Author Topic: ProgPower USA XX, Sept 4-7 2019 - Pretty Maids-Evergrey-Seventh Wonder-Dem&Wiz+ (Read 37552 times)

Lethean · « **Reply #700 on:** September 17, 2019, 08:41:20 PM »

Cramx, when I clicked on your day 4 video it took me right to the beginning of the Threshold footage.

Glad you enjoyed them, despite your incredibly bad timing with leaving early.

I had no idea what Jim Grey was singing during that mic check - but I'm glad you got a nice bonding moment out of it at the signing table. I didn't run into anyone from Caligula's Horse during the weekend but heard some people say that they were very nice. It's really too bad jingle didn't get to catch that set because it was so awesome.

If you had to miss a band Saturday, I think you picked the right one. Jag Panzer was fine, but the rest was better.

The Walrus · « **Reply #701 on:** September 18, 2019, 06:14:16 AM »

Hard disagree there. Jag Panzer lit that damn venue on fire and tore the roof off the joint. One of the most fun sets of the whole fest.

Also, props to Lethean for the heads up, I'll be staying at the Artmore next year if all goes to plan

cramx3 · « **Reply #702 on:** September 22, 2019, 05:51:27 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on September 09, 2019, 02:17:00 PM

Quote from: cramx3 on September 09, 2019, 01:48:57 PM
Day 2 however is fantastic and I got maybe my favorite clip of the entire festival which was a brief 3 second chat between Jingle and Tom during Evergrey's set I'm not sure I want to spoil what he says but it's so funny and innapropriate plus Tom's quick non reaction

Oh fuck... you got that!?!?!

I guess no one found this hidden gem..... https://youtu.be/LZj0u6JiFYU?t=2986

don't play with your volume loud in public

The Walrus · « **Reply #703 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:06:05 PM »

Way to go, Chad

cramx3 · « **Reply #704 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:07:35 PM »

if only Chad wasn't sick the last night for more moments like that

jingle.boy · « **Reply #705 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:09:40 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on September 22, 2019, 06:07:35 PM

if only Chad wasn't sick the last night for more moments like that

Rite!?!?!? lol

TAC · « **Reply #706 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:11:17 PM »

Did he say pussy by the note? WTF does that even mean.

The Walrus · « **Reply #707 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:14:41 PM »

Quote from: TAC on September 22, 2019, 06:11:17 PM

Did he say pussy by the note? WTF does that even mean.

I'm also going to need some Canadian to English translation on this

cramx3 · « **Reply #708 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:15:11 PM »

I forget what Tom was talking about leading up to that comment

but I think it made sense in context

TAC · « **Reply #709 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:20:51 PM »

I wouldn't think that would ever make sense in any context.

cramx3 · « **Reply #710 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:22:37 PM »

Well that's ProgPower for you, somehow that shit made sense

or maybe I was too drunk to understand, Tom didn't seem to understand

Lethean · « **Reply #711 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:26:51 PM »

Cramx, your video of Graves is really cool.

The Walrus · « **Reply #712 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:27:05 PM »

I got a great photo with a friend of mine but on the left side Chad was moving and he's blurry and looks like he's painfully fading in and out of existence.

cramx3 · « **Reply #713 on:** September 22, 2019, 06:30:12 PM »

Quote from: Lethean on September 22, 2019, 06:26:51 PM

Cramx, your video of Graves is really cool.

I got a LOT of footage of Caligula's Horse. Since I ended up sitting with a decent view, just figured I'd let the camera roll as I drank my vodka club and enjoyed the show. I figured people would really enjoy seeing that song as long as it is to record

It certainly was one of the best, if not the best, single song of the festival.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #714 on:** September 22, 2019, 08:09:30 PM »

I believed I commented on all of this already. 3 years ago, Evergrey was at PPUSA to do a listening party for the release of The Storm. All weekend, Henrik (guitar player) was on the prowl for some tang everywhere and with anyone. So, after he did his solo, and shredded for quite a bit of it (on Cram's vid), and Tom commented that "he thinks he's getting paid by the note", I shouted out he was getting "pussy by the note". And, later in the evening at the Artmore after party, he was chattin up a few of the finer ladies.

So, all in proper context.

The Walrus · « **Reply #715 on:** September 22, 2019, 08:20:16 PM »

Nothing like shouting out an inside joke at a venue with 1000 people crammed into it

1upmushroom · « **Reply #716 on:** September 22, 2019, 08:31:59 PM »

Thanks for the writeup - I'm a longtime fan of both Blind Guardian and Iced Earth, loved seeing them live but never got a chance to see D&W. "Heaven Denies" happens to be one of my favorites.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #717 on:** September 22, 2019, 08:32:42 PM »

Quote from: Kattelox on September 22, 2019, 08:20:16 PM

Nothing like shouting out an inside joke at a venue with 1000 people crammed into it

Pretty sure most people at PPUSA knows Henrik is a hound.

The Walrus · « **Reply #718 on:** September 22, 2019, 08:38:24 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on September 22, 2019, 08:32:42 PM

Quote from: Kattelox on September 22, 2019, 08:20:16 PM
Nothing like shouting out an inside joke at a venue with 1000 people crammed into it

Pretty sure most people at PPUSA knows Henrik is a hound.

I don't follow them 'cause Evergrey's boring

although I did see Tom trudging around last year. Is he ever not drunk?

cramx3 · « **Reply #719 on:** September 22, 2019, 08:51:49 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on September 22, 2019, 08:09:30 PM

I believed I commented on all of this already. 3 years ago, Evergrey was at PPUSA to do a listening party for the release of The Storm. All weekend, Henrik (guitar player) was on the prowl for some tang everywhere and with anyone. So, after he did his solo, and shredded for quite a bit of it (on Cram's vid), and Tom commented that "he thinks he's getting paid by the note", I shouted out he was getting "pussy by the note". And, later in the evening at the Artmore after party, he was chattin up a few of the finer ladies.

So, all in proper context.

ah yes, I knew there was meaningful context to this and you have explained this to me before

Quote from: Kattelox on September 22, 2019, 08:20:16 PM

Nothing like shouting out an inside joke at a venue with 1000 people crammed into it

cramx3 style

Lethean · « **Reply #720 on:** September 22, 2019, 09:21:17 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on September 22, 2019, 06:30:12 PM

Quote from: Lethean on September 22, 2019, 06:26:51 PM
Cramx, your video of Graves is really cool.

I got a LOT of footage of Caligula's Horse. Since I ended up sitting with a decent view, just figured I'd let the camera roll as I drank my vodka club and enjoyed the show. I figured people would really enjoy seeing that song as long as it is to record It certainly was one of the best, if not the best, single song of the festival.

It's certainly in the running. I'm so glad the audience responded to them as well as they did. I felt like it could have gone either way but they tore it up and the audience appreciated it.

lonestar · « **Reply #721 on:** May 22, 2020, 01:27:19 PM »

And the inevitable is official, PPUSA XXI is moved to 2021

jingle.boy · « **Reply #722 on:** May 22, 2020, 01:34:34 PM »

That was hard to watch Glenn's video. Feel terrible for them all.

lonestar · « **Reply #723 on:** May 22, 2020, 01:57:19 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on May 22, 2020, 01:34:34 PM

That was hard to watch Glenn's video. Feel terrible for them all.

Didnt' see the video yet, not sure I want to. Saw the news from a friend. And yeah, it sucks for them all, such a good, tight knit community.

The Walrus · « **Reply #724 on:** May 22, 2020, 02:42:28 PM »

I've been waiting for this announcement for over a month, I'm glad it came early. And 19/21 bands coming back, that's awesome.

I just hope Power Quest, NFO, NorthTale, Stratovarius, and Witherfall are all coming back. I plan on sponsoring Power Quest and maybe NorthTale if I can manage it. As long as I get those five, I'm good.

EDIT: Yay, tickets are still good for next year! Just have to confirm sponsorship status now.

cramx3 · « **Reply #725 on:** May 22, 2020, 03:24:27 PM »

Yea, I feel bad for Glenn and that he has to set a gofundme so next year can even happen. It's unfortunate but honestly expected and the best solution given the situation. Also the fact that it's mostly going to be all the same bands, I'm still excited because I really wanted to see some of them. Also sucks to miss out on the PP community hanging together, that's a huge loss as well. I expect to be keeping my tickets, that's another way to continue your support.

Lethean · « **Reply #726 on:** May 22, 2020, 03:31:00 PM »

I'm also glad the announcement came, but sad for the festival. I'll absolutely be keeping my tickets for next year and chipping in when the Go Fund Me is set up.

It sounds like Mindmaze and Darkwater are in for next year based on Facebook posts.

lonestar · « **Reply #727 on:** May 22, 2020, 03:35:03 PM »

Quote from: Lethean on May 22, 2020, 03:31:00 PM

I'm also glad the announcement came, but sad for the festival. I'll absolutely be keeping my tickets for next year and chipping in when the Go Fund Me is set up.

It sounds like Mindmaze and Darkwater are in for next year based on Facebook posts.

You'd have to lock Mindmaze out of the arena to stop them from opening PPUSA.

The Walrus · « **Reply #728 on:** May 22, 2020, 05:21:21 PM »

Yeah this roster is far and away the coolest I've ever seen for Progpower (that I can get to) so I'm so excited most of the bands are coming back. Let's just hope the visa process doesn't jinx some of them...

cramx3 · « **Reply #729 on:** May 22, 2020, 06:14:52 PM »

https://www.gofundme.com/f/progpower-usa-visa-cost-recovery-due-to-covid19

I just donated, I love this festival too much to not help out

lonestar · « **Reply #730 on:** May 22, 2020, 06:25:07 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on May 22, 2020, 06:14:52 PM

https://www.gofundme.com/f/progpower-usa-visa-cost-recovery-due-to-covid19

I just donated, I love this festival too much to not help out

Tossed it a few bucks too, wanna make sure it's around whenever I decide to get off my ass and make the trip.

cramx3 · « **Reply #731 on:** May 22, 2020, 06:55:29 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on May 22, 2020, 06:25:07 PM

Quote from: cramx3 on May 22, 2020, 06:14:52 PM
https://www.gofundme.com/f/progpower-usa-visa-cost-recovery-due-to-covid19

I just donated, I love this festival too much to not help out

Tossed it a few bucks too, wanna make sure it's around whenever I decide to get off my ass and make the trip.

2021? Would be awesome if you made it out, and while it's a bit more of a party scene than progstock, I think you'd still have a blast

Lethean · « **Reply #732 on:** May 22, 2020, 07:23:35 PM »

Donated. I actually donated a little less than I'd thought - they're already getting close to the goal being met, which is awesome.

Lethean · « **Reply #733 on:** May 22, 2020, 07:30:05 PM »

And now the goal has been met!!

That's amazing. Makes me really happy as ProgPower has been really important to me over the years.

lonestar · « **Reply #734 on:** May 22, 2020, 07:41:39 PM »

Just over an hour, unbelievable!!!

News: The Gift of Music official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fae4FQ4McSY

Author Topic: ProgPower USA XX, Sept 4-7 2019 - Pretty Maids-Evergrey-Seventh Wonder-Dem&Wiz+ (Read 37552 times)