Rockford, Ill.– On the Waterfront, Inc. announced today that the female singer-songwriter and guitarist, Orianthi, has canceled her appearance on the second half of Adam Lambert’s Glam Nation Tour which will come to Rockford Saturday, September 4, 2010.  On the Waterfront has replaced her performance with the 2009 American Idol singer Allison Iraheta.

The 18 year old Iraheta was one of the final four on season 8 of the cutthroat singing competition American Idol. The maturity in her singing, well beyond her young age, is what set her apart in the competition.  Because of this, the teenager was a favorite of all of three judges from the beginning, and has now created a contemporary pop/rock tour with some of the industries top singers, songwriters and producers.  That list includes Max Martin, whose credits include hits for Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Katy Perry and many others.  Another producer of her album is Howard Benson who has worked with Chris Cornell, Daughtry and My Chemical Romance.  Then there’s American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi, who has produced hits for many top artists including Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani.

Reserved seats to see Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert are sold out. Lawn access to the show is FREE with a festival pass which can be purchased at www.onthewaterfront.com for only $15 for all three days. VIP club upgrade options are available.  Please call the OTW office at 815-964-4388 for more information.

If you have purchased a reserved seat and wish to get a refund due to Orianthi’s cancelation please call 815-968-0595.

Gregg Rolie, founding member of Journey and Santana to Headline on the Oasis Stage at OTW 2010

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Member, Gregg Rolie, will Headline the Oasis Stage Sunday, September 5^th, 2010.

Rockford, Ill.– Illinois’ largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that the founding member of both Journey and Santana, Gregg Rolie, will headline at the 27^th annual Labor Day Weekend festival on the Oasis Stage Sunday, September 5^th.

Gregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular, multi-platinum groups, SANTANA and JOURNEY. In 1998, the world class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the original Santana band. In addition to launching the band, Rolie also co-produced Santana’s first four groundbreaking albums.

Rolie’s singing talents will forever be immortalized by his unforgettable lead vocals on classic Santana greatest hits including “Black Magic Woman” “Evil Ways” and the Tito Puente composition “Oye Como Va”.

The Gregg Rolie Band is composed of four musicians from Santana, two of which are now in the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame, and three other highly accomplished players.

The Alternative Rock Group, NeedToBreathe, will Headline the Oasis Stage Friday, September 3^rd, 2010.

Rockford, Ill.– Illinois’ largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that the Christian crossover alternative rock band, NeedToBreathe, will headline the Oasis Stage Friday, September 3^rd at the 27^th annual festival.

The band, from a small town in South Carolina, has released three albums since its formation in 1999.  Their latest alum, The Outsiders, released in August of 2009, has charted #20 on The Billboard 200, #2 on the Top Christian Album Charts, and #9 on the Alternative Rock Charts.

NeedToBreathe has had ten chart topping singles in the 11 years of its existence. These include “Signature of Divine (Yahweh)” which charted #1 on Radio & Records CHR,  and was the 14^th most played song on “Christian Hit Radio” in 2007, and  “Washed by the Water” which charted #1 on “Hot Christian Songs”.

Aside from their skillful musicianship, the four band members have a spontaneous energy that intangibly connects them with their audience, and their powerful performances have helped build a dedicated fan base that’s been clamoring for The Outsiders.

3-day festival passes may be purchased at www.onthewaterfront.com for $15.00.  Children 10 and under are FREE with an adult.

Upgrade to the Cabana Club to get the best view in the house while enjoying VIP treatment!  Visit www.onthewaterfront.com for more information.

New Orleans, LA native, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is back at On the Waterfront due to popular demand after his 2008 performance.  This musician is equally adept on trombone and trumpet, and plays a variety of other instruments as well.  His sound is an unprecedented mix of rock, funk, jazz, hip-hop and soul.  Trombone Shorty’s newest album, Backatown, features collaborations with former bandleader Lenny Kravitz, fellow Louisiana native Marc Broussard, and Allen Toussaint.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010 ON THE VERIZON WIRELESS LEFT BANK STAGE PRESENTED BY WNIU/WNIJ

On the Waterfront 2010 Announces Weird Al as an Extra Kick-Off Concert…in the Coronado!

The King of Pop Culture Parody, Weird Al will Kick-off OTW in a Brand New Way!

Rockford, Ill.– Illinois’ largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that for the first time ever, they will start the annual bash with two times the party! 95.3 BOB FM welcomes Weird Al Yankovic to the stage Thursday, September 2^nd, 2010 to open the 27^th festival…but that stage will be in the Coronado Performing Arts Center!  This performance will be in addition to the Dierks Bentley kick-off concert on the Great Lawn Stage in Davis Festival Park that same night.

“We wanted to add a comedy show to the 2010 festival and thought it was a perfect fit to put it in the Coronado and expand the festival’s kick-off night,” said Nina Jacobson, On the Waterfront, Inc. Sales and Marketing Manager.  “And, Weird Al was Rockford’s comedian of choice on the performer surveys that we conducted, so we’re very excited about the show!”

“Weird Al” Yankovic, the undisputed king of pop culture parody, has sold more comedy

recordings than any other artist in history. In a career spanning nearly three decades, he

has amassed 28 Gold and Platinum albums, 7 Gold and Platinum-certified home videos

and 3 Grammy Awards (with 9 nominations).

An accomplished director, Al has filmed many of his own award-winning music videos,

as well as clips for Ben Folds, Jeff Foxworthy, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Hanson

and The Black Crowes. His video for “Smells Like Nirvana,” nominated for an MTV

Video Music Award in 1992, was chosen by Rolling Stone as one of the “Top 100 Music

Videos of All Time.” Weird Al has also created his own television specials for MTV, Showtime and the Disney Channel, among others, and his CBS network series “The Weird Al Show” reached cult-classic status and was released on DVD earlier this year. Al has been featured on numerous TV shows and specials, and his profile on VH-1’s “Behind the Music” remains one of the most popular installments in the history of the series.

This light hearted comedy show will go on sale Wednesday, May 26^th at noon. A limited number of Gold Seats (front row) will be available for $65.00, floor seats are $35.00 and balcony seats are $30.00. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 815-968-0595 or online at www.onthewaterfront.com

Country Star Dierks Bentley to Kick-off the 2010 OTW

Dierks Bentley presented by Q98.5 will headline the Great Lawn Stage Thursday, September 2^nd, 2010.

Rockford, Ill.– On the Waterfront, Inc. announced today that country star, Dierks Bentley will kick-off the 27^th annual festival. Bentley will take the Great Lawn Stage in Davis Festival Park on Thursday, September 2^nd, 2010.

Bentley was the number one requested country performer that Waterfront patrons wanted to see at this year’s festival according to the 2010 performer surveys conducted earlier this year by the On the Waterfront staff.

“We’re really excited that the routing worked out in a way that allows us to bring the number one requested country artist to the Great Lawn Stage,” said Becky Genoways, President/CEO of On the Waterfront, Inc.  “We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who took the time to complete this year’s surveys.  Hinder, Billy Idol and Dierks were all booked based on the feedback we obtained from those surveys.”

Dierks Bentley is a multi-platinum selling country radio favorite with thirteen top 10 singles and seven number one hits such as; “What Was I Thinkin’“, “Come a Little Closer“, “Settle for a Slowdown“, “Every Mile a Memory“, “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)“, “Feel That Fire” and “Sideways.”

Bentley is known for his nontraditional, edgy style of country. The Arizona native grew up on a potent hybrid of honky-tonk, bluegrass, classic country and modern rock & roll, forging his own sound along the way.

“Dierks is a well known and established country entertainer”, said Steve Summers, Program Director of Q98.5. “He’s going to put on an awesome show for Rockford.  Get ready to be amazed!”

Reserved seats to see Dierks Bentley will go on sale May 22, 2010 at noon. A limited number of Gold Circle Seats (front 3 rows) are $79.50 and reserved seats are $33.50 in advance.  Tickets can be purchased by phone at 815-968-0595 or online at www.onthewaterfront.com.

Adam Lambert, 2009 American Idol Star to Headline On the Waterfront Festival

On the Waterfront, Inc., announces that Adam Lambert will headline the Great Lawn Stage, Saturday, September 4, 2010.

Rockford, Ill.– Illinois’ largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that

the 2009 American Idol second place winner will take the stage at the 27^th annual Labor Day Bash in downtown Rockford.  Lambert will perform on the Great Lawn Stage Saturday, September 4^th, 2010.

The Indianapolis born pop star released his debut album, For Your Entertainment, in November 2009, which reached number three on Billboard 200.  In his first year of performing, he was awarded Young Hollywood Award’s Artist of the year and Teen Choice Awards Male Reality/Variety Star in addition to seven other nominations.  Lambert’s 2010 release of “Whataya Want From Me” has charted 14 on the Top 40 Charts and continues to rise.

“On the Waterfront is thrilled to bring Adam Lambert’s Glam Nation Tour to Rockford on his first U.S. solo tour”, said Becky Genoways, of the On the Waterfront Festival.  “This show is one of the hottest summer tours and is selling out across the country.”

Reserved seat tickets to see Adam Lambert will go on sale Saturday, May 15, 2010 at noon. There are only 90 Gold Seats at $90.00 each and the reserved seats are $29.00 in advance.  Reserved seat tickets can be purchased by phone at 815-968-0595, online at www.onthewaterfront.com or at the Coronado Box Office, 314 North Main Street, Rockford, IL.

Lawn access to the show is FREE with a festival pass, which includes all three days and over 80 performers.  Three day festival passes can be purchased at www.onthewaterfront.com for only $12 until May 31^st.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

FOX 39, 97ZOK, Q98.5, 96.7 The Eagle

The American rock band Hinder, with the 2006 4x platinum single Lips of an Angel, will be rocking the Great Lawn stage at this year’s On the Waterfront festival.  The band will take the stage Friday, September 3, 2010.

Hinder who proclaims that they,  “take their cues from rock legends like Aerosmith, AC/DC, KISS, and Guns N’ Roses, and updates them with modern guitar sounds,” is known for their high energy and wild lifestyle that turns every performance into a party.

This five-man Oklahoma based rock band has had nine chart topping singles since their formation in 2001, and their debut album, Extreme Behavior, went triple platinum.  Hinder has charted on not only rock charts across the world, but has crossed over to pop charts also.

Reserved seat tickets for Hinder will go on sale March 27^th at 12:00 pm.  Gold Seats (the first three rows) will be $90.00 and include festival admission on Friday.  Reserved seats are $28.00 in advance and also include festival admission.  Lawn access is FREE with festival admission.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.onthewaterfront.com, by phone at 815.968.0595 or at the Coronado Performing Arts Center box office.

Upgrade to the Cabana Club or the Backstage Club to get the best view in the house and enjoy VIP treatment!

Thank you to all of you who participated in our performer surveys!  OTW booked Hinder due to your responses!

Illinois’ largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that Billy Idol, the multi-platinum English born rocker, will headline the Great Lawn Stage, Sunday, September 5, 2010.

Since 1981, the two time Grammy nominee, Billy Idol, has had over 20 US chart-topping singles such as Mony Mony, Rebel Yell, Dancing With Myself, Eyes Without a Face, Cradle of Love and White Wedding.  Not only has the rocker topped the US charts, he has also topped UK, Italy, Germany and Switzerland’s rock charts, selling over 20 million albums.

Idol’s self-proclaimed “punk rock and roll attitude” makes him one of the Classic Rock performers who simply captivates his audience and takes over the stage.

Reserved seat tickets for the multi-platinum band will go on sale March 27^th at 12:00 pm.  Gold Seats (the first three rows) will be $90.00 and include festival admission.  Reserved seats are $29.00 in advance (and also include festival admission) and lawn access is FREE with festival admission.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.onthewaterfront.com, by phone at 815.968.0595 or at the Coronado Performing Arts Center box office.

Upgrade to the Cabana Club or the Backstage Club to get the best view in the house while enjoying VIP treatment!  www.onthewaterfront.com.

Thank you to all of you who participated in our performer surveys!  OTW booked Billy Idol due to your responses on the surveys!