Making waves to rock the boat
Trooper highlights strong lineup at music festival
The lineup for the 2020 Rock the Boat Music Festival in Tyne Valley is blending legendary Canadian rock bands with perhaps the nation’s next great country music superstars.
Organizers are putting the finishing touches on the seventh annual edition set to start rocking at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Green Park.
Returning to the big western P.E.I. musical event is Canadian rock legends Trooper, a feature act in 2016. Trooper are known for hit songs like “We’re Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)” and “Raise a Little Hell”.
The Reklaws, a brother and sister country music act from Cambridge, Ont., will also be performing on the Dennis Motors Stage. Bursting on the scene as a 2013 CCMA Discovery Program Artist, The Reklaws have just released their second studio album “Freshman Year’’.
Support acts include Glass Tiger, Chilliwack and Sons of Daughters.
Chilliwack are being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2020. Sons of Daughters recently released their new single “I Picture You’’ as well as their hit single “Ain’t Gonna Be Lonely Long.’’
Event chairman Adam MacLennan says Rock the Boat continues to grow each year.
“We have found success in creating an event that all ages can attend,’’ says MacLennan.
He adds Tyne Valley Oyster Festival is a non-profit organization that is the parent company of Rock the Boat, which fundraises monies for the Tyne Valley Community Sports Centre destroyed in a fire in late December.
“The best way to support the festival and rink this year, is to purchase your tickets and attend the festival,’’ he says.
“That is the easiest way to support our initiative”.
Tourism Minister Matthew MacKay says Rock the Boat is a wonderful music festival that continues to attract more and more visitors to western Prince Edward Island.
“We’re proud to support Rock the Boat as it directly benefits the many rural business and tourism operators in the area,” he says.
Prince Edward Island will be well-represented with favourites the Ellis Family Band and Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse.
Tickets and campsites remain and can be purchased at tvoysterfest.ca. Limited VIP tickets always sell-out quickly.
Atlantic Lotto is the title sponsor.