Concert, Festival, Photography

Preview: Progpower USA X Showcase (Future’s End, Suspyre, Enchant, Primal Fear)

The USA’s premier Progressive Rock and Power Metal festival celebrated its tenth year anniversary yet again bringing the finest acts of these genre’s to Center Stage in Atlanta for 4 days of jaw dropping performances.

Having attended this festival since its 4th year and participating in VIP/Media coverage at times throughout the years, I was pleased to be asked to share festival photo duties with Esa Ahola
. Festival promoter Glenn Harveston and staff are a class act and never fail to deliver one of the best festival experiences and values going. Please see the official Progpower USA website for further information on this incredible event including details related to next years lineup.

Complete coverage for all 17 performances along with shooting notes and reviews are forthcoming in the next few weeks.

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Primal Fear with Pamela Moore

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Sean Flanegan - Enchant

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Allen Ross Thomas is an Atlanta, Ga based music industry photographer available for concert, promotional, portrait, and editorial coverage for local bands, national tours, multi-day festivals, and international music events.

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1. Primal Fear
2. Primal Fear Live DVD / CD
3. Progpower USA X: Day 2 Preview (Circus Maximus, Orphaned Land, Pagan’s Mind, Brainstorm, Fates Warning)
4. Enchant
5. Creations End @ Progpower USA XII

4 Comments

• On 09.14.09 kittybeast said:
  

  You are the one wearing the cowboy hat. Was certainly nice to meet you. WOW such amazing shots, thank you so much for sharing them with us!

• On 09.14.09 Allen Ross Thomas said:
  

  Kittybeast – Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Nice meeting you as well.
  I hope you come back as the sets are rolled out cause you’ve not seen anything yet .

  -A

• On 09.14.09 fred marshall said:
  

  man. phenominal photos. cannot wait to see the rest. peace.
  thank you

• On 09.14.09 Allen Ross Thomas said:
  

  Thanks Fred. I can’t wait to post the rest! Subject matter and a killer vibe makes it *almost* easy.

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