Who do you want for BAR Fest 2008?

Michael TEOF · May 14th, 2007, 03:16 PM

And don't tell me there won't be another... BAR Fest is scheduled to run until at least 2017... TEN MORE, right Dave?

At the risk of being an annoying fan boy prodding at the promoters with unreasonable requests, I really think Arena would be perfect for BAR Fest. They have that neo-prog sound with just enough heavy metal in it to entice the power metal fans inevitably drawn to this festival. The passion in their guitar solos and epic quality of the vocals really draws me to this band. I really think they'd be perfect as a headliner.

Another idea might be an Ice Age reunion. I don't know how familiar people are with their music, but as fans growing up with the Magna Carta reemergence of prog rock into the main stream (Enchant anyone?), perhaps they'd be a great fit.

Other great headliner ideas would be Marillion or Porcupine Tree. I'd love to see one of those high profile bands headline a festival like this.

Just some ideas that have probably been thought of before but not publically stated.

The Michael

PS: Enchant needs to be the Evergrey (comparing to Prog Power) of BAR Fest and continuously keep coming back

zimbee · May 14th, 2007, 04:52 PM

I'd go to great lengths to see Ice Age! What an awesome suggestion!

If you want to make my husband really, really happy, have Buckethead.

SharkBlack · May 14th, 2007, 09:13 PM

I'd love to see Thessera.... I think would fit with the vibe well, very progressive, young, probably affordable and KILLER!!

I dig Axenstar for the heavier side of things...

Porcupine Tree or Blackfield cool

Maybe some Elegy, Arcturus, Anathema, Nocturnal Rites....

OK I'm gonna stop now

Dragonland

OK really I'm Done

Labyrinth

No really stop please!! OK now I'm talking to myself haha!!

Wolverine....

Ahhhh I can't stop!!

Riverside....

Ok I'm done....

For now....

I think....

yeah I am...

For Now....

Amaran's Plight

Psyche!!

i am fabio · May 15th, 2007, 06:26 AM

First let me say that Zero Hour should never not play BARfest......

Orphaned Land - Really want to see these guys. Heard they are amazing live and I love their stuff.

Sieges Even - "The Art of Navigating By the Stars" 'nuff said.

Andromeda - This band is soooooo kickass!!!

Spheric Universe Experience - Man, I just looked at the bands i've listed and noticed that three of them will be playing PP Scandinavia. Awesome Stuff! Too bad I can't go to that fest too.........killer lineup. Maybe we can get one or a couple of those over here for BARfest (*fingers crossed).

Symphony X

.........it had to be said.

Planet X - Man I can't wait to pick up their upcoming disc. Would be a perfect fit for this fest IMO.

Mevyn - Ever since they were annonced for TMF i really got into this band.

All Too Human - They are based just a couple states away and I dig their stuff.

Sun Caged - Just discovered this band a couple months back.....very good stuff!

Vision Divine - These guys are top notch. Can't wait for "The 25th Hour".

I would love to see all of these bands along with dozens and dozens of others, these are ust the first that came to mind that I thought would fit the BARfest Prog. Dominated Theme...........(which i love by the way).

ebass · May 15th, 2007, 11:37 AM

Some the of the best suggestions I have seen! Nice!

Michael we will be invloved for the long run with this one and behind David always! Thanks for the cool words again, you rule.

This festival is going to grow big time!

Like Jasun said in another post! David is in this for the RIGHT reasons! He is the perfest guy for this! he is not doing this to stroke his ego, make a bunch of money or have his favorites in every year! This festival is all about the music!

And it is not just metal or progressive, it is all about kick ass bands who are great people!

Also he has some heavy hitters behind him fully now with major contacts in the industry all around and an amazing charity group as well. Like big time!

Sky is the limit with BARfest!

Stingray11214 · May 15th, 2007, 02:13 PM

OK, Here goes:

Seraphim (Taiwan - Symphonic Power metal. Called "the Nightwish of Asia")
The Legion of Hetheria (Mexico - Female fronted power metal)
Akira Takasaki or Loudness (Japan)
Kahtmayan (Iran, now California) - Instrumental Power Metal band recently signed by Roadrunner
LORD (Australia)
Mastermind (Japan - Damn good power metal)

Peace,
Ray C.

Michael TEOF · May 15th, 2007, 02:59 PM

Some great suggestions all around. I really like the Andromeda suggestion. Another great fit might be Adagio. They'd be awesome for this!

Hopefully Angra will be headlining '08. And Symphony X would be great! Oh man... Epica, Kamelot... the possabilities are endless

There's a lot of heavy metal festivals going around though, and it'd be nice to have more a prog thing going on with this one, without being exclusive to said genre. You rarely get to see prog bands these days... and if bands like Marillion can come to the US a little more often due to it... than I say let's run with it!

The Michael

BARfest · May 15th, 2007, 04:19 PM

Guys-- keep the suggestions coming-- Bear, Eric and I are all looking at bands right now, and trying to shape the direction of the festival for next year- It is damn near impossible to keep up with the scene totally-- so I appreciate all of your input. Ed is right-- I hope to shape this fest above by the right mix of bands AND personalities to make this a good experience for all involved. This festival will have a unique identity different from the other festivals out there-- there is no need to recreate another ProgPower or Chicago Power Fest- we have to find the right mix that works here-- It is definitely harder since many bands are on the rise and are touring more through the US- (Sonata Arctica, Sy X, Epica, Kamelot, Edguy)

We will see what comes out for next year!!

sharward · May 15th, 2007, 07:49 PM

Sieges Even +1! I cannot get enough play out of "The Art of Navigating By the Stars." Amazing!

Spheric Universe Experience +1! This french prog metal band is awesome! It's one of my newest CDs. I discovered it quite by accident while poking around MySpace and I bought the CD immediately.

Nobody's mentioned these yet:

Circus Maximus

Fates Warning

3 (From Woodstock, New York -- Signed with Metal Blade; on tour right now with Porcupine Tree... I saw them twice last year. They opened for Fates Warning in Santa Ana. Also toured with Coheed & Cambria.)

Kansas

King's X

That's a good start.

BARfest · May 15th, 2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael TEOF

Some great suggestions all around. I really like the Andromeda suggestion. Another great fit might be Adagio. They'd be awesome for this!

Hopefully Angra will be headlining '08. And Symphony X would be great! Oh man... Epica, Kamelot... the possabilities are endless

There's a lot of heavy metal festivals going around though, and it'd be nice to have more a prog thing going on with this one, without being exclusive to said genre. You rarely get to see prog bands these days... and if bands like Marillion can come to the US a little more often due to it... than I say let's run with it!

The Michael

Michael-- you are dead on with what we are trying to do-- trying to have a prog vibe as part of this to make it somewhat different--

Adagios first two albums are some of my favorite in the genre-- ever-- it is sad that Dominate with Gus took a different turn towards darker territory--

Stingray11214 · May 16th, 2007, 08:48 AM

Why don't you do what might be the better tack and look across the Pacific? It would make BAR Fest unique as it does not have the same bands that every other festival is trying to land. Furthermore, California is home to the largest concentration of Asians in the USA. You do not need to constantly go after the same pool of fans and supporters that every promoter and their mother is going after. You can create a market all for yourself by marketing a festival that has a headliner from Japan or Asia. All you have to do is market to the Asian community as well as the usual suspects on UM.

Is it a gamble? Absolutely. Will it cost money? Sure. Will it pay off long-term? Guaranteed. I wish you guys all the best whatever tack you decide.

Peace,
Ray C.

May 14th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Michael TEOF Master Whorebot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 538	Who do you want for BAR Fest 2008? And don't tell me there won't be another... BAR Fest is scheduled to run until at least 2017... TEN MORE, right Dave? At the risk of being an annoying fan boy prodding at the promoters with unreasonable requests, I really think Arena would be perfect for BAR Fest. They have that neo-prog sound with just enough heavy metal in it to entice the power metal fans inevitably drawn to this festival. The passion in their guitar solos and epic quality of the vocals really draws me to this band. I really think they'd be perfect as a headliner. Another idea might be an Ice Age reunion. I don't know how familiar people are with their music, but as fans growing up with the Magna Carta reemergence of prog rock into the main stream (Enchant anyone?), perhaps they'd be a great fit. Other great headliner ideas would be Marillion or Porcupine Tree. I'd love to see one of those high profile bands headline a festival like this. Just some ideas that have probably been thought of before but not publically stated. The Michael PS: Enchant needs to be the Evergrey (comparing to Prog Power) of BAR Fest and continuously keep coming back __________________ http://www.myspace.com/siberiankh

May 14th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
SharkBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,738	I'd love to see Thessera.... I think would fit with the vibe well, very progressive, young, probably affordable and KILLER!! I dig Axenstar for the heavier side of things... Porcupine Tree or Blackfield cool Maybe some Elegy, Arcturus, Anathema, Nocturnal Rites.... OK I'm gonna stop now Dragonland OK really I'm Done Labyrinth No really stop please!! OK now I'm talking to myself haha!! Wolverine.... Ahhhh I can't stop!! Riverside.... Ok I'm done.... For now.... I think.... yeah I am... For Now.... Amaran's Plight Psyche!! __________________ www.myspace.com/raiderblack Is he smiling? Or does he want to eat you? Last edited by SharkBlack : May 14th, 2007 at 09:16 PM.

May 15th, 2007, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
i am fabio Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nor. Cal. Posts: 339	First let me say that Zero Hour should never not play BARfest...... Orphaned Land - Really want to see these guys. Heard they are amazing live and I love their stuff. Sieges Even - "The Art of Navigating By the Stars" 'nuff said. Andromeda - This band is soooooo kickass!!! Spheric Universe Experience - Man, I just looked at the bands i've listed and noticed that three of them will be playing PP Scandinavia. Awesome Stuff! Too bad I can't go to that fest too.........killer lineup. Maybe we can get one or a couple of those over here for BARfest (fingers crossed). Symphony X .........it had to be said. Planet X - Man I can't wait to pick up their upcoming disc. Would be a perfect fit for this fest IMO. Mevyn - Ever since they were annonced for TMF i really got into this band. All Too Human - They are based just a couple states away and I dig their stuff. Sun Caged - Just discovered this band a couple months back.....very good stuff! Vision Divine - These guys are top notch. Can't wait for "The 25th Hour". I would love to see all of these bands along with dozens and dozens of others, these are ust the first that came to mind that I thought would fit the BARfest Prog. Dominated Theme...........(which i love by the way). __________________ -Rob "If There Is Life After Death There Is No Life And If Death Does Not Exist We Do Not Live" Last edited by i am fabio : May 15th, 2007 at 06:32 AM.*

May 15th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
ebass Bottom Line Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 906	Some the of the best suggestions I have seen! Nice! Michael we will be invloved for the long run with this one and behind David always! Thanks for the cool words again, you rule. This festival is going to grow big time! Like Jasun said in another post! David is in this for the RIGHT reasons! He is the perfest guy for this! he is not doing this to stroke his ego, make a bunch of money or have his favorites in every year! This festival is all about the music! And it is not just metal or progressive, it is all about kick ass bands who are great people! Also he has some heavy hitters behind him fully now with major contacts in the industry all around and an amazing charity group as well. Like big time! Sky is the limit with BARfest! __________________ Ed Last edited by ebass : May 15th, 2007 at 11:40 AM.

May 15th, 2007, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Michael TEOF Master Whorebot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 538	Some great suggestions all around. I really like the Andromeda suggestion. Another great fit might be Adagio. They'd be awesome for this! Hopefully Angra will be headlining '08. And Symphony X would be great! Oh man... Epica, Kamelot... the possabilities are endless There's a lot of heavy metal festivals going around though, and it'd be nice to have more a prog thing going on with this one, without being exclusive to said genre. You rarely get to see prog bands these days... and if bands like Marillion can come to the US a little more often due to it... than I say let's run with it! The Michael __________________ http://www.myspace.com/siberiankh

May 14th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
zimbee Annie, the BG Princess Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 236	I'd go to great lengths to see Ice Age! What an awesome suggestion! If you want to make my husband really, really happy, have Buckethead.

May 15th, 2007, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stingray11214 OSA Council Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,130	OK, Here goes: Seraphim (Taiwan - Symphonic Power metal. Called "the Nightwish of Asia") The Legion of Hetheria (Mexico - Female fronted power metal) Akira Takasaki or Loudness (Japan) Kahtmayan (Iran, now California) - Instrumental Power Metal band recently signed by Roadrunner LORD (Australia) Mastermind (Japan - Damn good power metal) Peace, Ray C.

May 15th, 2007, 04:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
BARfest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 381	Guys-- keep the suggestions coming-- Bear, Eric and I are all looking at bands right now, and trying to shape the direction of the festival for next year- It is damn near impossible to keep up with the scene totally-- so I appreciate all of your input. Ed is right-- I hope to shape this fest above by the right mix of bands AND personalities to make this a good experience for all involved. This festival will have a unique identity different from the other festivals out there-- there is no need to recreate another ProgPower or Chicago Power Fest- we have to find the right mix that works here-- It is definitely harder since many bands are on the rise and are touring more through the US- (Sonata Arctica, Sy X, Epica, Kamelot, Edguy) We will see what comes out for next year!! __________________ Bay Area Rock Fest www.bayarearockfest.com www.myspace.com/bayarearockfest www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/bar-fest-430/

May 15th, 2007, 07:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
sharward Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, Northern California, USA Posts: 355	Sieges Even +1! I cannot get enough play out of "The Art of Navigating By the Stars." Amazing! Spheric Universe Experience +1! This french prog metal band is awesome! It's one of my newest CDs. I discovered it quite by accident while poking around MySpace and I bought the CD immediately. Nobody's mentioned these yet: Circus Maximus Fates Warning 3 (From Woodstock, New York -- Signed with Metal Blade; on tour right now with Porcupine Tree... I saw them twice last year. They opened for Fates Warning in Santa Ana. Also toured with Coheed & Cambria.) Kansas King's X That's a good start.

May 16th, 2007, 08:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Stingray11214 OSA Council Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,130	Why don't you do what might be the better tack and look across the Pacific? It would make BAR Fest unique as it does not have the same bands that every other festival is trying to land. Furthermore, California is home to the largest concentration of Asians in the USA. You do not need to constantly go after the same pool of fans and supporters that every promoter and their mother is going after. You can create a market all for yourself by marketing a festival that has a headliner from Japan or Asia. All you have to do is market to the Asian community as well as the usual suspects on UM. Is it a gamble? Absolutely. Will it cost money? Sure. Will it pay off long-term? Guaranteed. I wish you guys all the best whatever tack you decide. Peace, Ray C.