The Bands (2006):

For almost 20 years, Spaceseed has been cranking out their trippy space rock for earthlings in front of live audiences everywhere, but it wasn't until 2004 that the band (along with Nik Turner of Hawkwind) released their first full length CD, "Future Cities of the Past, Pt. 1"  In 2005, the band combined sound and light to present an awesome attack on the senses in the form of their 'Clouds over Titan' tour.  If you missed it, you'll have a chance to check out the legendary band at this year's Rogue Fest.

Rumors of the existence of the Big Hairy Monster began to circulate in the fall of 2003 when strange noises started being heard near some rental sheds on Moody Road in Warner Robins, Georgia. Some suspected that these strange sounds were actually some animal dying in the woods while others thought it was just a bad case of indigestion. In any event, the legend of the "Big Hairy Monster" was born. Reports have flooded in from other areas around Wartown (as well as neighboring Byron, GA) of people hearing the monster's deafening roar...some run in terror, while others are drawn to these bizarre howls. One thing is certain, BHM is here to stay.

For all intents and purposes, Capillary Action is Philadelphia native Jonathan Pfeffer accompanied live by keyboardist Sam Krulewitch, drummer Ricardo Lagomasino, and bassist Spencer Russell.  On Capillary Action's 2004 debut, Fragments (Pangaea Recordings), Pfeffer demonstrated an uncanny ability to dip into everything from melodic death metal rave-ups, fractured no wave-inspired crescendos, Latin rhythms, video game music, lazy alt-country pop, lounge jazz, new wave synths, and mathy melodies-- sometimes all within the same song.  But on Capillary Action's sophomore effort, Cannibal Impulses (Pangaea Recordings), Pfeffer discards the eclectic math rock stylings of Fragments for something completely fresh. Incorporating influences ranging from the meticulous nature of early 20th century classical and the satisfying crunch of chip tunes music to the insistent melodies of Javanese Gamelan and the heavily orchestrated soundscapes of Japanese noise artists, Cannibal Impulses is a harsh and challenging expedition into Jonathan Pfeffer's warped psyche.

TouchXTone
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TouchXtone was formed in November of 2003 as a collaboration between electronic artists Michael Thomas Roe and Jim Combs. Their sound has been described as ambient/space/drum'n'bass/down-tempo/chillout music.  In their short history, TouchXTone has performed many live shows, released 12 CDs, and won Best Local Electronic Act in the Atlanta Creative Loafing 'Best Of Atlanta 2005' issue. They are currently in the studio recording a new CD or three scheduled to be released the first part of 2006.

Based out of Memphis, TN, Kindness of Strangers music is an epic, atmospheric style mixing anthemic rock with spaghetti western soundtracks, middle eastern sounds filter through electronica backed with hip hop beats, a hint of disco funk entwines with reggae with some Chapman Stick thrown in for style. Lyrical themes are obsessed with the American highway, darkness and light, love and sensuality, desperation and redemption. Their self-produced and recorded debut EP, The Sound of One Hand Clapping, was released in 2005. 

Rogue Fest founder, Matthew "String" Trautwein has a new crew for 2005...or was that 1599?  A new musical sensation is sweeping the youth of England! A band of four energetic performers have created a new form of music called rock and roll, and the Taverns and ale houses of the world will never be the same again!  Led by the ever-present String, veteran of stage and salon, the Lost Boys are quickly spreading their influence across all of Europe and beyond.

Z-Axis
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Post-progressive rock; New-edge ambience; Psychedelia with a world-beat flavor; Funky, frenetic jams; Eclectic instrumental soundtracks to surreal multi-media experiences...Their debut CD, "Reality Check" has received enthusiastic reviews from across the world and is still selling briskly. Meanwhile Z-Axis has begun recording their second CD, due to be released later soon.  Z-Axis's live performances frequently incorporate multi-media elements, visual imagery and performance art. They frequently featured free-form improvs in their set alongside the more "composed" pieces.

Formed in 1995 in Atlanta, GA, Cobweb Strange has released three studio albums, has been featured on numerous compilation CDs and DVDs and has toured across the United States.  Cobweb Strange plays dark, psychedelic music and has been compared to bands such as Porcupine Tree, The Police, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Rush and The Doors.

Formed in 1997 by drummer Rick Walker and guitarist/keyboardist Kevin Jarvis, Farpoint's vision is to create melodic and powerful positive music. Through three full length studio albums and nearly ten years of live performances, Farpoint continue to walk their own path, creating their own unique blend of sometimes folky, sometimes symphonic, and sometimes hard-rocking music that comes from the heart. Combining dynamic male and female lead and harmony vocals, subtle acoustic and aggressive electric guitars, dexterous flute, melodic bass, intricate drumming, a variety of keyboard textures, and even an occasional touch of mandolin, Farpoint's music is often comparied to the likes of early Yes, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Mike Oldfield, and Jethro Tull. More info can be found at www.farpointband.com.

Outpost 9
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Combining Progressive Rock, Ambient Minimalism and World Beat sensibilities, Outpost 9 orchestrates unusual sonic inventions employing a combination of traditional rock instruments and digital technology to forge new tonal pulses along the time/space continuum.

Unbounded Sky, is an Atlanta based progressive rock / fusion band made up of High School students from Gwinnett and Dekalb Counties.  Their music has been described as somewhere in between Yes, Early 70's Genesis, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, with a strong compositional background in both Jazz and Classical.  Their pieces often include literary allusion, and hearken back to the sidelong suites of the progressive heyday of the 1970s.

Christopher Hunt
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Christopher Hunt is a local jazz drummer who performs with a variety of rock, jazz and experimental groups.