Los Angeles power metal trio NINTH CIRCLE returns to one of the largest summer events in Southern California. For the second straight year, Ninth Circle return to the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, CA on July 31st. Ninth Circle will perform at The Hangar which is the main concert venue on the grounds of the fair.

The Hanger is a 23,000-square-foot aviation-style structure featuring an incredible lineup of top-notch tribute and original bands. From classic rock and blues to pop superstars, The Hangar at the 2011 OC Fair will rock all summer long.

In 2010 Ninth Circle was selected to be part of the inaugural summer concert series at The Hangar. Ninth Circle was the first heavy metal band to perform at The Hangar. This venerable concert venue opened its doors for the first time in the summer of 2010 and Ninth Circle was selected to be part of the fair’s entertainment along with other national touring acts to perform during the 23-day event.

Attendance for this yearly event averages over million visitors with last year’s attendance figures coming in at 1,135,536 visitors.

“This is really exciting for Ninth Circle,” bassist Frank Forray expressed when asked about the band’s return to this venue. “The Hangar is a great venue with one of the largest stages in Southern California. It has acres of space to run around on and the OC Fair is just a terrific summer event.”
“Last year was an amazing experience”, Frank goes on to say. “To be part of a select group of bands and entertainers who were the first to perform on that stage was incredible. And to be the first heavy metal band to perform at The Hangar meant a lot to us. It allowed to us to perform in front huge crowds where many of the people in attendance may not have been specifically Ninth Circle or heavy metal fans, but we were able show everyone what a great heavy metal concert is all about. Suffice to say, we converted quite a few people into fans that day. Heck, there’s a little bit of Ninth Circle in everyone!”
“The band is looking forward to being a part of this event again this year and being back on that stage performing in front of all those people. This will also be a very special event for the band given Dave has recovered from back surgery and we are now able to be on the road this summer. It is a great boost for the band!”

Ninth Circle 2011 summer tour dates:

July

16 – Marquis Lounge - San Bernardino, CA (with Chasing Ghosts, Uncle Arthur’s Funeral_
23 – The Can Club - Garden Grove, CA (with Lizzy Borden, Mandy Lion’s WWIII)
31 – The Orange County Fair – The Hangar, Costa Mesa, CA

More dates to be announced soon.