Rock Story Tenerife

Rock Story is Tenerife latest addition to the live music scene. It seems bands and live music acts are becoming very popular on the island, and Rock Story combines the settings of a hard rock cafe, with three styles of music for three different generations. Bptenerife went to check out the venue, and the sounds.. The location for Rock Story Tenerife is in the old Bingo hall, opposite the Ocean Palace in Fanabe. As you enter and take the steps you immediately feel a Hard rock setting. Signed guitars and memorabilia fill the walls of this huge venue. The decor has been picked out well, and a really classy rock theme produced throughout the club. Inside the venue the seating arrangements are a little strange, around the edge is lush settees and soft furnishings, in the middle of the floor are pop corn seats, which is the main seating area for the stage. To the rear of the room is a well dressed bar, with plenty of staff to serve you. Mind at this point I realized that you would need a small mortgage to get drunk, as three bottles of beer came to nearly 13 Euros. With the small heart attack out of the way, I found myself a comfortable seat around the edge of the room. Maybe it should be pointed out here, if you want people to sit and watch the band, then don´t make a second class seating area for it. You could see many people had been put in an awkward position, with the seating set up they had created. Teething problems I am sure, as when the first band appeared on stage, they took the roof off. The Beatles cover band were fantastic, they had the image, the guitars and even the Banta, I enjoyed them and they seemed to warm up the whole room. The second band The Wall, are a tribute to the amazing Pink Floyd, and a mixture of lights, projections and excellent musical skills recreate the whole place into a Floyd concert. It totally changed the atmosphere, and sucked people into the wall. A great band with excellent skills, many hours of practice must have gone into this fantastic set. We then went into a break, and I realized I had been there for nearly two hours. Time flies when you´re.... oh you now what I mean. The third tribute is Queen, with a great singer, and musicians to create a dazzling performance. I must say this band was my favorite, and really did seem to hit every note. It might have also been down to the fact I had broken into that second mortgage and had, had a few by now! To summarize the overall night, it is really worth going to see, but watch the prices of the drinks, and look out for ticket deals. Buying direct can be expensive, but you are paying for three bands. They are also professional musicians, and not a local knees up, what I am trying to say, is you get what you pay for. It's a shame the drinks inside are so expensive, I would rather pay alot for the ticket and get cheap drink, or vice versa, not both. Rock story Tenerife is a great night out, wether it will be here to stay is another story....

Added 14th July 2010

I received an invitation last week to visit the new"Rock Story Tenerife Musical" a new fuller show, from the much respected Rihanna Shows. The new venue is Exit palace, Junction 29 San Eugenio, just look forSiam park and you will see the theatre at the entrance. I have always liked this venue, and have enjoyed many shows here. The present economic climate forced the previous show to shut down, leaving the Exit Palace Tenerifevacant for a newbie.

Rock Story Tenerife combines three famous bands and a magnificent light show, with an added addition of dance routines and acrobats. The show now seems to come alive, and is in some places amazing. I really don´t want to say too much other than go and see it. The extra work they have put in will certainly pay off, and as word gets around I am sure this will be a huge success for them. The venue is comfortable, and seating in Exit Palace makes for a great show. You can see the stage from any angle (your eyes won´t leave it believe me). The extra lighting and thought they have put into effects makes the price of the ticket pennies for what you get. Drinks are reasonable, and table service at no extra cost just adds to the evenings enjoyment. As you all know, when I review a show like this I give you the facts and figures, on this one for the first time all I will say is this...

"Thank-you for a great evening of music and entertainment, I would recommend this show to everyone, and give it a full 5 stars, YOU MUST GO AND SEE IT!"