THE BEST BANDS ON THE SCENE!!

LINDA GAIL LEWIS & DANNY B. HARVEY — USA

SHE’S BACK! LINDA GAIL LEWIS RETURNS TO SCREAMIN’!

She’s been part of the Screamin’ story twice before — and in 2027, Linda Gail Lewis is coming back to Calella!

Born into one of Rock & Roll’s legendary musical families, Linda has spent a lifetime behind the piano, carrying that unmistakable Lewis fire to stages all around the world. Younger sister of the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis, she started performing alongside her brother at an early age before building an extraordinary career of her own, recording and touring internationally and collaborating with artists including Van Morrison.

This time she’ll have another musician with some serious Rock & Roll history standing beside her: Danny B. Harvey on guitar — founding member of The Rockats, guitarist with HeadCat alongside Lemmy Kilmister and Slim Jim Phantom, and a musician and producer whose credits include Wanda Jackson, Nancy Sinatra, Johnny Ramone and Levi Dexter.

Linda Gail Lewis at the piano. Danny B. Harvey on guitar. And a third visit to Screamin’ for one of Rock & Roll’s great ladies!

And that’s not all… during the week Linda will also make a special guest appearance in our 70th Anniversary celebration of Carl Perkins’ legendary Dance Album.

 

Welcome back to Screamin’, Linda Gail! We’ve missed you!

JOEY SIMEONE of THE BELLFURIES (USA)

Best known as the voice and songwriter behind The Bellfuries, Joey Simeone has long been one of the most distinctive singers and songwriters to emerge from the roots music scene.
For Screamin’ 2027, Joey returns to Calella for a very special show entirely dedicated to The Bellfuries songbook, revisiting the songs that made the band so loved by audiences around the world.
Backed by a superb band assembled especially for the occasion, Joey will bring those songs back to the Screamin’ stage — and this time, you’ll have a say in what he sings!
In the coming months, Screamin’ fans will get the chance to choose some of the Bellfuries songs they most want to hear live.
The voice, the songs and a set chosen in part by you — Joey Simeone sings The Bellfuries at Screamin’ 2027.

THE WISE GUYZ (EU)

The Wise Guyz are coming back to Screamin’ in 2027!

Originally formed in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and led by Chris Bird, The Wise Guyz have spent more than two decades building their reputation on the international scene with their distinctive blend of rockabilly, rock & roll and rhythm & blues.

For 2027, Chris returns with a new European line-up, bringing together musicians from different parts of the continent and opening a fresh chapter in the Wise Guyz story.

The timing couldn’t be better. At the time of writing, all the material for their brand-new album is already in the hands of El Toro Records. Recorded in Ukraine with the original Ukrainian line-up, the record is scheduled for release before the end of 2026.

New record, new line-up — The Wise Guyz back on the Screamin’ stage!

LEVI DEXTER & THE RIPCHORDS (USA)
featuring DANNY B. HARVEY

BACK TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1982

50 YEARS OF LEVI DEXTER — A VERY SPECIAL CELEBRATION
2027 marks Levi Dexter’s 50th year in rockabilly, and Screamin’ is proud to celebrate this milestone by bringing Levi and Danny B. Harvey back together for a very special show.
Levi Dexter has been part of the rockabilly revival from its earliest days. Starting out in 1977 as frontman of Levi & The Rockats, he became one of the pioneering figures of the new generation that brought rockabilly back to the clubs and stages of Britain and America.
The story of Levi and Danny goes right back to those formative years. Danny credits Levi as the man who turned him — along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom — on to rockabilly in 1978/79. After Levi left The Rockats, Danny joined him to form Levi Dexter & The Ripchords, playing guitar, writing songs and helping create the sound of the band.
Danny B. Harvey would go on to build an extraordinary career of his own. After The Ripchords he joined The Rockats and later played and recorded with artists including Wanda Jackson and Nancy Sinatra, as well as working with members of the Stray Cats. Most notably, Danny became the founding guitarist of The Head Cat, alongside Motörhead legend Lemmy Kilmister and Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom.
Now, more than four decades later, Levi Dexter and Danny B. Harvey are bringing The Ripchords back to the stage.
For this special Screamin’ performance, expect classic Levi Dexter & The Ripchords material, plus a few Rockats songs that also became part of the Ripchords repertoire — celebrating the music, friendship and history shared by Levi and Danny.

50 years of Levi Dexter.
Levi & Danny together again.
A piece of rockabilly history — back on stage at Screamin’ 2027.

THE PLOWBOYS (CANADA)

Hailing from Eastern Ontario, Canada, The Plowboys have been keeping the spirit of traditional country music alive since 2016.
A sharp five-piece band with a love for the golden sounds of classic country, their repertoire combines original material with the music of legends such as Buck Owens, Ray Price, Merle Haggard and Jim Reeves — from hard-driving honky-tonk to timeless country ballads.
Great musicianship, steel guitar, tight vocals and plenty of rhinestone style make The Plowboys a band that looks and sounds the part.
Screamin’ Festival proudly welcomes The Plowboys for their very first European appearance!

I BELLI DI WAIKIKI  (ITALY)

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

You asked for them… and they’re coming back!

After their fantastic reception at Screamin’, I Belli di Waikiki return in 2027 by popular demand!

Hailing from Italy, this unique band takes the irresistible sounds of the Hawaiian tradition and mixes them with calypso, Latin rhythms and island swing, creating their own fresh and unmistakable sound.

El Toro Records artists and masters of tropical roots music, I Belli di Waikiki are ready to bring the Aloha spirit back to Calella!

Welcome back to Screamin’, I Belli di Waikiki!

JEREMY SLEMENDA (USA) PRESENTS: THE DANCE ALBUM OF CARL PERKINS — 70th ANNIVERSARY

Austin, Texas musician Jeremy Slemenda has been playing American roots music for over 30 years. He currently leads The Jerrells and The Saddle Sores, both of whom have released records on El Toro Records, and plays guitar for Marti Brom and others. Jeremy moves effortlessly through Western Swing, Jump Blues, Country and Rock ’n’ Roll, blending them into a rockin’ style unmistakably his own.

For years, Jeremy has produced his annual Carl Perkins Birthday Bash at Austin’s legendary Continental Club. Now he brings the spirit of that celebration to Screamin’ for a very special 2027 production marking the 70th anniversary of Carl Perkins’ legendary first album, Dance Album of Carl Perkins.

Backed by a great band, Jeremy will revisit the album from beginning to end, joined by a fantastic cast of special guests:

LINDA GAIL LEWIS
SCOTT HAGGERTY (THE PLOWBOYS)
LEVI DEXTER
THE VELVET CANDLES
EZRA LEE & JUMPIN’ JETHRO WHITTAKER

Together with Jeremy, they’ll bring all twelve songs from this landmark record back to the stage in one very special Screamin’ production.

One legendary album. Twelve songs. Seventy years later — live at Screamin’ 2027!

THE DEVIL’S DAUGHTERS’ ANNIE MARIE LEWIS — USA

Rock & Roll royalty is coming to Screamin’!

Annie Marie Lewis has Rock & Roll running through her veins. Daughter of Linda Gail Lewis, niece of Jerry Lee Lewis and cousin of Mickey Gilley, Annie grew up right at the heart of one of Rock & Roll’s legendary musical families. From her teenage years she was already opening shows with her mother Linda Gail, singing backing vocals with her uncle Jerry Lee, and later touring the world with Linda Gail and Van Morrison.

Annie is also known as one of The Devil’s Daughters, alongside Mysti Moon. With Mysti now retired from performing, Annie will bring some of that Devil’s Daughters spirit to Screamin’, including their hugely popular “Rock Boppin’ Baby.” And there’s another important part of the story: Danny B. Harvey will be right there on guitar for Annie’s Screamin’ show, just as he was guitarist and producer on The Devil’s Daughters’ recordings.

Add to that Annie’s own years of recording and touring with Danny, and you’ve got one serious dose of Lewis-family Rock & Roll coming our way!

The Devil’s Daughters’ fire, Lewis family blood and Danny B. Harvey on guitar — welcome ANNIE MARIE LEWIS to Screamin’ 2027!

THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP CLASH!

THE VELVET CANDLES  vs THE NEWTONES  

ONE RING — TWO CORNERS!
LET THE HARMONIES DO THE FIGHTING!

Doo Wop has been part of the Screamin’ Festival since day one.

Through the years, our stages have welcomed international vocal groups and genuine legends of the music — including some wonderful artists who, sadly, are no longer with us. Doo Wop isn’t simply another style on the Screamin’ bill. It is part of our history.

And so are The Velvet Candles.

Their story is closely connected to the Screamin’, and over the years Carlos Díaz has always tried to find new ways of keeping Doo Wop and those incredible vocal harmonies alive within the festival, while at the same time looking for something different to offer our audience.

Last year, that search gave us a new idea:

THE DOO WOP CLASH!!

One stage. Two groups. Two corners. And a surprise contender whose identity we kept secret until the festival.

You loved the idea — but many of you told us afterwards: “Next time, tell us who’s fighting!”

Fair enough.

So this year NO SECRETS!

In one corner, a group whose history is inseparable from the Screamin’:

THE VELVET CANDLES — SPAIN

And in the other, three Italian voices ready to answer harmony for harmony:

THE NEWTONES — ITALY

Two great Doo Wop groups will meet on the same Screamin’ stage for an exclusive vocal showdown.

But don’t expect us to decide who wins.

There doesn’t have to be a winner.

Because when the voices blend, the harmonies fly and Doo Wop takes over the room…

THE WINNER IS DOO WOP!

THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP CLASH — only at the Screamin’ Festival 2027!

CHARLIE HIGHTONE & THE ROCK-IT’S (SPAIN)

One of the most recognisable names on the European rockabilly scene, Charlie Hightone returns to Screamin’ with his Rock-It’s!
Deeply rooted in the wild and authentic sounds of 1950s rockabilly and rock & roll, Charlie and the band have built their reputation through years of great records and explosive live performances, developing a sound and style unmistakably their own.
A long-time friend of Screamin’ and a familiar face to rock & roll audiences across Europe, Charlie knows exactly what this music is all about — and with The Rock-It’s behind him, expect the real thing: raw, energetic and made to be played loud.
Charlie Hightone & The Rock-It’s — back together at Screamin’ 2027!

EZRA LEE (AUSTRALIA)

Australia’s “Tamworth Tornado” is coming back to Screamin’!
A powerhouse of boogie woogie and honky tonk piano, Ezra Lee has been tearing up stages around the world since 2010 — the very same year he made his European debut right here at Screamin’ Festival!
Since then, Ezra has performed across Europe, Finland, Japan, the UK and the USA, toured with the legendary Wanda Jackson and Rose Tattoo, and recorded with Linda Gail Lewis, Sun Records drummer J.M. Van Eaton and Travis Wammack.
His piano can also be heard on recordings with Scotty Baker, Kieron McDonald, Hank’s Jalopy Demons and Pat Capocci, alongside his own releases for Preston Records and Rhythm Bomb Records.
Sixteen years after his European adventure began on our stage, the Tamworth Tornado is heading back to Screamin’!
Welcome back, Ezra Lee!

THE NEWTONES — ITALY

Picture a street corner in Brooklyn as dusk begins to fall… sharp suits, voices ringing out from a New Jersey stoop, romantic ballads and wild Rock ’n’ Roll rhythms.

That’s the world of The NewTones.

Hailing from Italy, Clem Bernabei, Damiano Proietti and Fabrizio Poggi bring back the magic of ’50s and early ’60s Doo Wop with superb vocal harmonies, style and a sound deeply rooted in the golden age of American vocal groups.

Playing together for more than fifteen years and performing as The NewTones since 2017, the trio have become a familiar name on the European Rock ’n’ Roll scene, appearing at festivals across Italy, Germany, Holland, Spain and Ireland.

Their debut 45 “Moonface” arrived in 2018 featuring two original songs, and the following year they wrote the official song for the 20th Summer Jamboree. In 2023 came their first album, Have You Heard The NewTones? — 11 originals and 3 covers, proving that their love for Doo Wop goes far beyond simply recreating the past.

Sweet harmonies, pounding piano, double bass and drums — from slow dances to Rock ’n’ Roll floor-fillers, The NewTones have got that sound!

Close your eyes… and let those harmonies take you back!

STREETS OF BAKERSFIELD — A TRIBUTE TO THE CALIFORNIA COUNTRY SOUND

Far from Nashville, a different kind of country music was taking shape in California — rawer, louder and built for honky-tonks and dance floors.
Streets of Bakersfield is a special Screamin’ production celebrating the sound, spirit and songs that turned this corner of California into one of the most exciting chapters in American country music history.
The show will be led by Canada’s The Plowboys, bringing sharp Telecaster guitars, pedal steel, driving rhythms and close harmonies to a journey through this extraordinary musical legacy.
Along the way, they’ll be joined by some very special guests — a few surprises that will show just how far the influence of this sound has travelled and how alive it remains more than half a century later.
From the honky-tonks of California to the stage of Screamin’ — welcome to the Streets of Bakersfield!

JUMPIN’ JETHRO WHITTAKER (AUSTRALIA)

At just 16 years old, Jumpin’ Jethro Whittaker is already making waves as one of Australia’s most exciting young guitar talents.
Jethro has just released his first original 45, “Heartbreak Highway / Teenage Guitar Man”, featuring artwork by renowned artist Josh Agle, aka Shag, and has already performed at some of Australia’s biggest weekenders and recently toured Japan.
Inspired by guitarists Merle Travis, Pat Capocci, Larry Collins, Benny Peters, Dave “The Kid” Cantrell and Eddie Cochran, his passion for the music goes far beyond playing guitar: Jethro is also a DJ, guitar luthier and vintage record collector.
He’s also the full-time guitarist with Ezra Lee & The Boogie Men — and in 2027 he crosses another milestone off the list.
Australia’s Teenage Guitar Man makes his European debut at Screamin’ 2027!

LOS KILLER TONES (MEXICO)

Born in the heart of Mexico’s capital, Los Killer Tones have made Savage Rock ’n’ Roll their calling card — a raw and wild sound deeply rooted in primitive rockabilly, early rock & roll and rhythm & blues.
As Wild Records artists, they have taken that explosive sound from Mexico to stages across Europe, appearing at major international events including High Rockabilly, Sjock Festival, The Wildest Weekender, Rockabilly Bombardment! and Summer Jamboree, establishing themselves as one of the Mexican bands making the biggest impact on today’s international rockabilly scene.
But it’s on stage where Los Killer Tones really show what they’re about. Dirty, razor-sharp guitars, a pounding rhythm section and a fierce attitude turn every performance into a high-voltage rock ’n’ roll assault. No pauses, no holding back — just volume, sweat and enough energy to turn the crowd from spectators into part of the action.
Mexico City’s Los Killer Tones are ready to unleash their Savage Rock ’n’ Roll at Screamin’ 2027!

50 YEARS ON… THE KING’S MUSIC LIVES

On Sunday morning, Screamin’ 2027 will come to a very special close by the Mediterranean.

2027 marks 50 years since Elvis Presley left us — and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate his music and legacy than with a morning inspired by a place that always held a very special place in his heart: Hawaii.

With the sea just a few steps away, music in the air and a special open-air celebration on Calella’s seafront, we’ll gather together for one last unforgettable Screamin’ moment — including a popular lunch to share before we say goodbye.

There will be music. There will be Aloha spirit. And, of course, there will be plenty of Elvis.
We won’t tell you everything just yet…

But 50 years on, THE KING’S MUSIC LIVES!

A very special Sunday morning by the sea — and the perfect finale to Screamin’ 2027.

LOS CORINGAS (SPAIN)

Formed in 2015, Los Coringas are an acoustic rockabilly band drawing directly from the wild, primitive sounds of the late 1950s and early 1960s. With a strong Latin Rockin’ flavour, the band blends rockabilly, rhythm & blues and rock & roll through an unusual line-up that gives them a character all their own.

Tenor sax, upright bass, acoustic guitar and a distinctive stripped-down drum set make up the Los Coringas machinery: a raw, direct and highly rhythmic combination designed to capture the spirit of those small combos that could turn any room into a full-blown rock & roll party.

Throughout their career they have released two EPs on Sleazy Records, Los Coringas and Piernas Locas, both showcasing their particular approach to the genre: deep respect for the roots without simply copying the past.

Following several line-up changes and the inevitable break during the pandemic, Los Coringas returned with renewed energy, with Pío Lázaro on lead vocals and guitar, joined by Mariano Ballesteros on tenor sax, Pepe Zambrana on upright bass and backing vocals, and Sam Tejuelas on semi-drums and backing vocals.

But it is on stage where the formula truly comes alive. Los Coringas need no gimmicks: four musicians, their instruments, rhythm and rock & roll. A sound straight out of a 1950s club, with streetwise energy and enough swing to get everyone in the room moving.

THE PEEBEES — PORTUGAL / SPAIN

TWO MEN. ONE GUITAR. ONE DRUM KIT. PLENTY OF BLUES & BOOGIE!

Long-time partners in crime Ruben “El Pavoni” from Portugal and Jesus “J.L.” Lopez from Spain have shared plenty of stages over the years — but this time they’re doing things differently.

With Pavoni switching to guitar and J.L. behind the drums, THE PEEBEES strip everything down to the essentials: guitar, drums and a raw dose of Blues & Boogie, delivered with the experience and attitude of two veterans of the European rockin’ scene.

No bass. No unnecessary decoration. Just rhythm, guitar and boogie!

THE PEEBEES are coming to Screamin’ 2027!

LEGACASTER (SPAIN)

Barcelona-based Legacaster has been delivering authentic, guitar-driven rock ’n’ roll since 2011, with El Lega’s unmistakable guitar sound at the heart of the band.

Deeply influenced by the great guitar players of the 1950s and early ’60s — from Grady Martin and Don Woody to Johnny Burnette and Chuck Berry — Legacaster combines rockabilly, hillbilly and straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll with plenty of twang and a sound firmly rooted in the golden age of the music.

Their recording history includes an early four-track EP released by El Toro Records, followed by Boppin’ Guitar (2015), Big Berry (2017) and Doin’ The Truck With…, a collection of original songs featuring guests including Jake Calypso and Spencer Evoy.

El Lega has also become a familiar face on the international rock ’n’ roll circuit, playing and collaborating with numerous bands and artists across Europe and beyond.

Get ready for sharp guitars, plenty of twang and pure rock ’n’ roll — Legacaster at Screamin’ 2027!

HIGHTONE RHYTHM RAMBLERS (SPAIN)

Formed in Madrid in 2017, Hightone Rhythm Ramblers dig deep into the golden sounds of American country music, drawing inspiration from the honky-tonks of Texas and Nashville to the hard-driving country sound of Bakersfield.

With influences ranging from Hank Williams, Buck Owens and Webb Pierce to Johnny Horton and Alvis Wayne, the band mixes Western Swing, Honky Tonk, Hillbilly Hop and early Rockabilly with their own original material.

Their story got off to quite a start: in 2018 they made their official debut at the legendary Nashville Palace in Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, the Ramblers have taken their sound around Europe, appearing at events including Hemsby, Béthune and Rockin’ Race Jamboree.

Led by Charlie Hightone and featuring some familiar faces from Spain’s rockin’ scene, Hightone Rhythm Ramblers bring the sound and spirit of classic American country music straight to the stage.

Get ready for steel guitar, hillbilly rhythms and some serious honky-tonkin’ — Hightone Rhythm Ramblers at Screamin’ 2027!