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THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06
20^th Jan, 2006 at 6:09pm

The show was very good, though it was tremendously disheartening to see only about 200 people in a theater which seats double that amount. This is the direct result, no doubt, of there being NO promotion of the CD/tour in the Boston area. The band's name wasn't even on the marquee outside. Depressing. The guys sounded excellent, though!

From Syndestructable, they played Breaking Down Walls; Some Time, Some Way; Reach Outro; Cathedral of Love; City of Dreams, and Golden Age. They also played a few older songs but I'm afraid I don't recall the titles.

Alan White has joined the band for the U.S. leg of their tour, after only a couple weeks' rehearsal. After the first song, Breaking Down Walls/Some Time, Some Way/Reach Outro, I yelled, "Alan! You rock!" Because he was so tight - I mean really great Alan rocking out hard - and has only been playing with these guys for a few weeks. Alan didn't react to my most unladylike shouting, so I did it again after the next two songs and he finally cracked a big smile. He and I had a nice but brief chat after the show, mostly about Trevor Rabin, actually.

I chatted just a bit with Gerard Johnson, who was quite friendly; as well as with Shane Theriot, who's doing guitar for The Syn in the U.S.

As for my new crush, Steve Nardelli ... If he could bring his obvious warmth and charm to the stage, he'd have thousands of women buying Syndestructable just because he's so darling. We spent several minutes chatting after the show and he was very patient and gracious. Best of all, he's a big fan of our very own Dee.

It was a great show and I urge everyone to get out and support the band!

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ProgMaster Stellar Owner Offline Stellar Attraction Posts: 3,777 British Isles Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #1 - 20^th Jan, 2006 at 6:27pm Thanks very much for the review JaneE, I especially like the personal touch !!
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Yes_Chikki Starship Trooper Offline Posts: 171 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #2 - 20^th Jan, 2006 at 8:13pm Thanks for the write up Jane! It sounds like you had a great time. Anna
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silver Legacy Stellar DJ Offline At such speeds, things fly Posts: 607 Sunny Weymouth Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #3 - 20^th Jan, 2006 at 8:28pm Thanks for taking the trouble to tell us about the gig. Much appreciated. Cheers David
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #4 - 20^th Jan, 2006 at 8:29pm Hopefully some pics are on their way...
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huntr_22 Watcher Of The Skies Offline Posts: 943 France Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #5 - 20^th Jan, 2006 at 9:39pm It sounds like a superb concert.Thank you JaneEyre for your report.
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trueblue Stellar Newbie Offline Posts: 8	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #6 - 27^th Jan, 2006 at 12:34am Any Boston photos? I hope Syn come to Europe, I'm a big Nardelli fan too. How does one get to meet him?
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Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06
Reply #7 - 27^th Jan, 2006 at 1:08pm

I sent a bunch of photos to Dee to post for me, as I'm not computer-savvy enough to do it myself. I'm sure he'll post them as soon as he's able to get back online.

I'm sure you won't have any problem meeting Steve Nardelli. During the U.S. tour, about half an hour after the show, the guys in the band come out for a "meet and greet." Bring something for them to sign. For me, I found the "secret" to really chatting up the guys was to wait by the backstage door - it was just me and two friends, no crowd of fans. So I had a good five minutes talking with them there...then I stayed behind everyone who was waiting for autographs. If you're the last in line, there's no rush to move along and Nardelli et al can chat as long as they like. I'd say I spent another 15 minutes talking with Steve, Alan, and Chris after most everyone else had gone.

Steve, Alan, and Gerard went beyond the call of duty in terms of chatting up fans, IMO. According to Steve, Alan WILL be joining The Syn during the European tour. However, when I spoke with Alan last week after the concert, he said that he'd probably be in Brazil at that time. So...dunno...

Have fun!

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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #8 - 27^th Jan, 2006 at 1:27pm And check out my sig line !!
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danrok Stellar Moderator Offline Prog on... Posts: 403 GB Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #9 - 28^th Jan, 2006 at 6:46pm JaneEyre wrote on 27^th Jan, 2006 at 1:27pm: And check out my sig line !! LOL
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #10 - 28^th Jan, 2006 at 7:37pm ... To which I brilliantly replied, "He really is!" Oh how I impress.
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Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06
Reply #11 - 7^th Feb, 2006 at 6:20pm

Last week I acquired a highly unofficial recording of this show, which turned out to been done by the guy who was sitting in front of me. As he was in the front row, Chris' side of the stage, it is a very bass-heavy recording. And as he was in front of me, it is a very JaneEyre hooting-and-hollering heavy recording. LOL, I pity anyone else who listens to it!

Track List
1. Breaking Down Walls
Some Time Some Way
Reach Outro
2. Cathedral of Love
3. Silent Revolution
4. Grounded
Flowerman
14th Hour Technicolor Dream
5. Jimi Hendrix Story (Or as I like to call it, "Chris prattles on for 14 minutes before finally reaching the conclusion that he almost met Hendrix once, bloody hell we could have had one or two additional songs rather than this load of bollocks.")
6. City of Dreams
7. The Promise
8. Golden Age (this was done as an encore)

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ProgMaster Stellar Owner Offline Stellar Attraction Posts: 3,777 British Isles Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #12 - 15^th Feb, 2006 at 8:30pm Apologies for the delay in posting these excellent pics ... Our very own JaneEyre with Alan White JaneEyre with Steve Nardelli JaneEyre with Steve Nardelli
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #13 - 15^th Feb, 2006 at 8:42pm Oi! You spelled my name wrong!
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ProgMaster Stellar Owner Offline Stellar Attraction Posts: 3,777 British Isles Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #14 - 15^th Feb, 2006 at 8:55pm Apologies, has been corrected.
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #15 - 15^th Feb, 2006 at 8:59pm JANE J A N E J A N E Blimey.
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tormatotork Astral Traveller Offline Posts: 68 The Planet Zarg	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #16 - 15^th Feb, 2006 at 10:11pm Decent photos
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #17 - 15^th Feb, 2006 at 11:07pm There's actually a very funny one of me trying desperately to explain to Chris who Dee is, that he's met him and spoken to him a number of times, etc. It's on Yesfans, posted by Oceanmaid.
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huntr_22 Watcher Of The Skies Offline Posts: 943 France Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #18 - 16^th Feb, 2006 at 6:58pm Superb photos JaneEyre. It looks as if you had a v good time.
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ProgMaster Stellar Owner Offline Stellar Attraction Posts: 3,777 British Isles Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #19 - 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:04pm JaneEyre wrote on 15^th Feb, 2006 at 8:59pm: JANE J A N E J A N E Blimey. Ok, ok, ok ... A bit of a blonde moment going on there. All has been corrected (again !!)
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #20 - 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:07pm huntr_22 wrote on 16^th Feb, 2006 at 6:58pm: Superb photos JaneEyre. It looks as if you had a v good time. It was great. Would love to see them again. Steve claims that they'll come back to Boston at some point after U.S. West Coast (if that ever comes thru) and Europe.
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #21 - 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:08pm ProgMaster wrote on 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:04pm: JaneEyre wrote on 15^th Feb, 2006 at 8:59pm: JANE J A N E J A N E Blimey. Ok, ok, ok ... A bit of a blonde moment going on there. All has been corrected (again !!) I'm gonna go around spelling your name "Dea" from now on.
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ProgMaster Stellar Owner Offline Stellar Attraction Posts: 3,777 British Isles Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #22 - 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:10pm lol - v good. Kind of like 'Pea' or something ... The spelling of my name depends on how well you know me - Darran, Dee, D.C. or simply 'D' ...
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #23 - 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:14pm ProgMaster wrote on 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:10pm: lol - v good. Kind of like 'Pea' or something ... The spelling of my name depends on how well you know me - Darran, Dee, D.C. or simply 'D' ... C Nope ... tried ... can't seem to get it right. Sorry.
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Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06
Reply #24 - 16^th Feb, 2006 at 10:01pm

JaneEyre wrote on 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:14pm:

ProgMaster wrote on 16^th Feb, 2006 at 7:10pm:

lol - v good. Kind of like 'Pea' or something ... Grin

The spelling of my name depends on how well you know me - Darran, Dee, D.C. or simply 'D' ... Wink

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Nope ... tried ... can't seem to get it right. Sorry.

You can call me whatever takes your fancy, JaneEyre ... Wink

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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #25 - 16^th Feb, 2006 at 10:19pm I shall try to behave myself and get this thread back on topic...
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Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06
Reply #26 - 17^th Feb, 2006 at 1:49am

Having finally listened to the entire not-quite-authorized recording of this show, I must very regretfully admit that in terms of vocals, neither Steve nor Chris sound as good as one would hope. Though in fairness, most people obviously sound loads better on CD (controlled studio environment and whatnot) than live.

However, "someone" (who shall go unnamed) yelling out, "I love you, Steve!!" just before the final song comes through crystal clear. Mercifully Steve called, "Love you, too," back.

Note to Self: 8 pints before a concert is apparently too many

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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #27 - 18^th Feb, 2006 at 12:56am I'm famous ... look at the top of the page! Oooooh, this is gonna go straight to my head! Oh, the overwhelming power!! Mwahahahahahahahaha! Thanks for making me infamous, Mr. Collins.
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fish_head Sound Chaser Offline Posts: 303	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #28 - 19^th Feb, 2006 at 12:29am Ace pictures JaneEyre!!
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GFTO77 Life Seeker Offline Bring on the Prog Posts: 206 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #29 - 22^nd Feb, 2006 at 12:51am What a great write up !! Fantastic pics as well JaneEyre, it looks like you had a blast ... !!!
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #30 - 22^nd Feb, 2006 at 10:20pm GFTO77 wrote on 22^nd Feb, 2006 at 12:51am: What a great write up !! Fantastic pics as well JaneEyre, it looks like you had a blast ... !!! Thanks.... And after a couple more listens, I also must say that Gerard Johnson was really killer on the keys that night.
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #31 - 11^th Mar, 2006 at 6:54pm Just read a message from Steve Nardelli, stating that members of The Syn would try to attend any pre-show parties that they could during their West Coast (U.S.) tour. Pretty cool...
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JaneEyre Squonk Offline endearingly cantankerous Posts: 665 Gender:	concert DVD out soon Reply #32 - 23^rd Mar, 2006 at 6:39pm In the UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EPFCQI/qid=1143139132/sr=2-1/ref=sr... In the US http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EPFCQI/qid=1141985715/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103...
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danrok Stellar Moderator Offline Prog on... Posts: 403 GB Gender:	Re: THE SYN, Boston, Massachusetts 19 Jan 06 Reply #33 - 23^rd Mar, 2006 at 9:29pm Their Syndestructible album is getting some very poitive feedback here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ATJYMQ/qid=1143149261/sr=1-1/ref=sr...
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