The story is set at Camp Rock, the acclaimed summer workshop that launched the music careers of many including the hugely popular Connect 3. Aspiring singer-songwriter Mitchie Torres, a teen from a working class family, longs to be part of it and is thrilled when her mother, a caterer, takes a job as the camp cook so Mitchie can attend camp for a discounted tuition while helping in the kitchen.
On her first day at camp, Mitchie is intimidated by the privileged kids and feels as if she doesn’t fit in anywhere. She is befriended by Caitlyn, a down-to-earth girl who wants to be a music producer, and quickly dazzled by the camp’s veteran members, the catty clique led by diva Tess Tyler and her friends Peggy and Ella. Mitchie even tries to impress the trio with the tale of her mother being a high-ranking executive at Hot Tunes TV and agrees to join their group as back-up singer. All the while, she keeps quiet the fact that she’s also working in the kitchen.
Meanwhile, Connect 3’s summer concert tour is canceled and lead singer Shane Gray is forced to return to Camp Rock by his band mates, Jason and Nate. They’re hoping Shane can get his ego in check by leading a few camp classes and rediscovering his passion for music. Although Shane’s displeasure is obvious at first, he is eventually inspired by the campers’ enthusiasm for music. When he hears a voice singing a song that deeply affects him, he sets out to find the girl behind the beautiful voice.
The ever-so-popular Jonas Brother’s first movie Camp Rock premieres tonight on Disney Channel at 8p! I have a feeling that Nick, Kevin and Joe are going to start the new franchise that will replace High School Musical on that channel, now that HSM is going to the big screen.
BTW in case you miss Camp Rock tonight, it will be replaying on Disney Channel all weekend. And if you like the music you can download the soundtrack on iTunes.
