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

Sloan

2 concerts

Halifax, Nova Scotia pop band formed in 1991, blending alternative rock with hooky power pop. Known for 1996’s One Chord to Another and Chart!-topped Twice Removed. Their democratic songwriting shaped albums like Never Hear the End of It and 12.

Collective Soul

4 concerts

Ed Roland is the frontman and chief songwriter of rock band Collective Soul. Marking three decades, the band released the double LP Here to Eternity, cut in a California home once owned by Elvis Presley, featuring sharp, polished riffs.

Colin James

4 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

1 concert

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

20 concerts

Everclear is a Pacific Northwest alternative rock band led by founder Art Alexakis. They broke through with the platinum 1995 album Sparkle and Fade, sold 6M+ records, earned a Grammy nomination, and had hits like Santa Monica and Father of Mine.

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 formed in 1999 as the Fallout by Jeremy Hora and Danny Craig, later joined by singer Dallas Smith. Their local radio hit Deny led to a TVT deal. Debut album The Fallout (2001) was produced by Rick Parashar.

Haywire

12 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’n’roll band led by founder, songwriter, singer and guitarist Ryan Dahle, with Megan Bradfield on bass/vocals and Eric J. Breitenbach on drums. Worked with musicians including Donny McCaslin, Matthew Good, Holly McNarland and Ian Blurton.

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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Rotary Park

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