Mentor Rocks to jam again

Pandemic protocols of 2020 remain in place, including crowd limit

Mentor officials on March 29 announced the 2021 schedule for the popular Mentor Rocks summer concert series.

The series, presented by Lake Health, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesdays at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater.

It will run 14 weeks this year, from June 1 through Aug. 31.

Details are still being finalized for the first two shows, but the remainder of the schedule is as follows:

• June 15 — Nightrain: The Guns n Roses Experience (Guns n Roses tribute)

• June 22 — Trippin’ Billies (Dave Matthews Band tribute)

• June 29 — Cracker (national

recording artist)

• July 6 Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger tribute)

• July 13 — KICK (INXS tribute)

• July 20 — Tricky Dick and the Coverups (dance and party music)

• July 27 — No Duh (No Doubt tribute)

• Aug. 3 — Ultimate Aldean (Jason Aldean tribute)

• Aug. 10 — Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars tribute)

• Aug. 17 — The Ten Band (Pearl Jam tribute)

• Aug. 24 — Queen Nation (Queen tribute)

• Aug. 31 — E5C4P3 (Journey tribute)

“As you might imagine, planning

for events of this scale takes a lot of coordinated effort,” Mentor Community Relations Administrator Ante Logarusic said. “We have been working on Mentor Rocks, and other events, since the beginning of the year.”

The all-ages event with a festival-like atmosphere also offers a selection of food from area vendors as well as an assortment of beers and wines. Outside food is permitted although outside alcohol is not. Coolers will be checked at the gate.

Admission and parking are free of charge.

So that Mentor Rocks can be safely enjoyed by everyone, social distancing among non-household members and other health and safety protocols will be practiced on the amphitheater grounds this summer, officials said.

The following guidelines will be observed:

• If you are sick, or experiencing symptoms that may be related to coronavirus, please do not attend.

• Amphitheater grounds will be fenced off and attendance will be strictly limited to 4,000 persons at all times.

• Attendees will be responsible for maintaining a social distance of no less than 6 feet from those not in their immediate household while on amphitheater grounds.

• One-way entrances and exits will be established.

• No standing or congregating of any kind in front of the stage/ railing area will be permitted.

• Walking paths will be marked through amphitheater grounds.

• Hand sanitizer stations will be present and available for use by all attendees.

• All restrooms will be sanitized

immediately prior to the start of each event.

• Amphitheater grounds will open at 5 p.m. No early drop-off/ setup of chairs will be permitted as entry is not guaranteed. Personal items which are placed on the field before 5 p.m. will be removed and placed outside of the fence perimeter. The city is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced items.

• No tents, shelters of any kind, or umbrellas larger than personal size will be permitted.

• The food truck area will be expanded to reduce congestion, and social distancing in line is required.

The events are being conducted in accordance with procedures and protocol reviewed and approved by the Lake County General Health District and are subject to change.

“We encourage all attendees to observe these rules so that the program may continue uninterrupted throughout the remainder of the season,” Logarusic said.

He noted that it is up to individuals to determine their comfort level entering the grounds. Those concerned about public gatherings are asked not to attend.

“We will keep a close eye on the course of the pandemic and work with our partners at the Lake County General Health District to ensure a safe concert-going experience for those who choose to attend,” he said.

Additional rules and information may be posted as they become available.

SUBMITTED Mentor Rocks was one of the few concerts to go forward at Mentor Civic Amphitheater in 2020 amid the pandemic.