OFF: Hidria Spacefolk in the US ('04)

[Henderson Keith]

Hey Folks...just caught this announcement.  Frankly, I'm stunned.
I never believed LaDuca and Co. were amenable to the concept of
(Shock! Horror!) a true spacerock entity gracing the stage of the
ever-so-proper NEARFest.  :)  Yeah, so Nektar and Porky Tree have
been called to duty, but they are 'accepted' by the stodgy Progger
crowd, whereas the likes of Hawkwind are often not.  Interesting...
I wonder if HW would ever have a chance at headlining...anybody
ever make an inquiry?

Grakkl (FAA)

P.S.  Oh, BTW, Hidria SF are darn good!  Looking forward to seeing
them myself later this month.
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HIDRIA SPACEFOLK to open Day 2 of NEARfest 2004

We are very pleased to announce the second confirmed band for
NEARfest 2004, the excellent young Finnish space rock collective
Hidria Spacefolk. Relatively new to the world progressive rock
scene, Hidria Spacefolk have recorded the EP "HDRSF-1" and the full
length (and beautifully packaged and produced) CD "Symbiosis". By
NEARfest 2004 they will be releasing their 2nd full length
CD. "Symbiosis" is one of those rare recordings that is suitable for
both deep late-night listening and playing loudly in the car.

Hidria Spacefolk's music mixes the organic sounds of acoustic guitar,
piano, flute, and ethnic percussion with electric explorations on
guitar and synthesizer, all backed by an exceptionally tight rhythm
section. Fans of Ozric Tentacles, Gong and instrumental progressive
rock will find much to love here. With a keen knack for interesting
melody and odd meter, Hidria Spacefolk will be the first true space
rock band to ever take the NEARfest stage. Don't miss their "Sunday
morning surprise" performance at NEARfest 2004, when they will
transform both the space-time continuum of the Zoellner Arts Center
and your inner space!

Band website: www.hidriaspacefolk.st

Peace
Rob LaDuca