The ROCKN' to LOCKN' finale is set for April 21st at Infinity Downs Farm in Arrington, Virginia, the home of LOCKN' Festival itself. The six bands that are advancing to the final round are Disco Risque (Charlottesville, VA), The Fuzz Band (Hampton, VA), Jesse Chong Band (Virginia Beach, VA), Place Called Home (Roanoke, VA), Firecracker Jam (Lynchburg, VA), and The Judy Chops (Stauton, VA).
As evident by each band's hometown, the ROCKN' to LOCKN' contest provides an opportunity for three lesser known local acts to win a coveted spot performing at the annual summer festival. You can preregister now for car or RV camping ($25 and $75 respectively), general admission tickets are $10 at the door, and LOCKN' Alumni who preregister get in for free!
From their email:
Save the date for the ROCKN' to LOCKN’ Finale at Infinity Downs Farm on Saturday, April 21! Six bands have advanced past online voting and a live performance to make it to the ROCKN' to LOCKN’ Finale, three of which will move on to perform at LOCKN’ on August 24 - 26! Infinity Downs Farm is the home of LOCKN', and located in Central Virginia, 35 miles south of Charlottesville and 30 miles north of Lynchburg.
LOCKN’ features world-class music, local music, craft beer, regional foods, and of course, you! Combine that with the beautiful surroundings of the Blue Ridge Mountains and you have yourself an ideal environment for dancing, sipping, savoring, and celebrating.
Come out for the day or camp overnight. Bring your tent, sleeping bag, blankets, and chairs. LOCKN' 'LUMNI are free. We have room for RVs too!
The ROCKN' to LOCKN’ Finale is your chance to support some of Virginia’s very best bands who have so few big opportunities to promote themselves so it’s important that you come out and vote for which ROCKN' to LOCKN’ finalist you want to play at LOCKN'. Stay tuned because we're not done announcing the full schedule of festivities.