WinterStorm Rock Weekender
A Tribute to Cami Morlotti
Following the outstanding success of 2025’s “Spirit of ’80” themed Saturday Sessions, WinterStorm is proud to unveil “Out of The Shadows” as the theme for Saturday 28th November 2026 at WinterStorm X in Troon as part of the tenth anniversary celebrations of the annual melodic rock weekend by the Ayrshire seaside.
Curated in collaboration with, and sponsored by long term festival friends at Shock City and Joolz Gizzi from GUN, this special all-day stage will be both a heartfelt tribute to the recent passing of Cami Morlotti and more than a nod to the unforgettable Scottish rock scene of the early eighties — a scene that gave birth to so many bands, so many memories, and so many legendary nights.
The “Out of The Shadows” stage will feature six full sets on the upstairs stage at WinterStorm and include Glasgow, The Greg Taylor Band, Rattlesnake Tattoo, Knucklebone, Killing From A Distance and a very special guest tribute spot from Jools, Dante & Paul from GUN.
Jools explained his involvement,
"The guys in GUN have a long history with WinterStorm and with the recent loss of our dear friend Cami Morlotti it felt like a good move when Pete from Shock City approached us with the idea of doing a tribute that stitched in some of the memories of those early days with Cami. Dante and Paul and myself are delighted to be involved in this and we'll raise a wee glass to Cami along with his friends and fans."
Alongside the tribute, lies Shadows, the legendary downstairs venue on Bath Street, one of the true homes of Glasgow’s rock underground. Alongside iconic venues such as The Burns Howff, Wypers and The Venue, Heathery Bar in Wishaw and of course Shadows which became a meeting place for musicians, fans and friends who lived for the music and the atmosphere of the city after dark.
It was an era when Scotland seemed to produce a new band every week. From smoky back rooms to packed city-centre clubs, the scene was alive with raw ambition, leather jackets, Marshall stacks and unforgettable choruses. Oh yeah and a lot more hair than we all have now!
Pete from Shock City explains,
"Shock City have been promoting live music in various venues across Glasgow for more than a decade now and all of us involved through the years grew up in the bars and downstairs venues of old Glasgow, "Out of the Shadows!" sort of captures where we call came from and the line up we've put together reflects those roots. We're delighted to be back with old friends at WinterStorm"
Bands such as Chasar, Blind Allez, Henry Gorman band then Heavy Pettin, Glasgow, Lyin Rampant, Anaconda, Zero Zero, La Paz and many others helped shape the soundtrack of that remarkable time. These were the days that built reputations, forged friendships and inspired generations of rock fans across Scotland. In some ways, we hope WinterStorm has played its part over the past decade in keeping some of those memories and friendships alive.
Throughout the Saturday, the six bands will take to the Sessions Stage, capturing the spirit, sound and stories of a scene that helped define Scotland's rock heritage.
For many, this was where it all began — the thrill of discovering a new band, the energy of the crowd pressed against the stage, and the sense that Glasgow was at the centre of something special.
Out of the Shadows will try to capture just a bit of the essence of that spirit for a day.
Saturday’s Sessions Stage will be a salute to the venues, the bands, the people and the stories that defined the city’s rock heritage. It will also stand as a fitting tribute to Cami Morlotti whose love of, and contribution to, the music embodied everything that this scene represented.
Following on from the success of 2025's "Spirit of 80" theme, the Saturday Sessions "Out of the Shadows" stage promises to be another memorable experience at WinterStorm — a celebration of legacy, memory and the music that never leaves us.
Six bands. One stage. One unforgettable journey back to the heart of Glasgow and Scottish rock and a tribute to a lost friend.
WinterStorm Rock Weekender
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