FU: Rock the Rock

As your guide to all that’s hot, fab, and undiscovered in the beautiful 166 square miles of Barbados, when I heard about the Rock the Rock concert you know I had to check it out!

This new event showcased local, regional and international acts, all with an alternative sound. It was set on the breezy, gorgeous East Coast of the island in an area called Bath, from midday till about 9pm. I expected a Glastonbury-type festival atmosphere and for the most part that’s what I got. However, apparently in Barbados this is more of a T in the Park summer vibe, with bikinis and flip flops dominating!

Every single act was a hit, although we were a bit confused by the Vanna Vee performance (think lip-syncing to dance music with bits of cloth attached). Weird. Local acts like Simon Pipe and the crowd-drawing Threads of Scarlet ‘mashed up the dance,’ while Trinidadian band Kin Sibling Rivalry was another standout. As the sun went down the true rock vibe took over and the lovely Cover Drive brought the house down (yes that was me in front the stage mouthing along to ‘Twilight’ and staring at Jamar's abs)

Nexcyx closed off the night and although they are quite popular and perform frequently around the island, for most of the other acts this was the first time I’d seen them outside of your neighbourhood dive bar, but, I have to say they all sounded damn good. I cannot wait to see this become a regular event on the Bajan calendar, Barbados has so much talent and it needs a showcase!