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Our blogger: Joseph 

Confirmations of big names have arrived for another great edition 2010 of  “Rock in Roma”, one of the most successful rock events within the most important European musical events, that gathers thousands of people every evening in the historic city of Rome.

 Right after Ska-p, 99 Posse, Skunk Anansie and The Cult, a new line up of artists has been announced for the much anticipated rock event of the year – Rock In Rome 2010. Famous names includes the British singer Mika, a multi-platinum artist which released his first full-length studio album, Life in Cartoon Motion in 2007 selling more than 5.6 million copies worldwide and helped Mika win a Brit Award and receive a Grammy award nomination.

 Tthe line-up includes the band – Gossip (formerly The Gossip) is an American indie-rock band fronted by Beth Ditto. The band was relatively unknown until they hit success with their third studio album, Standing in the Way of Control. Their style has been described as “a soul or gospel” voice with “a sort of funky punk soundtrack”.The band stated a liking for post-punk bands birthday-party but also for other genres like dance and hip-hop.

The final addition to the bill is, ZZ Top – an American blues rock trio, formed in 1969 in Texas. ZZ Top is ranked number 44 on VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock”. The trio is one of the longest running rock bands to retain the same line-up. ZZ Top was inducted by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the annual ceremony on March 15, 2004. Cub Koda wrote, “As genuine roots musicians, they have few peers; Gibbons is one of America’s finest blues guitarists working in the hard rock idiom … while Hill and Beard provide the ultimate rhythm section support.”

Our Blogger: Angelo

Bobby McFerrin is  one of the greatest performers of vocal jazz. He is a vocalist improviser, conductor and a passionate spokesman of music culture. Thanks to his enthusiasm for music he has achieved success in classical music as well: he has had success as director of many orchestras in New York and Washington. His background and talent allow him to use his voice as an instrument, creating impressive effects that are part and parcel of Bobby’s strinkingly individual aproach to music.

Bobby is a myth among connoiseurs and jazz fans, and is well-known to the mainstream audicence because of the success of his greatest hit: the iconic Don’t Worry, Be Happy for which he has been awarded numerous times.

For those who would like to live an incredible evening don’t think it twice: assist to this unforgettable concert full of surprising music at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica, located only minutes away from Hotel Des Artistes and Yes Hotel.

Our Blogger: Jona

The Skunk Anansie are an English rock group, whose image is very famous thanks to the singer Skin (Deborah Dyer), a girl with her head completely shaved. The group was formed in 1994 and was disbanded in 2001 but reformed in 2009. Their name comes from the spider-god Anansi folk tales of West Africa, with “Skunk” (Moffett) placed in front to make the sound more aggressive.

The Skunk Anansie back in concert in Italy in 2010 for Rock Festival in Rome. 15 July 2010, Skunk Anansie will be live in concert in Rome at ‘The Hippodrome Capannelle with all the power of Rock. After two concerts in Milan and Florence in November 2009, which recorded the two dates sold out (sold out), the Skunk Anansie back on tour in Italy also in 2010 for the Rock Festival in Rome. For all fans of Skunk Anansie, the concert in Rome is not to be missed. Even for the date of July 2010 is expected to sell out and tickets for the concert of Skunk Anansie are already on sale.

To enjoy all the emotions Rome has to offer don’t forget to make a reservation at Yes Hotel or Hotel Des Artistes!