Kansas City Power Metal Fest - date and first 3 bands announced - Page 3

Cephalopod · March 4th, 2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonic

I hope someone involved with the fest has contact info for TWISTED TOWER DIRE. That would own!

Is this fest going to be strictly power metal?

I mean, I wouldn't consider Manilla Road "power metal" though I guess some might.

Actually we have talked to Twisted Tower Dire, but we've got no additional confirmations as of yet.

The fest is more power/traditional/heavy metal than anything. We're not really going for an "Oh hey, you sound like Rhapsody, you should play" attitude. We just want to see some good metal bands that deserve some recognition play in the area. We'd love to show that there truly are metal fans in Kansas City.

Jasonic · March 4th, 2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cephalopod

We just want to see some good metal bands that deserve some recognition play in the area. We'd love to show that there truly are metal fans in Kansas City.

Sounds like a great mission statement to have!!!!
I look forward to seeing the rest of your lineup.

Do you happen to know the feasibility of taking a train from Chicago to KC?

Dolamite S. Biffle · March 4th, 2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonic

Sounds like a great mission statement to have!!!!
I look forward to seeing the rest of your lineup.

Do you happen to know the feasibility of taking a train from Chicago to KC?

I know it is feasible. I had a friend travel from KC to Chicago for the Opeth show.

Jasonic · March 4th, 2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolamite S. Biffle

I know it is feasible. I had a friend travel from KC to Chicago for the Opeth show.

Metra? Amtrak? Greyhound Bus????

I am not a seasoned train rider...

Dolamite S. Biffle · March 4th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Amtrak I believe.

Though plane tickets arent that expensive right now. I am flying to Midway for 169 , but OHare was 119.

Jasonic · March 4th, 2008, 03:46 PM

You have never seen me on an airplane!
I only fly when absolutely 100% necessary...

I should look into AMTRAK.. thanks!

Jasonic · March 4th, 2008, 04:04 PM

I just did an AMTRAK search from multiple places in Illinois to KC.

For the date of the show, there is NO train that gets you there before 11PM!!!! ARGGHH!!!

MTMMAG Chuck · March 4th, 2008, 07:30 PM

I once took a red eye overnight Greyhound from KC to Chicago for the first Prog Power fest at JJ Kelleys, and came home on a Monday. Lets just say I got to experience a whole nother version of what America is taking the cheap route.

As far as bands go for the KC Power Fest, how about Conquest from St. Louis, they're pretty heavy, and while maybe a bit more power/heavy than some of the others would do well here. They played here a few times back around 2004 and 2005 at The Bunker in Independence.

Cephalopod · March 5th, 2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MTMMAG Chuck

I once took a red eye overnight Greyhound from KC to Chicago for the first Prog Power fest at JJ Kelleys, and came home on a Monday. Lets just say I got to experience a whole nother version of what America is taking the cheap route.

As far as bands go for the KC Power Fest, how about Conquest from St. Louis, they're pretty heavy, and while maybe a bit more power/heavy than some of the others would do well here. They played here a few times back around 2004 and 2005 at The Bunker in Independence.

Somebody else recommended them as well...we'll check 'em out!

Jasonic · March 5th, 2008, 07:21 PM

Are you only targeting US bands at this point?

Get PENTAGRAM to play and you will be my hero!!!

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Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 2,560	Amtrak I believe. Though plane tickets arent that expensive right now. I am flying to Midway for 169 , but OHare was 119. __________________ 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

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Jasonic Doom On! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Burbs of Chicago Posts: 7,201	I just did an AMTRAK search from multiple places in Illinois to KC. For the date of the show, there is NO train that gets you there before 11PM!!!! ARGGHH!!! __________________

March 5th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#60 (permalink)
Jasonic Doom On! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Burbs of Chicago Posts: 7,201	Are you only targeting US bands at this point? Get PENTAGRAM to play and you will be my hero!!! __________________

March 4th, 2008, 07:30 PM	#58 (permalink)
MTMMAG Chuck Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 63	I once took a red eye overnight Greyhound from KC to Chicago for the first Prog Power fest at JJ Kelleys, and came home on a Monday. Lets just say I got to experience a whole nother version of what America is taking the cheap route. As far as bands go for the KC Power Fest, how about Conquest from St. Louis, they're pretty heavy, and while maybe a bit more power/heavy than some of the others would do well here. They played here a few times back around 2004 and 2005 at The Bunker in Independence.