Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce



Sunnyvale Rocktoberfest

Where Polka Meets Rock!!!

 

Come celebrate where rock meets polka at Sunnyvale Rocktoberfest on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Plaza del Sol in downtown Sunnyvale.

Waitresses from the Firehouse Grill and Brewery will be serving Firehouse beers in Plaza del Sol to more than 10,000 guests rockin' out to the Bay Area's best bands. Local restaurants, BBQers and foodies will be selling gourmet food and delectables.

Our marketplace will be filled with local artists and merchants, delicious food vendors and more beer! Not a beer drinker? Maybe you'd prefer a little vino or a margarita.

We love your pets but please leave them at home.

Sunnyvale Rocktoberfest its Wunderbar!!!

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Free Parking available in Plaza del Sol at 200 E. Evelyn Avenue. Entrances on Evelyn Avenue and Taaffe Street. Downtown Sunnyvale Caltrain is directly across the street from Rocktoberfest.

Band Schedule

SUCKER PUNCH: Saturday October 2, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sucker Punch is an up and coming sensational Junior High ROCK band. Playing all the modern hits from American Idiot, Green Day, and others. They will also wow you with their ROCK songs from the past such as hits from Journey, Motley Crue and Ozzy Osbourne. This is an act that is not to be missed.

THE HORMONES: Saturday, October 2, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Hormones are an all girl tribute to legendary rock and roll hall of famers, The Ramones. Emulating the power, turbulence, rebellion and humor of Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee and Tommy, These hard hitting, ROCK kicking ladies burn through over 20 songs in 45 minutes. Charged with infectious energy, The Hormones deliver a true Ramones experience with curves. Cast of Characters (Joey) Ronda Najera, (Johnny) Margaret Scranton, (Dee Dee) Joy Price, (Tommy) Lisa Burke, (Pinhead) Karey Marengo

BALLISTIC CATS: Saturday, October 2, 4 to 5:00 p.m."The Ballistic Cats are a fine roots rock band with genuine vintage sound and appeal. Can you possibly spend time in better company? These guys let the guitars rip and play full throttle rock-and-roll. Lissy Abraham sounds like a cross between Rickie Lee Jones, Sheryl Crow and Laura Nyro.”

BUFFALO CHIPS: Sunday, October 3, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The BUFFALO CHIPS BAND is all over the place. They have music roots in the SF music scene of the 60s and have been entertaining bay area audiences for many years.  They recently performed at the Menlo Park Block Party Concert Series, Palo Alto World Music Fest, Lytton Plaza Park dedication, and at numerous private parties and benefits. The musicianship in this band is stellar.  Band members include:  Guitarists/Vocalists Rocky Austin and Mark Passell, Keys, Sax etc. Jeff Rosner, Bass Luther Cuffy and Drummer Paul Krause, all are seasoned vets of Rock and Boogie.   They’re passionate about their music and play anytime, anywhere. Music is a party, the party starts with the Buffalo Chips Band. www.Buffalochips.webs.com

CAESAR MYLES AND THE DREADED TRUTH: Sunday, October 3, 12 to 1:00 p.m. This band had performed mostly around the bay area for the last 15 years. Lead by lead singer, Caesar Myles, The Dreaded Truth has a diverse collection of dance music. Each member brings his own professional edge to the performance. And a bunch of nice guys to boot. Come dance the sounds of the Bay Area’s best Reggae music.

THE BLOWUPDOLLZ: Sunday October 3, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. "Call them sassy. Call them women warriors of music. Just make sure you call them talented." - Trenton Times. BlowUpDollz are an all girl band out of Palo Alto, CA. Together, they make BlowUpDollz, a highly energetic band out to make each show an experience no crowd could forget.  Not only are they accomplished musicians, but they each bring a unique element to the overall stage performance. From splits and back bends to sudden bursts of choreography, all while playing instruments, it's clear to any audience these girls are doing what they love.

THE DEPARTMENT OF ROCK: Sunday, October 3, 3 to 5:00 p.m The Department of Rock performs the hits from Journey, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Foreigner, AC/DC, U2, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, Staind, Sammy Hagar, Motley Crue, The Killers, Ratt, The Police, Styx, Kings of Leon, Scorpions, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shinedown, Blink-182, Weezer, Tom Petty,  Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Billy Squire, and many more....The Department of Rock and its agents have performed, recorded, and worked with some of the greatest national & international producers, recording artist, and pro-audio companies in the world. To mention just a few: members of Aerosmith, Journey, Tesla, Led Zeppelin, Scorpions, White Stripes, Metallica, Linkin Park, Buck Cherry, Ronnie Montrose, Night Ranger, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Meyer Sound Labs.

 

 

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