Rocklahoma Band Splits Announced

Rocklahoma just announced the daily lineups for the festival at the end of May. The lineup is pretty darn good... but still not strong enough for me to travel to Oklahoma again for the show. I actually don't know anyone who is going to Rocklahoma this year, which is a first for me.

Comments

[stu]

i live about 500 miles closer than you and won’t be going either. sunday is the only day worth the money to me. and all those bands will be coming through town to play a full set anyway i’m sure.

[Snoot]

That line-up is an abomination. Of all those bands I'd only pay to see Tom Keifer and The Cult.

[Gary]

Sunday would be the day (if I lived a little closer than about 1700 miles away). lol

[Mike]

There are about 14 acts per day that I have never heard of... wondering who these bands are. Do they have a following / label / support / airplay on satellite or terrestrial radio?

I'm not bitching, just generally curious. With the state of rock / metal in the USA, how are people discovering new bands, and how are promoters deciding who fills these types of bills?

Back to the lineup - from the bands that are known, it's a mixed bag for me, as many of these festivals are. I am astonished that STP would be billed so high, considering their singer situation but also that they were really never an A list band even in the dreary 90s.

If I were to go see this fest, it would be for the following (in order listed on the poster):

The Cult
Sevendust
The Used
Trivium
Ghost
Clutch
Pop Evil
Diamond Head
Powerman 5000
Poison
Cheap Trick
Halestorm
Tom Kiefer
Lynch Mob

[Bkallday]

The Cult is the only band I'd go through all the trouble of going to see live, for this one. Yuck

[TexJay]

I went to the first Rocklahoma but haven't been able to get back. This lineup is probably the weakest I've seen although I'd like to see one afternoon of the following:
The Cult
Lynch Mob (why Oni, why..ugh)
Halestorm
Cheap Trick
and that's about it...
If I could add 4 more names, I'd bring in:
Firehouse
Living Colour
King's X
Extreme

[Metalboy!]

Friday: The Cult
Saturday: Ghost, Diamond Head
Sunday: Poison, Cheap Trick, Andrew W. K., Lynch Mob

In other words and those of my Father, “It seems like an awfully long way to go for a drink!”

[Him]

Still kick myself for not going back in the day. Darn!

At this point, and it was to be expected with the infusion of corporate money/management that took place a few years back, this could be called "Oklahoma Rebellion" or "Oklahomashock." It isn't a stand alone concert anymore. It is part of a tour that travels the country each summer in the guise of being individual festivals.

I agree with Metalboy!'s last comment, this is one solid day of artists spread out over two additional days. Love me some Cult, and Ghost, and Cheap Trick . . . but then it thins out quicker than the hair on my scalp.

[Will]

I’ll be there and there’s more than enough (5-6 bands) each day to enjoy. I’ve never watched any acts on the 3rd stage and wish they would utilize it better but most likely very cheap for the festival and it adds more bands to the lineup.

[Him]

Enjoy the show, Will. Thank goodness my yammering has no impact on other people!

You should make sure to do a write-up afterwards. I always love to hear how people enjoy the festival experience.

[Jimbo/Spyke]

why the fck is Godsmack still around!???