“Each generation has its musical codes but rock has a transversal character and goes through different eras,” says Enrique Fernandezbassist of the show “Family rock”, which leads the Spanish billboard and in recent years was presented with sold-out tickets in the main theaters of 25 cities in that country.
The show debuts in Buenos Aires on Sunday the 17th at 5 p.m. at the Vorterix Theater, offering parents and children the experience of live music from Metallica and AC/DC along with anecdotes about those groups, from two European tribute bands, Black Horsemen and Thunderstruck.
With more than 10 years, more than 1200 concerts and 1 million spectators who have seen them, the group is made up of Mario Diez (guitar and vocals), Brian Mac (battery), Pedro Navarro (lead guitar), Juan Pedro Holguera (guitar and bass) and Enrique Fernandez (low). We talk with Fernandez.
Journalist: How are kids told about the history of rock and how do they receive that music?
Enrique Fernandez: Our mascot Rosendo Bear, a rocking and fun puppet, is in charge of telling the kids the history and the best anecdotes of some of the most important bands in the history of rock, in this case Metallica and AC/DC. Both adults and children alike enjoy the show. Sharing their first concerts with our children is an indelible memory.
Q: Does the rock of Metallica or AC/DC reach kids who listen to trap and other music today?
ER: Definitely. It is obvious that each generation has its codes but rock has a transversal character and crosses generations. The kids who come to our shows are somehow familiar with rock because they have listened to their parents’ music at home or in the car and our shows precisely try to strengthen that taste for rock. We seek to help children understand who those bands were, listening and feeling their energy live since our bands not only replicate the music of Metallilca and AC/DC with great fidelity, but also their aesthetics, their staging and their attitude. .
Q: What songs do you play? What stories surround each song?
ER: Each band performs 6 or 7 essential songs in the AC/DC and Metallica repertoire. Obviously they are going to play “Highway to hell” or “Thunderstruck” as well as “Enter Sandman” or “Masters of puppets” but also other incredible hits from these two legends. Many anecdotes are told about the formation and history of both bands, which the mascot tells in a fun way. And it will also bring more than a smile to adults.
Q: How do you think about adapting to the sensitivity of children?
ER: The volume of our concerts is adapted to the children’s ears, without losing the pressure of a good rock concert but being very aware and taking great care of their well-being. We also set up a specific area in front of the stage, monitored by monitors, so that the children who want to can enjoy the concert quietly and follow the games that we propose from the stage, with the absolute peace of mind of their parents.
Q: What are some of the anecdotes that are evoked?
ER: Obviously there are episodes that are not for all ages, we make an adaptation so that the message is understood but without offending sensitivities. For example, regarding the addictions of some of its members and their harmful effects on their health, Rosendo Bear says that they really liked “candy, gummies and fruit juices),” the kids understand it and the parents are they laugh
Q: Why is there a boom in tribute bands?
ER: Tribute bands have a brutal level because they are made up of very professional musicians who also love and respect the original bands, which leads them to replicate their show with the greatest fidelity. And if the band believes it, the public enters into that game and the energy is unleashed. Obviously, it will never be like seeing the originals, but in the case of this show it is a chance to enjoy the music of these legends with our children in a controlled environment, with an adapted volume and also with the extra of knowing the story. of those bands. It’s culture.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
