May 21

	THUNDERSTRUCK (AC/DC) Making their first appearance at Rockin’ on the River, THUNDERSTRUCK, the Most “EXPLOSIVE” live AC/DC concert experience! Lead guitar player Ricky “Young Angus” Miller is the star of the show doing a great Angus Young. His energy and electrifying guitar are incredible. http://www.myspace.com/thunderstrucklive
	STRANGLEHOLD (Ted Nugent) Starting us off this season, STRANGLEHOLD, the high energy Ted Nugent Tribute Band with the look, the sound, and the guitar licks of Ted Nugent. About as close as you can get to a Ted Nugent concert, next to Ted himself. http://www.myspace.com/tngrockandroll

 

May 28

ZOSO, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience Nothing more needs to be said. Rolling Stone Magazines award for the #1 Led Zeppelin tribute band. The mastery of authentic vintage instruments coupled with spot-on vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, their compelling stage persona and distinct Led Zeppelin sound, recreates the music, magic, and mystery of a Zeppelin concert.  http://zosoontour.net/

LOCK 4 Opening the evening, Lock4, whose original sound has been described as a fusion of Rock, Blues and Funk. As a cover band they are one of the few area bands that plays new music exclusively, from Velvet Revolver to The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers, Sublime and more. http://www.lock4.net

 

 

June 4

	BLUE MOON SWAMP, The Premiere John Fogerty / CCR TributeBMS lead singer Dan McGuinness has twice filled in for legendary group, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, (two original members of CCR, Stu Cook & Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford) as their lead singer. Simply put, Blue Moon Swamp is the finest John Fogerty / Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute anywhere! www.bluemoonswamp.com
	7T7 Opening the evening will be 7T7, playing some of the greatest rock hits of the 1960’s through the 90’s and beyond. Performing songs by Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, The Pretenders, Alannis Morrisett, Heart, Fleetwood Mac and more.. http://www.7t7theband.com/index.html

 

 June 18  

	ALMOST QUEEN Appearing to sold out crowds at top venues in cities from coast to coast, this New York city based band has the look and the expert quality of Queen. You won’t believe your eyes and ears. http://www.almostqueen.com/
	JACKIE Opening the show…It is the sultry, edgy, unmistakable voice of its lead singer, Jackie LaPonza, that defines the group’s sound, but it is the entire bands combined charisma, talent and unforgettable live performance that sets the band JACKIE apart with its engaging blend of alternative-rock, modern rock and dynamic melodies. http://worldjackie.com/home.html

 June 25  

FRONTIERS – A TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY  Frontiers is the nation’s only full time touring tribute to Journey. Frontiers features vocalist Jeremey Hunsicker, who was briefly tapped as a replacement vocalist for Journey in 2007, and was a contributing songwriter on Journey’s platinum-selling “Revelation” CD. The band performs over 150 shows a year at some of the most prestigious music venues in the nation. www.journeytributeband.com

BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS  Opening tonight will be Blood, Sweat & Beers who got its start on the big stage right here at Rockin’ on the River in 2006. This year, they make the trip home to play three sets of your favorite rock bands, including selections from Dave Matthews, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Alice In Chains, The Cure, Hendrix, Van Morrison, Cream, Eagle Eye Cherry, Pearl Jam, Rolling Stones, and MANY MORE!!! www.bsbrocks.com

 

July 2  

	FINS TO THE LEFT Music of Jimmy Buffett All you Parrot heads come out to hear a great night filled with the music of Jimmy Buffett from this one of a kind band. Bring your sunglasses and beach balls. http://www.finstotheleft.com/
	UPTOWN CATS Starting our party tonight, The Uptown Cats with a huge song list playing anything from Funk, R&B, Disco, 70’s, 80’s 90’s pop hits, standards, oldies etc. The Uptown Cats produces their own backing arrangements that give them that big show band sound.

 

July 9  

DRAW THE LINE – The Only Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Band  They are the only tribute band who has been featured on the Official Aerosmith Website as well as that of Aerosmith’s Official Fan Club. With support and accolades from Aerosmith themselves it’s no wonder that Draw The Line is recognized as a one-of-a-kind. If you love Aerosmith, this is the tribute show You Don’t Wanna Miss! www.drawtheline.net

SKINNY MOO  To open the show, Skinny Moo, who has been rocking enthusiastic crowds in northern Ohio since 1999, delivering their high-energy versions of songs ranging from ’70s funk and soul to modern rock. Their engaging, interactive, and sometimes outlandish style of entertainment often includes improvised song medleys and clever lyrical substitution, and has made them one of the must-see acts in and around Cleveland. http://skinnymoo.com

 

July 16  

DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND   Their name says it all: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, the only nationally touring tribute to the Dave Matthews Band. This 6-piece ensemble strives to pay homage to their famous counterparts by matching the excitement, energy, intensity and intimacy of a DMB live show. http://www.thedmtb.com

HEY MONEA!  Opening, fusing rock, hip-hop, funk, and soul, Hey Monea! has been touring nationally and keeps on packing venues and colleges across the nation. They have their own unique sound whether performing their strong originals, or keeping the party going with an impressive list of covers that include diverse influences such as 311, Sublime, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. http://www.myspace.com/heymonea

 

July 30  

7 BRIDGES The Ultimate Eagles Experience  Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, is a stunningly accurate tribute to southern California’s most famous musical group, The Eagles. Formerly known as Tequila Sunrise, this band has been written up in Rolling Stone Magazine as the Best Tribute to The Eagles bar none. http://www.7bridgesband.com

LAWLESS  Opening the show, Lawless is a high-energy country band whose unique sound is a blend of classic and modern styles. They have developed a reputation as the hardest working, and most popular country band in the area having shared the stage with the likes of Gary Allan, Dwight Yoakam, Gretchen Wilson, Jamey Johnson, Dierks Bentley, Jack Ingram and Blake Shelton to name a few. http://lawlesscountry.com/home.html

 

August 6 

	FULL MOON FEVER A tribute to Tom Petty  Tom Petty’s popularity grows with every new generation and his remarkable list of hit songs continues to touch audiences everywhere. This is what fuels the Full Moon Fever fire. With their high energy and attention to detail you will think you are at a Tom Petty concert. www.fullmoonfever.ca
	KEROSENE  Starting out the evening you will enjoy Karri Fedor’s vocals that channel the raw energy of Janis Joplin with the smoothness of Patsy Cline, and the raucous blues of Bonnie Raitt. The band entertains with a down home groove that shifts into overdrive when Karri and the boys decide to kick things up a notch. http://www.myspace.com/karriandkerosene

 

August 13  

	JERSEY A Bruce Springsteen Tribute  Jersey brings you all of the energy, hits, and music of Bruce Springsteen. If you close your eyes you’ll think the Boss himself was on the stage. Come experience this celebration of Bruce Springsteen and all the great music that this rock icon has produced. http://www.myspace.com/jerseycover
	EVIL WAYS Santana Tribute  Starting us off tonight, EVIL WAYS, a tribute to the music of Carlos Santana. They recreate latin rock at its best bringing you those classic songs that are timeless and so well known. http://www.myspace.com/evilwaysatributetomusicofsantana

 

August 20  

BUTCH ARMSTRONG and THE ARMSTRONG BEARCAT BAND  Their searing brand of hard-driving, fire breathing rock n roll has made them “the band in demand”. Over the years they have warmed up the stage for George Thorogood, Johnny Winter, ZZ Top, Blue Oyster Cult, Marshall Tucker band, Robin Trower, Robby Krieger, John Mayall, Kansas, The Allman Bro’s, Meatloaf and a host of others too numerous to name. They are “CLEVELAND’S PREEMINENT ROCK POWER TRIO”. http://www.armstrongbearcat.com/home.htm

COLIN DUSSAULT BLUES PROJECT To get things started, the award winning, harmonica driven, blues based, roots, rock and soul music is what best describes the musical styling of COLIN DUSSAULT’S BLUES PROJECT. http://www.colindussault.com/

 

August 27  

VICIOUS CYCLE Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band  Vicious Cycle is a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band that takes no prisoners. The members of Vicious Cycle have all opened for many national acts such as Lizzy Bordon, Robin Trower, ZZ Top, The Godz, Fair Weather, Bad Company, The White Dickey Betts & Great Southern Band, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet/Gator Country, Edgar Winter Band, SteppenWolf, The Guess Who, Eddie Money and more… http://www.viciouscycleband.com/

BIG HOUSE Allman Brothers Tribute  Opening the show will be Big House, an Allman Brothers Tribute Band covering material from when Duane Allman and Berry Oakley were in the band as well as material from the Brothers and Sisters and Seven Turns albums. http://www.myspace.com/bighouse09