There should be a Prog Power Texas

[Hawk]

Okay here is the first of the offical announcements.

TEXAS MADFEST July 13 and 14 at FBI Houston Texas.

YES!! I'll be there!

 

[J-Man]

YES!! I'll be there!

You better be, and you better find me so i can buy you a beer or two.

 

[mëtålspëd]

Now that I have a date, time to see about getting down there

 

[sh0kr0k]

Quick press release for y'all ...Milton, sorry bro, you get the next one for sure!
Thanks for all the help and support guys!! You all are amazing!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 23, 2007

TEXAS MADFEST OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL DATES & VENUE

Forgetta Bout It ("FBI Rock Club #1") in Houston, TX is confirmed as the venue for Texas Madfest 2007 The dates of the festival will be July 13th and 14th. The venue holds approximately 600 attendees and is renowned for hosting some of the best shows in the local scene.

After moving the festival from Michigan to Texas, for 2007, festival coordinators John Cheek and Tammy Zepp are currently settling the performance lineup. The festival is in it's second year and will be hosting a line-up predominatly featuring Texas-based bands, with a few exceptions.

More information, including ticket prices and band schedule, will be announced as it becomes available.

www.fbirocks.com
myspace.com/madfest

-Tammy Zepp
Festival Co-Coordinator

 

[J-Man]

I love your announcement better than mine woooohooooooo.

 

[sh0kr0k]

Hey gang, here's a few hotels nearby the venue. The closest is just about 2 miles away. Sorry there aren't any within walking distance, but since we are expecting a predominately local crowd, we hope this wont be an issue for too many people. Let us know if we can help! Cheers!

VENUE INFORMATION:
Forgetta Bout It - F.B.I. Rock Club #1
11528 Jones Rd.
Houston, Tx, 77070
(281) 807-4116

Holiday Inn Exp-Nw Highway 290
12915 FM 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX
(832) 237-4300
1.9 mi

In Town Suites
8735 FM 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX
(281) 807-9267
2.0 mi

Intown Suites Mills Road
8735 FM 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX
(281) 807-0256
2.0 mi

Wingate Inns - Houston, TX
9050 Mills Road
Houston, TX
(281) 477-8182
2.1 mi

 

[sh0kr0k]

I love your announcement better than mine woooohooooooo.

You're crazy!! I'm just neurotic! HAHAHA!
*deep breath* Wow, it's a load-off to finally have our venue & dates!
Now the rest will roll along a lot faster! Can't wait to share with everyone
what we have up our sleeves!

 

[Hawk]

You better be, and you better find me so i can buy you a beer or two.

You better believe it! No way in HELL am I gonna miss this one! See you there!

 

[sh0kr0k]

Day One...


later that night...uke:

Day Two...


later that night...uke:

Day after...
:zombie:

Dude! How did you know?!!?!
That's exactly what it will be like!

 

[sh0kr0k]

Hey everyone, don't forget about our MySpace profile and Group!
myspace.com/madfest
groups.myspace.com/TexasMadfestSupporters

And to answer why we aren't releasing any band info yet: contracts
Verbal agreements won't fly with me for any show larger than a practice in my basement
....learned that lesson last year

 

[TX Metal Cowboy]

Dude! How did you know?!!?!
That's exactly what it will be like!

I just modified the PP schedule to a more local scene! PP has a bit more:zombie: afterwards due to jetlag!

 

[Bryan316]

Sorry guys, the Texas Madfest is cancelled.


Yup, totally cancelled.


Don't bother coming, we're not doing it.




We've got a hockey game on the roof that day. Sorry.

 

[sh0kr0k]

Sorry guys, the Texas Madfest is cancelled.


Yup, totally cancelled.


Don't bother coming, we're not doing it.




We've got a hockey game on the roof that day. Sorry.

Knock it off, Bryan!
Madfest ISN'T cancelled!

... and we're working on the army of Mexican grandma's for the Tex-Mex dinner.

 

[mtndewqueen88]

... and we're working on the army of Mexican grandma's for the Tex-Mex dinner.

well, if there are Mexican grandma's present I don't know how I could miss it.

 

[sh0kr0k]

Stuff done yesterday and today:
-Confirmed: We have a snappy flash intro and our first round of fliers nearly compeleted, thanks to a good friend who volunteered his expertise!
-In Work: writing the content for the website
-In Work: sending payment for the webhost: MetalAges
-In Work: writing a few contracts
-Confirmed: killer backend gear - one way or another!
-Confirmed: the order of the bands
-In Work: legal issues with 1 band
-Confirmed: sinus & ear infection
-In work: BBQ vs TexMex

 

[mtndewqueen88]

-Confirmed: sinus & ear infection

aww, feel better!

 

[Pellaz]

-Confirmed: sinus & ear infection

I've seen both of those bands. Not my thing. I prefer a healthier approach to metal.

-In work: BBQ vs TexMex

Hell, just do both. I'd like a pulled-pork chalupa, please!

Hope ya feel better soon!

 

[Bryan316]

I'm building one of those air-powered T-shirt Guns they use at sports events, to fire burritos into the crowd. John's gonna man the Hot Sauce Super Soaker, and Tammy's got the Grill Catapult.

 

[J-Man]

I'm building one of those air-powered T-shirt Guns they use at sports events, to fire burritos into the crowd. John's gonna man the Hot Sauce Super Soaker, and Tammy's got the Grill Catapult.

And we also have Paul (PELLAZ) on the pulled pork slingshot.

 

[Bryan316]

Hot Pepper Paintballs? If people's mouths aren't on fire there's no excuse, right? And no milk allowed on the premises... FEEL THE BURRRRRN!!