The second annual Fear The Riff Expo is coming up fast. The popular Effects, Pedals and Guitar Gear Expo has announced the full artist schedule and new appearances by legends. Taking place August 11 in Brooklyn, NY at the Brooklyn Expo Center, the event now features Zakk Wylde (Wylde Audio, Black Label Society) and John Petrucci (Dream Theatre), guitar clinics hosted by Gil Parris & Ken Haas (Reverend) and Mark Holcomb (Periphery), a performance by Morley Artist David Mercado & guests Al Mercado & Alex Garcia and more.
Main Floor Meet & Greet Tables
12:15PM-1:30PM – Zakk Wylde (Wylde Audio, Black Label Society)
1:30PM-2:00PM – Chris Caffery (Tran Siberian Orchestra) + Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister)
2:00PM-3:00PM – John Petrucci (Dream Theatre) – Ernie Ball/Music Man
3:00PM-4:00PM – Tosin Abasi (Animals as Leaders) + Andy James (Dunlop)
4:00PM-4:30PM – Jake Bowen (Periphery) – Ibanez Guitars
5:00PM-6:00PM – Angel Vivaldi (Charvel)
Sam Ash Demo Room
11:00AM-12:00PM – Guitar Clinic with Gil Parris & Ken Haas (Reverend)
1:00PM-2:30PM – Performance by David Mercado, Al Mercado & Alex Garcia
3:00PM-4:00PM – Guitar Clinic with Jimmy Vivino (VOX)
4:30PM-5:30PM – Guitar Clinic with Mark Holcomb (Periphery) – PRS Guitars
The festival will be taking place on Saturday, August 11th at the Brooklyn Expo Center (79 Franklin Street). Attendees can expect to find the latest in stompboxes, amps, guitars, basses and more! Tickets are available at: http://www.feartheriff.com/tickets.html.
Guests are free to bring their own guitar and headphones to check out and purchase gear from the 60+ vendors who will be onsite including Fender, Ibanez, Marshall, as well as Gibson and Wylde Audio – both of who will be exclusively showcasing their 2019 lines. Industry experts will be hosting panels and demos, while craft beer, whiskey and barbecue vendors will also be on-site.
Additionally, the Fear the Riff team will be hosting an Expo Party pre-game on Friday, August 10th at Saint Vitus at 7PM to get everyone “amped” for Saturday’s event. Bands performing will include Godmaker, Husbandry, Space Cadaver, Future Usses, and The Cancer Conspiracy. Tickets are $12, and are available via Ticketfly. Each paid entry will receive a raffle ticket for a free pedal from Fuzzrocious or a free Dunable Splatterblaster.
Sponsors for the 2018 Fear The Riff Effects, Pedals and Gear Expo includes Sam Ash Music, Revolver Music, Loudwire, Gear Gods, High River Sauces, and Heartbreaking Dawns. For more information, please visit: http://www.feartheriff.com/.