Borderlines
The Landmarq On-line Newsletter

March/April 2000

As we write this, the 2nd of this years 'Borderlines', it seems almost unbelievable that we are already over a third of the way into the year.
So with that, we'll just get on with it - but not before extending a warm welcome to new subscribers to the LENL newsletter and indeed to new fans and friends who have 'found' Landmarq since the last issue.

All things going to plan, the second part of the live album should be released later in the year. The reason for the delay is that it is hoped to add some special bonus tracks. These may include one or two brand new Landmarq songs and/or possibly some acoustic re-workings of existing material.

Milan, Italy (July)
Another new territory for Landmarq to play is Milan in Italy. The gig is set for Saturday 1st July, although at the time of writing, the venue had yet to be confirmed. Also on the bill will be Jadis and The Cast.
The actual concert has been organised by ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE AREA ROCK who are based in Milan and are working hard to promote Landmarq and Prog-rock in general in Italy. This is an open-air event and they are expecting around 2,000 people.

Whitchurch, UK (August)
Landmarq will also be appearing on Saturday 5th August at the Whitchurch Festival 2000. This well-known UK prog-fest will be held over the weekend of the 4th/5th/6th of August. The venue is the Testbourne Centre, Whitchurch, Hampshire, England.
The band will play a rare acoustic set and are currently reviewing their song catalogue for appropriate material. Other artists/bands set to appear include our old mate Martin Orford and others (Friday 4th); IQ, Gnidrolog, The Cardiacs and others (Saturday 5th), The Groundhogs, Mungo Jerry, Arena and others (Sunday 6th).
Full details can be found at the Whitchurch 2000 website.

ProgDay, USA (October)
At last, Landmarq will be making it's way across the 'Big Pond' to the USofA to perform at the only outdoor Progressive rock festival in North America - otherwise known as ProgDay 2000.
So far, we can tell you that this will be the weekend of 7th/8th October with Landmarq performing at some point on the Saturday.
The venue is called 'Storybook Farm' and is set amidst the beautiful greenery of North Carolina in what is a true idyllic setting. It promises to be a weekend of great fun and great music. The festival is the idea of (and mainly organised by) it's 'benevolent benefactor' Peter Renfro.
You will find further info (full line-up, ticket prices, directions, etc.) at the ProgDay 2000 website.

Gothenberg, Sweden (November/December?)
At the time of writing it is unconfirmed, but Landmarq are looking at the possibility of playing in Sweden.
This has been proposed by the Swedish Progressive rock society called GARF and they are looking around the end of November, beginning of December (definitely a thermal underwear job, eh!?).
More details as we have them....

If all things go to plan, we should also be on course, later in the year, to finally re-issue the first two Landmarq albums, 'Solitary Witness' and 'Infinity Parade'. The CDs will undergo some re-packaging and be released on Synergy Records. This has come about due to the regular number of enquiries that have been received from people from all over, asking where these early albums can be obtained. Dave wagstaff, who runs Landmarq's Synergy label, said "the intention was always there to put these two albums out again, though we had to be sure there was at least a minimal demand for them. That would certainly seem to be the case now and we feel the time is now right to begin the process".
No other details are available at the moment but this is definitely one to watch.

Musea (France) now distributors for Landmarq
French production and distribution company Musea have taken 'Thunderstruck' for distribution in France.
Their press release for the live album was very complimentary:
"...the most interesting and original (neo-)progressive band of the decade...performed with an incredible enthusiasm and virtuosity..."
Merci beaucoup, guys!
Check out the Musea website.

'Thunderstruck' released in Japan
Live CD 'Thunderstruck' has been added to the list of Landmarq releases now available in Japan and the Far East.
Tokyo-based label Belle Antique are responsible for distribution and their catalogue number for the album is MAR 00542.

Just a reminder
Landmarq now has it's own domain names.
You can now find us on the web by going to http://www.landmarq.net. This will be our main address for all future correspondence and business contact on the Internet. If you click on or search by this address, automatic forwarding will take visitors to our normal home at the Dutch Progressive Rock Page.
The other domain name is http://www.landmarqonline.co.uk and will be reserved for possible future use. Clicking on this address will also take you to the DPRP. E-mails can be sent to landmarq@landmarq.net.
Product ordering, promotion and other business enquiries can also reach Synergy Records via synergy@landmarq.net.
Please note that all existing web and email addresses will still be valid.