Yay!!
;D
FAB timing - I'm tied up in Milton Keynes until 3pm on the Sunday, there'll be a small diversion on my way home... ;)
Seriously?! Nice to know we're hearing it first here on the forum but Google draws a blank elsewhere. Who has dropped out?
I'm surprised but delighted if that is happening - Jem appears to have had something of a downer on the band recently and said on the DVD that appearing at Celebr8.2 was a mistake and a low point.
Pedro, even you replied to a query on the forum in October "I wouldn't hold your breath for Frost* at Celebr8.3, particularly so soon after their appearing at Celebr8.2 (admittedly only 9-fingeredly)." :P
Quote from: D S on March 20, 2014, 01:11:22 PM
Seriously?! Nice to know we're hearing it first here on the forum but Google draws a blank elsewhere. Who has dropped out?
I'm surprised but delighted if that is happening - Jem appears to have had something of a downer on the band recently and said on the DVD that appearing at Celebr8.2 was a mistake and a low point.
Pedro, even you replied to a query on the forum in October "I wouldn't hold your breath for Frost* at Celebr8.3, particularly so soon after their appearing at Celebr8.2 (admittedly only 9-fingeredly)." :P
Just goes to show that even the most unwavering of flame-nurturers can be surprised by the turn of events. :)
http://www.progrockmag.com/news/frost-to-headline-celebr8-3/ (http://www.progrockmag.com/news/frost-to-headline-celebr8-3/)
As far as I am aware nobody pulled out of the bill. Twang and Geoff have been having to wait to announce two acts. One being the headliner which we now know is Frost*.
The other they can't announce till the end of the month. Both were delayed due to legal/behind the scenes band managent stuff. Or maybe just to build up excitement! ;)
How are we going to ensure that Jem avoids any gardening until 2 June...? ;)
Quote from: D S on March 20, 2014, 03:50:45 PM
How are we going to ensure that Jem avoids any gardening under 2 June...? ;)
.. and kitchen knives? ::)
Spifftastic, and I can probably even make it, so double spifftastic :-*
But what enquiring minds really want to know is whether the BirthdayBot is broken ... hint, hint.
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on March 20, 2014, 04:57:22 PM
Spifftastic, and I can probably even make it, so double spifftastic :-*
But what enquiring minds really want to know is whether the BirthdayBot is broken ... hint, hint.
Are we to understand that congrats are in order then? If so, have a good one! 8)
Quote from: D S on March 20, 2014, 04:59:10 PM
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on March 20, 2014, 04:57:22 PM
Spifftastic, and I can probably even make it, so double spifftastic :-*
But what enquiring minds really want to know is whether the BirthdayBot is broken ... hint, hint.
Are we to understand that congrats are in order then? If so, have a good one! 8)
Ah, you're a kind man ;)
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on March 20, 2014, 04:57:22 PM
Spifftastic, and I can probably even make it, so double spifftastic :-*
But what enquiring minds really want to know is whether the BirthdayBot is broken ... hint, hint.
Have you inserted your date in the correct orifice?
Cracking birthday news for you, have a jolly good one
Quote from: Mikey on March 20, 2014, 06:21:17 PM
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on March 20, 2014, 04:57:22 PM
Spifftastic, and I can probably even make it, so double spifftastic :-*
But what enquiring minds really want to know is whether the BirthdayBot is broken ... hint, hint.
Have you inserted your date in the correct orifice?
Cracking birthday news for you, have a jolly good one
There's just something very wrong about that, Mikey :o
But yes, I believe so; my annular solar cycle has been recognised by the bot previously, as I recall.
And yes, it's quite a birthday pressie ... ;)
great news, does anyone know if there will be day tickets ?
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on March 20, 2014, 06:32:13 PM
Quote from: Mikey on March 20, 2014, 06:21:17 PM
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on March 20, 2014, 04:57:22 PM
Spifftastic, and I can probably even make it, so double spifftastic :-*
But what enquiring minds really want to know is whether the BirthdayBot is broken ... hint, hint.
Have you inserted your date in the correct orifice?
Cracking birthday news for you, have a jolly good one
There's just something very wrong about that, Mikey :o
But yes, I believe so; my annular solar cycle has been recognised by the bot previously, as I recall.
And yes, it's quite a birthday pressie ... ;)
Your profile is showing your age as "N/A" TA. Either the forum knows that you're shy or you need to have another go
Happy Birthday btw :D
Happy birthday TA. The birthday bot hasn't had its first birthday yet...it had a trial run on my birthday...and had got its act together by Racinghippo's birthday last year.
What a gr8.3 birthday surprise!
TA's age is n/a? Better cut off one of his legs, then, and count the rings. ;D
Happy birthday TA! :-*
I thought it was impossible to be a professor under the age of 70? Happy birthday
Quote from: turbo on March 20, 2014, 06:41:12 PM
great news, does anyone know if there will be day tickets ?
Yes there will but see Nellie's tweet she doesn't know when yet:
https://twitter.com/NellieBot/status/446738072143945728
Splendid news!
Also, with all 10 fingers this time, all things permitting.
Really wish I didn't live so far away now :(
Thank you all very much; you're very sweet :-*
As for my age showing up as N/A in my profile, I must admit that I had no idea that this was something I could / should set. Which is probably an indication of my age in and of itself ... ;)
And as for being a professor only when over 70, well, I think I first became one when I was in my early 40's, so I have many years to polish my grumpy old man demeanour ... :P
Yeah don't ask Nellie about day tickets or she might explode ;)
Three Things:
1: Happy Bidet TA
2: :D :D :D :D
3: Did you know that by the 17th century, Islington had grown from a hamlet into a village, spreading along Upper Street and Lower Road, which later became Essex Road; by the 18th century, the area had become became famous for its dairy herds, which supplied London with butter, cream and milk.
Quote from: JakeWorrell on March 20, 2014, 11:24:03 PM
Yeah don't ask Nellie about day tickets or she might explode ;)
Oops ...
BOOM! :-[ :'(
Now look what you've done, TA!
Quote from: catherine on March 21, 2014, 11:41:54 AM
Now look what you've done, TA!
I know, I know. I'll have to call that Cilit Bang bloke to scrape her off the walls. Sniff.
If you check on the "Birthdays" thread, I think you'll find a wee message there :P
I'm a bit ambivalent about this...
While it's always nice to see the guys on a live outing, part of me would rather them spend the time recording some new stuff...
... I'll get my coat
Quote from: MarkOneMusic on March 24, 2014, 03:43:32 PM
I'm a bit ambivalent about this...
While it's always nice to see the guys on a live outing, part of me would rather them spend the time recording some new stuff...
... I'll get my coat
Think there's a bigger picture needed
Shows there's an interest in Frost* in addition to all the other projects :)
"I'm a bit ambivalent about this...
While it's always nice to see the guys on a live outing, part of me would rather them spend the time recording some new stuff..."
I can relate to that, or as someone said to me the other day when I made a point "Yes, that's relevant" to which I replied "Why thank you, i'm so glad you consider my poor words to be relevant". But I digress. Yes i'm also clammering for the next slice of frost cake, but it would be awesome for me to see them live as I haven't done so before. But knowing how things usually are, some or all of the abuv could apply:
1. i'll probably already have a gig,
2. I've not looked in to it yet but it's probably too far or too hard for me to get to,
3. If the last 2 don't apply I'll probably just um and ah about it for that long that it'll be sold out if it isn't already.
Keen observers will have noticed that logically all these possibilities could not exist. Further more that they were below and not abuv. Other less keen observers may have gone for a cup of tea.
However, it's great news and i'm going to do my best to make it. The current line up is growing on me the more I listen to the dvd and I quite like the more casual slightly stripped back sound. I think it could make for more fun recording and working methods and i'm V excitedd to see what the elusive new album will bring.
Good heavens, is that the time? I seem to have waffled again. Tara for now. :)
Quote from: tigermoth on March 25, 2014, 08:45:07 AM
"I'm a bit ambivalent about this...
While it's always nice to see the guys on a live outing, part of me would rather them spend the time recording some new stuff..."
I can relate to that, or as someone said to me the other day when I made a point "Yes, that's relevant" to which I replied "Why thank you, i'm so glad you consider my poor words to be relevant". But I digress. Yes i'm also clammering for the next slice of frost cake, but it would be awesome for me to see them live as I haven't done so before. But knowing how things usually are, some or all of the abuv could apply:
1. i'll probably already have a gig,
2. I've not looked in to it yet but it's probably too far or too hard for me to get to,
3. If the last 2 don't apply I'll probably just um and ah about it for that long that it'll be sold out if it isn't already.
Keen observers will have noticed that logically all these possibilities could not exist. Further more that they were below and not abuv. Other less keen observers may have gone for a cup of tea.
However, it's great news and i'm going to do my best to make it. The current line up is growing on me the more I listen to the dvd and I quite like the more casual slightly stripped back sound. I think it could make for more fun recording and working methods and i'm V excitedd to see what the elusive new album will bring.
Good heavens, is that the time? I seem to have waffled again. Tara for now. :)
Well I'm hoping to go for the day, if not the whole weekend, so you are welcome to cadge a lift from me young Mothmeister!
May well take you up on that maate. Thanks a lot :)
Have you any idea how much goes in to the preparation of an event like this? Not just the organisation but for each and every band involved rehearsing for weeks, the sound guys, the lighting guys, the stage manager not to mention all the promotion.
How about everyone makes an effort to go and see the bands they love at the gigs they bother to play at, otherwise there won't be any gigs for people to go and see them play at?
Rant over.
^ this.
Quote from: Nellie on March 25, 2014, 10:56:08 PM
Have you any idea how much goes in to the preparation of an event like this? Not just the organisation but for each and every band involved rehearsing for weeks, the sound guys, the lighting guys, the stage manager not to mention all the promotion.
How about everyone makes an effort to go and see the bands they love at the gigs they bother to play at, otherwise there won't be any gigs for people to go and see them play at?
Rant over.
I agree to a point Nellie, and certainly when an event like this crops up I would make every effort to attend.
But...sometime crap things happen in life which get in the way of the fun things, like having no money, no transport, being ill etc. And yes, admittedly you need to have the enthusiasm
As an example, for me personally the Peel has put on loads of bands that I would have loved to have seen, but I feel it is a right royal pain in the a**e to get to from the Midlands, and necessitates getting a hotel room (more expense). Yes, I know many folks who live further away than me made regular pilgrimages to the venue, so maybe you could class me as a lazy / mean / uncommitted progger - and that may well be true - but the second time I came to the Peel for the Frost* AGM, having dragged my non-prog-loving wife down with me was a less than satisfying experience.
We, like many others, couldn't get anywhere NEAR the stage and had to listen from around the corner in the bar, which was a bit of a put off to be honest, cos I was REALLY looking forward to that gig and it - for me at least - quite took the shine off the whole live experience. At least we had the forum curry afterwards which was lush!
Other times, gigs simply come up at the wrong time, for me usually where funds are tight. I would love to have a bulging prog fund just waiting for the next Kate Bush gig to drop £150.00 on, but that is never gonna happen! Prog gigs, thankfully are usually much more reasonably priced than that, but I still have to pick and choose, based on budget, locality and my diary.
I do understand the effort and expense involved with staging a live gig - being a member of a prog band myself, and the disheartening feeling a low turnout can give is horrible.
When all is said and done, I know all the above is a bit painfully obvious, and it's not an excuse. It's just life innit? But.....I will be going to this gig come hell or high water! :D
Quote from: MarkOneMusic on March 24, 2014, 03:43:32 PM
While it's always nice to see the guys on a live outing, part of me would rather them spend the time recording some new stuff...
The reverse is true for me. CDs are just there to tide me over to the next gig 8)
Quote from: sawtooth on March 26, 2014, 03:26:13 PM
Quote from: Nellie on March 25, 2014, 10:56:08 PM
Have you any idea how much goes in to the preparation of an event like this? Not just the organisation but for each and every band involved rehearsing for weeks, the sound guys, the lighting guys, the stage manager not to mention all the promotion.
How about everyone makes an effort to go and see the bands they love at the gigs they bother to play at, otherwise there won't be any gigs for people to go and see them play at?
Rant over.
I agree to a point Nellie, and certainly when an event like this crops up I would make every effort to attend.
But...sometime crap things happen in life which get in the way of the fun things, like having no money, no transport, being ill etc. And yes, admittedly you need to have the enthusiasm
As an example, for me personally the Peel has put on loads of bands that I would have loved to have seen, but I feel it is a right royal pain in the a**e to get to from the Midlands, and necessitates getting a hotel room (more expense). Yes, I know many folks who live further away than me made regular pilgrimages to the venue, so maybe you could class me as a lazy / mean / uncommitted progger - and that may well be true - but the second time I came to the Peel for the Frost* AGM, having dragged my non-prog-loving wife down with me was a less than satisfying experience.
We, like many others, couldn't get anywhere NEAR the stage and had to listen from around the corner in the bar, which was a bit of a put off to be honest, cos I was REALLY looking forward to that gig and it - for me at least - quite took the shine off the whole live experience. At least we had the forum curry afterwards which was lush!
Other times, gigs simply come up at the wrong time, for me usually where funds are tight. I would love to have a bulging prog fund just waiting for the next Kate Bush gig to drop £150.00 on, but that is never gonna happen! Prog gigs, thankfully are usually much more reasonably priced than that, but I still have to pick and choose, based on budget, locality and my diary.
I do understand the effort and expense involved with staging a live gig - being a member of a prog band myself, and the disheartening feeling a low turnout can give is horrible.
When all is said and done, I know all the above is a bit painfully obvious, and it's not an excuse. It's just life innit? But.....I will be going to this gig come hell or high water! :D
totally see where your comeing from sawtooth, although this gig is easy for me to get to [i literally live around the corner ] I can understand the problems it causes for other people, also i know bands depend on fans going to these gigs so they can survive which is why i do my best to go to as many shows as i can [no matter how near or far] but having said that personally i think i too would be happier with the band concentrating on there new album, which in no way will stop me going by the way.
Prog Rock Magazine's article on the announcement of Frost* headlining does say:
"It's the band's only planned show of the year, since they're busy working on their third studio album."
But all that aside, we all know it's gonna be a great gig so just enjoy it :)
Quote from: Nellie on March 25, 2014, 10:56:08 PM
How about everyone makes an effort to go and see the bands they love at the gigs they bother to play at, otherwise there won't be any gigs for people to go and see them play at?
Rant over.
Ticket+train+tube+hotel=£££ Also I am not the worlds biggest prog fan last year's Celebr8 taught me that 2 days of prog is too much for me and with only 2 bands on the bill over the weekend that I'd like to see I can't justify the cost for that.
I will be patient when it comes to Frost* and wait until there's a new album and they feel like playing a solo headline gig rather than a festival one, I realise that means waiting till next year. I have tickets for other gigs to tide me over this year, like Within Temptation, The Devin Townsend Project and Lazuli & Moon Safari.
From a gig photography perspective I don't want to get locked into just photographing prog, the next gig I photograph will be Foreigner, Europe and FM.
Quote from: MikeEvs on March 27, 2014, 04:33:07 PM
Quote from: Nellie on March 25, 2014, 10:56:08 PM
How about everyone makes an effort to go and see the bands they love at the gigs they bother to play at, otherwise there won't be any gigs for people to go and see them play at?
Rant over.
Ticket+train+tube+hotel=£££ Also I am not the worlds biggest prog fan last year's Celebr8 taught me that 2 days of prog is too much for me and with only 2 bands on the bill over the weekend that I'd like to see I can't justify the cost for that.
I will be patient when it comes to Frost* and wait until there's a new album and they feel like playing a solo headline gig rather than a festival one, I realise that means waiting till next year. I have tickets for other gigs to tide me over this year, like Within Temptation, The Devin Townsend Project and Lazuli & Moon Safari.
From a gig photography perspective I don't want to get locked into just photographing prog, the next gig I photograph will be Foreigner, Europe and FM.
Ooh, I understood your position until that last sentence, Mike :o
Quote from: Nellie on March 25, 2014, 10:56:08 PM
How about everyone makes an effort to go and see the bands they love at the gigs they bother to play at, otherwise there won't be any gigs for people to go and see them play at?
Rant over.
I can promise to see any gig Frost* does that is within 800 miles of me...
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on March 27, 2014, 11:02:57 PM
Quote from: MikeEvs on March 27, 2014, 04:33:07 PM
Quote from: Nellie on March 25, 2014, 10:56:08 PM
How about everyone makes an effort to go and see the bands they love at the gigs they bother to play at, otherwise there won't be any gigs for people to go and see them play at?
Rant over.
Ticket+train+tube+hotel=£££ Also I am not the worlds biggest prog fan last year's Celebr8 taught me that 2 days of prog is too much for me and with only 2 bands on the bill over the weekend that I'd like to see I can't justify the cost for that.
I will be patient when it comes to Frost* and wait until there's a new album and they feel like playing a solo headline gig rather than a festival one, I realise that means waiting till next year. I have tickets for other gigs to tide me over this year, like Within Temptation, The Devin Townsend Project and Lazuli & Moon Safari.
From a gig photography perspective I don't want to get locked into just photographing prog, the next gig I photograph will be Foreigner, Europe and FM.
Ooh, I understood your position until that last sentence, Mike :o
What would you like me to explain for you ;)
Quote from: MikeEvs on March 28, 2014, 08:17:48 AM
Quote from: Trapezium Artist on March 27, 2014, 11:02:57 PM
Quote from: MikeEvs on March 27, 2014, 04:33:07 PM
Quote from: Nellie on March 25, 2014, 10:56:08 PM
How about everyone makes an effort to go and see the bands they love at the gigs they bother to play at, otherwise there won't be any gigs for people to go and see them play at?
Rant over.
Ticket+train+tube+hotel=£££ Also I am not the worlds biggest prog fan last year's Celebr8 taught me that 2 days of prog is too much for me and with only 2 bands on the bill over the weekend that I'd like to see I can't justify the cost for that.
I will be patient when it comes to Frost* and wait until there's a new album and they feel like playing a solo headline gig rather than a festival one, I realise that means waiting till next year. I have tickets for other gigs to tide me over this year, like Within Temptation, The Devin Townsend Project and Lazuli & Moon Safari.
From a gig photography perspective I don't want to get locked into just photographing prog, the next gig I photograph will be Foreigner, Europe and FM.
Ooh, I understood your position until that last sentence, Mike :o
What would you like me to explain for you ;)
No, no; no need. I wouldn't dare stand between a man and his hair bands, especially when said man is the proud possessor of such a fine head of Pippin locks himself ... 8)
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With the confirmation of Anathama Acoustic as Very Special Guests on Saturday May 31st, the final lineup for Celebr8.3 is now complete.
Celebr8.3 takes place at The Islington Assembly Hall on Saturday 31st of May and Sunday 1st of June Doors Open at 1.00pm and the full lineup in order of appearance is:
Saturday May 31st
Twelfth Night
Thumpermonkey
Karmakanic
Anathama Acoustic
The Tangent
Sunday June 1st
Galahad,
Sanguine Hum
Cosmograf
The Fierce and The Dead
Frost*
All Earlybird tickets have sold out but weekend tickets are available from www.themerchdesk.com at £75.00
The new Celebr8 website will be up shortly at www.celebr8live.com ;D
Who is Frost*? Are they any good?
;) ;D
Quote from: rogerg on March 29, 2014, 01:56:35 PM
Who is Frost*? Are they any good?
They were some kind of prog band from years ago, I think. Did two albums and that was it. I had no idea they were still around. Gawd, they must nearly be in their fourties now...
They were pretty good, but the keyboard player can't seem to get a good Mellotron choir patch happening. Must be broke too, 'cause he doesn't surround himself with keyboards on stage. Sometimes he only has one! Poor bugger. Still, I guess that's what you get if your prog band can't manage to pad every song out to over ten minutes.
Quote from: Rook on March 29, 2014, 10:01:28 PM
They were pretty good, but the keyboard player can't seem to get a good Mellotron choir patch happening. Must be broke too, 'cause he doesn't surround himself with keyboards on stage. Sometimes he only has one! Poor bugger. Still, I guess that's what you get if your prog band can't manage to pad every song out to over ten minutes.
I'm confused. Surely if their songs were under ten minutes long they can't have been prog?
heh
No Mellotron, Rickenbacker, shoddy vocals and mediocre production... Nuff said. Not prog.
Quote from: E.S. on March 30, 2014, 06:50:33 PM
No Mellotron, Rickenbacker, shoddy vocals and mediocre production... Nuff said. Not prog.
Hmmm, slightly ambiguous there, ES: are you saying that this "Frost*" lacks all four of those things, or that they have no Mellotron and Rickenbacker, but do have shoddy vocals and mediocre production?
For me, all that matters is the cool (heh) name ... ;)
I'm only in it for the beer.
And the biscuits! ;D
And the Merch for me to purchase! ;)
Haven't looked at this thread for a while and I just read from where I left off. I bet those of us who said they might not make it are wishing they hadn't bothered saying it! :) Stil not sure if I can by the way.
"I realise that means waiting till next year. I have tickets for other gigs to tide me over this year, like Within Temptation, The Devin Townsend Project and Lazuli & Moon Safari." Devin Townsend project are gigging! Why did nobody tell me this? Oh, and yes totally right about frost. Just plane aweful! And have you heard some of the terible drummers they've had over the years? Shocking!!! :)
Quote from: tigermoth on April 16, 2014, 02:20:39 PM
Devin Townsend project are gigging! Why did nobody tell me this?
Their doing a couple of warm up shows before playing the sonisphere festival I'm going to the DTP gig at Nottingham Rock City on July 3rd. They play The Assembly in Leamington Spa on July 4th and then Sonisphere on July 6th
Quote from: MikeEvs on April 16, 2014, 02:34:29 PM
Quote from: tigermoth on April 16, 2014, 02:20:39 PM
Devin Townsend project are gigging! Why did nobody tell me this?
Their doing a couple of warm up shows before playing the sonisphere festival I'm going to the DTP gig at Nottingham Rock City on July 3rd. They play The Assembly in Leamington Spa on July 4th and then Sonisphere on July 6th
Ooooo! I didnt know that!
If I can get tickets, I'll be going to the Rock City gig Mike :)
Quote from: sawtooth on April 16, 2014, 02:52:51 PM
Quote from: MikeEvs on April 16, 2014, 02:34:29 PM
Quote from: tigermoth on April 16, 2014, 02:20:39 PM
Devin Townsend project are gigging! Why did nobody tell me this?
Their doing a couple of warm up shows before playing the sonisphere festival I'm going to the DTP gig at Nottingham Rock City on July 3rd. They play The Assembly in Leamington Spa on July 4th and then Sonisphere on July 6th
Ooooo! I didnt know that!
If I can get tickets, I'll be going to the Rock City gig Mike :)
Hope you can get tickets mate :)
Oo, now Nottingham is a place I can get to. :) Thanks for the info sir.
Quote from: tigermoth on April 16, 2014, 03:25:42 PM
Oo, now Nottingham is a place I can get to. :) Thanks for the info sir.
No problem :)
just incase no one has noticed day tickets are now on sale, got mine earlier :) ;)
As much as I'd enjoy taking part in this glorious event I'm afraid I can't dig up the necessary funds for it. We'll see, there's still a little bit of time. Unlikely though.
Anyone know of any cheap accomodation near the venue ??
Have scoured the usual Travelodge's etc but most are coming in upwards of £75. Add the ticket and train fare to that and I'm knocking on £150 before I even get there, which is proving difficult to justify to 'er indoors :(
Quote from: Mooncat on April 17, 2014, 12:40:18 PM
Anyone know of any cheap accomodation near the venue ??
Have scoured the usual Travelodge's etc but most are coming in upwards of £75. Add the ticket and train fare to that and I'm knocking on £150 before I even get there, which is proving difficult to justify to 'er indoors :(
There are some B&B's in the Kings Cross area that are under £75 but I can't tell you what sort of quality they are. I found them via a search on expedia.co.uk
Cheers, will have a look later 8)
Just released EVENING TICKETS.
http://themerchdesk.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=155_185
The Merch Desk.
Doors 7.30pm but pop over to The Vineyard opposite the Assembly Rooms for the Acoustic sets.
All details on www.houseofprogression.progzilla.com
www.celebr8live.com
Do I have to bring a towel? Interval Biscuits ?