Venue information, One More Band, Friday Headline Teaser and on-sale date

BARfest · April 25th, 2008, 08:50 PM

I am pleased to announce a few more details-- The Rocket Scientists with special guest Lana Lane will be playing on Friday of the festival. Lana Lane is a Bay Area native,and with her husband Erik Norlander, they will bring their unique blend of progressive and symphonic rock in their first Bay Area appearance since their recent move back to Northern California--

The venue will be the Independent again for this year for June 27th and 28th. On sale date for tickets is tentatively set for May 10th. We will have festival tickets this year like last year, with single-day tickets available in June if there are any remaining.

Now --for the headliner for Friday-- This will be a major treat -- A former singer who has sang for one of the major melodic rock bands, plus sang for one of the greatest guitar gods on the planet. He will be playing with a few friends including a guitar player/singer of another great Bay Area band.

Headliner details and additional details will be announced in the middle of next week.

spag · April 25th, 2008, 10:16 PM

My brain isn't functioning for guessing the headliner, but the Rocket Scientists and especially Lana Lane is very cool. I've really liked her solo stuff.

BadMoose · April 25th, 2008, 11:02 PM

Sammy Hagar?

longshot9 · April 26th, 2008, 01:05 AM

I'm gonna guess Jeff Scott Soto. Never heard of the Rocket Scientists, but looking forward to it either way, always wanted to see Lana Lane live.

zedowns · April 26th, 2008, 01:49 AM

wow...
21+ again.

~~blowsbrainsout~~

gregparnell · April 26th, 2008, 01:58 AM

VERY COOL.... AND THE 10TH FOR A ON SALE DATE WORKS PERFECT FOR ME.
I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE FINISHED LINE UP

THANKX FOR THE UPDATE

BadMoose · April 26th, 2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longshot9

I'm gonna guess Jeff Scott Soto. Never heard of the Rocket Scientists, but looking forward to it either way, always wanted to see Lana Lane live.

That's a better guess.

Dolamite S. Biffle · April 26th, 2008, 10:42 AM

I love Jeff and it is very likely that it is him. Rocket Scientists I got no clue about, so that's not helping my case to go.

i am fabio · April 26th, 2008, 02:20 PM

Well i am pleased with the Rocket Scientists announcement, actually just discovered them about two weeks ago. Was planning on picking up their lastest disc soon. Now i have an even better reason to order it. Here's the video that got me interested.....

You Tube

Also Lana Lane will be a treat. I'm not too familiar with her, but have heard a song here and there and have always enjoyed what i've heard.

As for the venue......

Many tickets lost there. It's too bad it has to be 21+ again. I had at least 3 people between ages 18-20 that were getting ready to make the trip. I'm sure this news will disappoint many. But at least i can get in.....

And finally , as for the headliner. I think i'll wait for the announcement to start my thoughts on that. Although JSS seems like a pretty safe bet. JSS is a great singer, but i can't really see myself getting excited over this announcement.

Stingray11214 · April 26th, 2008, 03:31 PM

I was hoping for a band from the Pacific Rim. aka Japan, Taiwan, etc. Guess not.

zedowns · April 26th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i am fabio

As for the venue......

Many tickets lost there. It's too bad it has to be 21+ again. I had at least 3 people between ages 18-20 that were getting ready to make the trip. I'm sure this news will disappoint many. But at least i can get in.....

.

Same here, I knew a few people willing to make the trip as well regardless of lineup. Except I'm one of them...

April 25th, 2008, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
BARfest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 366	Venue information, One More Band, Friday Headline Teaser and on-sale date I am pleased to announce a few more details-- The Rocket Scientists with special guest Lana Lane will be playing on Friday of the festival. Lana Lane is a Bay Area native,and with her husband Erik Norlander, they will bring their unique blend of progressive and symphonic rock in their first Bay Area appearance since their recent move back to Northern California-- The venue will be the Independent again for this year for June 27th and 28th. On sale date for tickets is tentatively set for May 10th. We will have festival tickets this year like last year, with single-day tickets available in June if there are any remaining. Now --for the headliner for Friday-- This will be a major treat -- A former singer who has sang for one of the major melodic rock bands, plus sang for one of the greatest guitar gods on the planet. He will be playing with a few friends including a guitar player/singer of another great Bay Area band. Headliner details and additional details will be announced in the middle of next week. __________________ Bay Area Rock Fest www.bayarearockfest.com www.myspace.com/bayarearockfest www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/bar-fest-430/

April 26th, 2008, 01:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
longshot9 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Ramon, CA. Posts: 737	I'm gonna guess Jeff Scott Soto. Never heard of the Rocket Scientists, but looking forward to it either way, always wanted to see Lana Lane live. __________________ john hough

April 26th, 2008, 01:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
zedowns Braxil:"Edu is Amazing" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 385	wow... 21+ again. ~~blowsbrainsout~~ __________________

April 26th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 2,560	I love Jeff and it is very likely that it is him. Rocket Scientists I got no clue about, so that's not helping my case to go. __________________ Visit http://www.metal-temple.com, for the latest album reviews and metal headlines. “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "All right, Ian. Can you please shut up for the next 3 minutes and 12 seconds, so I can play the last song." - Jon Oliva

April 25th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
spag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	My brain isn't functioning for guessing the headliner, but the Rocket Scientists and especially Lana Lane is very cool. I've really liked her solo stuff.

April 25th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
BadMoose Throbbing Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 55	Sammy Hagar?

April 26th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
gregparnell Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 37	VERY COOL.... AND THE 10TH FOR A ON SALE DATE WORKS PERFECT FOR ME. I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE FINISHED LINE UP THANKX FOR THE UPDATE

April 26th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stingray11214 OSA Council Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,104	I was hoping for a band from the Pacific Rim. aka Japan, Taiwan, etc. Guess not.