Official Thank You from CRJ

Chris Lotesto · May 15th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Well, the dust has finally settled after a stellar Powerfest weekend and we’ve
regained our wits enough to put together our official public thank you before
we get wrapped up working on 2009!

To all the bands on the bill this year, thanks for delivering the goods and for
being really cool to work with, it really makes all the difference in the world to
us!

To our small, yet incredible crew; John Barr, Chris Buckley, Brian Gordon, Kurt
Fujio, Sean Jennings, Rick & Annie Miner, Laura Naples and Ralf Walter, you guys
are truly a blessing, we could not have done it without you!

To Frank, RJ, Mike, Joe, Tony, Linda, Tom (the cook) and the entire Pearl Room
staff, thanks for everything, you guys are great!

To the Girls of Metal for handling the merch duties all weekend and also Aaron
Broderick and Michelle Smith for setting everything up on Sat., you guys are
absolutely amazing, thanks so much for taming the masses and keeping
everything in order!! Haha

To Jorry and Premier Partners for continuing to deal with our unbelievable
hotel issues, geez!!!!!

All our photo/press friends and supporters, Norm Glomski (official photog),
Jessi Virtusio (Southtown Star), Jeff Pizek (The Herald), Trevor Fisher & John
Vernon (Illinois Entertainer), Karma Omawale & Erika Kristen (Fourteen G), Jodi
Michael (Metal Maniacs) and also the others covering the show in some form,
we appreciate everything!

To Sacred Dawn for stepping up at the very last minute to fill the void left by
The Autumn Offering’s last minute cancellation and Chaoswave’s entry issues,
you guys kicked ass!

To Zane & Heather of CD Inzane for stepping up at the last minute and
scrambling to fill our last minute vendor void, welcome to the family! Also to
Lance King/Nightmare Records for returning once again to be a part of the
madness!

To all our VIPs & sponsors, thanks for helping to make this year possible and
for showing us that there are others just as passionate as we are about doing
something to keep the metal scene alive. Without your help and support,
there probably would not have been a Powerfest 2008!

Lastly and most importantly, to all the wonderful metal fans and friends of
Chicago, around the US, and even internationally, THANK YOU from the
bottom of our hearts for helping us firmly stamp CHICAGO POWERFEST on the
map of the metal world, we truly appreciate your support!! With close to
4000 people in attendance over 3 days, the weekend was everything we
hoped it could be and really look forward to continue building Chicago
Powerfest into one of the most prominent festivals in the US!

All the best, see ya in ’09 or somewhere around town!
Chris, Rob and John
CRJ Productions

P.S. It’s time to turn this forum loose and separate ourselves from it…..we
will be turning over moderation duties to a couple people (yet to be named)
very soon and will only be available as needed. Additionally, while we most
certainly welcome all comments/suggestions regarding the festival, there will
be a set of rules posted at that time regarding how to NOT be an asshole, so
please stay tuned and thanks for playing….

The Wicked One · May 15th, 2008, 07:07 PM

I am guessing that you guys will mod again when 09 draws near? Or at least chill here?

Anyway, I plan on making Powerfest an annual trip for me. I had a great time.
keep up the good work.

ShadowLioness · May 15th, 2008, 07:56 PM

Thanks to YOU guys once again for putting on yet another fantastic festival. I honestly can't express my appreciation enough. I feel blessed to be a part of it and will continue to do so as long as the means allow. Keep up the great work and I'll look forward to 2009!

Will Bozarth · May 15th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Dolamite S. Biffle · May 15th, 2008, 09:09 PM

No thank you.

Mountain King · May 15th, 2008, 09:23 PM

Thank you guys for putting on such a fantastic festival. I'm excited for the future installments!!! For once Lotesto was not gay!

GateXII · May 16th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wicked One

I am guessing that you guys will mod again when 09 draws near? Or at least chill here?

We're not going away...we'll still hang out. We're just detaching ourselves regarding the conduct around here. Basically, letting other people, who don't have such a strong personal/sensitive attachment with the fest as we do, monitor & decide what's acceptable & what's not.

The Wicked One · May 16th, 2008, 12:03 PM

oh....ok

testofwills · May 17th, 2008, 01:57 PM

yes very cool times..Very laidback atmosphere for a fest..Me and my pal felt very welcomed...WHo knew u could get so tanked on Miller Lite

....

Best part..staying at the super 8 and driving over for the VIP parking..how lame are we

...........

KaptainKrude · May 17th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GateXII

We're not going away...we'll still hang out. We're just detaching ourselves regarding the conduct around here. Basically, letting other people, who don't have such a strong personal/sensitive attachment with the fest as we do, monitor & decide what's acceptable & what's not.

Well, there goes all my Nitrous Foxide fun...

Heavenly Call · May 19th, 2008, 08:11 AM

Awesome fest! Awesome time! Thanks!

May 15th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Lotesto Uncle Fester Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 682	Official Thank You from CRJ Well, the dust has finally settled after a stellar Powerfest weekend and we’ve regained our wits enough to put together our official public thank you before we get wrapped up working on 2009! To all the bands on the bill this year, thanks for delivering the goods and for being really cool to work with, it really makes all the difference in the world to us! To our small, yet incredible crew; John Barr, Chris Buckley, Brian Gordon, Kurt Fujio, Sean Jennings, Rick & Annie Miner, Laura Naples and Ralf Walter, you guys are truly a blessing, we could not have done it without you! To Frank, RJ, Mike, Joe, Tony, Linda, Tom (the cook) and the entire Pearl Room staff, thanks for everything, you guys are great! To the Girls of Metal for handling the merch duties all weekend and also Aaron Broderick and Michelle Smith for setting everything up on Sat., you guys are absolutely amazing, thanks so much for taming the masses and keeping everything in order!! Haha To Jorry and Premier Partners for continuing to deal with our unbelievable hotel issues, geez!!!!! All our photo/press friends and supporters, Norm Glomski (official photog), Jessi Virtusio (Southtown Star), Jeff Pizek (The Herald), Trevor Fisher & John Vernon (Illinois Entertainer), Karma Omawale & Erika Kristen (Fourteen G), Jodi Michael (Metal Maniacs) and also the others covering the show in some form, we appreciate everything! To Sacred Dawn for stepping up at the very last minute to fill the void left by The Autumn Offering’s last minute cancellation and Chaoswave’s entry issues, you guys kicked ass! To Zane & Heather of CD Inzane for stepping up at the last minute and scrambling to fill our last minute vendor void, welcome to the family! Also to Lance King/Nightmare Records for returning once again to be a part of the madness! To all our VIPs & sponsors, thanks for helping to make this year possible and for showing us that there are others just as passionate as we are about doing something to keep the metal scene alive. Without your help and support, there probably would not have been a Powerfest 2008! Lastly and most importantly, to all the wonderful metal fans and friends of Chicago, around the US, and even internationally, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for helping us firmly stamp CHICAGO POWERFEST on the map of the metal world, we truly appreciate your support!! With close to 4000 people in attendance over 3 days, the weekend was everything we hoped it could be and really look forward to continue building Chicago Powerfest into one of the most prominent festivals in the US! All the best, see ya in ’09 or somewhere around town! Chris, Rob and John CRJ Productions P.S. It’s time to turn this forum loose and separate ourselves from it…..we will be turning over moderation duties to a couple people (yet to be named) very soon and will only be available as needed. Additionally, while we most certainly welcome all comments/suggestions regarding the festival, there will be a set of rules posted at that time regarding how to NOT be an asshole, so please stay tuned and thanks for playing…. __________________ ION VEIN www.ionvein.com www.myspace.com/ionvein CHICAGO POWERFEST www.chicagopowerfest.com www.myspace.com/chicagopowerfest www.myspace.com/chris_lo Last edited by Chris Lotesto : May 17th, 2008 at 04:20 PM.

May 15th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Wicked One A loyal KIPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Howell, Michigan. (boonies) Posts: 533	I am guessing that you guys will mod again when 09 draws near? Or at least chill here? Anyway, I plan on making Powerfest an annual trip for me. I had a great time. keep up the good work. __________________

May 15th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShadowLioness \m/ \m/ Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 3,531	Thanks to YOU guys once again for putting on yet another fantastic festival. I honestly can't express my appreciation enough. I feel blessed to be a part of it and will continue to do so as long as the means allow. Keep up the great work and I'll look forward to 2009! __________________

May 15th, 2008, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 2,667	No thank you. __________________ Visit http://www.metal-temple.com, for the latest album reviews and metal headlines. “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "Dude, can you shut the fuck up for the next 3min and 12 seconds so I can play the next fucking song?!?" - Jon Oliva

May 15th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mountain King The lord is my pants Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 555	Thank you guys for putting on such a fantastic festival. I'm excited for the future installments!!! For once Lotesto was not gay! __________________ Tony \mm/

May 15th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27,210

May 16th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
The Wicked One A loyal KIPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Howell, Michigan. (boonies) Posts: 533	oh....ok __________________

May 17th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
testofwills Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 490	yes very cool times..Very laidback atmosphere for a fest..Me and my pal felt very welcomed...WHo knew u could get so tanked on Miller Lite.... Best part..staying at the super 8 and driving over for the VIP parking..how lame are we........... __________________ Dr.Blast

May 19th, 2008, 08:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Heavenly Call Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 961	Awesome fest! Awesome time! Thanks! __________________ Proud co-sponsor of Elvenking for PPIX "The only thing in life you HAVE to do is deal with the consequences of the choices you make."