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JERRY CANTRELL, KIM THAYIL And DAVE KRUSEN Set For ‘Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2’ Rock Camp In December 2026
A rock music camp inspired by Seattle's legendary grunge and alternative rock heritage is set to take place in December 2026, bringing together legendary musicians from bands including Alice in Chains and Soundgarden to mentor participants. The four-day immersive programme, presented by Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, allows musicians and fans of all experience levels to learn directly from artists who shaped rock history during the Pacific Northwest's most influential era.
During the camp, participants will be organised into bands and receive coaching through rehearsals, masterclasses, and jam sessions led by touring musicians and rock veterans. The experience concludes with live performances at the Central Saloon, a historic Seattle venue where pioneering grunge bands once performed, offering participants the opportunity to perform at a space central to rock music's recent history.
In short
- Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp hosting 'Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2' December 3-6, 2026 with mentors including Jerry Cantrell, Kim Thayil, and Dave Krusen
- Participants of all ages and skill levels form bands, attend masterclasses, and perform at the historic Central Saloon
- Limited registration available at rockcamp.com
Explained simply
Seattle became an important centre for alternative rock in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with bands such as Alice in Chains and Soundgarden helping bring the city’s music to a wider audience. Their sound and the local venues where bands played became closely associated with the grunge era.
Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp runs music programmes where participants form bands and learn through coaching, rehearsals and live playing. This camp draws on Seattle’s music history, with musicians including Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil and drummer Dave Krusen taking part.
The Central Saloon is a long-running Seattle music venue linked to the city’s rock scene. Performing there gives participants a chance to play in a place associated with that history.
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