Pub rock fest aimes to be supercharged

Thursday, 24 February 2011

Supercharger.

By Mark Salter

FOLLOWING on from the first hugely successful “Rocktoberfest” held last October, a second event is to take place this weekend at the Royal Oak pub in Whitecroft. The event, on Saturday February 26, is a 12 hour showcase of both established rock bands and more importantly, up and coming new bands and tries to incorporate everything from heavy metal originals, cover bands, acoustic acts to full-on thrash metal. Organiser and drummer with the Forest band Rebel Lust, Vinnie Buckingham said: “Last year I wanted to find a music event in October where I could enjoy my birthday and there was nothing going on, so I decided to organise something myself. “It started off as a few bands getting together for the evening and it quickly became apparent that there was some great local talent crying out for a chance to perform. So now “Rocktoberfest II” has been organised. Vinnie has some great acts booked, from young people doing their first ever gigs to well known bands like Toadstool, Irridium, Doods on Stools and Rebel Lust. “We also have a drum solo from Tim Coleman – who will be happy to book new pupils for drum lessons. It has also been decided that for each event a well known band from further afield will be invited to play and this weekend we have Supercharger coming all the way from Newcastle-on-Tyne.” The event is free and Dave the landlord will be putting on food during the day. To catch the latest news see Vinnie via Facebook.

And please note there is already a full provisional list of bands ready for “Rocktoberfest III” hopefully to be held in August!!

Riding high on the back of the original ” ROCKTOBERFEST ” ....” My Bad Productions” are stoked to announce ....

ROCKTOBERFEST II ( Return of the Rock ) ... Being held on midday Saturday 26th FEB Twenty eleven .... At The Royal Oak , Whitecroft , Forest of Dean . Closes Midnight ..... Yes 12 hours of solid rock ... with some massive guests to be announced , keep you eyes peeled for updates in forthcoming months ..... The First was BIG , this will be even Bigger ...... Two Stages for constant Rock.

YET ANOTHER FREE FESTIVAL FOR FREE PEOPLES

Just for starters , heres a few of the artists that will be entertaining you .

NEWCASTLES VERY OWN ................... ” SUPERCHARGER “

Our very Own and from the Forest ................. ” TOADSTOOL ”

Welsh metal supremos ................................. MUTATOR

Cinderfords very own and massive ................. DJ 9DoubleM

Back by very popular demand .............................. IRIDIUM

From Coleford and his first ROCKTOBERFEST ..... Jonathan Harley

Mitcheldean rockers returning for your pleasure.......... REBEL LUST

The forest of Deans one and only ...... Bob ” Smiffy ” Smith

Oh my god PPls ... we have them ..... DOODS on STOOLS

Chepstows very own very heavy metal outfit ...DOOMCHILD

From Ross on Wye ................. Switch

From Cinderford ....... Jordan Wileman

STAGE TIMES NOW ANNOUNCED

11pm ... Midnight ................ SUPERCHARGER main stage 10pm ... 10.45 .................... TOADSTOOL main stage 9pm ...9.45pm ................... IRIDIUM main stage 8pm ...8.45pm .................... REBEL LUST main stage 6.45pm ... 7.30pm ...............MUTATOR main stage 5.45pm...6.30pm ................ DOODS ON STOOLS main stage 5.15pm ...5.45pm ................ BOB ” SMIFFY ” SMITH acoustic 4.30pm ...5.15pm ................. DOOMCHILD main stage 4.00pm ...4.30pm ................ DJ 9DOUBLE M mixer stage 3.15pm ...4.00pm ................ SWITCH main stage 2.45pm ...3.15pm ................ ALEX McCONNACHIE acoustic 2.00pm ...2.45pm ................ ROCKET 56 1.15pm ... 1.45pm ............... JONOTHAN HARLEY acoustic 12.30pm ...1.00pm ............. JORDAN WILEMAN main stage MIDDAY ... 12.30pm ............ DJ PIX N MIX mixer stage

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