About Backhand
Four Giants from the Venezuelan music scene and a great singer from Canada merge their talents and passion for music into an exceptional eclectic prog band that delivers all the power and subtleness needed for a sure success in the contemporary progressive rock category. The first of their type in Venezuela. This will be the bands first live appearances with Phil Naro and the 2nd festival appearance in the USA their first one was on February 18th at the “Prog Nation At Sea”. The band are touring in support of their debut release “Through The Turbulence” which was released on February 28th, 2014
Backhand Is:
Adrianus van Woerkom : Keyboards, Lead* & Backing Vocals
Pablo Mendoza: Guitars & Backing Vocals
Oscar Fanega: Bass & Backing Vocals
Adolfo Herrera: Drums, Percussion & Backing Vocals
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About ProgDay
ProgDay is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year and is the longest running progressive rock festival in the world. ProgDay 2014 will take place on Saturday, August 30th, and Sunday, August 31st, at Storybook Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
For more information about ProgDay, please visit: www.progday.net
Confirmed 2014 ProgDay Lineup
BACKHAND (Venezuela) ALEX CARPANI BAND (Italy), SENSATIONS’ FIX (Italy), NECROMONKEY (Sweden), THE GALACTIC COWBOY ORCHESTRA (US), LUZ DE RIADA (Mexico) and KOTEBEL (Spain)
