By John Smith • 26 April 2021 • 18:36
GET ready to rock out in Estepona as the Council brings a range of indie and pop bands to light up hopefully warm August nights at the Ventolera Festival. In 2019, the Plaza de Toros hosted a number of classic rock tribute bands from the UK including Think Floyd for the second time but this year it will host a number of popular Spanish bands on August 5, 12, 19 and 26 Barcelona band Dorian stands out as being particularly popular and they now have a following not just in Spain but internationally with their seven albums which take in new wave, electronic music and indie rock. With their first two concerts of the year already sold out, tickets for the Estepona gig on August 12 where they will be supported by their friend Leo López performing simply as Leo will be much sought after. Starting the festival on August 5, headliners pop rock band Funambulista led by songwriter Diego Cantero will be showcasing numbers from their four albums and their support will be Venezuelan born Georgina with her band. Another Barcelona band Elefantes have reformed and will headline the show on August 19 with support from young singer from Bilbao, Maren. Finally, on August 26, celebrating 25 years as a band, the festival will be closed by Valencian group La Habitación Roja with support from Cora Yako and Chef Creador. Tickets may be ordered at www.entradasatualcance.com.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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