MelodicRockFest 2 - Lineup Revealed

[Deb]

LOL, like I'd be sitting for WET or Winger! Actually on second thought I recind the offer, I'm not the person you want to be standing beside while trying to video tape something JSS or EM related.......just ask Cindi.

LOL The evidence is all on tape...

Tis true! LOL, ya put JSS, EM and Kip ALL on one stage and I pretty much need a 2 foot circular radius. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpFjKXLQwAQ But ya did a great job, regardless.

Great time!

[DrFU]

LOL, like I'd be sitting for WET or Winger! Actually on second thought I recind the offer, I'm not the person you want to be standing beside while trying to video tape something JSS or EM related.......just ask Cindi.

LOL The evidence is all on tape...

Tis true! LOL, ya put JSS, EM and Kip ALL on one stage and I pretty much need a 2 foot circular radius. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpFjKXLQwAQ But ya did a great job, regardless.

Great time!

That 2 foot zone includes the performers ... you throw a mean mic stand, as I recall.

[Andrew]

Even the Blabbies know already

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbe ... mID=134735

LOL...and only 2 "that site sucks" comments. Gotta love Blabbershit!

[Andrew]

My understanding is that the venue will be ALL standing - seating is only next door in the bar.

Maybe the wombat can confirm when he wakes up.

Floor is GA/Standing but there is a balcony/bar with limited lounge style seats and then a restaurant attached for more formal rest/dining. No need to leave venue

[Deb]

LOL, like I'd be sitting for WET or Winger! Actually on second thought I recind the offer, I'm not the person you want to be standing beside while trying to video tape something JSS or EM related.......just ask Cindi.

LOL The evidence is all on tape...

Tis true! LOL, ya put JSS, EM and Kip ALL on one stage and I pretty much need a 2 foot circular radius. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpFjKXLQwAQ But ya did a great job, regardless.

Great time!

That 2 foot zone includes the performers ... you throw a mean mic stand, as I recall.

LMAO! That'll teach Jeff to knock his mic stand over in front of Debster, I was just politely tipping it back up........but the darn things are a lot lighter than they look.

[Andrew]

www.melodicrockfest.com -

UPDATED DETAILS AND NEW LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!

[LtVanish]

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UPDATED DETAILS AND NEW LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!

Pride of Lions......YES! Peterik's band kicks ass too!

[fightingilliniJRNY]

www.melodicrockfest.com -

UPDATED DETAILS AND NEW LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!

Pride of Lions......YES! Peterik's band kicks ass too!

Damn. The one year I move away from Illinois, this festival takes place two hours from where I used to live. Pride of Lions makes me even more upset I'm missing it.

[bluejeangirl76]

www.melodicrockfest.com -

UPDATED DETAILS AND NEW LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!

"On hand to meet fans and sign autographs will be all the artists above plus members of:
W.E.T. ; Eclipse; Pride Of Lions; Edens' Curse; Crown Of Thorns; Jimi Jamison; Terry Brock & Valentine; Thom Griffin (Trillion); Terje Eide (On The Rise)."

I think Deb is going to want more clarification on that so she can change her flight.

[Behshad]

www.melodicrockfest.com -

UPDATED DETAILS AND NEW LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!

"On hand to meet fans and sign autographs will be all the artists above plus members of:
W.E.T. ; Eclipse; Pride Of Lions; Edens' Curse; Crown Of Thorns; Jimi Jamison; Terry Brock & Valentine; Thom Griffin (Trillion); Terje Eide (On The Rise)."

I think Deb is going to want more clarification on that so she can change her flight.

No Soto till Sunday !

[StevePerryHair]

www.melodicrockfest.com -

UPDATED DETAILS AND NEW LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!

"On hand to meet fans and sign autographs will be all the artists above plus members of:
W.E.T. ; Eclipse; Pride Of Lions; Edens' Curse; Crown Of Thorns; Jimi Jamison; Terry Brock & Valentine; Thom Griffin (Trillion); Terje Eide (On The Rise)."

I think Deb is going to want more clarification on that so she can change her flight.

No Soto till Sunday !

He's playing somewhere else on Saturday, right?

[bluejeangirl76]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

[StevePerryHair]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Well the first band playing could be important if we are trying to sleep after our fun the night before, and we need to decide if it's worth waking up for

[Behshad]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Thats how I read it also,,, Im sure thats the order,,, Youre trying to mark which bands you use for beer/piss/smoke break !?

[DrFU]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Well the first band playing could be important if we are trying to sleep after our fun the night before, and we need to decide if it's worth waking up for

That was the plan when Debbie and I went to Firefest ... we went to see JSSB and Tall Stories ... and then all these bands we'd never heard of (because we were listening to Sesame Street during most of the 80s) were SO GOOD that we didn't want to miss anything. I wish I could buy an extra pair of feet somewhere and switch them out.

[bluejeangirl76]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Thats how I read it also,,, Im sure thats the order,,, Youre trying to mark which bands you use for beer/piss/smoke break !?

No. I get beer when *I* want beer, I don't care who is singing what.

I was just being a nosy PITA. It's one of my hobbies.

[StevePerryHair]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Well the first band playing could be important if we are trying to sleep after our fun the night before, and we need to decide if it's worth waking up for

That was the plan when Debbie and I went to Firefest ... we went to see JSSB and Tall Stories ... and then all these bands we'd never heard of (because we were listening to Sesame Street during most of the 80s) were SO GOOD that we didn't want to miss anything. I wish I could buy an extra pair of feet somewhere and switch them out.

I could see that happening to me too! I am still on the hunt for some comfortable shoes. The ones I have hurt my feet after a 2 hour concert

[StevePerryHair]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Thats how I read it also,,, Im sure thats the order,,, Youre trying to mark which bands you use for beer/piss/smoke break !?

No. I get beer when *I* want beer, I don't care who is singing what.

I was just being a nosy PITA. It's one of my hobbies.

So change your sig today to "I'm just a nosey PITA today" since you've finished handing out crap

[bluejeangirl76]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Well the first band playing could be important if we are trying to sleep after our fun the night before, and we need to decide if it's worth waking up for

That was the plan when Debbie and I went to Firefest ... we went to see JSSB and Tall Stories ... and then all these bands we'd never heard of (because we were listening to Sesame Street during most of the 80s) were SO GOOD that we didn't want to miss anything. I wish I could buy an extra pair of feet somewhere and switch them out.

I could see that happening to me too! I am still on the hunt for some comfortable shoes. The ones I have hurt my feet after a 2 hour concert

Well, I won't be sporting the JTTC '09 shoes, that's for sure. they're hot, and they would help with my not being able to see over people... but I can't walk int hem for more than 30 minutes. So I might be shopping also.

[Saint John]

Congrats to Andrew. Adding POL is a huge upgrade for Saturday's bill. Nicely done.

[Andrew]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Yep....that's the plan.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

I have a query:

Is the listing on the melodicrockfest.com page going to be the order that the bands will play (from bottom to top I would assume) ?? As in, the 1st band on Sat. would be Farcry, etc. on up the list... ?

I don't know why it matters, but I'm just nosy.

Well the first band playing could be important if we are trying to sleep after our fun the night before, and we need to decide if it's worth waking up for

That was the plan when Debbie and I went to Firefest ... we went to see JSSB and Tall Stories ... and then all these bands we'd never heard of (because we were listening to Sesame Street during most of the 80s) were SO GOOD that we didn't want to miss anything. I wish I could buy an extra pair of feet somewhere and switch them out.

true, dokk. we really heard some great schutt by just hangin out.

[Andrew]

W.E.T.CANCEL MRF APPEARANCE:

It is with great regret that I must announce that W.E.T. have today cancelled their appearance at MelodicRock Fest 2 in Chicago, on Saturday May 2.

It is a source of great frustration for me personally to announce this, but also for the rest of the guys, as I know they were looking forward to coming together to perform for the first time - which was to be their only live date in 2010.
The reason behind the cancellation is that vocalist Jeff Scott Soto is held on retainer for Trans-Siberian Orchestra to perform in their nationwide Spring tour of North America and the dates clash. Jeff was originally not scheduled to be part of the group's upcoming Spring dates, but a change of plans now requires to join the group for a prominent role in the tour - rehearsals for which started this week in New York.
This clash has also meant that Jeff has had to cancel appearances in Europe and America, including the May 1 appearance with Spike Edney in North Carolina.

This cancellation also means that Eclipse – whose members are a major component of W.E.T. - will no longer be performing. It became apparent that it was not going to be economically viable to fly the guys in for just one short set on the Saturday.
Jeff, Erik and Robert regret this announcement, it is unavoidable and they wish to apologise to any fans looking forward to their appearance. I am going to personally work with the guys to find an alternative opportunity in the near future for their live debut.
A main feature of the Sunday line-up, the loss of W.E.T. leaves a significant gap to fill, but I believe I have the answer and will make an announcement on that in the next 24-48 hours. The Eclipse slot will be filled by reallocating time slots for the other Saturday artists.

Refunds for any ticket holders coming specifically for the W.E.T. performance are available. One again, my personal apologies for this issue arising and causing disruption to the MelodicRockFest event. Everyone else is locked in and ready to go for a fantastic weekend of hard rocking fun.
Show Information: www.melodicrockfest.com.

[Behshad]

This sucks man. Not your fault Drew. But that's a big hit against the show. While I won't be asking for any refund cause after all this is to support you and your site, I think I'll spend more time at the bar and hanging out with my MR family than checking out the show.
Any plans to replace Eclipse and WET with any other bands?!

[Andrew]

WET will be replaced with a million-selling act. Announcement tomorrow or Monday.

[Behshad]

WET will be replaced with a million-selling act. Announcement tomorrow or Monday.

Journey ?!?!

Duran ?!!!!!

A-ha?!?!:)

[G.I.Jim]

WET will be replaced with a million-selling act. Announcement tomorrow or Monday.

Journey ?!?!

Duran ?!!!!!

A-ha?!?!:)

Wham!

[Rip Rokken]

WET will be replaced with a million-selling act. Announcement tomorrow or Monday.

Journey ?!?!

Duran ?!!!!!

A-ha?!?!:)

VERY sorry W.E.T. can't be there, but understand completely. I'd guess Dokken was the replacement, but million-selling is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too low to describe them. How about Hurricane?

Get Kelly Hansen and Jay Schellen down here for the gig!

[Ehwmatt]

W.E.T.CANCEL MRF APPEARANCE:

It is with great regret that I must announce that W.E.T. have today cancelled their appearance at MelodicRock Fest 2 in Chicago, on Saturday May 2.

It is a source of great frustration for me personally to announce this, but also for the rest of the guys, as I know they were looking forward to coming together to perform for the first time - which was to be their only live date in 2010.
The reason behind the cancellation is that vocalist Jeff Scott Soto is held on retainer for Trans-Siberian Orchestra to perform in their nationwide Spring tour of North America and the dates clash. Jeff was originally not scheduled to be part of the group's upcoming Spring dates, but a change of plans now requires to join the group for a prominent role in the tour - rehearsals for which started this week in New York.
This clash has also meant that Jeff has had to cancel appearances in Europe and America, including the May 1 appearance with Spike Edney in North Carolina.

This cancellation also means that Eclipse – whose members are a major component of W.E.T. - will no longer be performing. It became apparent that it was not going to be economically viable to fly the guys in for just one short set on the Saturday.
Jeff, Erik and Robert regret this announcement, it is unavoidable and they wish to apologise to any fans looking forward to their appearance. I am going to personally work with the guys to find an alternative opportunity in the near future for their live debut.
A main feature of the Sunday line-up, the loss of W.E.T. leaves a significant gap to fill, but I believe I have the answer and will make an announcement on that in the next 24-48 hours. The Eclipse slot will be filled by reallocating time slots for the other Saturday artists.

Refunds for any ticket holders coming specifically for the W.E.T. performance are available. One again, my personal apologies for this issue arising and causing disruption to the MelodicRockFest event. Everyone else is locked in and ready to go for a fantastic weekend of hard rocking fun.
Show Information: www.melodicrockfest.com.

Sorry to hear this Drew. Even though I'm not able to go I was looking forward to hearing/seeing some clips from these guys.

Kinda bizarre they'd have you on a retainer in TSO...

And for the record, seeing TSO in the springtime when the snow is melting, the birds are serenading me awake me in the morning, and the temperatures are rising would be about as sensible and fun as a meet and greet with Friga.

[StevePerryHair]

Sorry Andrew:( I hope it doesn't affect sales. I was excited and attending this before we even knew WET was a possiblity so it makes no difference to me. Except for the fact it's a bummer because seeing them live would have been awesome! But it doesn't affect how I feel about MRfest at all!