I was streaming some prog from Delicious Agony tonight. They had a Nearfest related string of artists--both past and upcoming--in rotation. I don't know. I had planned on skipping Nearfest this year, but after hearing some of the bands tonight, I think I may just try and grab a ticket this Saturday. They're gonna' go fast.
The bands that most piqued my interest were Hidria Spacefolk, Pallas, and Mike Keneally Band.
Dave M