A Night at The Dead Famous with Chevy Metal & The Alive

A Night at The Dead Famous with Chevy Metal & The Alive brought to you in partnership with Protection Racket.

Date: Thursday, 28th May

Location: The Dead Famous, Newquay, Cornwall

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and rhythm as we bring the electrifying sounds of Chevy Metal and The Alive all the way from LA to the heart of Cornwall! Hosted by the legend that is Dean Bowdery (Protection Racket)

Drum Clinic (6.30 PM - 8 PM) (All ages welcome)

Kick off the evening with an exclusive Drum Clinic featuring the incredible Shane Hawkins (Chevy Metal). This all-ages session is perfect for drumming enthusiasts and music lovers alike, offering a rare opportunity to learn from two of the best in the business.

Live Music (8:30 PM- Late) (18+)

From 8:30 PM, the stage will ignite with an epic lineup of live music (18+ only). Local legends Tyrants and Mutant Menace will set the tone with their high-energy performances, paving the way for a powerful set from The Alive. The night will culminate with a show-stopping performance by the one and only Chevy Metal, delivering a mix of rock classics and raw energy that will leave you buzzing.

Tickets:

Drum Clinic: £14

Live Music: £15

Both Sessions: £22 (over 18s only for this ticket type)

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event ahead of their appearance at The Great Estate Festival. Secure your tickets now and be part of a night to remember at The Dead Famous!

About Chevy Metal:

Chevy Metal was ignited in 2002 by the rhythmic prowess of Taylor Hawkins and his long time friend and musician Wiley Hodgden. Taylor, recognized worldwide as the iconic drummer for the Foo Fighters, brought a relentless energy to the stage fueled by his infectious passion for classic rock. Wiley, both singer and bass player, was the drum tech for Hawkins at this time. While playing and touring with the Foos, Taylor joined with Wiley to form Chevy Metal as a side hustle cover band that focused on quintessential rock classics mixed with deep cuts.

As the band evolved, Taylor and Wiley welcomed into the fold the extraordinary talents of guitarist Brent Woods, who is a seasoned touring / session guitarist and student of the legendary Randy Rhoads. Chevy Metal spent the first ten years as a band playing dive bars and small clubs. Eventually, Taylor took the band from the intimate atmosphere of bowling alleys to the grandeur of arenas, festivals and even stadiums, inviting other rockstars to join in their shows. They have shared the stage with rock luminaries such as Dave Grohl, Joan Jett, and even the legendary Mick Jagger.

When the band was faced with the untimely passing of Taylor, its members came together to honor and pay tribute to him at the Taylor Hawkins Memorial shows, held at Wembley Stadium and The Forum. These were thought to be their final performances, but Taylor’s son, Shane Hawkins, decided that the band must endure, thus taking his father’s place as their drummer.

With Shane at the helm, and all the dynamic energy that comes with him, Chevy Metal continues to pay homage to the Hawkins legacy. Together, the band’s members channel the spirit of old-school rock and roll, delving into the rich soundscape of the 70s and 80s as they continue their dedication to preserving and celebrating the timeless magic of classic rock.

About The Alive

With influences ranging from Sabbath to Idles, The Alive launched in California between surf & skate sessions in 2018. Performance highlights include BottleRock’s main stage, Shaky Knees, Ohana Fest, Kelly Slater’s Wave Ranch, Boardmasters UK, Aftershock, Louder than Life, Surfestival Chile with Jack Johnson, and forever grateful to have opened Lollapalooza Chile 2022’s main stage for Foo Fighters. 

Other accolades include direct support sets for Jimmy Eat World, The Hives, Infectious Grooves, Bad Nerves, and performances with Suicidal Tendencies, Ron Artis, Chad Smith, Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder. 

Named one of Stab Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Culture Shifters of Tomorrow and featured Guitar Player, CNN, Fuel TV, Daily Mail UK, ABC, NPR, etc. The Alive are a BYOBottle artist committed to reducing single use plastics and have played benefits for Surfrider Foundation, Surfers Against Sewage, and Save the Waves to help protect our beaches and oceans.