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Hey All! After our Rochester show (which was a lot of fun, what a great crowd), it was clear that some changes had to be made if the group was going to continue (or if I was going to continue financing it). So, after some soul searching and asking some people I respect for advice, we went looking for a new crew. This time, the aim was "no compromises". Please understand this has nothing to do with former member's abilities. These guys are/were fantastic musicians. If you are ever in Chicago and need players, hire them! But, I realized the need for less full-time, jobbing players. Rather, a group like this requires more "I hope I get paid, but I'm doing it because I love it" types. Have a look at the Band link and see what we've come up with. Pretty fantastic, where did they come from? We've had a few rehearsals, one lasting over 6 hours. They're into it, and I foresee shows in the future (know somewhere we could play anywhere on planet earth? Email me! mgende@gendesign.com!). At the end of the day, while it was looking pretty bleak for a time, the band is back to being "alive and well". Our new show should be even more like the band we're humbly attempting to emulate. I'll add news here about songs, etc, as we progress. To sum up, looks like we're back on track and better - as a band - than before.

Rochester, NY - June 5, 2006 - PROG IN THE PARK (PITP) (www.PROG90.com) has announced final plans for the festival's fourth annual edition. The two day event will be held October 7 and 8, 2006.

Featured performers include guitarist Steve Howe from the bands Yes & Asia, Sweden's The Flower Kings and bass virtuoso Percy Jones (Brand X) and his band Tunnels.

Prog In The Park was founded in 2003 and is becoming one of the nation's fastest growing events supporting the progressive rock genre. The fourth edition will feature eight acts over two days with musicians coming from four countries and attendees trekking to Rochester from throughout the entire US and Canada. PITP is one of the most eclectic events in the region, presenting all forms of creative electric and acoustic music. Fusions of jazz, rock, classical and country are combined to present the instrumental and symphonic sound "prog rock" is so well known for.

Additional artists participating include GENDE'S GIANT (a tribute to popular 70s prog band Gentle Giant), Helmet of Gnats, Karcius, Might Could and vonFrickle. Information on the entire event and all participating artists can be found at www.PROG90.com .

Tickets go on sale July 1 online at www.PROG90.com and at The German House on Gregory Street in Rochester.

Prog in the Park is presented by PROG90, in cooperation with Melvin Roy Music