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THE

TIME WARNER CABLE

SUMMIT ROCK SHOWCASE

The New Warren Amphitheatre

  The Summit Rock Showcase May 24 thru Sept. 27th brought to you by

                                                                                                         

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KICK OFF MAY 24th

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 ZOSO - no doubt, the best zeppelin in the land

MUSIC: SINCE I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU    

               STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Opening Band - BARGAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE WHO

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:        

MAY 31st

                     

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SATISFATION - WRITTEN UP AS THE BEST ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE IN THE COUNTRY.

Opener will be: HOOKED ON TONICS - CLASSIC MUSIC WITH A GREAT MODERN FLARE

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

WARREN GLASS & PAINT CO.                   

   JUNE 14th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WISH YOU WERE HERE 

       

   THE BEST  TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD

OPENER:   THE HOWLIN' CATS

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

         

     

    JUNE 21st

  

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DRAW THE LINE

  Rolling Stone says "the best" Tribute to Aerosmith

OPENER:  THE U2 INCIDENT  Click Here   more

   

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  

                                                    

  JUNE 28th

 

  Double Trouble

 

 

VICIOUS CYCLE

 The world's best tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd.  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.

OPENER: THE JUKE HOUNDS  The best in blues rock

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  

 

 

   JULY 5th

 

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 FINS TO THE LEFT

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.

OPENER:    45 RPM - oldies with the BEACH MUSIC flare.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

               TRUMBULL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

 

 JULY 19th

 

    

     We Will Rock You

 

 

 

ALMOST QUEEN

Freddie Mercury would be proud to be tributed by this group.
Appearing to sold out crowds at the top venues in cities from coast
to coast, we were lucky enough to bring them to you. The sound,
the look and the expert quality of Queen
 

 OPENER:  LOCK 4  - Hot rock from 80s and 90s

                                              

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

JULY 26th

 

 

 

 

THE DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND

WARNING !!!  A lot of people have been following this band around thinking they'll sound close to The Dave Matthews Band. BEWARE !! You'll get hooked, You'll believe it IS the Dave Matthews Band. Don't miss this show and come Very Very Early to get seat or at least be up front with enough drinks in hand to last the night. You don't want to miss a minute.

OPENER:  CHAMPAGNE : 70S, 80S, 90S, ROCK

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

 KENT STATE UNIVERSITY - TRUMBULL

 

 AUGUST 2nd

     

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Lady Marmalade

 

 

 

 

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

 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

 

BOTH GROUPS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 

VICTORY BOULEVARD

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

 

 

 

 

AUGUST 16th

Like a Rolling Stone

 The Night They Drove Ol'   Dixie Down

 

 

 

 THE LAST WALTZ

   Performing the concert that feature the fantastic combination of       THE BAND AS WELL AS BOB DYLAN !!!

OPENER  - BUFFALO ROSE - A tribute to WOODSTOCK

 

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

 

 

AUGUST 23

1968

Piece Of My Heart

 

 

 

 BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY

The 40th year aniversary of the Big Brother/Janis Joplin hit record that started it all "CHEAP THRILLS"

OPENER - THE JIMILLER BAND - tribute The Grateful Dead

 

 

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

 

 BIG BOB'S BAIL BONDING

 

 

AUGUST 30th

 

   

            

 MAJESTIC

         A FULL BLOWN JOURNEY CONCERT TRIBUTE

Majestic comes back with full production and a fantastic tribute to Journey
Majestic is just back from an east-coast tour. All tree groups will be in full costume with production effects to duplicate as close as possible the concert performances that made these tributed groups famous.

OPENER: LADIES OF THE 80S - Tribute all the female artists of the 80s

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:        

 

SEPTEMBER 6th

 

 

 MR. SPEED - OHIO'S #1 TRIBUTE TO KISS

A FULL COSTUMED SHOW WITH ALL OF THE BELLS AND WHISTLES !

 OPENER:  click picture    more music  & more

 

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ST. Joseph Health Center

 

SEPTEMBER 13th

    

     INFO & MUSIC

 

 

 BROKEN ROAD -TRIBUTE TO RASCAL FLATTS

 52ND STREET - TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL

 CAPTAIN FANTASTIC - TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN

 

 

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

                                  

                                        

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 20th

 

 

 

 

 OHIO - Absolutely the most authentic tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. The includes all your favorites with the perfect harmony that CSN&Y are known for. The time is right right now to remember those days in the sixties when this music carried the sentiments of an entire generation. Bring your body to Warren and feel your sole at Woodstock !!

OPENER   BIG HOUSE   A tribute to THE ALLMAN BROTHERS

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 27th

  We're Havin' a Party

    Rosalita

 

 

 

STONE PONY - The most fantastic tribute to:

    BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE E STREET BAND.

 

OPENER:  TO BE ANNOUNCED

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 330 922 8399



 

 

 

 

 

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 ROCKIN ON THE RIVER 2008

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Schedule of Concerts & Events

Rockin' on the River Radio

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ALL CONCERTS 5-11 PM

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 best line ups EVER.

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.

LISTEN TO SAMPLES

   
May 30th Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute)
  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. LISTEN TO SAMPLES

 

 

Opening the show will be hooked on tonics

  LISTEN

June 6th Broken Road (A salute to Rascal Flatts)
  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.

LISTEN TO SAMPLES

 

      MORE INFO

Opening the show will be 52nd Street and Captain Fantastic. Come hear the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Watch Video
   
June 20 Draw The Line (Aerosmith Tribute)
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.

LISTEN TO SAMPLES      MORE

Opening will be the U2 incident. LISTEN
 
   
June 27th Vicious Cycle
(the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd)
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.

LISTEN TO SAMPLE     

 

  Juke Hounds will be opening the evening with their powerful blues rock.
July 3rd PAT DAILEY
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

   
July 4th Fins to the Left - BEACH PARTY
(Music of Jimmy Buffet)
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.

 

CELEBRATE THE 4TH WITH US!
   
July 18th ALMOST QUEEN
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.

WATCH VIDEO

 
 
   
July 25th Dave Matthews Tribute Band
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

   
August 1 Midnight Special
       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

LISTEN TO SAMPLES

 

   Victory Boulevard will kick off the evening.
   
August 8th Diamond Dogs
  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.

   
August 15th The Last Waltz Ensemble
   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)

   
August 22nd Big Brother and the Holding Company
  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?

LISTEN TO SAMPLES

Opening the show will be OHIO a CSN&Y tribute band

   
August 29nd Majestic (Journey Tribute)
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.

 

• We have proposals to bands for all of the TBAs but won't list until they are confirmed.

 

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The Lorain Port Authority

Black River Landing

   July 4   OFF THE RECORD fantastic Motown, BLUES AND ROCK MIX (listen click here)
   July 5   VOLTAGE CONTROLLED ORCHESTRA - This group plays the very difficult rock of many entertainers like Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein" and The Allman Brothers "Jessica", Jethro Tull, Yes, The Doors  etc. Don't miss this show on their very limited tour!
   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   
   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.

Summit Entertainment
330-922-8399