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

I tried to book a show for Little Atlas to be in Bill.  It didn't work out due 
to the wonderful nature of all Atlanta's wonderful, lovely clubs! :-(  
Anyway....they were looking for something for the 4th of Oct. and I couldn't 
get anything booked in time...still haven't heard back from anywhere actually.
PEACE
Beth
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bill Kargel 
  To: atlantaprog@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 11:34 PM
  Subject: [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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trusted." --William Shakespeare 
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