Roka Room: commitment to local bands' culture and talent

On Leda Street, located in the Pérez Texeira industrial estate in the city of Málaga, there is a venue that celebrates, like few others in the city, the grandeur of experiencing live music. Sala Roka takes great care of its audience with its meticulous concert programming, which is eclectic and committed to quality, and by striving to make each event a unique moment, always ensuring the comfort of its spectators.

To understand the origins of the project, one must go back to Almería. Sala Roka was a strong commitment from Eduardo Rodríguez: he owned a live music venue in El Ejido, when he decided to break away and start a new project in Málaga. "After spending more than a year looking for the ideal location, we found a venue that met all our needs and we opened Sala Roka's doors in June 2024," recalls Eugenio Pastrana Carvajal, his partner in this venture.

Two Years of Live Music

Next June, Sala Roka will celebrate two years of operation, a period during which they have gained a loyal following thanks to their good practices and the care they show their audience. "We have a capacity for about a thousand spectators, but we limit entry to 600 people so that the audience does not lose comfort during the concerts," Eugenio values. "We like to see the venue full and lively, but without reaching the point where people end up stepping on each other. We are very concerned about the quality of the audience, and therefore we pamper them to the maximum and ensure that their experience in the venue is comfortable," he clarifies.

"Sala Roka's proposal is a total commitment to culture," summarizes Eugenio, who sets quality as the only criterion for selecting the concerts in their programming. Over these two years, international bands such as China Crisis, Cobra Spell, Black Flag, and Dante Spinetta, along with national music legends like Vargas Blues Band, have performed on their stage.

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Vibra Málaga: A Space for Local Bands

Sala Roka maintains a strong commitment to providing a space for local bands to flourish. "Through the Vibra Málaga initiative, we offer groups from Málaga a space to organize their events at zero cost," highlights Eugenio.

Bands interested in participating in this initiative can contact the venue by writing to salarokamalaga@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

In the coming months, Sala Roka maintains a vibrant schedule filled with major events. On March 27th, they will host a major event dedicated to nu-metal, featuring the band from Cádiz, Her Own Summer, known for covering bands like Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park, Deftones, and System of a Down.

On March 28th, they will host the official presentation of GARCIAX, a new musical project by Víctor García.

On April 25th, it will be the turn of Louie Fontaine Band, a legend of classic rock'n'roll, rhythm & blues, and soul from New Orleans, who will perform at the venue in a powerful trio format.

And on May 22nd, they will host the return of The Remolones, one of the best tribute bands to the Ramones.

Don't miss the latest news from the venue, by following their social media profiles!

More information:

Address: C. Leda, 1, Cruz de Humilladero, 29006. Málaga.

Website: https://www.salaroka.com/

Instagram: @sala.roka