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

Bill,  do we know when Little Atlas is going to be in town?

Matthew



Bill Kargel wrote:

>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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>sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils; The motions of his spirit 
>are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be 
>trusted." --William Shakespeare 
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>
>Bill Kargel
>
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