Rochester NY anyone?

[kwstakhs]

Hello,

I just moved into the area, and figured, with the Eastman school just around the corner, there's bound to be a couple of forum members living up here.
So, who's from up here?
k.

[Omega Monkey]

Not Rochester but I live in Ithaca about 90 minutes away.

If you just moved there, you probably dont know about Prog In The Park yet. Basically its a 2(?) day prog festival in october, despite the name, its not actually outside (it used to be I think, they just kept the name). Lineup is pretty cool including the Flower Kings and Steve Howe, a Gentle Giant tribute band, and some other stuff.

And if you are a musician yourself you should check out House Of Guitars in Irondequoit, just northeast of Rochester. One of the biggest and craziest music stores out there, and not only instruments, but they have a huge cd and vinyl section as well.

[Cary]

About 4hrs down I-90 from ya. If you get a chance this weekend, don't forget about the state fair in Syracuse.
Ithica, OM? Got family in Cortland. I'm in Ithica on business occasionally.

[Omega Monkey]

Cool.

Yeah, Ive lived in Ithaca most of my life except the 4 years I was in DC when I was in the army.

[kwstakhs]

OM: thanx for the tip, I've already heard about PITP, but I haven't been to the house of guitars yet.

Cary: State fair? Haven't heard of it. What is it about?
k.

[Omega Monkey]

State Fair has all kinds of stuff, just depends on what youre into. There's the usual "fair" stuff food, crafts, livestock/agriculture, etc... plus more entertainment based stuff like rides and concerts, etc...

[Cary]

Yup. Quite the spectacle. I've caught some pretty good acts there in past years (Yes/DT, Toto, ELP years ago etc). Food is always good. Lots of displays and stuff.

[eviani]

Hey,

I LIVE IN ROCHESTER! I just saw this thread and got all excited. Where in Rochester are you living?

Oh, and by the way I'm going to school at Eastman School of Music (a junior) this year.

Welcome to crapchester, email me at eviani@gmail.com if you want to talk. I don't check back at this forum too often.

Emeric

[ProgPark2]

Welcome to Rochester kwstakhs, and Omega, thanks for the plug about PITP!

Rochester is a great music community, with lots of excellent shows. We are proud to make Rochester home to Prog In The Park (www.prog90.com). Please join us this year on October 7&8 for 2 days of great prog-rock. We're really looking forward to this years' line-up:

Steve Howe - who wouldn't be?
The Flower Kings!
Tunnels-Bass virtuoso Percy Jones (from Brand X fame)
vonFrickle - these guys are gonna shock.
Helmet of Gnats - Mega-Fusion talents!
Gende's Giant - Tribute to Gentle Giant. btw-Gary Green from GG will also be in attndance.
Karcius - Rock fusion from Montreal.
Might Could - Acoustic prog w/ classical twist.

Visit www.prog90.com for details, tickets, band links, etc.

pm me for any questions that you may have, or contact us at info@prog90.com.

Cheers!
Jack

Prog In The Park
www.prog90.com

[Staccato]

WOW! What a setlist.. I wanna go!! Just to see The Flower Kings would be enough!