Nearfest, anyone??

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Yes, it is happening June 18,19, and the 20th at the Zoellner Arts Center in Betlehem Pennsylvania. Prominent on the bill is one Steve Hackett, along with The Enid, Iona, Pineapple Theif, Eddie Jobson, and others. It is probaly late in the game to obtain tickets, but Im just getting a head count as to who is going.
I' m not sure if ths was the right place to post this thread, but it is prog rock.
 
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Re: Neafest, anyone??

I actually live about 20 minutes from Zoellner. I heard about this fest last year. Not really interested in the bands, though.

However, in downtown Bethlehem there is a brew pub called Bethlehem BrewWorks that was commisioned by the fest organizers to create a special beer for the event. Last year they created a beer called Atom Heart Pilsner, in honor of the Pink Floyd album, Atom Heart Mother, of course.:)

Not sure if they are doing it this year, but still, if you are going, check out theBrewWorks, it's worth it!
 

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Re: Neafest, anyone??

Way too far for me to go, but looks like a great event.
 

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Re: Neafest, anyone??

It's too far for me but I'm positive that Akitvator will be there ... :)
Ms. Flower is correct.
NEARfest is the best festival I go to every year this will be my 10th!!! Well organized and always a great list of bands. For the last several years I've been a patron so I get top seats although it is a lottery for patron seats.
This year I got second row center pit seats (best I've gotten). Stout the event is sold out but if you go on NEARfest's site there are usually seats available sold at cost.

This year is another good lineup
Friday-Riverside, Steve Hackett
Sat-Astra, Forgras Band Phenomena,Iona,Three Friends(members of Gentle Giant)
Sun-Moraine, Pinapple Thief,The Enid, Eddie Jobson-The Ultimate Zero Project



However, in downtown Bethlehem there is a brew pub called Bethlehem BrewWorks that was commisioned by the fest organizers to create a special beer for the event. Last year they created a beer called Atom Heart Pilsner, in honor of the Pink Floyd album, Atom Heart Mother, of course.:)

Not sure if they are doing it this year, but still, if you are going, check out theBrewWorks, it's worth it!
yeap they have been doing that the last few years I'm told they are about to announce this years brew. I always go to the Brew Pub for at least one nite during the festival.
 

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Re: Neafest, anyone??

stout if you can't make NEARfest and want to see Hackett he is doing a number of shows on the east coast

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Re: Neafest, anyone??

Oh, I already have tickets fer ser. I will be there, mate.
 

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Oh, I already have tickets fer ser. I will be there, mate.
cool. One other thing about NEARfest great vendor rooms selling tons of great prog cds, dvd's and other stuff you don't see anywhere else.
 

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^ I know the set-up. I was there five years ago when IQ headlined.
I will post a full review of the concert after that weekend is up.
 

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First nite impressions
riverside opened up nearfest with a bang playing most of their new album and a bunch from the last two in about a 75 minute set then came a 2 1/2 hour Steve hackett set lots of old genesis carpet crawlers fly on the windshield blood on rooftop firth of fifth Los endos some classical pieces awesome

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