By Gabrielle Prusak
The Forest Park Rock Fest is returning June 28, thanks to the success of last year’s performance.
The bands performing this year are different from last year, but they are accomplished musicians from the area.
Co-founder and band member of The Boom Section, Paul Wunsch said they are providing a “wonderful free event in the neighborhood.”
The bands that will be playing are Small Craft Warning, Voodoo Dancer, Missing Maddox and Boom Section.
“The bands this year have a bit of a better following,” said Wunsch.
Last year, the festival had 150 to 200 people in attendance and organizers are hoping to have the same if not more of a turnout. Each band will have about 45 minutes to perform. The performances will be in the Forest Park Band Shell and will start at 1 p.m. and conclude at 5 p.m.
“We just want everyone coming out and having a good time,” said Wunsch. “It’s a very family-friendly [event].”
The idea for the event came from Boom Section’s drummer, who wanted to put together something that spoke to friends and family members who are also in bands.
With that idea they were able to come up with this event and put on a performance that people in the area will enjoy.
