Rockin’ the Rivers: 18 years young & still rockin’ in 2018
Rockin’ the Rivers has announced their 2018 lineup and it reflects the evolution of the rockfest, celebrating almost two decades of bringing live rock to Montana. With major hitmakers from yesteryears to today, Rockin’ the Rivers is four days of nonstop music not to be missed, set this year for August 9th–12th.
American rapper, singer, and songwriter Everlast hits the stage as Friday night’s headliner. Complex and controversial, Everlast is best known for the gritty and moving hit “What It’s Like,” which spent 30 weeks on Billboard’s Main Stream Rock chart, eventually peaking as the nation’s #1 song. Fans will also recognize hits “Ends,” “White Trash Beautiful,” and the social rap “I Get By.”
Theory of a Deadman is headlining Saturday night and ever since their last appearance at the festival in 2015, the band has only gained more traction and a larger following. Theory’s popularity comes from creating songs that appeal to all fans by speaking to situations that many people face in their everyday life. Their newly released album, Wake Up Call, features the catchy soul-searing single “Rx (Medicate),” which tackles society’s need to find a release from the routine of daily life. Other hits include “Bad Girlfriend,” “Lowlife,” and “Angel.”
The festival finishes the weekend with Sunday’s headliner: classic rock artist Tommy James and the Shondells. As one of the most iconic bands of the 60s and 70s, this band has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Tommy James has one of the longest strings of nonstop hits in US chart history, including “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” and “Draggin’ the Line.”
Additional artists rounding out the festival include: Fuel, Skid Row, Dennis Quaid and the Sharks, The Grass Roots, Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, Wayland, Eve 6, Head East, Red Sun Rising, Adelita’s Way, Whiskey River, Washed in Black (A Tribute to Pearl Jam), Hell’s Belles and many more.
For a complete lineup and to purchase tickets and camping passes, please visit www.rockintherivers.com or call (406) 285-0099. Contests and up-to-date information can be found on Facebook, @rockintheriversMT. •
