NEARfest 2007 pics

First of all, special thanks to those who made my trip to NEARfest possible: Katina (who was instrumental in convincing me it could be done, and being a super trooper), Rita, John, Mom & Dad. Also to the kind folks who helped us out: James for buying 2 of my extra tickets at face value & giving us a ride to the Bethlehem Brew Works (Friday, after Holdsworth, for a coupla pints of the NEARfest Thundering Hammond Pale Ale); the guy from Iluvatar (!), the guy from The Muffins & their lady friend who gave us a sympathy ride to the Comfort Suites (after Hawkwind, for the after party); Tom Gagliardi for just being awesome; the lady at the airport who juiced us through the crew lane at security so we wouldn't miss our connecting flight, and everyone who else who was cool to us.

Just a few selected photos here.
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The Bethlehem Brew Works made a special brew in honor of the festival and it's many beer-bellied attendees:
NEARfest Thundering Hammond Pale Ale.
Tasted just like Sierra Nevada, but tasted better because my first sip symbolized that I finally made it to NEARfest.



The great Roger Dean...


NeBeLNeST


The mighty DJ Tom Gagliardi & I


4/5 of NeBeLNeST & I


Alessandro Corvaglia of La Maschera di Cera & I


La Maschera di Cera



Pure Reason Revolution


Pure Reason Revolution & I


Hawkwind's awesomely cheesy banner


Indukti


Indukti & I


Magma


Erotic art or juvenile snapshot? You decide.


Bethlehem is a neat, ol' town. This trip was made possible by this little lady.


I was so stoked they had an on-sight transporter. But I couldn't get the damn thing to beam me up!


...and therefore: Airport hell begins...


Chevy Chase Bank?!?


To see the official/professional photos of the bands, click HERE.