[atlantaprog] A number of points & observations regarding recent posts

AWG stated:

"Well, lets see... We (I) got this list up and running
(also keep it 
maintained). We (I)  got a bunch of folks to sign up
on this list (and 
missed the first bit of the Crimson concert) therefore
giving us all 
access to a bunch of local prog fans for promoting our
shows.  We (Bill 
& I) got the website up (such as it is). We were
instrumental in 
helping produce and promote Roguefest, and we were
instrumental in 
helping Wade produce the Progression CD (how many of
us would have even 
KNOWN about it if not for ARIA?) We all got our music
on Greg's 
Internet Radio show. As far as building an audience,
would Paine's 
Promise, Lord Only AND Man on Fire even know of each
other's existence, 
MUCH LESS be sharing a show together without ARIA?
Hopefully each band 
will get exposed to each others handful of fans. Would
this CJ's thing 
have even happened if not for Matthew's involvement
with ARIA? I know I 
personally have worked my tail off trying to build
ARIA into a viable 
entity, and I have often felt alone trying to get
things done. I only 
have a limited amount of available time and energy."

Yes, we have actually accomplished a lot...but I
really feel that this is going to be ARIA's true
turning point!  A regular venue to facilitate exposure
of local and original progressive music to the public
at large is just what the doctor ordered, since such
exposure is our "Prime Directive"!  It's now up to us
to take advantage of the golden opportunity we are
being given here....as it is, taking into account
Allen's observations, it has been a team effort so
far, so why stop now?

Hi Steve!  Glad to see some "out-of-towners" posting
here!  For the record, I lived in Tallahassee for a
number of years, so I know what you are talking about!

There has to be a few other bands in south Florida
that are prog or at least prog-influenced!  Maybe they
jsut don't advertise that...keep in mind that there
are so many types of prog anyway...!

I visited the Little Atlas website, and noted that you
guys are planning a SE tour soon! 

With that in mind, I would propose to the folks in
ARIA that we consider maybe inviting Little Atlas to
perform with one or more of our "family" of bands
while in town...either as part of the new CJ's "Night
of Prog" (LOL) or at a seperate show like the upcoming
Library gig with LO, MoF and PP.  It can only be to
everyone's benefit, and definately would give more
exposure to Little Atlas, a band from out of state,
yet also would benefit ARIA and local prog music, as
the same audience would be there anyway, Little Atlas
being there or not.  Just an idea.

We all want our music to get out to a wider
audience...we need to stay focused on this, but
collectively as a group, since the chance of success
alone is about nil.  I am already detecting a hint of
frustration and dissent among the ranks...and this is
the worst possible time for that!  Let us make a
maximum effort on this...we have nothing to lose!  We
have a few cool local prog shows at least...but if
this takes off, the rewards will be great for all
involved!

Regards,

Bill



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are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be 
trusted." --William Shakespeare 
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