Torremolinos sounds like rock n roll. Music in the street and concerts over two weekends

Published by José Manuel Álvarez

In spring and in winter, to rock and roll

If you are thinking that you would love to live this musical experience but that you cannot do it now, you are in luck, because the Rock Route is repeated in winter and spring. And rest assured, because all music lovers can plan their visit to different stages and time slots and enjoy the different concerts.

In this sense, you can set your own pace, while enjoying the magnificent offer of bars and restaurants in Torremolinos. Our recommendation is that you stay very attentive to all the programming and for this, there is no better way than to follow the Facebook page dedicated to traditional events within our programming. Check the schedule for the concerts and stages of the day, and decide according to your musical tastes.

All the participating bands and soloists, more than 30, are local artists and with a varied subgenre within rock music. From the Indie of Nico Sabatini. to the rockabilly sound of Rocking Bumpers, the soul of Bárbara Pereda and Dani García or Tatiana La Negra, sounds of The Beatles and Elvis with Silver Beats and Sun Elvis Presley Tribute, the reggae of 12-13 Reggae Band and rock & roll, lots of rock & roll, with Dr. No, The Soaks, Kassia, No Hay Tregua and many more groups that you can get to know in the programming if you click here.

When and where is it celebrated

The Rock Route begins on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 8:00 p.m. and will visit various bars and venues in La Carihuela, in the Center, in Bajondillo, in Playamar and in Los Álamos during the weekends from May 7 to 9 and the following, May 21 and 23, 2021. Vanilla Café will be the first venue to host a concert on Friday 7 May at 8:00 p.m., it will be followed by Pizzeria La Palette, Bar América, Puro Bar, Bodeguita Museum, La Perla Lounge Café-Bar, Twister Brewery, Telepizza Torremolinos, Íkaros Café and La Gamba Alegre.

On Saturday May 8 there will be concerts at The Galloping Major, The Pink Elephant, Colonia Restaurant, Terraza Lounge Hotel Los Jazmines, Pub Branigans, El Caballo Andaluz and Bar Dos Hermanos. On Sunday 9 May it will be MG’s turn. Jamón, Café Bulevar, Restaurant Álamo 43 and Horno Beach Club.

On Friday, May 21, the concerts will be distributed by Peggy Sue’s, Shawarma Simón, Café Bar Central, Taj Grill, La Cervezoteca, Pizzeria La Favorita and Con Dos Huevos. The last concerts of the Rock Route will held on Saturday, May 22 at Arena Resto Bar, Resto Bar La Eskinita, Guinn’s, La Pepa, La Luna Egipcia, Restaurante Mejor con Reserva and Lombok.

Your opinion counts to choose the best Rock Band

Every year within the Rock Route, the best participating Rock Band or performance is chosen and for this, you have a lot to say, since your opinion and your vote together with that of the organization will be the one who chooses the winning group or soloist . The lucky participant will repeat a concert in Torremolinos, since the award is a contract to perform within the events that the City Council usually holds.

This year the award will be among to more than 30 participating bands or soloists. Kassia, Mr. Mirinda, No hay Tregua, Nico Sabatini, Jesús Palma, Rocking Bumpers, Pebbles & Los Covernícolas, Gallango, Bárbara Pereda and Dani García, Manu Valiana, Smoky Joe, Silver Beats, Switch, Los Copiones, The Prairie Sinners, The Soaks, Tatiana La Negra, Pablo Rooster & Friends, Dr. No, Sun Elvis Presley Tribute, 12-13 Reggae Band, Rubio Americano, Raúl Benítez, Viktima o verdugo, José Ortega and Andrés Camacho, Jazz Fusión Dúo, Seyro, Money Makers, Stereo 80, Pepe Torregrosa, Luis Casado and Juan Perico Berrocal, Vanity Vandals. One of them will be the best rock band.

The Soaks, Señor Mirinda, Nico Sabatini y Money Makers serán algunos de los grupos que actuarán en la VIII Ruta del Rock.

European Rock’n’Roll Meeting

In addition to the Rock Route, on the weekend of May 21, 22 and 23, Torremolinos will also host the European Rock’n Roll Meeting, a free festival now in its fifth edition that includes the Plaza del Remo de La Carihuela and the Pasaje Pizarro . Kasino Kings, Tina Bednoff & The Cocktailers, Sultans of Jungle, The Relics, Tennessee, Sunconnection, Saint Peter Square and other bands will keep the beat from noon to 8 p.m. with a break, yes, at the time of the siesta.

And between festival and route, don’t forget to re-energize before the concerts begin, perhaps with tapas at one of the many restaurants that have recently joined our traditional Tapa route. And if you want to buy a T-shirt to indulge yourself, stroll through the shops around the Torre Pimentel and the Cuesta del Tajo and take the opportunity to make an additional purchase, it will be perfect.

Torremolinos sounds like rock all year round

If you like rockabilly you’re in luck because Torremolinos is a top destination for you. Along with the Ruta del Rock in spring and November and the European Rock’n Roll Meeting, our city hosts one of the great rock festivals still held in Spain, the Rockin ‘Race Jamboree. With 25 years behind him, it is a must for fans of rock from the 50s and 60s. Various locations and lots of rock and swing music fill the first days of February with good vibes and a rhythm that you will not be able to stand still.

So you know, if Torremolinos has a sound, that is rockabilly, so come with energy, wanting to have fun and most importantly, wanting to dance and sing.