Jackson, MI-- If you can attend one outdoor Rock fest this summer, make certain that it is Rockapalooza 2011. Featuring almost forty big acts on three stages, this fest will feature some of the best in alternative Rock with a focus on melodic hard rock and heavy metal bands that play original music. Emceed by comedian Pauly "the Weasel" Shore, Rockapalooza 2011 will be attended by a host of expected celebrities including "Big Black" from MTV's Rob & Big, and "CC" Chanel and "Big Cat" from MTV's Rob Drydek's Fantasy Factory.
Rockapalooza started in 2008 with 17 bands playing on Mechanic Street in conjunction with one of The Crazy Cowboy's race week street parties. Since Corser has developed it into a dynamite event that has taken over most of the fairgrounds. This year almost 40 bands are slated to take the stage during this one day fest.
"With so many bands booked, there's enough variety that anyone who likes rock music should find something they like," said Tim Corser, promoter and CEO of Kings of Rock Entertainment. .
Lineup
Main Stage-- Heroes On Parade, Panic Trigger, Deadfall Road, Under the Vine, 8th Street, Jackson, Cyanide Sunrise, Lifeline Revolution, Shamans Harvest, Pop Evil, Mushroomhead, Crossfade.
National Guard Stage--Now The City, Prosevere, Oh No Fiasco, I'm William Cutting, State Your Cause, Violets for Verona, Sleeping with Sirens, Rotation, Sore Eyes, Hawthorne Heights, Chiodos, Forever the Sickest Kids, Silverstein.
3rd Stage --Not Tonight Josephine, Shattered Pain, Farewell, VentanA (Members of Mushroomhead), Miles Away, Hephystus, It Lies Within, Dismember the Fallen, As Summer Dies, Chaos Theory, Hollow Drive, Something Strange.
Plus a recently added fourteen more bands on one big stage.
Pauly "The Weasel" Shore to Emcee Rockapalooza
Comedian Pauly "The Weasel" Shore will emcee the show. Immediately recognized for his MTV VJ fame, he appeared in the movies, Encino Man, Son in Law, In the Army Now, Jury Duty and Bio-Dome. He will also do a pre-show which you will not want to miss the night before Rockapalooza at the Michigan Theater, downtown Jackson, MI . Tickets NOW available at CK Barrymore in downtown Jackson next to the Michigan Theatre. VIP tickets are still available for only $20 and General Admission are only $10. Also purchase your tickets online at etix.com. Don't miss out.
Celebrities Make this a Can't Miss Event
If you are skateboarder, a skateboard fanatic or a fan of MTVs Rob & Big. or Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory. you will immediately recognize Christopher "Big Black" Boykin. Chelsea Chanel "CC" Dudley, and Scott "Big Cat" Pfaff. They will be among the celebs who will appear at this summer's can't miss event-- Rockapalooza. 2011.
K105.3 Official Radio Station of Rockapalooza
K 105.3 is the official station of ROCKAPALOOZA. Listen or your chance to hear announcements for Rockapalooza and chances to win prize packs, tickets and meet n greets all throughout the month of May and June.
About Kings of Rock Entertainment:
Kings of Rock Entertainment is an independently-owned company formed in 2005. Featuring the best up and coming artists many ready to break into the big time and international recognition, three of their national artists (Egypt Central, Midnight To Twelve, Seasons After and Pop Evil) have been on the active rock charts since 2008.
Kings of Rock Entertainment also specializes in talent buying and works with numerous venues in Michigan (Jackson, Michigan Center, Battle Creek, East Lansing, Saginaw) and Ohio (Lima). If you are a band interested in getting into one of these venues please send us a message. Also, club owners interested in booking representation are welcome to send a message as well.
Hosted by Tim Corser and the Kings of Rock Entertainment, this event will be held at the racetrack on the Jackson County Fairgrounds, Jackson, MI June 25 Tickets for Rockapalooza went on sale online March 8th at etix.com. Tickets are $25 in adv. ALL AGES EVENT. Rockapalooza promises to be the biggest bang you can get for the bucks.
To sponsor this event, or to contact Tim Corser for interviews, etc.:
Contact:
Kings of Rock Entertainment
823 N. Wisner St.
Jackson, MI 49202
timcorser AT hotmail DOT com
