Recent content by Syncopated

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    Cheers and Jeers

    Not surprising that he is deaf if the dB level has been that high for some years. That said, they've been around long enough and should know better. Wouldn't the band really want to show what they can do, even live? Especially live? What's the point of a sophisticated solo or a nuanced drum...
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    Cheers and Jeers

    Sure thing, have been interested in hard rock, metal, prog and similar for 3 decades and was looking for a decent live venue - sometimes hard to find here in the States unless you are willing to travel gazillions of miles. Found this by putting into Google something like "progressive rock" or...
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    Cheers and Jeers

    Thanks, I am aware of the Etys, just had forgotten to bring them. Actually used rolled up paper towel pieces and that worked decently... I am with you, we'd all be better off if the volume was lower and earplugs would not be needed (kind of paradoxical, isn't it: turning up the volume so...
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    Cheers and Jeers

    My first time attending: it was a great event, very well organized, friendly people, accessible musicians -many of whom were mingling at some point. Very enjoyable! Super atmosphere! And overall decent sound quality... A note about the latter: maybe I am just getting older and I may be wrong...