Monster Rock Festival featuring tribute bands in Moncton

The Monster Rock Festival will present nine performances of some of the world’s greatest rock artists with tributes to Tom Petty, David Bowie, AC/DC, The Tragically Hip and more at the River Glen Amphitheatre near Moncton, N.B. The two-day festival on July 20 and 21 will also feature music from Metallica, CCR, Heart, Fleetwood Mac and KISS by some of the best tribute artists who regularly appear on stages all across Canada. The River Glen Amphitheatre can accommodate over 10,000 people and is a 15-minute drive from downtown Moncton on the Petit Codiac riverfront. A music celebration of some of the greatest legendary rock artists will be performed by Sandman, Green River Revival, Destroyer, Spirit Doll, Hell’s Bells, Just Heart, Practically Petty, The Fabulously Rich and Fleetwood Nicks. The concert will also feature special appearances and guest hosts from television shows such as “Kenny vs Spenny,” and hypnotist Tony Lee, and legendary illustrator Tony Grey (Spiderman, Batman, Wolverine, The Conduit, Red Sonja). After a successful Labour Day Rock Festival in 2017 that featured Burton Cummings, Nazareth, Gowan, Sass Jordan and The Stampeders, organizers wanted to extend this year’s rock music celebration. Organizers claim “the Monster Rock Festival will be the largest tribute festival ever produced in Atlantic Canada with two days of hits upon hits from music stretching across generations.” United Way will operate the refreshment services and profits will be shared to finance their activities. Gates open at 4 p.m. on July 20 with the concert starting at 5:20 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m. July 21 and the concert starts at 3:30 p.m. Camping is also available onsite.