The third annual Women’s Rock Fantasy Camp has been set for December 5th through the 8th in Los Angeles.
The camp is open to “women only,” and attendees will join a band mentored by a rockstar counselor, performing songs related to the following headliners: Lita Ford, Sheila E. (of Prince fame), Nancy Wilson of Heart, Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper, Demi Lovato), and Rhonda Smith (Jeff Beck).
Depending on the band, campers will jam and learn iconic songs such as Heart’s “Crazy on You” (Nancy Wilson), The Runaways’ “Cherry Bomb” (Lita Ford), Prince’s “Purple Rain” (Sheila E.), and Alice Cooper’s “No More Mr. Nice Guy” (Nita Strauss), among many more.
The weekend will culminate with campers performing live onstage alongside their respective headliner at The Viper Room on the Sunset Strip. So you’ll be joined by Nita Strauss if your band was learning Alice Cooper songs in the days prior, Sheila E. if you jammed Prince, etc.
As for the rockstar counselors, this year’s camp features Roxy Petrucci (Vixen), Eva Gardner (P!NK), Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal), Julia Lage (Vixen), Jennifer Oberle (Sarah McLachlan), and Britt Lightning (Vixen), among others.
Before attending, campers will have a call with Britt Lightning, the camp’s musical director, to determine band placement before receiving a list of songs to rehearse. They’ll then be connected to their counselor and bandmates to prep for the weekend ahead. In addition to jams and rehearsals, the four days of camp also include masterclasses with counselors, Q&A sessions, live performances, and more.
As mentioned, the camp is open exclusively to “female instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and playing levels.”
For more on the fantasy camp and information on how to sign-up, visit the official website.