In a brave – and exciting – decision, Red Rooster Festival is launching (properly) on Friday the 6th of June, for a two day festival, in the face of last year’s cancellation. Based on the beautiful grounds of Euston Hall, Suffolk, this Americana festival is set to be the closest to the Deep South Suffolk can be, and by the sound of things, that’s pretty Deep South-esque. Think Bourbon soaked ribs, musicians called Big Boy Bloater, and filthiest cigar box playin’ rhythm and blues in the East of the UK. Not only that, but organisers have promised a Southern style barbeque to really sweeten us up.
With a focus on Southern styles, Red Rooster has a beautifully complimenting set up of genres: Rhythm and Blues, Americana, Soul, Roots, and Country music. For the festival’s first year, the bands have been meticulously chosen to suit; hopefully, this will be a massive pay off.
The first confirmed acts include the Jim Jones Revue, Miraculous Mule, C.C. Smugglers, Scoundrels, Danni Nicholls, and Pearl TN.
Not only can you immerse yourself in the world of the Deep South, but there’s a handy farmer’s market so you can take the flavours of Red Rooster home.
And, if you fancy hanging about, the Rural Passtimes festival is on straight after at Euston Hall. Bouncing from South America to English countryside so fast might be a bit unsettling, but if you need to wind down after too many ribs, Rural Passtimes has jousting, Morris dancing, terrier racing, and a vintage and classic car display. All for the reduced price of £8 for Red Rooster ticket holders.
Under 12’s have free entry to the festival, with tickets ranging between £35 and £42.50 for the older folks. Camping is free, while campervans are an extra £20. More information here
http://www.redrooster.org.uk/
