2006 Rites of Spring Festival

[VAXman(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

My main objective in going to these shows is to meet people I don't normally see very often, and to catch some bands I may never see again. Anything else is a bonus.

One of mine as well and ROSfest was no exception -- even if you were there again.

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

Meeting Chris (aka the Teerminator) was a treat. it's good to talk to someone in the music community that likes sports....and a gentleman he is to the end. I had a great time at the diner with that breakfast that even filled him up! The waitresses love him, although he has an unnatural fascination with jalapenos Chris is responsible for keeping many vendors afloat with his open wallet...it was great to finally meet you.

He actually left a piece and a half of his french toast on Monday morn!

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

Vax, Martha, and Kris were very busy as offical photographers, and although they were "working", we got to spend a lot of time together. A few more times and I will convert your son to the dark side Always a good time when I see vax..owner of the world's fattest wallet.

I was worried about not getting any free time but, fortunately, the Jesters Pub tables came with a side order of 115Vac outlets. My son wasn't really an "official" photographer but George gave him the "all access" because he sees him at all the shows.

I was doing OK until Pallas. I was running down from the balcony on the stairs when somebody called out to me. I turned on the stair and managed to pull a muscle in my calf. "The Watch" pictures are all from the lower level for the most part because of that.

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

I almost got caught spending money on hotel water...the bottles have a tag with very small print.."Feel free to enjoy the water, a charge of $4.75 will appear on your bill." Bullshit!

You or Teer mentioned that. M opened and used one of the bottles but we were never charged for it.

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

like John Jowitt, but after IQ at Nearfest, Jadis two years ago here, Arena last year here, and having him with Kino also, I'm thorougly Jowitted and

KINO?

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by VAXman

KINO?

I knew I was typing too damn fast....sorry Pete

[lotus]

As I read, this was an excellent event!! Glad you enjoyed it!

Karmakanic was awsome. Jonas Reingold is a monster, and his return with Krister Jonsson (he said they were brothers in law) was trimumphant. They were with the Tangent last year. I was pleasantly surprised by the vocals of Goran Edman (the birthday boy). I'm not a fan of his voice on record but he delivered, albeit with a limited vocal range. He also seems to sing through his jaw and not his throat. but some emotional numbers, especially a new one that was about 15 minutes. Some fun sprinkled in too, with "Alex in Paradise" and "Do You Tango" thrown in. Great stuff. Zoltan Czorsz's drumming was excellent, also.

I agree with you on Jonas, saw him again 2 weeks ago with TFK, and as I said in my thread, he was excellent. IMHO one of the best bass players that we have right know.

Regarding Kristan and Zoltan... it seems, that the Tangent, The Flower Kings and Mithrandir is just one big group, naming itself after the member which are cuasually there..., as Jonas, Roine and Andy like to play with the same ppl that they are playing with the respective other bands..