By Matthew Abrey
From Bruce Springsteen to Neil Young, Kelowna91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s downtown will be a rockin91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ July 14, as the ultimate tribute concert takes over Waterfront Park.
Rockin91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ the Beach is coming back for its second year, with an emphasis on featuring local artists, who in turn, pick one of their musical heroes to cover, with a four-song set.
The tribute extravaganza will raise funds for the Kelowna Community Resources Society, which supports programs for family and adoption services, community services and immigrant services.
This year, the lakefront concert will also feature bands 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ˜Breakdown91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ and 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ˜I91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™m On Fire91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™, who tour as Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen tribute bands, respectively.
The night91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s lineup will break down as follows:
- Sarah McLachlan/The Cranberries 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Niki Martinus
- Pat Benatar 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Vicky Nish
- The Doors 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Peter Glockner
- Bruce Springsteen 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ (I91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™m On Fire) 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Mike Brown and the Breakdown Band
- Neil Young 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Kevin Foley
- Heart 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Cristy MacDonald
- Billy Joel 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ James Elser
- Tom Petty 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ (Breakdown) 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Dave Mihal, Martyn Jones, Gary Smyth, Cam Ward, James Elser
Kelowna Cabs is the official transportation sponsor for the event, and will provide 10 per cent off the normal cab fare with proof of an event hand stamp.
A shuttle service to West Kelowna will also be provided for only $10.
Tickets are $35 for this 19+ event, and are available ator are otherwise $40 at the door.
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