This isn’t about archiving Rock and Roll; this is about living it, a celebration of then, now and where it’s going... Let it Rock explores the unpredictable journey of R n R culture, from the British ‘rockin’ lifestyle of the 50s through the heavily influenced music of the following 30 years to contemporary bands still dominated by this worldwide phenomena.
FRIDAY THE 13TH SPECIAL
The Vintage Festival looks at every angle of culture and this year, with the opening being on Friday 13th July, we take a peek into the world of Gothic Horror...
Time to dig out those black clothes and some fake blood. See you all on Friday 13th... Remeber to pack some black!
Live on stage the ‘Devil’s music’ will
be pounding, no travelling road show of wrinkly crooners, but a fast and
dangerous Rock and Roll sanctuary. Featuring:
The Damned Original ‘70s punk heroes with a penchant for shock tactics and a vocalist fresh from his grave
Alien Sex Fiend Goth rock at it's very best
Fred Mann & Ronnie King’s Psychotronic Sounds Cool wax aplenty with a nod to The Cramps and Mad Daddy’s ghoulish grooves
The Zombie Club Birmingham’s much talked about Goth club wakes from the dead
Shake, Rattle & Bowl The London club comes to Vintage playing ‘50s Rock ‘n’ Roll, 60s Northern Soul, Motown, Freakbeat, Garage Rock and Ska
Keb Darge The infamous music collector spinning a selection of rare Friday the 13th styled sides
The Crackerjacks Kav Kavanagh’s side project from The Rockin’ Rebels playing cool r ’n’ r standards
The Piccadilly Bullfrogs Old school rockabilly from these versatile veterans
Plus DJs: Kav Kavanagh, Suzy Q & Lee Holt
SATURDAY
Late Andy Smith’s Jam Up Twist
with Aaron Fletcher & Dave Crozier
A wild mix of suitably rare rockabilly, jump, soul and RnB from Andy, Aaron Fletcher of The Bees who takes a break from touring to guest at Vintage and headlining the 'Jam Up Twist' finale of 'Let It Rock' is much respected Brighton Rockabilly DJ Dave Crozier
Evening Curated by Jay Strongman’s Lazy Lester Original 1950s harmonica-toting Louisiana bluesman with a gritty voice and some aching life lessons
The Polecats Swaggering mid ‘70s rockabilly from this be-quiffed quartet
Plus DJs: Jay Strongman & Steve Montgomery Scott
Afternoon The Stargazers England's rockingest, rollingest, swing-jive combo
Fever Rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll from this double bass humping outfit
SUNDAY
Late The Lady Luck Club A seductive mix of Jazz, mambo pop, Latin grooves, popcorn, surf and rockabilly
Evening Gaz Rockin’ Blues Jazz, ska, reggae and classic RnB featuring:
The Delegators Rock steady and early reggae mixed with Motown and Soul
Black Kat Boppers Hot boppin and groovin' four piece playing rockin roots music
Plus DJs: Gaz Mayall
& Baby Soul
Afternoon The Jets Charting rockabilly revivalists, 30 years in the business and still ripping it up
The Hicksville Bombers Much tattooed UK-based trio playing rockabilly, uptempo blues and rock n roll
Plus DJs: Kav Kavanagh & Suzy Q
Not for the faint hearted this volatile adventure is revved up by the scenes that exploded around it with no sympathy for the mediocre, a wickedly mixed irreverent cocktail guaranteed to leave your hips shaken and your loins thoroughly stirred.
The Devils in the Detail
Take wild jive classes with our ‘rockin’ dance tutors, and then try those new moves as you find yourself moving uncontrollably to the raucous sound of dance classics from the house band with R’nR karaoke and guest slot shocks.
As befits a venue dedicated to celebrating the ‘Devil’s music’ nightfall will bring with it a daily transformation... “Oh when the sun goes down and the moon comes up I turn into a teenage goo-goo muck” - The Cramps
By day they frolic in the sun by night the devils work is done. While the night clubs throb the top of the Rocking scene plus some legendary guest stars weaving though their personal histories. All this laced with B movie themes and rock moment videos that add to the wild extravaganza.
