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

Sloan

3 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

9 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 is an 8-time Juno and 31-time Maple Blues Award winner with 21 studio albums and multi-platinum sales. His 1988 debut was Canada’s fastest-selling album, spawning hits “Voodoo Thing” and “Five Long Years.”

Starship

2 concerts

Starship formed in 1985 after a lawsuit with Paul Kantner, shifting to polished pop/rock. Known for No. 1 hits "We Built This City," "Sara" and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"; album Knee Deep in the Hoopla went Top 10, platinum.

Everclear

30 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

1 concert

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

9 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

5 concerts

Haywire is a Canadian band from Prince Edward Island, formed in 1982 by Marvin Birt, Paul MacAusland, David Rashed and Ron Switzer, later joined by drummer Sean Kilbride. Signed to Attic Records, they released Bad Boys (1986) and four more albums.

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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