Rock the River Weekend Package in Saskatoon - Aug 16, 2024

Stampeders

2 concerts

Calgary, Alberta rock group formed by Kim Berly, Rich Dodson and Ronnie King. Best known for the platinum single Sweet City Woman, earning multiple Juno Awards. Scored 10 Top-5 singles in Canada and four U.S. Top-30 hits; recorded nine gold/platinum albums.

Great White

6 concerts

Great White is a hard rock band with 13 studio albums, over 10 million sold, and a GRAMMY-nominated hit, Once Bitten, Twice Shy. Known for songs like Rock Me and Save Your Love. Current lineup includes Mark Kendall and vocalist Brett Carlisle, from Alabama.

Foghat

7 concerts

Formed in the UK in 1971, Foghat is a rock band known for its blend of blues, boogie, and straight-ahead rock, plus high-energy live shows. Their live triple-vinyl set Live & Loud Across the U.S.A. was released Oct. 30, 2026.

Trooper

10 concerts

Canadian rock band formed in 1972 by vocalist Ramon McGuire. Signed by Randy Bachman’s Legend label; released single “Baby Woncha Please Come Home” (1975) and albums Trooper (1975), Two for the Show (1976) and Hot Shots (1979).

Nazareth

7 concerts

Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1968, hard rock band Nazareth broke through with 1975’s platinum Hair of the Dog, featuring “Hair of the Dog” and their hit “Love Hurts.” They’ve stayed prolific through lineup changes, issuing Surviving the Law (2022).

Prism

1 concert

Canadian classic rock band Prism have sold millions, earning two Juno Awards (Album and Group of the Year) and multi-platinum albums. NASA chose their hit "Spaceship Superstar" as the official song aboard Space Shuttle Discovery’s final flight.

Harlequin

3 concerts

Harlequin signed with Epic Records in 1980 and scored classic rock hits like Superstitious Feeling, Innocence, Thinking Of You and I Did it For Love. Inducted into the Canadian Hall Of Fame, they’ve headlined stadiums internationally.

Toque

3 concerts

Toque formed in 2012 after a charity event in Winnipeg, Canada. The band plays Canadian classic rock, releasing debut covers album Give’r (2016) and originals like Never Enough (2019), Up To You (2021) and Can’t Stop It (2022).

The Box

Formed in 1982, The Box, led by Jean-Marc Pisapia, soared in English and French Canada with hits like "Closer Together." Known for a blend of rock and synth, they excelled until 1990, ending with a greatest hits in 1993.

Aldo Nova

Multiplatinum, GRAMMY Award-winning rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aldo Nova broke through with the top ten debut Aldo Nova, featuring “Fantasy.” Albums include Subject...Aldo Nova, Twitch, and Blood on the Bricks with Jon Bon Jovi.

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.

Lighthouse

Lighthouse, born in Canada, fused rock, jazz & classical, scoring hits like "One Fine Morning." They won 4 Junos, 4 gold albums, and Canada’s first platinum rock album. Known for dynamic concerts, they headlined major festivals, performed with symphonies, and influenced both rock and classical scenes.

Rock the River Weekend Package in Saskatoon, SK

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Venue Info

Delta Bessborough Gardens

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