BAR Fest: Angra, Spock's Beard, Jon Oliva, Zero Hour, Odin's Court, & More!

[OdinsCourt]

Check it out!

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

 

[AMBR]

Wow, this looks like an awesome show. Wonder how much it will cost to fly there? <sigh> I need more flier miles! Still, thinking strongly of going to this for Angra, Zero Hour, Spock's Beard, JOP, Enchant and Odin's Court. Don't know the others, but that is an impressive lineup.

Hope you OC guys are doing great! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

 

[OdinsCourt]

We're doing great! And quite excited to be participating in a festival with such a solid lineup! Being able to share the stage with such talent is a real honor. Hope you can make it! It will be cool to see you again, and hang/chat some too since I won't be as busy the whole time like in NYC.

 

[Rev. Clayton]

i swear to the holy one I want to go out to this show...there's probably just no way for it to be reality. ARG!

 

[AMBR]

i swear to the holy one I want to go out to this show...there's probably just no way for it to be reality. ARG!

Pussy. I'll pack you in my bag. You can have carpet space at the hotel. Buy some beer; you're there!
Just how bad is security for "additional baggage" ???

 

[Rev. Clayton]

Pussy. I'll pack you in my bag. You can have carpet space at the hotel. Buy some beer; you're there!
Just how bad is security for "additional baggage" ???

You know what is kind of scary. That comment you just put right there probably got looked at by some government duder...some guy or girl had to read that becuase it's their job to protect this house.

I could probably get there...but I would have to explain to work why I have to take another day off. Fudge...