Official Press Release- Bay Area Rock Fest

BARfest · April 30th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Bay Area Rock Promotions is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Bay Area Rock Festival at the Independent in San Francisco on June 27th and 28th 2008. Liquid Tension Experiment and Jeff Scott Soto will headline the premier west coast festival for progressive and melodic music.

In 1998 and 1999, Liquid Tension Experiment released two instrumental albums that set the prog world on fire. The project featured Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci , virtuoso keyboardist Jordan Rudess and bass legend Tony Levin. After the success of the two albums and the project's undeniable chemistry, Rudess was asked to join Dream Theater full-time and the project was put on the shelf for an indefinite hiatus until now! The quartet has reunited to revisit the magical music they created 10 years ago and tap back into their chemistry for a whole new musical experiment. They are closing out their limited tour on Saturday night as the headliner of the festival.

Jeff Scott Soto headlines the first night of the festival, bringing his talented mix of rock, metal and funk back to San Francisco after recently fronting Journey. Joining him onstage for a special guest appearance will be Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore from Y&T, as well as Eric Martin.

Returning to the festival for a 2nd year are Bay Area bands Enchant and Zero Hour. Zero Hour is debuting their new album “The Dark Deceiver” available on Sensory Records. Making their North American debut Saturday night is Netherlands prog metal sensation Sun Caged. The Rocket Scientists with special guest Lana Lane will be appearing on Friday night. Additional bands will be announced at a later date.

Tickets for the festival will be on sale Sunday May 4th at Tickets.com. 2 day discounted festival passes will be available as well as single day tickets. Only 500 tickets will be made available. For more details visit www.bayarearockfest.com or www.independentsf.com

sharward · April 30th, 2008, 11:48 PM

I was hoping Enchant would be in the lineup this year again, and... YEAH!

Awesome lineup so far -- I'm looking forward to the additional bands whose names will appear on the bill!

I can honestly say I've been looking forward to Bay Area Rock Fest II since the moment I hit the freeway homeward bound after Bay Area Rock Fest I!

Bear · May 1st, 2008, 12:42 AM

Valarien · May 2nd, 2008, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BARfest

Bay Area Rock Promotions is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Bay Area Rock Festival at the Independent in San Francisco on June 27th and 28th 2008. Liquid Tension Experiment and Jeff Scott Soto will headline the premier west coast festival for progressive and melodic music.

In 1998 and 1999, Liquid Tension Experiment released two instrumental albums that set the prog world on fire. The project featured Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci , virtuoso keyboardist Jordan Rudess and bass legend Tony Levin. After the success of the two albums and the project's undeniable chemistry, Rudess was asked to join Dream Theater full-time and the project was put on the shelf for an indefinite hiatus until now! The quartet has reunited to revisit the magical music they created 10 years ago and tap back into their chemistry for a whole new musical experiment. They are closing out their limited tour on Saturday night as the headliner of the festival.

Jeff Scott Soto headlines the first night of the festival, bringing his talented mix of rock, metal and funk back to San Francisco after recently fronting Journey. Joining him onstage for a special guest appearance will be Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore from Y&T, as well as Eric Martin.

Returning to the festival for a 2nd year are Bay Area bands Enchant and Zero Hour. Zero Hour is debuting their new album “The Dark Deceiver” available on Sensory Records. Making their North American debut Saturday night is Netherlands prog metal sensation Sun Caged. The Rocket Scientists with special guest Lana Lane will be appearing on Friday night. Additional bands will be announced at a later date.

Tickets for the festival will be on sale Sunday May 4th at Tickets.com. 2 day discounted festival passes will be available as well as single day tickets. Only 500 tickets will be made available. For more details visit www.bayarearockfest.com or www.independentsf.com

Oh yeah baby, BARFest is back!!!

Bear · May 2nd, 2008, 02:48 PM

welcome back to you to bro, how was your vacation... Hope you got some pics to share?

Bear

sccaldwell · May 4th, 2008, 06:20 PM

Is there going to be re-entry allowed? (ie. if you want to leave the venue for a few minutes, can you get back in with ticket stub, hand stamp, or whatever?)

BTW....AWESOME lineup!!!! Thanks for again putting on a great festival!

Thanks!

Craig

Bear · June 11th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Just an update. I re did the poster to more match the colors of San Francisco or the GG, I think this is more indicative of the fest this year. Better late than never

Bear

Valarien · June 11th, 2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear

Just an update. I re did the poster to more match the colors of San Francisco or the GG, I think this is more indicative of the fest this year. Better late than never

Bear

Looks great Bear!

SharkBlack · June 11th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Sweet! Looks killer Bear...

Jax · June 23rd, 2008, 10:08 PM

Agreed..you did an awesome job on it, Bear!

April 30th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
BARfest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 375	Official Press Release- Bay Area Rock Fest Bay Area Rock Promotions is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Bay Area Rock Festival at the Independent in San Francisco on June 27th and 28th 2008. Liquid Tension Experiment and Jeff Scott Soto will headline the premier west coast festival for progressive and melodic music. In 1998 and 1999, Liquid Tension Experiment released two instrumental albums that set the prog world on fire. The project featured Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci , virtuoso keyboardist Jordan Rudess and bass legend Tony Levin. After the success of the two albums and the project's undeniable chemistry, Rudess was asked to join Dream Theater full-time and the project was put on the shelf for an indefinite hiatus until now! The quartet has reunited to revisit the magical music they created 10 years ago and tap back into their chemistry for a whole new musical experiment. They are closing out their limited tour on Saturday night as the headliner of the festival. Jeff Scott Soto headlines the first night of the festival, bringing his talented mix of rock, metal and funk back to San Francisco after recently fronting Journey. Joining him onstage for a special guest appearance will be Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore from Y&T, as well as Eric Martin. Returning to the festival for a 2nd year are Bay Area bands Enchant and Zero Hour. Zero Hour is debuting their new album “The Dark Deceiver” available on Sensory Records. Making their North American debut Saturday night is Netherlands prog metal sensation Sun Caged. The Rocket Scientists with special guest Lana Lane will be appearing on Friday night. Additional bands will be announced at a later date. Tickets for the festival will be on sale Sunday May 4th at Tickets.com. 2 day discounted festival passes will be available as well as single day tickets. Only 500 tickets will be made available. For more details visit www.bayarearockfest.com or www.independentsf.com __________________ Bay Area Rock Fest www.bayarearockfest.com www.myspace.com/bayarearockfest www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/bar-fest-430/

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Bear Got Shred?? Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,829	welcome back to you to bro, how was your vacation... Hope you got some pics to share? Bear __________________

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Bear Got Shred?? Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,829	Just an update. I re did the poster to more match the colors of San Francisco or the GG, I think this is more indicative of the fest this year. Better late than never Bear __________________

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SharkBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,515	Sweet! Looks killer Bear... __________________ www.myspace.com/raiderblack

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sharward Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, Northern California, USA Posts: 355	I was hoping Enchant would be in the lineup this year again, and... YEAH! Awesome lineup so far -- I'm looking forward to the additional bands whose names will appear on the bill! I can honestly say I've been looking forward to Bay Area Rock Fest II since the moment I hit the freeway homeward bound after Bay Area Rock Fest I!

May 4th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
sccaldwell Guitarist Wannabe Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 315	Is there going to be re-entry allowed? (ie. if you want to leave the venue for a few minutes, can you get back in with ticket stub, hand stamp, or whatever?) BTW....AWESOME lineup!!!! Thanks for again putting on a great festival! Thanks! Craig

June 23rd, 2008, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jax Forum Goddess Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 8,506	Agreed..you did an awesome job on it, Bear! __________________ chants WLOJ..WLOJ..