THE BEST BANDS ON THE SCENE!!

LOS SIREX (SP)

A Return to their Roots in Calella for the Screamin’ Festival 2025 – Saturday 7th June.

It was 1959 when a group of young people from Barcelona came together to form what would become one of the most iconic bands in Spanish rock: Los Sirex. Inspired by the frenetic rhythms of Elvis Presley, the rockabilly of Johnny Burnette, and the energy of other pioneers of European rock and roll such as Cliff Richard and The Shadows, Los Sirex found their musical identity in the fusion of those American sounds with the vitality of the Spanish youth of the time.

Their first steps on the scene were taken precisely in Calella, a small corner of the Catalan coast that became the epicenter of their rise. It was in the legendary YA YA in Calella where Los Sirex began to conquer an audience eager for new sounds and vibrations. In those first concerts in the early 60s, the guitar chords, the fast rhythms and the unmistakable voice of Antoni Miquel Cerveró, known as Leslie, resonated in the Mediterranean breeze, mixing with the effervescence of a youth eager to experience the rock and roll revolution.

Now, more than six decades later, Los Sirex return to Calella to participate in the Screamin’ Festival 2025, an event that celebrates the legacy of rock and roll and rockabilly, genres that marked their essence from the beginning. This return has a special flavor, not only for the band, who relive the moments that saw them born as musicians, but also for all the attendees who will be able to enjoy the authenticity of a group that has managed to keep the flame of classic rock alive.

Returning to Calella is more than a concert for them: it is a tribute to their history, their roots and the place where their first chords were born.

An unmissable event for all lovers of rock and roll in its purest form!

CM WOLF AND THE BACKBONES (USA)

is a dynamic and versatile musical group, seamlessly blending the sounds of rock n roll, country, blues, and rockabilly. Led by the talented Chris Moinichen, this band is known for their energetic live performances and timeless songwriting

With an impressive list of accomplishments, CM Wolf has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Previously serving as the lead vocalist and song writer for his first  legendary band The Delta Bombers, CM Wolf contributed to their success with five full-length albums and numerous hit singles. His powerful vocals and undeniable stage presence made him a standout performer, earning him a dedicated following of fans.

Now, CM Wolf has embarked on his own musical journey with his band, The Backbones. This new project allows him to further explore his musical influences and showcase his versatility as an artist

With a deep-rooted love for rock n roll, country, blues, and rockabilly, CM Wolf and The Backbones deliver a high-octane live show that leaves audiences craving more. Their powerful and emotive performances, infused with a contagious energy, have earned them a dedicated fan base and opportunities to perform at renowned venues and festivals.

As they continue to make waves in the music scene, CM Wolf and The Backbones are currently focused on their current projects, creating new music and honing their craft. With their dedication to their artistry and their vast range of musical influences, CM Wolf and The Backbones are poised to leave a lasting impact on the industry.

Stay tuned for the exciting journey of CM Wolf and The Backbones as they take the stage, channeling the spirit of rock n roll, country, blues, and rockabilly, and leaving audiences in awe with their incredible talent and infectious passion for music.

SCREAMIN’ REBEL ANGELS (USA)

Screamin’ Rebel Angels’ unrelenting and hi-octane original music reimagines the legacy of rock ‘n roll, rockabilly, and rhythm ‘n blues into a contemporary sound.

Their thrilling live performances are packed with primal passion and authenticity. The sound is unapologetically their own, and they take their audiences on an exhilarating adventure into an untamed world of dangerous women, broken hearts, courage and conviction.

Leading the band is Laura Palmer, a versatile multi-instrumentalist, song-writer, and producer. Equally adept at slapping out the rhythm on an upright bass or picking on a big ol’ Gretsch, Laura Palmer’s on stage presence and powerful vocals have garnered international attention and acclaim, including earning the 2020 Ameripolitan Award for “Rockabilly Female of the Year.”
Add in stratospheric lead guitar and drums and the combination is a truly unique sound not to be missed. Screamin’ Rebel Angels regularly play like their lives depend on it throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe

THE MEAN DEVILS (POR)

Formed in 2000 and hailing out from Porto, Portugal, the Mean Devils have quickly became a reference in this small rockabilly world we inhabit.

Described as one of the best worldwide acts, the band headlined small clubs, major Festivals and backed-up some 50’s Legends such as Billy Lee Riley among others, throughout Europe and has successfully toured the USA for 3 times.

During the first 7 seven years, the band released 3 albums and, their sold-out album “A Date with Devils”, recorded by Grammy Award winner Liam Watson at Toe Rag Studios, was even repressed in Australia. With a small line-up change, a double 45 described by Guitar Slinger Dave Gonzalez as “Rockin’ like it came From Memphis in the Golden Era!”, remained their last studio work for over a decade.

After a sabbatical stop of nearly 10 years, the band got their original line up rollin’ and, in the summer of 2023, after gallons of the finest Portuguese liquor, they went loose in the studio to cut a couple of self-penned bangers! These two slices of late 50’s inspired rock ‘n’ roll, produced by Nuno Riviera at his own Bronca! Studio in Porto and mastered by Ed Deegan at Gizzard Recording in London, quickly sold out and led the band to several booking demands across Europe!

News are that they have just been loose again in the studio to cut another, soon to be, hot piece of wax, with a foreseen launching date at earlier 2025!

EMMA MATTUCCI AND BAND (BEL)

Rock ‘n’ roll blood is thicker than water: Emma Mattucci is the daughter of Mario Mattucci, guitarist and driving force of the Belgian authentic rockabilly scene.

Emma started singing at a young age, now she plays piano and guitar with her own band. In addition to Mario who plays the lead guitar, the band is composed of Gaby Greco on double bass and Pascal Lunari on drums.

Last single from Emma featuring two self-penned songs caught our attention, it highlights her continued evolution as a songwriter and performer so we decided that she should be part of the Screamin’ festival where new artists are discovered year after year.
Don’t miss the show of an emergent artist who is bound to hit!!!

THE SHAKERS (FR)

From Marseille  they where signed by Carlos for the El Toro Records label, Barcelona and have made all their recordings so far Berlin by Lightning Recorders with Axel.

In 2024, they took part at Viva LasVegas USA, Rockin resort in Holland and  several country blues and  rocknroll festivals in France, Belgium and in other corners of Europe.

An explosive, full-bodied mix of Rockabilly, Country, Blues and Rock’n’Roll, to make your eardrums vibrate, and shake you from head to toe.  With original compositions inspired by the great vintages of the 50s these four hard-hitting guys have no limits… neither in degrees nor in volume.

It sounds…it’s in the spirit…we’re having a ball! Shake it up!

TT SYNDICATE (POR)

TT Syndicate play everything from dirty, visceral Soul to Exotica, sophisticated Rhythm & Blues, Rock’n’Roll and Popcorn. In the end, it’s just them. They make retro music like you’ve never heard…

This is a band that reflects, like few others in the world, the current “transgender” openness of a community that looks to the past for constant novelty and all the dynamics that this breaking down of barriers has generated, albeit underground.

In recent years they haven’t stopped giving great concerts, all over the place: many in Spain, where they fill room after room and headline festivals alongside names like Charles Bradley or James Hunter Six, but also in various other territories such as England, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Holland (Eurosonic), Sweden and Russia.

There’s only one thing waiting for them around the world: growth and consolidation of what they’ve already achieved through pure, hard talent.

HICKS MEN (FR)

Drumless Rockabilly trio formed at the dawn of the year 2022, we find 3 well-known musicians from the Rock & roll world.

Vocals and rhythm guitar: Sylvain formerly at the head of Jack Face & The Volcanoes.

On the guitar, Alain the multi-instrumentalist who has been raging for many years behind many artists of 50s style.

On the double bass none other than Franck who was part of the brilliant band “The Mean Devils”.

The Hicks Men is a kind of super-roots-primitive-proto Rockabilly very influenced by the American Rockabilly of the 50s/60s