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Old 05-09-2012, 08:02 PM
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Re: ROSfest 2012 Reports

I can't disagree with any of the reviews above!
No band was awful, and as usual, the bands that I expected the least from were the ones that I liked the best, ie Aaron English, Discipline and Sanguine Hum. Pat, who is not particularly a prog fan actually liked those 3 too.
I think I'm getting a bit too old for the theatrics of Nad, Claire, the PG imitator and the Subterranea concept.
Discipline got better as Matthew gradually abandoned his masks and loosened up during his set.
Hasse and Friends was my least favourite band of the weekend, aside from Trespass, for the reasons listed.

Highlights? Aaron English's song Animals Like Us (with a prog "rap" in the middle), the FK mini reunion, Dave's guitar work in IO Earth, and meeting all the moonies and musicians.

All the bands scored between 7/10 and 9/10 IMHO.
The sound was great from my seat, and it was great to see a near sell out. I am always impressed by how attentive the Rosfest audience is....they are ALL there to listen to the music.
For those who haven't been yet, go before these festivals become history. It's are a bit like going to a family or high school reunion. The prog community is just so great to be with. The great music is the bonus.
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