Festival News: Aspera, Darkwater, Shadow Gallery, Myrath, Xerath Added To ProgPower Europe 2010
Over the past couple of months, ProgPower Europe had some band announcements that we need to catch up on here at the ol' PW.
On February 28, it was announced that Norwegian newcomer Aspera was added to the current line-up. On March 22, 3 more bands were announced. After a late cancellation 2 years ago, Myrath is now confirmed for this year?s edition of ProgPower Europe. Also newcomers Xerath from the UK and Darkwater from Sweden will make their debut at ProgPower Europe.
And then, on April 17, the headliners were announced. Shadow Gallery announced today that they will be the headliner on Saturday, October 2nd at ProgPower Europe 2010. After the successful release of Digital Ghosts in November 2009 via InsideOut Records, the band is set to bring their epic progressive rock music to the stage.
Shadow Gallery, known purely as a studio band until this point, has released 6 albums while the members juggled other music-related jobs and careers with their recordings. After the loss of their original singer Mike Baker in October 2008 due to a sudden heart attack, the band vowed to honor their fallen band mate and the fans who loved him by moving forward. They found singer Brian Ashland who stepped in to add his own graceful style to Digital Ghosts.
In their upcoming performance at ProgPower Europe, the band will play selections from Digital Ghosts, as well as music from all of their previous releases. Guitarist Gary Wehrkamp states, ?I have known Rene Janssen from ProgPower Europe a long time and am thrilled that we are going to play our debut European date at his event. The band is enthusiastic to perform in the Netherlands this coming fall. We anticipate a great time and are eager to meet so many friends from this part of the world face to face as we bring the music of Shadow Gallery to the stage."
Headliner on Sunday 3 October will be Jon Oliva's Pain, who will make their return at ProgPower Europe after their excellent performance back in 2007. Christopher Kinder, drummer of JOP says ?Wow ... it is with obvious energy and enthusiasm that we are offered the opportunity to headline this killer festival once again. We will arrive ready and eager to satisfy all JOP/Savatage fans. Holland is JO's favorite country as we are always forced to hit the coffee shop before the beginning of every tour! We will spend much time planning this tour. The setlist will be reviewed many, many times so that we can bring the very best of the past and the present to everyone. Thanks again to Rene and all his staff for this warm and very appreciative invitation. And as he said ... we will not disappoint! Cheers one and all ... our FESTIVAL is coming to your stage soon.?
Check out all details at www.progpower.eu. Tickets are available through their website, just read all details. Be sure to order your tickets in time because they are limited.
So far, the line up is: Aspera, Darkwater, The Dust Connection, Leprous, Myrath, Oceans Of Sadness, Jon Oliva's Pain, Proghma-C, Sacrum, Serenity, Shadow Gallery and Xerath.
[Source: ProgPower Europe]
