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Walt English - The Summit Entertainment
1020 Falls Avenue Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
330 922 8399
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CURRENT EVENTS

For Booking Info, vending or sponsorship
oportunities please call or write:
Walt English - The Summit Entertainment
1020 Falls Avenue Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
330 922 8399
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ROCKIN
ON THE RIVER 2008
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Schedule of Concerts & Events
Click to hear samples of the music coming this
season.
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This season we are bringing in some of the best Music from all
over the state and NATION. We have special reunion shows and
many combinations that you will not see on any other stage.
Rockin on the river 2008 celebrates 22 YEARS with one of it's
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| May 23rd |
Zoso (Led
Zeppelin Experience ) |
 
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The
Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience "If you missed Led Zeppelin
live in the 70's or are looking for a great chance to relive the
Music, Magic and Mystery of Zeppelin, you must experience
ZOSO. The sound and visual effects will astound you and
bring you back to the "Hammer of Gods" career (from 1968-1980)."
Opening the evening's festivities will be Bargain a WHO
tribute band from New Jersey.
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| May
30th |
Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute) |
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Satisfaction/A Rolling Stones Experience" is the
international touring tribute show to the World's Greatest Rock
& Roll Band. Now in it's sixth year of production and over 1000
performances, this highly acclaimed production showcases the
most authentic cast & costuming of it's kind.
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Opening the show will be hooked on tonics
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| June
6th |
Broken
Road (A salute to Rascal Flatts) |
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There is no hotter act in music today! Mixing
elements of pop, rock, and country they have sold millions of
albums in just a few short years. Broken Road brings the
fun and excitement of a Rascal Flatts show to your doorstep.
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Opening the show will be 52nd Street and Captain
Fantastic. Come hear the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.
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| June 20 |
Draw The Line (Aerosmith Tribute) |
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The world's
only "Officially Sanctioned Aerosmith Tribute Band" based out of
Boston. Even Steven Tyler raves at the authenticity of this
incredible group which means the guys in Aerosmith think Draw
The Line are such accomplished imposters they have given
them their blessing to spread their music.
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Opening will be the U2 incident.
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| June 27th |
Vicious Cycle
(the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd) |
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A great evening as Vicious Cycle brings us
the timeless music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Vicious Cycle
members have opened for many national acts such as LizZy
Bordon, Robin Trower, ZZ Top, The Godz, Fair
Weather, Tyrant, YNT ,Pat Travers, and more.
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Juke Hounds will be opening the
evening with their powerful blues rock. |
| July 3rd |
PAT DAILEY |
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NOTE THIS IS
THURSDAY Put In Bay Legend
brings his one of a kind show to "the mainland." Lots of fun,
and crowd interaction. Pat's been called, "The Best one man Show
in The Country."
.Opening the show will be the RayBans |
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| July 4th |
Fins to the Left - BEACH PARTY
(Music of Jimmy Buffet) |
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Making their ONLY appearance this Summer. Fins to the Left
will be Right Here at Rockin on the River. All you Parrot heads
come out to hear a great night filled with the music of Jimmy
Buffet from this one of a kind band. Bring your sunglasses
and beach balls.
LISTEN TO SAMPLES
7T7, will kick off this very special
evening.
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THE 4TH WITH US! |
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| July 18th |
ALMOST QUEEN |
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Appearing
to sold out crowds at top venues in cities from coast to coast,
this New York city based band has the look and the expert
quality of Queen. You won't believe your eyes and ears.
Opening TBA.
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| July 25th |
Dave Matthews Tribute Band |
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Hailing from Nasvhille TN, the only nationally touring tribute
to the Dave Matthews Band. Close your eyes and you will
be at a Dave Matthews concert (only this one if free!).
LISTEN TO SAMPLE
Opening the show will be BIG HOUSE an Alman Brothers
Tribute band |
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| August 1 |
Midnight Special |
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Playing authentic
70's classic rock including Queen * Styx * Elton John * Journey
* Pink Floyd * * The Who * Grand Funk Railroad * Chicago * Paul
McCartney and Wings * Led Zeppelin * And an assortment of Great
one Hit Wonders
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Victory Boulevard will
kick off the evening. |
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| August 8th |
Diamond Dogs |
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Few artists have
earned the accolade of being known as a legend in their own
lifetime as David Bowie has. With a career spanning four
decades, there is no doubt that Bowie has been an undeniable
influence on popular music and culture. It is in this sprit that
“Diamond Dogs” models itself. Performing a 30-year
retrospective and musical tribute to “The Sound & Vision of
David Bowie”, this eight (8) piece line-up recreates such
hits as ‘Space Oddity’, ‘Jean Genie’, ‘Rebel Rebel’, ‘Changes’,
‘Fame’, ‘Young Americans’, ‘Golden Years’, ‘Heroes’, ‘Let’s
Dance’, and ‘China Girl’ as well as the on stage personas to
accompany them like the legendary Ziggy Stardust!
LISTEN TO SAMPLES
Opening the show will be the Uptown Cats. |
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| August
15th |
The Last Waltz Ensemble
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The group is an amalgam of the
best players in the nation presenting the legendary and timeless
music OF 70's supergroup, playing the music of Bob Dylan and
THE BAND, whose influence is still felt in music nearly 30
years after its last performance.
LISTEN TO SAMPLES
THE
NIGHT THEY DROVE OL' DIXIE DOWN
LIKE A
ROLLING STONE
Opening the show will be Buffalo Rose (Woodstock Medley)
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| August
22nd |
Big Brother and the
Holding Company |
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That's right the "Big
Brother and the Holding company and their tribute to Janis
Joplin. Come see this phenomenal performance as they
celebrate their 40th anniversary tour.Can you believe you're
going to see this band for FREE?
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Opening the show will be OHIO a CSN&Y
tribute band |
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| August
29nd |
Majestic (Journey
Tribute) |
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This is extremely tight group
blew away the crowds last year, so we brought them back for an
encore. Their full production and fantastic tribute to
Journey will have you dancing in the aisles.
Opening the show will be Ladies of the 80s
a tribute to female artists. |
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• We have proposals to bands for all of
the TBAs but won't list until they are confirmed. |
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| July 4 |
OFF THE RECORD fantastic Motown,
BLUES AND ROCK MIX (listen click here) |
| July
5 |
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED
ORCHESTRA - |
| July
12 |
BROKEN ROAD a tribute
to Rascal Flatts INFO |
| July
18 6P |
WILD AVENUE
Winner of 2007 80s Rock Band of the Year
RoR |
| July 19th |
THE BOMB SQUAD -
Rock and dance with power !! Live from Canada |
| July 19
4p |
THE HOWLIN' CATS
POWER ROCK TRIO |
| July
18 8p |
THE GIRLS BAND
- Exciting mix of music through the 20th century |
| July
20 2p |
45 RPM
- OLDIES
AND BEACH FOR THE BEST CAR SHOW IN OHIO |
| July
20 4p |
THE BEL-AIRS - THE
VERY VERY BEST IN 50s ROCK & ROLL |
| August
24 |
GENE
FIOCCA
ORCHESTRA
- THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK- 40s MUSIC |
| August
16 |
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| August
23 |
FINS
TO THE LEFT - a Jimmy Buffett tribute beach party |


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We have been very busy this year with
festivals around Ohio:
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Thanks to Bob Earley for all
of his help and mentorship. I'm sure we'll have a great year at:
Rockin' on the River
in Cuyahoga Falls
and
Thanks to John and Shelly Taylor, Jim
Valesky, and of course Mayor Michael O'Brien in Warren for all of the
help getting this one going.
THE TIME WARNER CABLE SUMMIT ROCK
SHOWCASE IN WARREN OHIO
These are the real gems of the
festivals in Northeast Ohio with over twenty years of experience in
bringing the best in entertainment and a history of excellence.
Well we've done it for many years now! Rockin'
on the River and Crooked River Festival along with hundreds of community
events across the state. Every week, more excitement than one town should be allowed to have.
Then in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Bob Early, Ohio's foremost event
organizer, with the help of Walt English, the Summit Entertainment brought over
200 of the most talented
performers/entertainers together to pull of some of the most exciting
concerts the Buckeyes have ever witnessed. Everyone has been
pleased with the entertainment but seemed to want more. WELL, NOW
one more city is INVOLVED. With the help of the Trumbull 100, The downtown
Business Association and of course Mayor Michael O'Brien The Summit
Entertainment will help Warren host 16 of the greatest tribute concerts in the country.
If you're anywhere around Medina,
Ohio. Stop in at Gary's Rally in the Alley in the town square. Sept. 1st
2008, we have
Rolling Stone Magazines tribute Band of the year (2003) with their
early 70s tribute to Led Zeppelin. ZOSO.
KEEP WATCHING HERE FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
Call 330 922 8399 for more
information.
KEEP WATCHING THIS SPOT FOR CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
TO OUR EVENT SCHEDULE. YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID. THERE WILL BE MANY CONTESTS
AND GIVE-ALWAYS. 2008 WILL BE THE BEST AND MOST EXCITING YEAR FOR ALL
OF THE EVENTS IN CUYAHOGA FALLS AND WARREN OHIO. WE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. WE'LL HAVE OVER
70 LIVE BANDS AND MANY SPECIAL EVENTS, SPECIALTY VENDORS, AND PRIZES.
CHECK THE SCHEDULES AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR. THE HOUSE OF LA ROSE &
R.L.LIPTON ALSO WITH BUD LITE WILL
BE THE SUPPLIER THIS YEAR WITH ALL OF THEIR FINEST BRANDS.
YEARS PAST: (but every year gets
better!)
Inyears past we presented:
THE YOUNG RASCALS....
THE VANILLA FUDGE....THE NEW YORK CITY BLUES DEVILS....PURE PRARRIE LEAGUE ...THE MARSHAL TUCKER
BAND .... BLUE OYSTER CULT ...... PAT DAILEY ..... POCO... THE SPIN DOCTORS ....
...THE ZEN TRICKSTERS.... HIGHWAY 101 ..... SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY AND THE ASBURY
JUKES ..... FRUIT ... ...HARD DAY'S NIGHT .... ARMSTRONG BEARCAT ....
BERING STRAIT ... BAD FINGER .... TEQUILA SUNRISE ... SKINNY .... FINS TO THE LEFT .... ANNE E. DeCHANT ....
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC ... 52ND STREET ... THE WISE GUYS
.... ...... DAVE C & THE SHARPTONES .... La FLAVOUR .... THE JIMMY
DORSEY ORCHESTRA ....
KEEP WATCHING FOR MORE NEWS.
no
need to ask "where should we go tonight" the answer is ALWAYS
FRIDAY'S
ROCKIN' ON THE RIVER 2008
SATURDAY THE SUMMIT ROCK SHOWCASE
(FOR
PICTURES - PARKING - DIRECTIONS AND OTHER INFO PLEASE GO TO: http://www.rockinontheriver.com
THE BEST PART IS , ALL OF THE FUN &
EXCITEMENT ABOVE IS FREE,
THAT'S RIGHT, FREE. SO, SEE YOU THERE !!!!
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SOUND STAGE AND LIGHTING for most Summit
Entertainment Events is provided by AGGRESSIVE SOUND AND LIGHTING. .
Jeff Hair has been great to us over the years and always throws in a little extra
excitement with an effect we hadn't planned on weather it is this event or
the many other concerts we do throughout the year. THANKS
JEFF!!! CALL AGGRESSIVE SOUND FOR ALL YOUR SOUND AND LIGHTING NEEDS, NO
MATTER HOW LARGE OR SMALL THE EVENT, talk with Jeff at 330-677
0325.
There are a number of private corporate events during this year that
will not be listed here at the request of the purchasers. I will however
list a few of the other events where you will be able to hear some of the
most talented entertainers in our organization.
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