Years active 2001 – present Dates 7 Sep – 10 Sep 2016 | Founded by Glenn Harveston | |
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Location Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Similar ProgPower Europe, Masters of Rock, Rites of Spring festival, Night of the Prog, Metalfest Profiles | ||
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ProgPower USA is a progressive, power metal, and progressive rock festival held annually in the United States since 2001. Its most recent edition was held at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia from September 7 – 10, 2016. ProgPower USA XVII is scheduled to take place September 6 – 9, 2017. The festival's band selection process focuses on quality over quantity. In addition to the emphasis on the power and progressive metal genres, the festival has branched out into other genres with the inclusion of the "oddball" slot that doesn't fit the normal motif. ProgPower USA gives bands that have never performed in the States a chance to test the waters so to speak, and it also allows them to interact with fans more than ever. The festival has been described as a cultural experience for fans with autograph signing sessions, guest appearances, reunions, and meet-and-greets. The festival has hosted over 70 bands' USA debuts including Blind Guardian, Gamma Ray, Nightwish, and Stratovarius.
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- History
- February 2001
- November 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- Photo Galleries
- References
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History
ProgPower USA began in 2001. The very first festival was February 23–24, 2001, in Lansing, Illinois, just outside Chicago, at J.J. Kelley's. The subsequent events have been held in Atlanta, Georgia, at Center Stage Atlanta (formerly Earthlink Live).
Festival founder and promoter, Glenn Harveston's notion of ProgPower USA began over dinner among friends after attending the Powermad festival in Baltimore, Maryland. As the festival progressed, the roster scope diversified with the intent of reaching a larger fan base. The brand's international success is based upon an unofficial partnership with ProgPower Europe. The festival overcame early hardship from an attendance perspective due to the tragic events of September 11 at ProgPower II and flourished with multiple sell-outs over the next 13 years.
February 2001
ProgPower USA I was held at J.J. Kelley's in Lansing, Illinois on February 23–24, 2001.
November 2001
ProgPower USA II was held at Center Stage (then called Earthlink Live) in Atlanta, Georgia on November 9 & 10, 2001.
2002
ProgPower USA III was held at Center Stage (then called Earthlink Live) in Atlanta, GA on November 15–16, 2002
The ProgPower USA III Pre-Show Party was held Thursday November 14, 2002 at the The Riviera Club in Atlanta, GA.
2003
ProgPower USA IV was held on September 5–6, 2003 at Center Stage (then called Earthlink Live) in Atlanta, GA.
The ProgPower USA IV Pre-Show Party was held September 4, 2003 at The Riviera Club in Atlanta, GA
2004
ProgPower USA V took place on September 17–18, 2004 at Center Stage Atlanta (then called Earthlink Live) in Atlanta, GA.
The Showcase took place on Thursday September 16, 2004 at the The Eleven50 Club.
2005
ProgPower USA VI took place on September 16–17, 2005 at Center Stage Atlanta (then called Earthlink Live) in Atlanta, GA.
The Showcase took place on Thursday September 15, 2005 at The Loft (above Center Stage) in Atlanta, GA.
2006
ProgPower USA VII took place on September 15–16, 2006 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
The Showcase took place on Thursday September 14, 2006 at The Loft (above Center Stage) in Atlanta, GA.
2007
ProgPower USA VIII took place on October 5–6, 2007 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
The All Star Jam was a collaboration of members of various bands who performed throughout the weekend playing familiar classic metal songs.
The Showcase took place on Thursday October 4, 2007 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA. From 2007 forward all Showcases (now called the Kick-Off) take place at the main Center Stage theater.
2008
ProgPower USA IX took place on September 26–27, 2008 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
This Kick-Off for this year was billed as the Hellish Rock World Tour as Manticora, Gamma Ray and Helloween were on tour at the time and used the Showcase date as a regular tour stop. This event took place in the main Center Stage theater on Thursday September 25, 2008.
The first Mid-Week Mayhem at ProgPower USA was held at The Loft (above Center Stage on Wednesday September 24, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.
2009
ProgPower USA X took place on September 11–12, 2009 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
The Kick-Off took place on Thursday September 10, 2009 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
2010
ProgPower USA XI took place on September 10–11, 2010 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
The Kick-Off took place on Thursday September 9, 2010 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
The Mid-Week Mayhem took place on Wednesday September 8, 2010 at The Loft at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
2011
ProgPower USA XII took place on September 16–17, 2011 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
The Kick-Off took place on Thursday September 15, 2011 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
The Mid-Week Mayhem took place on Wednesday September 14, 2010 at The Loft at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
2012
ProgPower USA XIII took place on September 14–15, 2012 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
Instead of a Kick-Off and Mid-Week Mayhem, Nightwish and Kamelot performed Wednesday and Thursday night before the festival, September 12–13, 2012.
2013
ProgPower USA XIV took place on September 6–7, 2013 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
The Kick-Off took place on Thursday September 5, 2013 at Center Stage) in Atlanta, GA.
The Mid-Week Mayhem took place on Wednesday September 4, 2013 at The Loft at Center Stage) in Atlanta, GA.
2014
ProgPower USA XV took place on September 12–13, 2014 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
The Kick-Off took place on Thursday September 11, 2014 at Center Stage) in Atlanta, GA.
The Mid-Week Mayhem took place on Wednesday September 10, 2014.
2015
ProgPower USA XVI took place on September 11–12, 2015 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
The Kick-Off took place on Thursday September 10, 2015 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
The Mid-Week Mayhem took place on Wednesday September 9, 2015 at The Loft at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA.
2016
ProgPower USA XVII took place on September 7–10, 2016 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. Starting in 2016, ProgPower USA became a full four-day event. The Mid-Week Mayhem (Wednesday) and Kick-Off (Thursday) shows are now known as Days 1 and 2 respectively of the new format, while the traditional ProgPower USA Friday and Saturday shows are now Days 3 and 4 respectively.
Days 1 and 2 (September 7–8, 2016) took place at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA. Day 2 (Thursday show) was called the Promoter's Pick night. There will be four bands per day.
Days 3 and 4 (September 9–10, 2016) took place at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA. These days are considered to be main event with six bands per day.
2017
ProgPower USA XVIII is scheduled to take place on September 6–9, 2017 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
Days 1 and 2 are scheduled to take place on September 6-7, 2017 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA with four bands on Wednesday and five bands on Thursday.
Days 3 and 4 are scheduled to take place on September 8-9, 2017 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA with six bands per day.