News
October 4th 2008
Bay Area Rock Fest III
Planning is underway for the 3rd annual Bay Area Rock Fest- the worlds leading progressive metal festival to be held in the late spring in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are working with bands from around the world to expand the festival with more bands, and a bigger venue—If you are interested in being part of this festival, here are the benefits and next steps--
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Admission for 2 to the full festival and pre-party
Festival TShirts for 2
Backstage access to meet band that you have sponsored
Soundcheck access for your band that you have sponsored (subject to setup/timing)
VIP access to special seating area (subject to availability of venue)
DVD of bands performance (subject to bands approval, and on condition that the copy be used for personal use only)
Special promotional merchandise from festival and bands (promotional CDs, posters etc)
If you are interested, please EMail (david AT Bayarearockfest DOT COM) list of bands that you would be interested in sponsoring, and $$ amount that you would be willing to commit.
You will be notified over the next few months of the acceptance of your offer, and other details-
Cash payment must be made around the contract signing and time of booking of bands travel - (typically December-February)
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July 4th 2008 - Happy 4th of July
We have Bay Area Rock Fest II T-Shirts Still Available..
Please send an E-mail Reqesting Size and Quanity to
TShirts@bayarearockfest.com
Price $30.00 Each Shipping Included - Accepting Pay Pal or E-mail for Mail Address...
June 26th 2008
Special thanks to Chris Welcher- official sponsor of Sun Caged, and Abby Alfulaij- general sponsor of the Bay Area Rock Fest. Without their help, we would not be able to have Sun Caged, Darkwater and Concerto Moon at this festival. Their significant financial contribution has made this festival possible. I am hugely indebted to them for their huge contribution
David Hatchell - Promotor- Bay Area Rock Fest
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Sweden’s Darkwater is confirmed for their first US appearance to complete the lineup for the 2nd annual Bay Area Rock Festival. Their debut release “Calling to Earth to Witness” on Ulterium Records distributed in the US by Nightmare Records blends progressive metal with melodic flourishes and swirling keyboards that draw the listener to a musical headspace similar to that of Dream Theater and Symphony X.
The running order of the festival will be as follows- Both nights will start with doors at 6:30 and show at 7PM. The order will be as follows:
Friday June 27th-
Concerto Moon
Rocket Scientists with Lana Lane
Enchant
Jeff Scott Soto and Friends
Saturday June 28th
Darkwater
Sun Caged
Zero Hour
Liquid Tension Experiment
Bay Area Rock Festival is a two day annual festival which features progressive and melodic rock and metal from around the world. Tickets are available through www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.bayarearockfest.com
May 16th
Concerto Moon from Japan is confirmed for their first US appearance at the 2nd annual Bay Area Rock Festival. Led by guitar maestro Norifumi Shima, the group is celebrating their 10th anniversary as the leading hard rock band of Japan by releasing a new studio album and a CD/DVD retrospective. Concerto Moon’s unique compositional style and fluid guitar arrangements has led them to opening act slots for Yngwie Malmsteen and Symphony X, while headlining numerous shows in their native country.
Bay Area Rock Festival is a two day annual festival which features progressive and melodic rock and metal from around the world. The festival will be held this year on June 27th and 28th at the Independent in San Francisco and features Liquid Tension Experiment, Jeff Scott Soto, Enchant, Zero Hour, Sun Caged and the Rocket Scientists with special guest Lana Lane. Tickets are available through www.tickets.com.
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May 11th
DIRECT TICKET LINKS
FRIDAY NIGHT - $30.00 Plus Tax & Fee's
SATURDAY NIGHT - $55.00 Plus Tax & Fee's
TWO DAY PASS - $75.00 Plus Tax & Fee's
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
