Rock The Ink

Play Rock The Ink!




Dan Hartwell, the mastermind behind the longest running Rock fest in New England, LOCOBAZOOKA, has teamed up with Sully from Godsmack, Live Nation, Paul Zukoski from Tattoo The Earth and Paul Geary-artist manager from Frontline Management Group (Guns and Roses, Led Zeppelin, Smashing Pumpkins, The Scorpions) to bring you ROCK THE INK!


This tattoo and rock festival is October 24-26, 2008 at the Dunkin Donuts Center/RI Convention Center in Providence, RI.

*Headliners Announced: Killswitch Engage, Godsmack, Bret Michaels, and more.


This listing is for a chance to play on the Loco stage at Rock the Ink. Every year hundreds of bands from around the world submit their music for a chance to play on one of the festival’s stages. Bands know that the Loco stage is the place to get noticed by music industry professionals and fans alike. The Loco stage at Rock The Ink can be the big break many undiscovered bands are hoping for, and it's the only chance they may have to showcase their talents in front of slews of eager fans and share the spotlight with some of the biggest rock stars on tour today.



Locobazooka has a history of attracting 20,000 people from all over New England. Bands and fans have come from as far away as New York, California, Florida, Canada, Japan, Europe and Australia to attend the festival. Rock the Ink is sure to have high energy because of the clashing up-and-coming bands and huge major label artists for one ticket price.

If you are in an up and coming band this is a great chance to gain exposure. This festival is the evolution of live music meets lifestyle in one of the largest venues in New England!



If you have any questions email Dan at rocktheink@gmail.com for more info.