New Tour Dates, Lyrics Posted, Drummer Magazine, BC Rich Catalog

Hello friends!  We've added a few new headlining dates prior to the start of the Progressive Nation tour with Dream Theater, Opeth and Between the Buried and Me.  They are included at the bottom of this newsletter.  We're also adding more pre-Prog Nation dates as well as a bunch at the end of the tour in the upcoming days, so check back if the tour isn't hitting your city.

UK fans - Check out the latest issue of DRUMMER Magazine to read a 3-page write-up on Gartdrumm!!!

More exciting news...  Billy is in the 2008 BC Rich Catalog!  You can view the catalog by visiting BC Rich's website.  Billy is on page 8 with his BC Rich Perfect 10 Bich guitar.

Have you ever wondered what the lyrics were to your favorite 3 songs?  Thanks to Lee Taggart, Scott Slagsvol and 3 you no longer have to guess.  All of the lyrics to all of the songs on The End is Begun, Wake Pig, Summercamp Nightmare, Half Life and Paint By Number are now up in the music section of www.theband3.com.

Interested in helping 3?  Visit the Threedom Fighters profile for some info on how you can lend a hand.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Saturday, April 5 - Planet Noise Music presents: Shapes & Stars, Threez Louise (featuring Tom Benton & members of Three) & Joey Eppard solo.  Planet Noise Music will be selling advance tickets for $8 prior to the event at their shop on Mill Hill Rd in Woodstock. A unique chance to see members of the local band Three, who are normally touring the world alongside big name bands with their progressive rock styles and Joey Eppard's amazing guitar work and vocals. Tom Benton is the songwriter and frontman for Geez Louise, whose lineup consists of Joey Eppard on Bass, Billy Riker on Guitar, and Gartdrumm on Drums. Shapes and Stars are from Bucks County, PA and will be on tour.  Show begins at 10pm. $10 admission.  All ages. Colony Cafe: 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock, New York 12498.

Thursday, April 17 - *3 with Countess of Persia
The first night of our "3" for three nights at BSP in Kingston.  The members of 3 will be performing acoustic renditions of popular favorites as well as rarities.  Tickets will be limited but may be purchased through Etix. also check back for a list of local places to purchase.  Show begins at 8pm.  $13 admission.  All Ages.  BSP: 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401.

Friday, April 18 - *The Eppard Brothers (Joey and Josh), Dent (iswas almost PEACEBOMB with Joe Stote on guitar, The Gartdrumm and possibly MAX!) with special guests: Astronauts
The second night of our "3" for three nights at BSP in Kingston.  Not a 3 show, but the band will indulge itself with solo material.  Tickets will be limited but may be purchased through Etix. also check back for a list of local places to purchase.  Show begins at 9pm.  $13 admission.  All Ages. BSP: 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401.

Saturday, April 19 - *3 with special guests: Counterfeit Disaster (with new drummer- Josh Eppard!)
The final night of our "3" for three nights at BSP in Kingston.  A full dose of 3 as well as a taste of Counterfeit Disaster.  Tickets will be limited but may be purchased through Etix. also check back for a list of local places to purchase.  Show begins at 9pm.  $13 admission.  All Ages.  BSP: 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401.

***Wednesday, April 23 - 3 headlining with support TBA.  Show begins at 8pm.  Tickets are $15 and may be obtained through Ticketmaster.  Ages 21+ unless accompanied by parent or guardian.  Shank Hall: 1434 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

***Thursday, April 24 - 3 headlining with support TBA.  Show begins at 7pm.  Tickets are $12.  All Ages.  2 Cents Plain: 1114 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63101.

***Friday, April 25 - 3 headlining with support TBA.  Show begins at 8pm.  Admission is first come first serve and is $5.  Ages 18+.  Gaslight Tavern: 317 N. 2nd Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Saturday, April 26 - 3 headlining.  Info TBA
Sunday, April 27 - 3 headlining.  Info TBA
Wednesday, April 30 - 3 headlining.  Info TBA

Progressive Nation Tour 2008 with Dream Theater, Opeth, Between the Buried and Me
Friday, May 2 - Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre
Saturday, May 3 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre

**Sunday, May 4 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater offdate from Progressive Nation Tour.  with Opeth

Monday, May 5 - Seattle, WA - Wamu Theater
Tuesday, May 6 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theatre

**Thursday, May 8 - Spokane, WA - Big Easy offdate from Progressive Nation Tour.  with Opeth

Friday, May 9 - Calgary, ALB - MacEwan Hall
Saturday, May 10 - Calgary, ALB - MacEwan Hall
Monday, May 12 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth Nightclub
Tuesday, May 13 - Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre
Wednesday, May 14 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore

**Thursday, May 15 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls offdate from Progressive Nation Tour.  with Opeth

Friday, May 16 - Columbus, OH - Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Saturday, May 17 - Cleveland, OH - Time Warner Cable Amphitheater @ Tower City
Sunday, May 18 - Albany, NY - The Armory
Tuesday, May 20 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
Wednesday, May 21 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
Thursday, May 22 - New York, NY - Terminal 5

**Friday, May 23 - Montreal, QC - Le Medley offdate from Progressive Nation Tour.  with Opeth
**Saturday, May 24 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy offdate from Progressive Nation Tour.  with Opeth and DeathMarch

Monday, May 26 - Washington D.C. - DAR Constitution Hall
Tuesday, May 27 - Richmond, VA - The National
Wednesday, May 28 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle

**Thursday, May 29 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues offdate from Progressive Nation Tour.  with Opeth and Circles in Autumn

Friday, May 30 - Miami, FL - The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Saturday, May 31 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
Sunday, June 1 - Tampa, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall

Love,
Neesh of The Family 3

P.S. Keep blowing up your radio stations with requests to hear the song: "All That Remains" by the band: "Three"!