There’s not long to go now! In just over a week, the 2012 edition of the Rockin Race Jamboree kicks off in Torremolinos. From the 2nd February to the 5th February, music fans and visitors can attend this unique event which has become the largest festival in Spain dedicated to music of the 50’s and early 60’s. For 4 intense days, 19 international artists and groups will play the best of Rockabilly, Rhythm & Blues, Surf and other musical styles from the era.
Once again, the Rockin Race Jamboree will take place at the Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos. Now in its 18th year, this popular festival has undergone notable growth attracting thousands of people – the organizers estimate attendance to be more than 3000 people this year – from Europe, United States, Japan and even from Australia!
The list of musicians for the Rockin Race Jamboree is impressive and is made up of 19 international artists who will perform on the two stages which have been specially set up for the festival. These are some of the musicians taking part: Big Jay McNeely, The Planet Rockers, The Bellfuries, Modern Don Juans, Wildfire Willie & the Rumblers, Peter Berry & the Snake Set, Vicky Tafoya, Ray Collins’ Hot Club, Eddie & the Flatheads, The Frettones, The Sun Rockets and many more…
For more information, please visit the official web page for the festival at www.rockinrace.com .
Tickets can be purchased online at the official website (see above) or directly at the Palacio de Congresos ticket office in Torremolinos; the price for a weekend pass is €55.
Official Programme for the Rockin Race Jamboree 2012
Thursday 2nd Evening: Buensol
21:00 – Open Door
21:00 – ALEX DJ
22:30 – Ray Collins’ Hot Club
23:30 – ROB’S BIG BEAT
24:30 – SILVIA DJ
01:30 – Wildfire Willie & The Ramblers
02:30 – TALL MARK
03:3h – ALEX DJ
04:30 – TIP TOP DADDY
05:30 – Closing – SILVIA DJ
Friday 3rd Midday: Buensol
12:00 – ROB’S BIG BEAT
13:00 – Blackberry’n Mr. Boo-Hoo
14:00 – SILVIA DJ
15:00 – TALL MARK
16:00 – Sun Rockets
17:00 – 18:00h – ALEX DJ
Friday 3rd Evening: Palacio de Congresos – Torremolinos
21:00h – Open Door
21:00h – ROB’S BIG BEAT
22:00h – Roy Thompson & The Mellow Kings
22:45h – TIP TOP DADDY
23:15h – Sonny Burgess
24:00h – STEVE STAX’O WAX
24:30h – Modern Don Juans
01:15h – TALL MARK
01:45h – Eddie & The Flatheads
02:30h – STEVE STAX’O WAX
03:00h – Stompin’ Riffraffs
03:45h – ALEX DJ
04:45h – 06:00h – END – TALL MARK
Saturday 4th Midday: Buensol
12:00 – STEVE STAX’O WAX
13:00 – Arousers
14:00 – TALL MARK
15:00 – STEVE STAX’O WAX
16:00 – Charlie Hightone & The Rock-It’s
17:00 – 18:00h – SILVIA DJ
Saturday 4th Evening: Palacio de Congresos – Torremolinos
21:00 – Open Door
21:00 – ALEX DJ
22:00 – Vicky Tafoya
22:45 – TALL MARK
23:15 – Peter Berry & The Shake Set
24:00 – TALL MARK
24:30 – Big Jay McNeely Feat. Ray Collin’s
01:15 – STEVE STAX’O WAX
01:45 – Bellfuries
02:30 – ALEX DJ
03:00 – Planet Rockers
03:45 – TIP TOP DADDY
04:45 – 06:00h – END STEVE STAX’O WAX
Sunday 5th Midday: Buensol
16:00 – ROB’S BIG BEAT
17:00 – Lazy Jumpers
18:00 – ALEX DJ
19:00 – END – ROB’S BIG BEAT
Sunday 5th Evening: Buensol
22:00 – SILVIA DJ – ALEX DJ
24:00 – Frettones
01:00 – TALL MARK
02:00 – Wild Goners
03:00 – TALL MARKDJ
04:00 – ALEX DJ
05:00 – END – SILVIA DJ
If you are looking for accommodation for the Rockin Race Jamboree 2012, at Sunset Beach Club (just 10 minutes away from the Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos) we’ve got apartments from €47 per night. Please visit our website to check availability www.sunsetbeachclub.com.
