamaailman Vasarat (Finland)
High Wheel (Germany)
BajaProg 6th edition - March 6-9, 2002
NEARFest 2002 - June 29/30, 2002
Progman Cometh - August 16/17, 2002
ProgDay - August 31 - Sept. 1, 2002
Inter-Fest 2002 - September 6/7, 2002
ProgWest 2002 - November 9/10, 2002
Classic Rock Festival (US) - October 5/6,
2002
Classic Rock Festical (UK) - November 29/30,
2002
Yescapade 2002 - July 19, 2002
Classic Rock Festivals - US and UK
Dates (US) : October 5/6, 2002
Venue: Patriot Theater, Trenton War Memorial,
Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Dates (UK): November 29/30, 2002
Venue: Shepherds Bush Empire, London, England,
UK
These two events are linked by both bands and goals: to bring you the best in classic progressive and rock bands. While originally starting off as a showcase for Uriah Heep, these have both grown into a class event unto themselves.
Scheduled Guests as of Sept. 16, 2002:
Uriah Heep
Asia
Nektar
Focus
Karnataka
Mostly Autumn(US only)
Caravan (UK only)
John Lawton Band (UK Only)
Yescapade 2002 - Return to Konocti
Date: July 19, 2002
Venue: Konocti Harbor Resort, Kelseyville,
CA
In this second annual installment of the Yes fan convention, "By Yes Fans, For Yes Fans", we will feature guest appearances by Tom Greisgraber of Agent 22, an exclusive art exhibit of Roger Dean originals, as well as a special appearance by all the members of Yes for a Q&A and autograph signing session.
Scheduled Guests:
Yes
Tom Greisgraber (Agent 22)
Dates: June 29-30, 2002
Venue: Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, New
Jersey, USA
NEARFest is probably the largest and most recognized prog music festival. Since its inception in 1999, NEARFest has shown that Prog music is indeed alive and well. This years event sold out in 45 minutes. With this lineup it's not hard to understand why.
Scheduled Guests as of May 31, 2002:
Steve Hackett (England)
Nektar (USA and England)
Caravan (England)
echolyn (USA)
Isildurs Bane (Sweden)
Enchant (USA)
Gerard (Japan)
Miriodor (Canada)
Spaced Out (Canada)
La Torre dell'Alchimista (Italy)
Dates: August 31- Sept 1, 2002
Venue: Storybook Farm, Chapel Hill, North
Carolina, USA
ProgDay, the has been held every year since 1995 at Storybrook Farm in Chapel Hill, NC. Over the years, it has been successful at drawing in name musicians and many happy prog music fans. The tickets are $70 for the whole event, if purchased by July 15, and $80 thereafter. Tickets will be avilable at the door for $45 each. Children under 12 are free.
Scheduled Guests as of May 31, 2002
Happy the Man
Kraan
Avant Garden
Izz
The Muffins
Tempano
Thieve's Kitchen
Dates: August 16-17, 2002
Venue: The Moore Theater, Seattle, WA, USA
The Progman Cometh event is a new event, rising out of the Seattle music scene. There will be one ticket (actually a three ticket book) for the Friday and Saturday performances. There will not be separate tickets for each Friday and Saturday show available for purchase. The Sunday show will be a separate ticket. The ticket for Friday and Saturday is $85 and the Sunday ticket is $45.
Scheduled Guests as of May 31, 2002
Akinetón Retard • Chile
Kevin Ayers • UK
Azigza • USA
Gordon Beck • UK
Glass • USA
Hughscore • UK/USA
Phil Miller's In Cahoots • UK
Kopecky • USA
Phreeworld • USA
Pip Pyle's Bash • France/UK
Richard Sinclair &
David Rees-Williams • UK
Software • UK
Stinkhorn • USA
University of Errors w/Kevin Ayers• Australia/USA
Date: September 6 - 7, 2002
Venue: Hamburg Fieldhouse, Hamburg, Pennsylvania,
USA
Scheduled Guests as of May 31, 2002:
Pavlov's Dog
Jump
Citizen Cain
Everon
Salem Hill
DFA
Man On Fire
Matthew Parmenter
Mostly Autumn
Arena
Dates: Novenber 9-10, 2002
Venue : Seeley-Mudd Auditorium at Harvey
Mudd College, Claremont, CA, USA
This years ProgWest will feature seven bands, and will be held at the beautiful Seeley-Mudd Auditorium. Tickets on sale now.
Scheduled Guests as of Sept 15, 2002:
Avant Garden
Azigza
Daemonia
Izz
Maudlin of the Well
NDV (Nick D'Virgilio)
Radio Massacre International
Dates: March 6-9, 2002
Venue: Teatro del Estado and Hotel Araiza,
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Special Guest for the third year Nik Turner from the U.K. band "Hawkwind"
Wednesday March 6, 2002
Opening of Festival
1:00 PM, Hotel Araiza Inn Mexicali
Cover charge to be announced
- GLASS (U.S.A)
- MUROS DE AGUA (Mexico)
7:00 PM Teatro del Estado
US$19
- HAMADRYAD (Canada)
- GREENSLADE (UK)
- ERGO SUM (Chile)
Thursday, March 7, 2002
1:00 PM, Hotel Araiza Inn Mexicali
Cover charge to be announced
-THIEVES' KITCHEN (England)
7:00 PM, Teatro del Estado
US$19
- RAIMUNDO RODULFO (Venezuela)
- VISIBLE WIND (Canada)
- THE WATCH (Italy)
Friday, March 8, 2002
1:00 PM, Hotel Araiza Inn Mexicali
Cover charge to be announced
- AKINETON RETARD (Chile)
- CABEZAS DE CERA (Mexico)
7:00 PM, Teatro del Estado
US $19
- OMNI (Spain)
- DFA (Italy)
- PENDRAGON (England)
Saturday, March 9, 2002
1:00 PM, Teatro del Estado
US $19
- KOPECKY (U.S.A.) with special guest PÄR
LINDH (Sweden)
- PULSAR (France)
- IL BALLETO DI BRONZO (Italy)
Closing of Festival
Afterwards at the Hotel Araiza Inn Mexicali.
Cover charge to be announced.
Progpower Europe
Progpower USA
Strange Dayz 2001
Progressive Projections 2001
ProgWest 2001
San Francisco Electronic Music Festival
Yescapade 2001
BajaProg Festival
February 28, March 1-3, 2001
Venue: Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Bands:
| Le Orme | Finisterra | Landmarq |
| Iona | Sylvan | Solaris |
| Ankh | Discus | Omni |
| Vital Duo | Priam | Eclat |
| Azigza | Subterra | Exsimo |
| Kromlech | Aria | Cast |
October 5-6, 2001
Venue: Sjiwa in Baarlo, The Netherlands
Style: Progressive Metal
Bands:
Anathema
Andromeda
Anomoly
Into Eternity
Pain of Salvation
Poverty's No Crime
Silent Edge
Superior
VandenPlas
Wolverine
Zero Hour
November 9-10, 2001
Venue: Earthlink Live, Atlanta, GA
Style: Progessive Metal
Bands:
Angel Dust
ARK
Balance of Power
Evergrey
Kamelot
Nightingale
Spiral Architect
Superior
Steel Prophet
Symphony X
Date: October 27 - 28, 2001
Venue: The Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland,
OH
Bands:
Mr. Quimby's Beard
Harvey Bainbridge
Nik Turner
Quarkspace
Nucleon
Speaker/Cranker
Einstein's Secret Orchestra
Heavy Liquid
Alien Planetscapes
World Of Tomorrow
Drumplay
Red Giant
The Rick Ray Band
Willy Mac
JFK Jr.
Royal Airforce
Date: October 27, 2001
Venue: Cell Space, San Francisco, CA
Bands:
Azizga
Headshear
Merge
Ashpool
Savant Guard
Date: November 10, 2001
Venue: Avery Hall, Pitzer College, Claremont,
California
Bands:
Djam Karet
Deadwood Forest
Glass
Maximum Indifference
San Francisco Electronic Music Festival
Date: May 3-6, 2001
Venue: 7Hz and Cellspace, San Francisco,
CA
Bands:
| Electric Birds Thomas Dimuzio Antimatter Scott Arford |
Bob Ostertag John Bischoff Matt Ingalls Blectum from Blechdom |
| Brandon La Belle Ultra Red Maggi Payne Fuzzy Bunny |
Carl Stone Miya Masaoka Atau Tanaka Mic Gendreau |
Date: July 28, 2001
Venue: Konocti Harbor, Kelseyville, California
Bands:
SAXLIFE
Yes (interview, signing)