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Several thousand people gathered at the iconic Bessborough gardens in downtown Saskatoon Friday night for night one of the three-day Rock the River festival.
It was clear skies and warm weather for fans who enjoyed a nostalgic night of classic rock hits from The Stampeders, Trooper and Nazareth.
Saturday’s lineup includes The Box, Lighthouse, Harlequin, and Foghat. Sunday’s artists are Toque, Prism, Aldo Nova, and Great White.
Gates open at 2:30 p.m. both days.
A couple danced to classic rock hits from Trooper at Rock the River on Aug. 16, 2024 in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Lead singer of Trooper, Paul Laine, backstage after the band’s performance at Rock the River in Saskatoon on Aug. 17, 2024.(Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Classic rock fans at Rock the River in Saskatoon on Aug. 16, 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
A couple danced to classic rock hits from Trooper on Friday night at Rock the River in Saskatoon on Aug. 16, 2024.(Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Fans of classic rock band Trooper come together at Rock the River in Saskatoon on Aug. 16, 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Nazareth lead singer Carl Sentance and lead guitarist Jimmy Murrison at Rock the River in Saskatoon on Aug. 16 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Trooper at Rock the River in Saskatoon on Aug. 16 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Nazareth drummer Lee Agnew and lead singer Carl Sentance perform at Rock the River in Saskatoon on Aug. 16 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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