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The annual Rock the Lake festival is back in Kelowna from August 11-13. Don’t miss out on a stacked lineup filled with rock icons, past and present.
All three days are loaded with talent that could sell out a show on their own. But you can see them all under one roof at Prospera Place. It’s hard to say which night is the best. There’s something to love on all three days, so I’ll let you decide.
Friday will see Spendo, Finger Eleven, and Everlast. Not too shabby for day one. I’d pay to see all three by themselves.
Spendo is a Vancouver-based band that straight-up rocks. Their song “Gone and Glad” is especially great. You can hear Spendo here on Evolution. One of the many perks of our station is the focus on local Vancouver bands. Spendo is one of the best. Finger Eleven is a band I really want to see. They were one of those bands I loved as a child and seeing them live would bring in a wave of nostalgia. Everlast is an incredible group that I’ve always loved too, so there’s no weak point for the Friday lineup. They’ll also be performing at Laketown Shakedown this Summer. You can read more about that in my article from Friday about that festival.
Saturday sees The Pack AD, Bran Van 3000, Big Wreck, and Collective Soul. Man, the hits just keep coming.
The Pack AD has emerged from the Vancouver scene to considerable success since its first album in 2008. They’re a great band that will certainly rock the lake. I’m not as familiar with Bram Van 3000 but I gave it a listen and it sounds like my style. I want to get into it more. Big Wreck is another one that I’d love to see, their popularity grew with “Song 2,” and they still make great music today, which can also be found here on Evolution. And I’ve always had a soft spot for Collective Soul. One of my dad’s favorite bands so they bring back a lot of child nostalgia for me.
The festival wraps up on Sunday with The Hip Replacements, Prism, The Romantics, and Burton Cummings. This is the most “classic rock” day of the event. Some big names here. Prism and Burton Cummings are icons. With the passing of Gord Downie, seeing The Hip Replacements is as close as you’ll ever get to seeing The Hip.
Overall, this is a lineup that you’re not going to want to miss. The best part is you can get a three-day pass for less than $200! Where else can you get that much talent for that low of a price? Don’t miss out on an event that will be one for the books!