To Rumble is a Verb. So that’s where the pre-party is.
Join the Rock and Roll Rumble tonight for this year’s official pre-party at Hojoko, the Japanese tavern in the Fenway, located inside the Verb Hotel. Usually these musician mixers are a private event, but this one is open to the public for anyone who wants to meet and greet the 24 performing bands and artists at this year’s Rumble.
Writes Rumble curator Anngelle Wood: “Meet the bands, meet the sponsors, play some Pac-Man, watch some anime, drink all the delicious cocktails, as well as some $3 beers thanks to our buddies at Sapporo!”
There will be free Karaage fried chicken at midnight, and some other surprises. Check out the full listings of each Rumble preliminary night below, stay up-to-date with Vanyaland’s full coverage and previews, and check out the fresh promo video created by Green Light N Go.
Rock And Roll Rumble Preliminary Night 1
Sunday, April 3 at ONCE Ballroom, 156 Highland Ave. in Somerville MA
With The Digs, Gold Blood & the Associates, Weakened Friends, Big Time Kill
Doors at 8 p.m., advance tickets, Facebook event page
Rock And Roll Rumble Preliminary Night 2
Monday, April 4 at ONCE Ballroom, 156 Highland Ave. in Somerville MA
With Jack Romanov, The Black Cheers, Analog Heart, Eric Salt & the Electric City
Doors at 8 p.m., advance tickets, Facebook event page
Rock And Roll Rumble Preliminary Night 3
Tuesday, April 5 at ONCE Ballroom, 156 Highland Ave. in Somerville MA
With Idle Pilot, Field Day, Salem Wolves, Shatner
Doors at 8 p.m., advance tickets, Facebook event page
Rock And Roll Rumble Preliminary Night 4
Thursday, April 7 at ONCE Ballroom, 156 Highland Ave. in Somerville MA
With 21st Century Fugitives, Abbie Barrett, I Was Awake, Johnny Blazes and the Pretty Boys
Doors at 8:30 p.m., advance tickets, Facebook event page
Rock And Roll Rumble Preliminary Night 5
Friday, April 8 at ONCE Ballroom, 156 Highland Ave. in Somerville MA
With Junior Classics, Choke Up, Worshipper, the Longwalls
Doors at 8:30 p.m., advance tickets, Facebook event page
Rock And Roll Rumble Preliminary Night 6
Saturday, April 9 at ONCE Ballroom, 156 Highland Ave. in Somerville MA
With Courage Cloak, the Knock Ups, The Devil’s Twins, usLights
Doors at 8:30 p.m., advance tickets, Facebook event page