“There are two big events in Rocky Point” my old realtor friend tells me, as we enjoy Bloody Marys on the sunny patio of Colins’ Cantina. “The Roger Clyne Concert, and the rest of the year.” Well, everyone knows there is a lot happening in Rocky Point. All the time. But when Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers come in June, it’s as if someone picked the place up like a snow globe and shook it. From the first guitar chord to the last hot dog at JJ’s, Circus Mexicus is the definition of a Rock and Roll beach party. New things are happening this time, and the stars seem to be aligning for a Peacemakers show unlike any before.
What things?
‘The Independent’ is out. It’s the groups’ 7th album, written, produced, and recorded by them. Songs from ‘The Independent’ have been road tested during a just completed tour, and will be on the set list this weekend.
Circus Mexicus gets closer to being a full blown festival with the inclusion of headlining acts on Friday night. The Sand Rubies and Cracker will be there.
The bar formerly known as ‘The Hut’ is now Banditos, owned by none other than Roger Clyne. It is fast becoming the base of operations for the singer when he is in town, as recent solo gigs demonstrate. It’s sure to be headquarters for this years show, as it is right across the street! Circus Mexicus has been in this spot before, a natural ‘ampitheater’ that slopes down to the stage.
Always full of excitement and surprises, Circus Mexicus is what starts the Summer spinning in Rocky Point. Go to Peacetimegoods for ticket information, and Seaside Mexico for room reservations. By Richard Scott
Schedule of events
THURSDAY June 5th
Kick Off Party / JJ’s Cantina
7:30pm Random Karma
9:00pm Ghetto Cowgirl
10:00pm Hickman-Dalton Gang
FRIDAY June 6th
Main Stage
7:00pm Shurman
8:00pm Sand Rubies
9:30pm Cracker
SATURDAY June 7th
Eat & Greet / Banditos
6:30-7:30pm Peacemakers and guests
Main Stage
7:00pm The Black Moods
8:00pm Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers (with The Jons)
SUNDAY June 8th
PH Naffah’s Hot Dog & A Smile / JJ’s Cantina
11:00am Ghetto Cowgirl
12:00noon Sand Rubies
1:00pm Shurman
2:00pm The Black Moods
3:00pm Shawn Johnson
4:00pm Elvis Before Noon
5:00pm Random Karma
Before- this empty field will magically transform into a play ground for an expected 3000 revellers.
Paint it and they will come – newly opened Banditos will be this years nerve center.
