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Even everyday people can live out their rock star dreams. Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp is a one-day crash course in rock 'n' roll jamming that provides amateur musicians with an opportunity to feel what it's like to be in Deep Purple or AC/DC.

Founded in November 1997 by tour promoter David Fishof, the goal of this camp is to provide people with a platform to achieve their rock ‘n’ roll fantasies.read more...

Even everyday people can live out their rock star dreams. Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp is a one-day crash course in rock 'n' roll jamming that provides amateur musicians with an opportunity to feel what it's like to be in Deep Purple or AC/DC.

Founded in November 1997 by tour promoter David Fishof, the goal of this camp is to provide people with a platform to achieve their rock ‘n’ roll fantasies.

Kip Winger on microphone

And at Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, where actual rock stars mentor each camper through some of their most famous hits, your rock ‘n’ roll dreams can come true.

Jeff Horn, a drummer and a local eye surgeon in Nashville TN, brought his sticks for a couple of rounds to play the skins with the major artists.

“MY family should be here any moment to watch me play tonight with the guys I grew up listening to.”

"I've always had these dreams of sitting out there on the stage and I talk to people for a living without the guitar, and my wife said you should be out there with a guitar," bond strategist and camper Alan Todd told V4 News.

Camper Craig Harold, a court clerk, said he walked in the door and didn’t know what he was doing.

“I have no musical experience," he said.

Experience is not necessary and it doesn’t matter what your day job is, although it’s probably a good idea to have one. All amateurs are welcome, and all that's required is a love of rock ‘n’ roll … and $2,000 for a one-day session.

Kip Winger on microphone

"In the first band I had in Boston, one guy played nothing, so we put him on cowbell," said Kip Winger, a musician and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp counselor.

Campers even get to perform live on stage to a sold-out audience at a major rock venue.

“You get up there [and] it’s win lose or draw. There's been some major train wrecks and there's been some incredible bands,” Winger said.

This year, participants started rocking in Oklahoma on July 9 with actual stars such as Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple, Gilby Clarke of Guns N’ Roses, Chris Slade of AC/DC and hit writer for Aerosmith and Ozzy Osbourne Mark Hudson at the Rocklahoma Festival.

“Anybody can be a rock star, it’s just a matter of opening the door and saying, ’Hi, here I am,’" Mark Slaughter said in an exclusive interview with V4 News.

So for anyone who has ever wanted to be able to say "I'm with the band," Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is providing that opportunity. Rock on!

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I'm not sure who has $2,000 to drop on jammin' with a rock star, but if you do, and if you like Gilby Clarke (Guns ’n’ Roses), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Earl Slick (David Bowie/John Lennon), Dave Ellefson (former Megadeth bassist), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Mark Slaughter (Slaughter), Chris Slade (AC/DC), Mark Hudson (Grammy® Award-winning writer/producer, Aerosmith) or Kip Winger (Winger), that could be you. It could totally be you.

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, which is typically hosted in Las Vegas, Hollywood, New York and London, is apparently doing one-day camps in various cities this summer, and Nashville is one of them.

But what would the daily schedule be like, you might ask? Good question. Like this:

DAILY SCHEDULE

8:00am - 9:00am
Registration / Load In

9:00am - 10:00am
Band formation, buffet breakfast

10:00am - 1:00pm
Band rehearsals. Campers jam with celebrity counselors

1:00pm - 2:00 pm
Up close and personal with celebrity musicians, lunch

2:00pm – 5:00pm
More band rehearsals; campers jam with celebrity counselors and prepare for their live on-stage performance at Campalooza

5:00pm – 5:45 pm
Meet & Greet with Headlining Act

6:00pm – 8:00pm
SHOWTIME! Campalooza

8:30 pm
Headliner hits the stage

Wow, only $2,000 for all that? But what if I don't want to mingle with a bunch of nobodies like me? What would that cost me? After the jump.

COST
There are three (3) tour packages available:

1. Rock Star Package - $1,999.00 per person. Includes one-day instruction, jamming, rehearsing with rock star counselors and your bandmates. Full counselor meet & greet and 2 tickets for you and a spouse/guest for that night’s concert with you as the opening act.

2. VIP Rock Star Package - $2,499.00 per person. Includes everything in the Rock Star Package plus 10 extra tickets to that night’s concert (12 tickets total) and 12 Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp On Tour concert t-shirts

3. Platinum Rock Star 5 Day Tour Package – $9,999.00 per person. Live life like the rock star you’ve always wanted to be! This package brings you out on the road with Rock ‘n' Roll Fantasy Camp for 5 days taking part in the scheduled camps on event days, and hanging out like a rock star on your days off. You’ll travel on the bus, stay at the hotel, and even receive per diem for meals. You’ll also receive 12 tickets for friends and family to see you perform live at the concert of your choice, plus 12 Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp On Tour t-shirts. Space is limited to 12 campers per week. Call for details and availability

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