Odin's Court: Performing at BAR Fest! May 4/5!

OdinsCourt · February 2nd, 2007, 01:39 PM

From the BAR Fest forum:

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Originally Posted by BARfest

Bay Area Rock Promotions is pleased to announce the inaugural Bay Area Rock Fest with Angra, Spocks Beard and Jon Oliva’s Pain as the headlining acts for a 2 day progressive rock and metal festival in San Francisco.

Angra returns to North America for the first time since 2005 for an exclusive appearance in the US at the end of a worldwide tour which starts today in Tokyo around their latest album “Aurora Consergens”. Billed as the “Greatest Brazilian Heavy Metal Band”, Angra accents its Iron Maiden influences with a unique Brazilian flavor to captivate listeners in its native country and beyond.

Legendary progressive rockers Spocks Beard come back to the Bay Area with their unique mix of progressive rock with their latest album “Spocks Beard”- the third effort to feature the vocal stylings of drummer Nick D’ Virgilio. “Spock’s Beard” capitalizes on the quartet’s polished and expansive take on progressive rock, all the while adding new flavors and layers.

Jon Olivas’ Pain, the solo act of legendary Savatage singer and Trans-Siberian Orchestra composer Jon Oliva tours on their new album “Maniacal Renderings”. The Mountain King has promised a unique set which will feature songs of his new album plus many Savatage classics and songs never performed live as well as some stories on Savatage and the late, great Criss Oliva.

Other bands appearing on the bill include Bay Area bands Enchant, Zero Hour and Timeline as well as Odins Court from Maryland. Making their appearance for the first time in the United States is Australia’s new progressive power metal masters- Eyefear. One more band will be announced later.

“I am excited to bring this mix of top acts in the progressive rock and progressive metal genre” comments David Hatchell, the festival organizer. “The Bay Area has always had a strong rock and metal scene, but also a history of audiences appreciating a great diversity in music from the days of Bill Graham. I am confident that all fans of rock and metal will enjoy seeing the best of the local and international bands that focus on the best melodic, progressive and hard-charging rock and roll on the planet!”

Bay Area Rock Fest will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 4th and 5th at The Independent in San Francisco. Tickets will go on sale February 11th at the Independent box office and through TicketWeb.com. Only 500 tickets will be made available to the public. Ticket costs will be $85.00 for the festival covering both nights. There will be a limited number of VIP sponsorships available for individual patrons. Additional sponsorships are also available.

For more information, visit www.bayarearockfest.com, www.myspace.com/bayarearockfest or the Bay Area Rock Fest forum- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/bar-fest-430/. For sponsorship information please contact David@bayarearockfest.com. The Independent’s website is www.theindependentsf.com

Cheiron · February 2nd, 2007, 01:43 PM

Congratulations. You guys are going to be playing with such talented bands. Listening to Timeline right now, they are very good. I'm sure you will have a great time and impress many. Wish I could make it.

OdinsCourt · February 2nd, 2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheiron

Congratulations. You guys are going to be playing with such talented bands. Listening to Timeline right now, they are very good. I'm sure you will have a great time and impress many. Wish I could make it.

Thanks! We can't wait. The lineup is so solid. Hope you can find a way to make it.

OdinsCourt · February 2nd, 2007, 02:25 PM

Matt Crooks · February 2nd, 2007, 03:39 PM

Congrats!

SkiBumMSP · February 2nd, 2007, 05:18 PM

Dude! That is so kick-ass! I wish I could go to that, as every single one of those bands, I am very impressed with and love to see live (some of which I've already have). Plus, I've never been to San Francisco before either. Alas, I need to save my money and vacation as I am going to be in Wisconsin for two week in june for family reunion and the like.

OdinsCourt · February 2nd, 2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Crooks

Congrats!

Thanks, Matt! You rock!

Hope to see you out there.

OdinsCourt · February 2nd, 2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiBumMSP

Dude! That is so kick-ass! I wish I could go to that, as every single one of those bands, I am very impressed with and love to see live (some of which I've already have). Plus, I've never been to San Francisco before either. Alas, I need to save my money and vacation as I am going to be in Wisconsin for two week in june for family reunion and the like.

Yes, the lineup is VERY solid. David (promoter) did a great job putting this together!

Hope you can swing the funds to make it!

SkiBumMSP · February 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OdinsCourt

Yes, the lineup is VERY solid. David (promoter) did a great job putting this together!

Hope you can swing the funds to make it!

It is not so much the funds, but the time. Hell, I already gave up a ski trip to Mammoth mountain (which I was prepared to pay nearly $1,400 for), because I need to friggan save up two damn weeks of vacation by June to take off for Wisconsin during the summer! I only have about 3 days saved up thus far! Believe me, if I could I'd friggan love to go to this!

Flavio CotM · February 2nd, 2007, 08:11 PM

Hey Pierpont!!!!, i guess i'll see you twice this year, it's an awesome line-up!!!!

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Cheiron Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,698	Congratulations. You guys are going to be playing with such talented bands. Listening to Timeline right now, they are very good. I'm sure you will have a great time and impress many. Wish I could make it. __________________ Cheiron Proud Co-sponsor of Andromeda for ProgPower IX Proud Co-sponsor of Virgin Steele for ProgPower VIII

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SkiBumMSP Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 446	Dude! That is so kick-ass! I wish I could go to that, as every single one of those bands, I am very impressed with and love to see live (some of which I've already have). Plus, I've never been to San Francisco before either. Alas, I need to save my money and vacation as I am going to be in Wisconsin for two week in june for family reunion and the like. __________________ Steven Konopa Fredericksburg, VA Play it HARD! Play it LOUD! Keep it METAL! Metal and Klipsch - match made in heaven!

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Flavio CotM Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 978	Hey Pierpont!!!!, i guess i'll see you twice this year, it's an awesome line-up!!!! Last edited by Rick Pierpont : February 3rd, 2007 at 11:40 PM. Reason: Fixed my name.