Winners Blog from Rocklahoma 2009!
July 24, 2009
Our Rocklahoma 2009 Trip winner, Brad Cooper, sums up his Rocklahoma Experience for us:
Here’s Grand Prize Rocklahoma winner Brad Cooper and his brother Greg hangin’ VIP style backstage with Twisted Sister. They look so…NORMAL
Hey House Of Hair fans this is Brad Cooper, the lucky winner of the HOH Rocklahoma grand prize, checking in to give you a taste of the Rocklahoma 2009 VIP experience that the HOH provided my brother and me. Round trip airfare took us to a 5 night stay just up the road from the Rocklahoma location about 4 miles north of Pryor, OK.
I had never been to an outdoor festival and this place was great. Along with a main stage, there were three side stages that played in between the main acts, thus there was music almost non-stop from noon to midnight. Vendors for food, t-shirts, airbrushing, tobacco, etc lined the outsides of the grounds. The hired and volunteer staff was absolutely the most courteous I’ve ever seen as they suffered the triple digit temps along with the rest of us.
It’s always great when our winners actually like each other! Pictured are Greg and Brad Cooper with HOH listener Don Renick who scored tickets to meet Anvil at Rocklahoma. (L-R above: Don’s daughter, HOH GP Winner Brad Cooper, Don, Greg Cooper) We dig those custom HOH/Dee shirts!!
Day 1
Was devoted to metal featuring Anthrax as the headliner which annihilated the stage that night in possibly the loudest fashion I’ve ever heard. It actually hurt to listen. The band I most enjoyed that day however was Anvil. Metal with an old sound, a bit rough was pretty cool. This was the day my brother and I found a couple of side stage bands we enjoyed the most which included Krank and the Glitter Boys. Krank had a lead singer with a scream that hangs on the coat tails of Rob Halford and the Glitter Boys were 80’s hair all the way. Fortunately we were able to catch these acts a couple times during the 4 days.
Day 2
Got right into the hair for which I was craving. Night Ranger didn’t headline but I thought they stole the stage that night. They flat out sounded awesome and although not typically headbanging material, they were heavier in concert than I anticipated. Warrant performed with their third lead singer they’ve had in their three appearances at Rocklahoma and although he sounded very good, I just can’t call it Warrant without Jani. I know some of you may really dislike Jani and the problems he’s had, but I’m not one of them. Ratt headlined and the set list included all the hits we’re used to. Notable sidestage performances that I enjoyed included Bang Tango that night between main stage acts Night Ranger and Ratt.
Who loves Night Ranger? WE DO! Greg and Brad Cooper meet the band backstage to compliment them on their killer set!
Day 3
Continued the hair band blast with live show standouts Kix who as usual were very solid. Lizzy Borden, whose music I am not very familiar with, put on a great show and have earned themselves some of my hard earned cash as a CD purchase of their music will occur soon. No doubt however the hi-light of Saturday was the show Jackyl and lead singer Jesse James Dupree put on. Jesse was an animal with outlandish pranks on a local police officer who took things in stride, throwing beer into the crowd right out of beer vendor’s cooler, and of course destroying a bar stool with his chainsaw for the final song. Jesse wins the prize for the person I would most want to party with aside from Miss Rocklahoma. Jackyl is a 3 year veteran of Rocklahoma and we heard Jesse was better this year than any other. I would have been rolled over in the gutter if I had consumed the amount of alcohol he had while onstage, but he rocked to the bitter end, full steam ahead. Side stage notables included Faster Pussycat, with a jam packed full tent of very rowdy die hards. They should have been a main stage act. Britny Fox was a disappointment however… because they weren’t there. That was a band my brother had planned to catch from the get go.
Here’s Greg and Brad with the accident-prone Jack Russell and the rest of Great White backstage.
Day 4
Finished better than strong with Twisted Sister defying mother nature and laying down the entire Stay Hungry album for its 25th anniversary celebration. The best surprise for me during the show was the performance of “Come Out and Play”, a personal favorite that I certainly was not expecting. Missing however was “I Am I’m Me”, “Shoot’em Down” and “Destroyer” no doubt due to the time allotted for Dee and the boys. During the show Mark “the Animal” Mendoza celebrated a birthday with the cake delivered by none other than Miss Rocklahoma and Dee replaced a few calories by digging into a funnel cake from the crowd while onstage. Twisted has not lost a step, 25 years later Dee’s voice is spot on and the sound is heavy and tight. The chance to see Twisted Sister was the main reason I entered the contest and I was not disappointed. Also I’ll give a hats off for a gutsy performance by Jack Russell of Great White. During the meet and greet Jack could hardly walk, and onstage, using the mic stand for a support, he explained that he had recently been in an accident and fractured 12 bones including several vertebrae and his pelvis. It hurt me to watch him move, but he belted it out anyway. Excellent Skid Row tunes split the notable bands listed above, however a “Bachless” Skid Row just wasn’t the same for me. Great sounding, head banging originals filled the amphitheatre, but I just couldn’t quite buy in.
Our fearless leader – Dee Snider – on stage and kicking ass at Rocklahoma!!
The best perk of being HOH winners was the meet and greets. Pics and autographs of Ratt, Night Ranger, Warrant, Helix, Lizzy Borden, Bonfire, Jackyl, Skid Row, Great White and of course Twisted Sister will soon have a nicely organized place on the shelves in my basement. We were all set to go meet Kix as well, however we could not pull ourselves away from the Jackyl show and the sensory overload of Jesse James Dupree.
On top of all the great bands that we were able to see and meet we had free food all day long and it was delicious. Even better was the free beer and soft drinks all day, every day. With temps in the 100’s this was greatly appreciated. The VIP tent with the food and beverages was also air conditioned…a nice treat in the temps noted above. Our VIP wristbands got us everywhere we needed to go without questions. Parking was a breeze in the VIP lot and we could get from the main stage to our car within 2 minutes and never waited in a line the whole 4 days.
Thank you HOH for choosing my essay over thousands of justified entries. My brother, whom the essay was about, and I are extremely grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. The meet and greets that we will most likely never experience again and the awesome picture of my brother and me with our rock idols Twisted Sister are the heavy metal high lights in the lives of these dedicated SMF’ers.
Brad, you and Greg were FANTASTIC winners! We’re holding back a little tear just reliving your trip!
JACKYL ADDED TO ROCKLAHOMA LINEUP
July 3, 2009
PRYOR, OK— Jackyl has been signed on to bring their “Wild and Untamed” brand of Rock to Pryor, Oklahoma Saturday Night at Rocklahoma.
Director of Operations Dave Giencke said, “After Thin Lizzy’s cancellation, we wanted to bring in a band that has consistently been one of the fan favorites!” “Jackyl’s energy and stage presence is like no other band who has ever performed at Rocklahoma and they promise to step up even more!”
Front Man Jessie James Dupree added, “I was equally disappointed that Thin Lizzy cancelled their tour. I am a huge fan of theirs and wanted to make it down to Rocklahoma see them perform. Since I was going to be there anyway and there’s an open slot, it made sense to have Jackyl perform.” “Jackyl Stock 09, let’s get it on!”
Jackyl who had huge rock radio hits like “Down On Me,” “When Will It Rain,” “I Stand Alone” and “The Lumberjack,”
Rocklahoma takes place July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma has been called by many throughout the world as the “Woodstock” of Eighties Rock Music
The lineup on each of the four days is as follows:
Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Anvil, Metal Church and Leatherwolf.
Friday: RATT, Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hurricane Alice
Saturday: Stryper, Jackyl, KIX, KEEL, Lizzy Borden and Gypsy Pistoleros
Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen
Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, already selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and throughout North America including every state in the United States!
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe and Faster Pussycat. Included on the side stages are bands from all over Europe.
Recently Rolling Stone called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
THIN LIZZY CANCELS 2009 TOUR
July 2, 2009
PRYOR, OK – Irish Rock Band Thin Lizzy, known for hits “Jailbreak” and “The Boys Are Back In Town” cancelled their entire 2009 tour including Rocklahoma.
Thin Lizzy guitarist and main stay, Scott Gorham had this to say, “It’s been a very tough time of late for myself and the band, firstly with drummer Tommy Aldridge’s injury and now the subsequent decision for John and the rest of the group to go their separate ways. I can only apologize to everyone who has supported us over the years, but we will be back up to full speed soon!”
Catch the Fever Music Festivals is looking for Miss Rocklahoma
June 11, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Catch the Fever Music Festivals who organizes the largest Eighties Rock Festival in the United States is looking for that special lady who can be called “Miss Rocklahoma.”
The First Annual “Miss Rocklahoma” must be a lady who exhibits a true passion for Eighties Metal. The winner will win an all access and two VIP Passes for the entire four days of Rocklahoma. The Five Runners Up will receive two all access passes and VIP Privileges for Opening Night of Rocklahoma.
Of all the entries submitted the top ten will be chosen by a panel of judges. The ten finalists’ profiles will appear on the Rocklahoma website where rock fans from across the world will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite. The top five will be chosen by the online voting. Those five will appear live on stage Thursday Night, when the winner will be announced and crowned as “Miss Rocklahoma.”
Entrants must email a recent photo to www.feverfest.com
The Miss Rocklahoma contest is not just about beauty and sexuality, but about an energizing, fun loving and amiable individual who truly represents and encapsulates the spirit of what Rocklahoma is all about.
Rocklahoma July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma has been called by many throughout the world as the “Woodstock” of Eighties Rock Music
The lineup on each of the four days is as follows:
Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Anvil, Metal Church and Leatherwolf.
Friday: RATT, Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hericane Alice
Saturday: Stryper, Thin Lizzy, KIX, KEEL, Lizzy Borden and Gypsy Pistoleros
Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen
Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, already selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and throughout North America including every state in the United States!
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe and Faster Pussycat. Included on the side stages are bands from all over Europe.
Rolling Stone recently called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals of the Summer.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
ANVIL SIGNED ON TO PLAY ROCKLAHOMA
May 19, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Eighties Rock Band Anvil has been signed on to play Rocklahoma on Thursday, July 9.
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is the directorial debut of screenwriter Sacha Gervasi (“The Terminal”) and was produced by Rebecca Yeldham (“The Kite Runner” and “The Motorcycle Diaries”). The film follows Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner and their band, Anvil, which released one of the heaviest albums in metal history, 1982’s Metal on Metal. The album influenced an entire musical generation of rock bands, including Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, who all went on to sell millions of records. Anvil, on the other hand, took a different path—straight to obscurity. The film is both entertaining and touching as it follows their last-ditch quest for the fame and fortune that has been so elusive to them. “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is a timeless tale of survival and the unadulterated passion it takes to follow your dream, year after year.
With the support of VH1 and VH1 Classic, a feature documentary, and an immeasurable amount of will and determination, the band is picking up where they left off twenty-five years ago. “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is distributed by VH1 in association with Abramorama. This fall, VH1 will release the film on television and DVD under its Emmy Award-winning “VH1 Rock Docs” franchise.
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil” premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it received acclaim from critics and audiences alike. It went on to win the Audience Awards at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival, 2008 Sydney Film Festival, and 2009 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, as well as the Best Documentary Feature Awards at 2008 Galway Film Fleadh, 2008 Calgary Film Festival, 2008 Edmonton Film Festival, and 2009 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. The film was also nominated for the Truer Than Fiction Award at the 2009 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The film was released in the UK to critical acclaim on February 20, 2009.
“This film is so much more than a documentary about the roots of metal. It’s a story about the power of perseverance and friendship and the passion that drives them,” said Tom Calderone, President of VH1. “ ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’ has a huge heart and
will resonate with all of our viewers. This is the type of project that drew me into the VH1 fold and makes me especially proud to work here.”
“Anvil! The Story of Anvil” will be shown in its entirety Thursday Night at Rocklahoma on the jumbo tron screens following the performance of Anthrax.
Rocklahoma July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma has been called by many throughout the world as the “Woodstock” of Eighties Rock Music
The lineup on each of the four days is as follows:
Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Anvil, Metal Church and Leatherwolf.
Friday: RATT, Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hericane Alice
Saturday: Stryper, Thin Lizzy, KIX, KEEL, Lizzy Borden and Gypsy Pistoleros
Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen
Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, already selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and throughout North America including every state in the United States!
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe and Faster Pussycat. Included on the side stages are bands from all over Europe.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
ROCKLAHOMA OFFERS UNIQUE FAN EXPERIENCES
May 11, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Catch the Fever Music Festivals the owner of Rocklahoma is looking to give eighties music enthusiasts the “Ultimate Fan Experience!”
Rocklahoma has teamed up with CID Entertainment to bring fans a unique VIP upgrades and travel packages featuring hotel rooms at the newly renovated Chereokee Hard Rock Casino and Resort.
Available to VIP Ticket holders will be a Camping Lounge featuring a large comfortable tent setup in the VIP Campground. The Campground Lounge will be open early morning featuring coffee and breakfast. The Lounge will feature couches, tables, flat screen televisions with a video and audio feed of the performances along with a full service liquor bar. The Campground Lounge is open from early morning until well after the show.
In addition the Campground Lounge, Rocklahoma is opening up the side stage viewing areas to the fans. On both sides are stage seating giving special VIP Fans a view of the performance that no one else can imagine.
There is also the VIP Ultimate Lounge which gives you access to the Campground Lounge, the VIP Tent, Side Stage Seating in addition to All Access Passes including Back Stage and 24 hour luxury transportation to the Cherokee Hard Rock Casino and Resort. Also included is access to the VIP Rocklahoma Party Suite at the Cherokee Hard Rock Casino and Resort and includes a full open bar.
The Unique Fan Experience can be purchased by the day or for the entire festival.
For more information on becoming a VIP call toll free 1-866-310-2288 or online at www.feverfest.com.
Rocklahoma July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma has been called by many throughout the world as the “Woodstock” of Eighties Rock Music
The lineup on each of the four days is as follows:
Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Metal Church and Leatherwolf.
Friday: RATT, Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hericane Alice
Saturday: Stryper, Thin Lizzy, KIX, KEEL, Lizzy Borden and Gypsy Pistoleros
Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen
Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, already selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and throughout North America including every state in the United States!
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe and Faster Pussycat. Included on the side stages are bands from all over Europe.
Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
ROCKLAHOMA’S LINEUP COMPLETE WITH ADDITION OF RATT
May 11, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records recording artist RATT has been signed on to Headline Friday Night at Rocklahoma being held July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma.
At Rocklahoma, RATT will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the release of Out Of The Cellar, whose hits include “Round and Round” and “Lack of Communication.” RATT will be performing the multi-platinum selling album in its entirety at Rocklahoma.
Bobby Blotzer had this to say, “The metal gods of Oklahoma must have a soft spot in their hearts for Ratt N Roll. We are so pumped to be asked again for an unprecedented 3rd consecutive year to rock the thousands of Rodents in Oklahoma! We will put every ounce of Ratt N Roll sweat into a kick ass Friday night along with all of our other friends in the accompanying bands, so get ready to Bang thy heads! Thank you Oklahoma concert promoters and fans!!
Rocklahoma July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma has been called by many throughout the world as the “Woodstock” of Eighties Rock Music
The lineup on each of the four days is as follows:
Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Metal Church and Leatherwolf.
Friday: RATT, Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hurricane Alice
Saturday: Stryper, Thin Lizzy, KIX, KEEL, Lizzy Borden and Gypsy Pistoleros
Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen
Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, already selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and throughout North America including every state in the United States!
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe and Faster Pussycat. Included on the side stages are bands from all over Europe.
Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
Stryper Moves to Saturday Night at Rocklahoma
May 4, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Rock Band Stryper has moved from its Friday Headlining position to the same on Saturday at Rocklahoma.
“We wanted to give Stryper the opportunity to play in front of as many fans as possible for their first appearance ever at Rocklahoma!” said Dave Giencke, Director of Operations for the Catch the Fever Music Festivals. “In addition to Stryper moving to Saturday Night, we have a special announcement to make in the upcoming days regarding Friday Night!”
2009 marks the year in which Stryper will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary with the release of their upcoming album, “Murder by Pride” as it hits the shelves July 21. The new album features Stryper covering BOSTON’s hit single “Peace of Mind” and will feature BOSTON’s Tom Scholz on guitar. Michael Sweet, singer/songwriter for Stryper, is also a member of BOSTON playing guitar and sharing the lead vocal position. BOSTON did a fifty-four city tour in 2008 and is working on a new studio album as well.
Rocklahoma taking place July 9-12, 2009 in Pryor, Oklahoma has been called by many throughout the world as the “Woodstock” of Eighties Rock Music.
The lineup on each of the three days is as follows:
Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Metal Church and Leatherwolf.
Friday: Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix, Hurricane Alice and Headliner to be announced in upcoming days.
Saturday: Stryper, Thin Lizzy, KIX, KEEL, Lizzy Borden and Gypsy Pistoleros.
Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen
Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, already selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and throughout North America including every state in the United States!
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe, Faster Pussycat along with many European bands on the side stages.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities, and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
ROCKLAHOMA ANNOUNCES STRYPER, THIN LIZZY, SKID ROW, WARRANT, NIGHT RANGER
April 11, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Rocklahoma, the premier eighties rock festival in the United States announced additional bands to its third annual event.
Rocklahoma held in Pryor, Oklahoma and called by many throughout the world as the “Woodstock of Eighties Rock Music” has announced additional bands for the main stage for the four days. Added to the history making festival includes Stryper headlining Friday Night along with fan favorites Night Ranger and Warrant. Added to Saturday, is the legendary Thin Lizzy. Sunday Night’s addition includes eighties favorite Skid Row.
Stryper featuring three original members, lead vocalist Michael Sweet, drummer Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox, along with bassist Tracy Ferrie.
Michael Sweet of Stryper had this to say, “Rocklahoma is an event that I’ve heard about from peers and friends and they have always said that Stryper would be a perfect fit for this festival. Oklahoma holds a special place in my heart since my family lived in Moore, Oklahoma. I have a lot of family in Oklahoma. We’re excited to finally be able to perform at Rocklahoma and look forward to an amazing night!”
Recently added to Saturday’s lineup at Rocklahoma is Thin Lizzy, a seventies favorite whose hits went well into the eighties and include “Jail Break” and “The Boys are Back in Town.” Vocalist John Sykes “We have heard a lot about Rocklahoma and are really excited to be playing this year’s festival. The set will be jam packed with Lizzy Classics, so see you there!”
The lineup on each of the three days is as follows:
Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Metal Church and Leatherwolf.
Friday: Stryper, Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hurricane Alice
Saturday: Thin Lizzy, KIX, KEEL, Gypsy Pistoleros, plus two to be announced.
Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen
Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, already selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and throughout North America including every state in the United States!
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe and Faster Pussycat.
Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
BANDS ACROSS THE WORLD PLAYING ROCKLAHOMA
April 6, 2009
Rocklahoma, the premier eighties music festival continues to go global, as international members of the band community will be performing.
Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America and now for the first time, bands coming from all over the world. In addition to the already announced Gypsy Pistoleros from England, Rocklahoma will now feature two bands Bai Bang and Rebel State from Sweden, two bands from Germany Mad Max and Bonfire, Vougan from Brazil and Anj from Russia.
Juergen Breforth of Mad Max had this to say, “We are absolutely honored and proud to celebrate our 25th band anniversary at ROCKLAHOMA 2009! This will be our very first U.S. show ever and there is no better place than Rocklahoma! For us this is a dream come true! America, here we come!”
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages. More bands are to be announced in the upcoming future. On the three side stages, Rocklahoma has partnered with Retrospect Records to showcase additional bands of the eighties.
Side stage manager and Retrospect Records CEO Sam McCaslin went on to say, “I believe this is the strongest side stage line-up ever assembled at a rock festival. From Melodic Rock to Power Metal, all bases are covered and are sure to win over a legion of new fans at Rocklahoma. We are all very excited at the quality of talent brought to this years most prestigious eighties Rock Festival.”
Lineup for the side stages include: MASS, Hallows Eve, Krank, Aska, Bai Bang, Mad Max, Roxanne, Ronny Munroe, Frontrunner, Reckless, Real Steel, Cuttlass, Miles Beyond, Herazz, Revengeance, Letchen Grey, Lickity Split, Biloxi, Aura Surreal, Hollywood Harlot, Electro Nomicon, Halcyon Way, Ritual Habits, The Glitter Boys, Nasty Nasty, Lorraine, Bodragaz, Axeticy, ANJ, Hallucination, Atomic Clock, Widow, Strike The Sun, Altered Ending, Rebel State, Chizel, Zeroking, Fan Halen, T.H.V, Herman Rarebell of the Scorpions and friends, Terry Glaze formally of Pantera, Silent Rage, Warrior, Pair A Dice, Julliet, Wild Street and Vougan.
In addition to the above named bands, groups who were on the main stage at the previous Rocklahoma festivals are also playing the side stages. Those bands include Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Guns, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe and Faster Pussycat.
Rocklahoma is one of the largest Rock Festivals of its type featuring music from the eighties. Attendance has come from all fifty states and six out of seven continents.
Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
ROCKLAHOMA GOES METAL! Can we get a big Hell Yeah?!!
March 31, 2009
THURSDAY FEATURES ALL HEAVY METAL AT ROCKLAHOMA
PRYOR, OK—Rocklahoma, the premier eighties music festival in the United States being held July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma announces Thursday as “Heavy Metal Day.”
General Manager of Catch the Fever Music Festivals Mark Nuessle had this to say, “Rocklahoma is a celebration of the eighties music that made rock great!” Our Thursday Lineup consists of a heavier sound as we spotlight the music of Saxon, Overkill, Metal Church, Leatherwolf and of course, recently announced headliner Anthrax!”
Leatherwolf Mike Olivieri, lead vocalist and guitarist had this to say, “It is definitely an honor to bring the Triple Axe Attack to Rocklahoma this year and being part of such a stellar line-up of bands. I’m looking forward to playing a great show and help make this year the best 4 days of classic metal anywhere on the planet. We’ll see you there!”
DD Verni of Overkill went on to say, “We’re psyched to be part of the Rocklahoma festival! Overkill have been doing the summer festivals in Europe for many years and it’s always a great time. So doing one in America with old friends like Anthrax and Metal Church should be a fuckin blast.”
The 3rd Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages. Additional bands will be announced in the upcoming future.
On the three side stages, Rocklahoma has partnered with Retrospect records to showcase additional bands of the eighties.
Signed on to appear at the 3rd Annual Rocklahoma is Twisted Sister, Anthrax, Overkill, Metal Church, Leatherwolf, Great White, Vixen, Saxon, Hurricane Alice, Helix, Danger Danger, Warrant, Night Ranger, Gypsy Pistoleros, Nelson, KEEL, KIX, Bang Tango, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns, Britny Fox, Faster Pussycat, Lillian Axe, Dirty Penny, Legendary Scorpions Drummer Herman Rarebell and Friends, Bonfire. Also appearing will be Icon, Big Cock, Baton Rouge, Lord Tracy, featuring ex-Pantera vocalist Terry Glaze, Silent Rage, Warrior, Pair-a-Dice, Julliet, Wild Street, Vougan
Rocklahoma is one of the largest Rock Festivals in North America with attendance coming from all fifty states and six out of seven continents.
Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and an on site convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
HEAVY METAL LEGEND ANTHRAX TO APPEAR AT ROCKLAHOMA
March 27, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Rocklahoma, the premier eighties music festival in the United States being held July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma is proud to announce Heavy Metal Legend Anthrax as its Opening Night Headliner.
Anthrax, whose sales have exceeded ten million worldwide and long been recognized as one of the founding members of Thrash Metal. Anthrax is celebrating their twenty fifth anniversary of the release of their debut album, 1984’s “Fistful of Metal” as they release their first new studio album in six years entitled “Worship Music.” Anthrax current band lineup consists of Charlie Benante on Drums, Frank Bello on bass, Dan Nelson as its vocalist, founding member Scott Ian on guitar and Rob Caggiano also on guitar.
General Manager of Catch the Fever Music Festivals Mark Nuessle had this to say, “Rocklahoma is a celebration of the eighties music that made rock great!” Our Thursday Lineup consists of a heavier sound as we spotlight the music of Saxon, Overkill, Metal Church, Leatherwolf and of course our headliner Anthrax!
The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages. More bands are to be announced in the upcoming future. On the three side stages, Rocklahoma has partnered with Retrospect records to showcase additional bands of the eighties.
Signed on to appear at the 3rd Annual Rocklahoma is Twisted Sister, Great White, Vixen, Saxon, Hurricane Alice, Helix, Danger, Danger, Warrant, Night Ranger, Gypsy Pistoleros, Nelson, KEEL, KIX, Bang Tango, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns, Britny Fox, Faster Pussycat, Lillian Axe, Dirty Penny, Legendary Scorpions Drummer Herman Rarebell and Friends, Bonfire. Also appearing will be Icon, Big Cock, Baton Rouge, Lord Tracy, featuring ex-Pantera vocalist Terry Glaze, Silent Rage, Warrior, Pair-a-Dice, Julliet, Wild Street, Vougan
Rocklahoma is one of the largest Rock Festivals of its type featuring music from the eighties. Attendance has come from all fifty states and six out of seven continents.
Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities, a convenience store, Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
ROCKLAHOMA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BANDS
March 16, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Rocklahoma, the premier eighties music festival being held July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma has announced thirty-two of over ninety of the bands that will be playing at the Third Annual Rocklahoma.
Signed on to appear at the 3rd Annual Rocklahoma is Twisted Sister, Great White, Vixen, Saxon, Hurricane Alice, Helix, Danger, Danger, Warrant, Night Ranger, Gypsy Pistoleros, Nelson, KEEL, KIX, Bang Tango, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns, Britny Fox, Faster Pussycat, Lillian Axe, Dirty Penny, Legendary Scorpions Drummer Herman Rarebell and Bonfire. Icon, Big Cock, Baton Rouge, Lord Tracy, featuring ex-Pantera vocalist Terry Glaze, Silent Rage, Warrior, Pair-a-Dice, Julliet, Wild Street, Vougan
More bands are to be announced in the upcoming weeks including the other three main stage headliners.
Over ninety bands will be performing over four days on four different stages. On three of the four stages, Rocklahoma has partnered with Retrospect records to showcase bands of the eighties.
Rocklahoma is one of the largest Rock Festivals of its type featuring music from the eighties. Attendance has come from all fifty states and six out of seven continents.
Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities, a convenience store, Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.
TWISTED SISTER ANNOUNCE HEADLINING RETURN TO ROCKLAHOMA!!
March 5, 2009
FROM THE HALLOWED LIPS OF DEE SNIDER…
“In every great religion or society there are pilgrimages to be made and homage to be paid. The Islamic have Mecca, the Jews and the Muslims have the Wailing Wall, the Catholics have St. Peter’s Basilica, the Irish have the Blarney Stone and so on and so on. But, the ultimate pilgrimage for the old school, metal community is Rocklahoma. Each and every one of us must make the trip and pay homage to the Gods of Metal. Wait a minute….that’s me! And that’s why I’ve just got to go back to Rocklahoma this year…’cause there’s nothing quite like being paid homage to! It’s better than sex!”
That’s right bangers – Twisted Sister is headlining Rocklahoma Sunday night July 12th and closing down the whole festival. They did it in 2007 and this year will be even bigger, better, and more insane! AND, the House of Hair team will once again be covering all the action and giving our listeners a chance to win airfare, hotel, tickets and VIP access to all the rock stars.
The rocklahoma dates this year are July 9th – 12th. Superstar acts are being announced every week and the lineup is gonna be SICK! Check back often right here for all your rocklahoma updates. You can also purchase tickets to Rocklahoma at any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores across the U.S., by calling 866-310-2288 or by going online at www.feverfest.com.
TWISTED SISTER TO HEADLINE SUNDAY AT ROCKLAHOMA 2009
February 27, 2009
PRYOR, OK—Eighties famed rock band Twisted Sister will be headlining Sunday, July12 at Rocklahoma.
Twisted Sister is celebrating the twenty fifth anniversary of Stay Hungry which includes rock anthems “We’re Not Going to Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.”
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and host of the House of Hair had this to say about Rocklahoma. “In every great religion or society there are pilgrimages to be made and homage to be paid. The Islamic have Mecca, the Jews and the Muslims have the Wailing Wall, the Catholics have St. Peter’s Basilica, the Irish have the Blarney Stone and so on and so on. The ultimate pilgrimage for the old school, metal community is Rocklahoma. Each and everyone of us must make the trip and pay homage to the Gods of Metal. Wait a minute….that’s me! And that’s why I’ve just got to go back to Rocklahoma this year…’cause there’s nothing quite like being paid homage to! It’s better than sex!”
In addition to Twisted Sister and the already announced KIX and KEEL, Catch the Fever Music Festivals is proud to announce Great White and Nelson have been added to the lineup. Director of Operations Dave Giencke announced “This year’s lineup is shaping up again to be a great Festival showcasing Eighties Rock Music!”
Rocklahoma is one of the largest Rock Festivals of its type featuring music from the eighties. Attendance has come from all fifty states and six out of seven continents.
Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed.
Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities, a convenience store, Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.
Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink you want for all four days.
The public can also order tickets online at www.feverfest.com, or charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288.
Rocklahoma 2009 Line Up
February 26, 2009
Official Rocklahoma Lineup
Just announced! Joining Twisted Sister on the Rocklahoma bill this year are:
Anthrax, Great White, Vixen, Saxon, Hurricane Alice, Helix, Danger, Danger, Warrant, Night Ranger, Gypsy Pistoleros, Nelson, KEEL, KIX, Bang Tango, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns, Britny Fox, Faster Pussycat, Lillian Axe, Dirty Penny, Legendary Scorpions Drummer Herman Rarebell and Bonfire. Icon, Big Cock, Baton Rouge, Lord Tracy, featuring ex-Pantera vocalist Terry Glaze, Silent Rage, Warrior, Pair-a-Dice, Julliet, Wild Street, Vougan
The current lineup as announced on July 2, 2009:
Thursday July 9th
ANTHRAX
Saxon
Overkill
Anvil
Metal Church
Leatherwolf
Friday July 10th
RATT
Night Ranger
Warrant
Danger Danger
Helix
Hurricane Alice
Saturday July 11th
Stryper
Jackyl
KIX
KEEL
Lizzy Borden
Gypsy Pistoleros
Sunday July 12th
TWISTED SISTER
Skid Row
Great White
Nelson
Bonfire
Vixen
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