Creedence Clearwater Revisited (CCR) to Headline the OTW Great Lawn Stage Saturday, September 1, 2012

Rockford, Ill.– Illinois’ largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that the classic rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revisited presented by 96.7 The Eagle will be the Saturday night headliner of the Great Lawn stage at 29^th annual On the Waterfront festival.

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s distinctive swamp rock went against the grain of the ’60s psychedelic San Francisco and won a worldwide following and numerous gold and multi-platinum singles and albums. It was rebellious, sometimes militant rock, co-opted into three minute radio gems that remain a rock radio and movie soundtrack staple.

After Creedence Clearwater Revival disbanded in 1972, Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, who had played together since junior high remained close. They formed a production company together before heading off for separate musical projects. When those projects ended, Cosmo and Stu hooked up again. Realizing both missed playing live Creedence music that had been lying dormant.  With ex-bandmate John Fogerty previously calling for a boycott of and refusing to publicly perform Creedence Clearwater Revival music , Doug and Stu decided to put together their own band to perform the songs in concert.

Since then, Revisited has been playing classics like “Susie Q,” “Lodi,” “Proud Mary,” “Down On The Corner,” “Fortunate Son,”  “Bad Moon” and “Who’ll Stop The Rain” throughout North America, South America, New Zealand, Europe and Asia. Revisited’s natural feel for this timeless music is evident on their 2008 album, RECOLLECTION, which is an exciting and satisfying new chapter in this legacy.

Reserved seats for Creedence Clearwater Revisited will go on sale Thursday, June 28^th at noon and can be purchased at www.onthewaterfront.com , or by calling 877-569-7767. Reserved seats will cost $29.50, Gold Seats (first three rows) will be $79.50, and lawn seats are free with festival admission. All reserved seat tickets include festival admission for Saturday.  Check out the Bacardi Cabana Club and the Backstage Club at www.onthtewaterfront.com for the best VIP seats!

Theory of a Deadman to Headline the OTW Great Lawn Stage

Sunday, September 2,  2012

Presented by 104.9 The X Rocks!

Rockford, Ill.– Illinois’ largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that one of the highest requested rock performers on the 2012 festival patron survey, Theory of a Deadman presented by WXRX, will be the Sunday night headliner on the Great Lawn stage at 29^th annual On the Waterfront Festival.

The platinum-selling Vancouver quartet builds hooks around hard rocking stories of good times, bad times, and everything in between. Formed in 2001, the band brags 7 top 10 hits on the Hot Mainstream Rock Track Chart including “Lowlife” and “Bad Girlfriend.” Another Theory hit, “Not Meant to Be” went to #1 on the Hot Adult Top 40 and to #19 on the Mainstream Top 40.

Theory of a Deadman’s latest album, The Truth Is, released in July 2011, has made its way up the charts, peaking at #1 on both the Top Hard Rock Albums’ Chart this year and the Top Rock Albums Chart in 2011.

Reserved seats for Theory of a Deadman will go on sale Friday, June 22 at noon and can be purchased at www.onthewaterfront.com , or by calling 877-569-7767. Reserved seats will cost $29.50, Gold Seats (first three rows) will be $79.50, and lawn seats are free with festival admission. All reserved seat tickets include festival admission for Sunday.  Check out the Bacardi Cabana Club and the Backstage Club at www.onthtewaterfront.com for the best VIP seats!

Please visit www.onthewaterfront.com to buy tickets or call 815-964-4388 for more information.

Billy Currington to Headline the OTW Great Lawn Stage

Friday, August 31, 2012

Country Star Billy Currington presented by Q98.5 will take the stage Friday, August 31, 2012  

Rockford, Ill.– Illinois’ largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that country singer, Billy Currington will be the Friday night headliner of the Great Lawn stage at 29^th annual On the Waterfront festival.

Platinum-selling recording artist Billy Currington is set to perform at Rockford’s biggest Labor Day weekend bash on August 31.  Billy, who recently celebrated his fifth consecutive #1 single with “Let Me Down Easy” and his seventh overall, has spent most of 2011 with  Kenny Chesney’s ‘Goin’ Coastal’ tour, but will bring his own high-energy show to Rockford. His latest single “Love Done Gone,” from his fourth studio album Enjoy Yourself, is currently climbing the charts.

Billy’s performance will feature songs from Enjoy Yourself as well as fan favorites that have gone to #1 including “Don’t,” “People Are Crazy,” “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” and “Good Directions.” Billy Currington burst onto the country music scene in 2003 and has since sold over 11 million units, earned multiple RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, had seven #1 singles, ten Top 10 singles, been nominated for two Grammy Awards and multiple CMA and ACM Awards.

Reserved seats for Billy Currington will go on sale Friday, April 27 at noon and can be purchased at www.onthewaterfront.com , or by calling 877-569-7767. Reserved seats will cost $32.50, Gold Seats (first three rows) will be $79.50, and lawn seats are free with festival admission. All reserved seat tickets include festival admission for Friday.  Check out the Bacardi Cabana Club and the Backstage Club at www.onthtewaterfront.com for the best VIP seats!

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