Meteornotes Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 ProgPower is a music festival that takes place in Atlanta every year, usually in the fall. It features prog and power metal bands from all over the world. While I am sure almost none of you have any idea of what I'm talking about at this point in time, I figured perhaps some of you might want to expand your musical horizons beyond whatever radio is ramming down your throat at the moment, so think of this as an educational opportunity. As always, Ice Bat went along for photo opportunities. It was fun watching how people would react to this, as like anywhere, there are some people that are just too serious for their own good. Which always amuses me. Anyway, enough of my yammering, let's go to the visuals! dt Thus concludes this PTR! Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for playing! Don't forget to tip your waitress! Thanks to Glenn, my long time friend and the guy that puts on this show, for another great metal weekend. See you again next year! And the festival concludes with a headlining set from Fates Warning Brainstorm from Germany My friends Jamie and Sarah. Jamie used to live here in Baltimore, so it was cool to see her again. Next was Pagan's Mind, also from Norway. Another amazing live band. Next was Orphaned Land, from Israel. Saturday started off with Circus Maximus, from Norway Kim showing off her awesome Three Cats shirt! My friend Jax, who organizes our Saturday lunch every year. This is my friend Alica. She loves coasters, and I am still trying to get her to go on a TPR trip some day. And again, lucky, lucky Ice Bat! Two more awesome women pose with Ice Bat. These are Kobe Beef sliders. They are amazing. Go get some! Beer is metal Closing out the night was Crimson Glory from Florida. Their original lead vocalist died earlier this year, so they brought out a bunch of guest singers to perform classic songs. Next was Royal Hunt The singer from Sabaton was so insane and so metal, he split his pants during his performance. Next up (also from Sweden) was Sabaton. Totally different from DSO, but still insane fun. She is indeed a trained opera singer and works in an opera company in Sweden. And she has an amazing voice. This guy was one of the best bass players I have ever seen. And he was completely insane on stage. Cello players are metal They're like a combination of swing music, metal, and opera. And they are one of the best live bands I have ever seen. I was in awe. Now the reason I came, the reason I skipped the TPR China trip this year, the band that I sponsored: DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA!!! And thanks to my friend Babs, I got Ice Bat into the group photo. RULES!!! NIGHT CORSET So the other tradition of Friday Night is that it is Corset Night. All I can say about this is... Next up, from Brazil, Mindflow. This dude is metal. So Day One starts with Cage from San Diego. Lucky, lucky Ice Bat! The T-Shirt sales force. Who wouldn't buy a shirt from them?!? Some of the people that had to put up with me at lunch. The guy in the front (Brian) I've known for over ten years. It's one of the cool things about this festival that there's a core group of people that travel from wherever they are to the show year after year. Gotta have lunch before a long evening of metal. So it was salad time! Another highlight of the event: the buying of CDs and assorted merchandise. I always come home with a giant pile of new discs and some shirts. Since I sponsor a band every year, one of things you're allowed to do as a sponsor is get in early (to get a good seat!) and hang out. Here Ice Bat is excited about watching Diablo Swing Orchestra perform their sound check. The next day begins the main part of the festival. It also means it's time for "bother random people I know with Ice Bat". Here's my friend Kim from Arizona. You can tell she's quite excited to be participating... And closing out the night was Primal Fear from Germany. Crowd during Enchant's set. Next was Enchant, a band from California that I've seen about eight times or so. They never disappoint, as they are one of the best live bands ever. Suspyre rocks the house. Next up was Suspyre from New York. So the Thursday night "pre show" started off with Future's End from California. This was the first time Ice Bat has attended. He was quite excited, though I think he wanted to see Owl City. Though he would have been disappointed to discover Owl City is a band and not a city full of owls that he could have join his Army Of Doom in another of his attempts to take over the world... ProgPower is held at Center Stage in downtown Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divv3k Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ice Bat is such whore! I'm in awe! I've never heard Diable Swing Orchestra before but this TR has me very intrigued to check them out! Great stuff, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I've never been able to handle metal music, but I think I'd like to hang out with the chick from Royal Hunt. Yowza! And, as always, Ice Bat rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I'm glad the crowd was really into it....[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 My thoughts, in order: 1. Cool, we were just down there at Vinyl to hear Shannons' cousin's band a few weeks ago. 2. Wow, Dave's photography skills REALLY improved......oh, wait. 3. They're like a combination of swing music, metal, and opera. And they are one of the best live bands I have ever seen. I was in awe. Hmmm, like Divv, I'm also intrigued. 4. Ice Bat still rules. 5. Dave's not bad either. 6. I liked this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 The Diablo Swing Orchestra does sound pretty intriguing--any recommended CDs here, Dave? I think Angus McNasty would fit in well in Ice Bat's Army of Doom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 The band photos are obviously NOT mine. And were taken with a camera that is worth more than my car. Photos used with permission, of course. The photographer has done CD/DVD covers and band photo shoots for years. I'm an idiot that takes photos of a stuffed animal in front of alcohol. I think it's pretty obvious which one took the band photos... Chuck, and anyone else that is interested, pick up Diablo Swing Orchestra - The Butcher's Ballroom. Should be available on Amazon. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiroo Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Incognito flip-off. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_roll06 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Great TR Dave/Ice Bat! I know of a few of these bands and discovered DSO a little while go. Would be very interesting to see live. Glad to see you/Ice Bat had an awesome time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godwyn Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Looked like a lot of cool bands. And I'm so glad Malibu from American Gladiators is doing something these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwood Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I am also now intriqued by DSO...will check them out. Yes, Ice Bat kicks ass. Ice Bat has gotten more corset action than most everyone on TPR! I've said it before; Dave should be in charge of everyone's music choices. -daron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 The band photos are obviously NOT mine. And were taken with a camera that is worth more than my car. Dave your humility is admirable, but kudos on some great shots. Now I understand the FB post about the pile of CD's. This really was neat to see and I had no idea it existed. You taught me something new today. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now