Rock the River - Weekend Package in Saskatoon - Aug 14, 2026

Sloan

2 concerts

Formed in Halifax in 1991, Sloan is a celebrated Canadian power pop and alternative rock band featuring songwriters Andrew Scott, Chris Murphy, Patrick Pentland, and Jay Ferguson. Known for their 1996 hit album One Chord to Another, the group maintains a democratic songwriting approach.

Collective Soul

10 concerts

Ed Roland is the frontman and chief songwriter of rock band Collective Soul. Known for sharp rock riffs and storytelling, the band marked three decades of music making with the double LP Here to Eternity, recorded in a California home once owned by Elvis Presley.

Colin James

3 concerts

Canadian guitarist Colin James released his record-breaking 1988 debut featuring hits Voodoo Thing and Five Long Years. He won multiple Juno and Maple Blues Awards, launched the swing revival with his Little Big Band, and entered the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2013.

Starship

2 concerts

Formed in 1985 following a lawsuit involving Jefferson Starship, the pop/rock band Starship achieved major mid-80s success. Led by Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas, they scored chart-topping hits including We Built This City, Sara, and Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now before becoming inactive in the early 90s.

Everclear

17 concerts

Formed in the Pacific Northwest in the mid-1990s, alternative rock band Everclear is led by founder, vocalist, and guitarist Art Alexakis. Known for platinum albums like Sparkle and Fade and hits including Santa Monica, the band earned a Grammy nomination and sold over 6 million records worldwide.

Northern Pikes

2 concerts

The Northern Pikes, formed in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1984, are a Canadian rock band celebrated for melodic rock, infectious hooks, and engaging live shows. Known for hits like "She Ain't Pretty" and "Teenland," they earned one Platinum and four Gold albums. Inducted into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2012, their discography includes Forest of Love (2019) and Time to Time (2023).

Default

2 concerts

Vancouver hard rock band Default was formed in 1999 by Jeremy Hora, Danny Craig, and Dallas Smith. Discovered by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, they released their hit debut album, The Fallout, in 2001, followed by Elocation in 2003.

Haywire

13 concerts

Formed in 1982 in Prince Edward's Island, Canada, rock band Haywire consists of Marvin Birt, Paul MacAusland, David Rashed, Ron Switzer, and Sean Kilbride. Signed to Attic Records, they released their debut album Bad Boys in 1986, followed by Don't Just Stand There and Nuthouse.

Limblifter

2 concerts

Canadian rock and roll band led by founder Ryan Dahle, featuring bassist Megan Bradfield, former Our Lady Peace drummer Jeremy Taggart, and guitarist Joseph Hirabayashi, alongside a revolving community of notable musicians.

The Tea Party

Canadian rock trio The Tea Party (Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood, Jeff Burrows): multi-Platinum, Juno-nominated; global instruments + modern tech; debut Splendor Solis (1993).

Rock the River

Rock the River is Saskatchewan's premier classic rock festival, originating in Saskatoon. It unites generations of music fans for unforgettable live performances, celebrating iconic artists and timeless rock anthems. The festival is well-known for consistently selling out and drawing big names in rock and roll.

Rock the River - Weekend Package in Saskatoon, SK

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