Any chance of a US tour?

rockyracoon · October 26th, 2007, 04:02 AM

With the release of God's Equation, is there any chance of Pagan's Mind doing any shows in the U.S. in the next year or so?

Figured I'd ask since it seems there are quite a few people on this forum who are close to the band and might have some insight. Thanks.

SavaRon · October 26th, 2007, 11:48 AM

Damn, I hope so. Seeing them at PP wasn't nearly enough. Hope they get back over here soon!

Perditions Ghost · October 28th, 2007, 10:46 AM

I hope so too. Fantastic live band. Hope they come back soon!

Flavio CotM · October 29th, 2007, 11:36 AM

I hope for some Los Angeles dates in the future!!!!

Docrock · October 29th, 2007, 04:54 PM

I'll look into it.

rockyracoon · December 11th, 2007, 07:33 PM

So, uh, yeah... any chance of some U.S. dates in the next year or so?

Docrock · December 12th, 2007, 05:23 PM

PM really wants to tour the US,but its a matter of cost-all the guys have regular day jobs.

PM-management are constantly working on solutions for this to happen.

rockyracoon · December 12th, 2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Docrock

PM really wants to tour the US,but its a matter of cost-all the guys have regular day jobs.

PM-management are constantly working on solutions for this to happen.

Maybe if they did something like a mini-tour, similar to what Circus Maximus and Manticora are planning in the U.S. in early spring. Just a thought. Hopefully in the future PM is able to work something out as I'm sure many here would love to see them. Thanks for the info.

Perditions Ghost · December 16th, 2007, 03:01 PM

Rest assured, if a U.S. tour happens and it's past August when I get my license - I'll hit multiple dates

Keep us updated Doc!

LadyMetal · December 22nd, 2007, 07:06 AM

If they made a triple bill tour,it could happen?????

Demonite · April 11th, 2008, 12:19 PM

I would love them to come to America. All the live videos I could find sounded like shit. The quality was always terrible

karinne · April 11th, 2008, 02:12 PM

And maybe some Canadian dates as well (Montreal, Quebec, Toronto)? All great prog cities. Was in MTL just a few days ago for SymX and it was packed! I'm sure it could be as well for PM

ramses · April 26th, 2008, 01:57 AM

Maybe they can contact Mike Portnoy. He has the Progressive Nations tour that he put together. He's finally helping to expose bands that need to tour the US more.

Glaurung · April 29th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Hope so

Bryant · May 3rd, 2008, 11:54 PM

I would love to see a bigger band like Dream Theater pick up Pagan's Mind and Vanden Plas and do a tour of the US. Pagan's Mind is certainly an elite band, but the US is sooo big and the fans are spread out. It is difficult to get enough fans at the venues to make it profitable because of the long distances.

Bryant

ramses · May 4th, 2008, 01:33 AM

It took Gigantour, to finally have Symphony X come down to Florida. And it was Mike Portnoy that recommended them to Dave Mustaine. SX finally came to Tampa, and played a few days ago, on their own tour. I'm hoping the same trend will happen for PM. Because until a few years ago, SX only played the Prog Fests, or didn't tour any further south than Atlanta. I've converted about 5 people to Pagans Mind in the last year. Get the word out, is what I say, we can't count on radio, or record labels to do it!

Bryant · May 4th, 2008, 02:07 AM

Isn't it past your bedtime my oldschool brother ? Ha ha ha... I think I have converted my share of people to Pagans Mind as well. I do my best at introducing Pagan's Mind to people. I do the same for Vanden Plas.

Bryant

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramses

It took Gigantour, to finally have Symphony X come down to Florida. And it was Mike Portnoy that recommended them to Dave Mustaine. SX finally came to Tampa, and played a few days ago, on their own tour. I'm hoping the same trend will happen for PM. Because until a few years ago, SX only played the Prog Fests, or didn't tour any further south than Atlanta. I've converted about 5 people to Pagans Mind in the last year. Get the word out, is what I say, we can't count on radio, or record labels to do it!

ramses · May 4th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Well, when I was working, I'd stay up until 12:30-1:30. I got layed off....twice, over the last 9 months, so I stay up a little longer lately. I should have tried to keep going with my lawn business. I was making more money and was totally free of dealing with assholes. But some fuckers stole my equipment 2 years ago. But little by little, I'm getting new equipment, so....

es156 · May 9th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryant

I would love to see a bigger band like Dream Theater pick up Pagan's Mind and Vanden Plas and do a tour of the US. Pagan's Mind is certainly an elite band, but the US is sooo big and the fans are spread out. It is difficult to get enough fans at the venues to make it profitable because of the long distances.

Bryant

I would love to see Pagan's Mind do a headlining tour but I would settle for an opening set. Pagan's Mind and Vanden Plas would be much better choices to tour with DT than Opeth and Between The Buried And Me.

es156 · May 9th, 2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramses

It took Gigantour, to finally have Symphony X come down to Florida. And it was Mike Portnoy that recommended them to Dave Mustaine. SX finally came to Tampa, and played a few days ago, on their own tour. I'm hoping the same trend will happen for PM. Because until a few years ago, SX only played the Prog Fests, or didn't tour any further south than Atlanta. I've converted about 5 people to Pagans Mind in the last year. Get the word out, is what I say, we can't count on radio, or record labels to do it!

I was at that Symphony X show in St. Pete. It was amazing! Great sound and the crowd and band were really into it. I didn't really care for either of the opening acts. How about a co-headline tour with Pagan's Mind and Symphony X?

ramses · May 10th, 2008, 11:54 AM

At St. Pete, eh? That's cool! What area did you hang out at, while SX were on? I had my SX long sleeve on, (long blonde hair)and stayed just behind the little mosh pit in the center most of their set. Into Eternity were good, but still not enough for me to get an album of theirs. I talked with them a little after the show. They've opened for Opeth the last 2 times they were down here. it was cool that Allen let that black haired girl get onstage twice, and sing along a little. Pagans Mind and SX touring together would be a good package. They both have their own sound, and seeing them live together wouldn't be overkill, as opposed to if they were with DT(even though I love DT) or a band that leans a little more towards noodling.

es156 · May 10th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramses

At St. Pete, eh? That's cool! What area did you hang out at, while SX were on? I had my SX long sleeve on, (long blonde hair)and stayed just behind the little mosh pit in the center most of their set. Into Eternity were good, but still not enough for me to get an album of theirs. I talked with them a little after the show. They've opened for Opeth the last 2 times they were down here. it was cool that Allen let that black haired girl get onstage twice, and sing along a little. Pagans Mind and SX touring together would be a good package. They both have their own sound, and seeing them live together wouldn't be overkill, as opposed to if they were with DT(even though I love DT) or a band that leans a little more towards noodling.

I was one off the rail, right in front of Romeo. What a cool show. Romeo was goofing around all night, throwing a lot of picks and interacting with the crowd. But he still tore it up on the solos, etc. It was amazing to see him play. Jason Rullo is an excellent drummer, as well. I love watching him play.

October 26th, 2007, 04:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
rockyracoon ... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Batavia, IL Posts: 2,020	Any chance of a US tour? With the release of God's Equation, is there any chance of Pagan's Mind doing any shows in the U.S. in the next year or so? Figured I'd ask since it seems there are quite a few people on this forum who are close to the band and might have some insight. Thanks.

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SavaRon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,041	Damn, I hope so. Seeing them at PP wasn't nearly enough. Hope they get back over here soon! __________________

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Perditions Ghost JuuKun Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 703	I hope so too. Fantastic live band. Hope they come back soon! __________________ “I slept with faith and found a corpse in my arms on awakening; I drank and danced all night with doubt and found her a virgin in the morning.” - Aleister Crowley MORGANA LEFAY FOR PROGPOWER USA XII!

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Docrock ...of epic questions Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Skien Rock City,Norway Posts: 44	I'll look into it. __________________

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Docrock ...of epic questions Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Skien Rock City,Norway Posts: 44	PM really wants to tour the US,but its a matter of cost-all the guys have regular day jobs. PM-management are constantly working on solutions for this to happen. __________________

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Flavio CotM Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,091	I hope for some Los Angeles dates in the future!!!!

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rockyracoon ... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Batavia, IL Posts: 2,020	So, uh, yeah... any chance of some U.S. dates in the next year or so?

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Perditions Ghost JuuKun Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 703	Rest assured, if a U.S. tour happens and it's past August when I get my license - I'll hit multiple dates Keep us updated Doc! __________________ “I slept with faith and found a corpse in my arms on awakening; I drank and danced all night with doubt and found her a virgin in the morning.” - Aleister Crowley MORGANA LEFAY FOR PROGPOWER USA XII!

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LadyMetal Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 118	If they made a triple bill tour,it could happen?????

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karinne Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16	And maybe some Canadian dates as well (Montreal, Quebec, Toronto)? All great prog cities. Was in MTL just a few days ago for SymX and it was packed! I'm sure it could be as well for PM __________________ a web design portfolio \| the web squeeze co-founder \| widow's walk - my hubby's band I'm also on: del.icio.us \| flickr \| virb \| facebook \| twitter

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ramses Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,038	Maybe they can contact Mike Portnoy. He has the Progressive Nations tour that he put together. He's finally helping to expose bands that need to tour the US more.

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Glaurung Father of Dragons Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, S.C Posts: 16	Hope so

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Bryant Mr. Sleepy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sweet home Alabama Posts: 7,105	I would love to see a bigger band like Dream Theater pick up Pagan's Mind and Vanden Plas and do a tour of the US. Pagan's Mind is certainly an elite band, but the US is sooo big and the fans are spread out. It is difficult to get enough fans at the venues to make it profitable because of the long distances. Bryant __________________ My signature kicks your signature's ass.

May 4th, 2008, 01:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
ramses Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,038	It took Gigantour, to finally have Symphony X come down to Florida. And it was Mike Portnoy that recommended them to Dave Mustaine. SX finally came to Tampa, and played a few days ago, on their own tour. I'm hoping the same trend will happen for PM. Because until a few years ago, SX only played the Prog Fests, or didn't tour any further south than Atlanta. I've converted about 5 people to Pagans Mind in the last year. Get the word out, is what I say, we can't count on radio, or record labels to do it!

May 4th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
ramses Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,038	Well, when I was working, I'd stay up until 12:30-1:30. I got layed off....twice, over the last 9 months, so I stay up a little longer lately. I should have tried to keep going with my lawn business. I was making more money and was totally free of dealing with assholes. But some fuckers stole my equipment 2 years ago. But little by little, I'm getting new equipment, so....

May 10th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#21 (permalink)
ramses Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,038	At St. Pete, eh? That's cool! What area did you hang out at, while SX were on? I had my SX long sleeve on, (long blonde hair)and stayed just behind the little mosh pit in the center most of their set. Into Eternity were good, but still not enough for me to get an album of theirs. I talked with them a little after the show. They've opened for Opeth the last 2 times they were down here. it was cool that Allen let that black haired girl get onstage twice, and sing along a little. Pagans Mind and SX touring together would be a good package. They both have their own sound, and seeing them live together wouldn't be overkill, as opposed to if they were with DT(even though I love DT) or a band that leans a little more towards noodling.