Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp was born out of the desire to give the public the experience of living the life of a Rock Star, with Rock Stars, for a few days, and gaining their knowledge along the way. The idea came to David Fishof after years of producing rock tours throughout the world. He’s been honored to work with veteran rockers, Roger Daltrey, Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Bill Wyman, Peter Frampton and so many more. David’s desire to share this experience gave him the inspiration to create the one-of-a-kind Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Over the past 20 years our campers and counselors have become family. It’s become more than we ever dreamed of.
The Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp experience begins the moment you sign up. After careful consideration of your skill level and musical preferences, you are given a list of songs to practice up on before your arrival at camp. At camp, you will be placed in a band of like-minded and equally skilled campers.
Your band will be assigned a Rock Star Counselor to mentor your band for the entire duration of the camp and your band will have it’s own rehearsal studio. You will have the opportunity to learn from all the other counselors during daily master classes in particular instruments and vocals and also during our nightly themed jam rooms. You will be visited in your rehearsal room by our headlining guest stars. You will have the opportunity for autographs and photos and be privy to an exclusive Q&A in our main room.
You’ll partake in meals with all the campers and counselors. As you bond with your band and counselor, you will be practicing your set list for your upcoming live performances at popular venues. You will experience the thrill of performing live on stage in front of a packed house including your friends and family!
We have this program down. More than half of our campers return and many have been to multiple camps. The experience is hard to describe as each camp takes on a life of it’s own based on the campers and counselors attending. Each camp is a fantasy unique. Skills are gained, fears are conquered, friendships are formed, music is created. Check this one off your bucket list!
Chad Smith (drummer – Red Hot Chili Peppers) jams with campers live onstage at the iconic Whisky A Go Go
Joe Perry (guitarist – Aerosmith) plays his iconic hits with campers
Gene Simmons and Bruce Kulick (KISS) teach bass-parts to a camper
John Oates (Hall & Oates) joins a camper band to jam on some of his classics
Campers jamming in their rehearsal studios with Nancy Wilson (lead guitarist – Heart)
Dave Mustaine (vocalist/guitarist – Megadeth) shows campers how to play his guitar parts the way he wrote them
Our counselors are not only tremendously talented, having sold thousands of gold records and performed in huge arenas, but are tremendous people as well. They know how to pass on the knowledge they’ve gained over their many years in the industry. They are kind, patient, talented and cool. They start off as your mentors and by the end of camp they are your friends.
Jerry Cantrell (guitar – Alice in Chains), partakes in a Q&A session
Mike Portnoy (drummer – Dream Theater) answers questions for campers
Wynonna tells one-of-a-kind stories during her Q&A session
Campers are privy to a private Q&A with Zakk Wylde (guitar – Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society) at the Whisky a Go Go
We only work with top of the line gear by the major manufacturers, Roland, DW, Zildjian, Boss, Gibson, Electro-Voice etc. All gear is in excellent working condition. We use what the pro’s use. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Our facilities are fully equipped and used by the biggest names in Rock and Roll. We have professional techs on hand to plug you in and get you sounding your best.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp holds its final night shows at legendary venues like The Whisky A Go Go
Rick Nielsen (guitar – Cheap Trick) performs live with campers at The Cutting Room in New York City
A camper band performs at the Troubadour in Hollywood with their counselor, Joel Hoekstra (guitar – Whitsnake)
Campers play for a packed house at the Viper Room on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood
We call them Destination Camps not just because of the physical, coveted locations we go to, but the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Four Day Experience is a destination for the Rocker in you. You will be transported to another dimension as you immerse yourself in the world of Rock and Roll. It’s mind-blowing. It’s life-changing.