How do you even start to sum up 10 of the most important acts to hit Edmonton this entire summer season? Properly, Rockin’ Thunder did it.
Queensryche, Toque, Bret Michaels, Joan Jett, Def Leppard on day 1.
Default, The Trews, Sam Roberts Band, Stone Temple Pilots, and Weezer on day 2.
Holy Hell.
WHAT. A. LINEUP.
Unimaginable manufacturing, implausible climate, and stellar performances throughout, capped off with nice vibes – Glad, pleasant concertgoers having fun with 2 days within the solar… We couldn’t ask for extra.
Standout performances for me had been positively Queensryche, Toque, Def Leppard, STP, and Weezer. These are bands means deep into their careers which are nonetheless placing on absolute, concrete performances.
One other spotlight for me this weekend was spending time hanging out with Rick Campanelli – often known as “Rick The Temp” from again within the MuchMusic days. That man is as real as they arrive, with a coronary heart of gold.
Queensryche
Toque
Bret Michaels
Def Leppard
Default
The Trews
Sam Roberts Band
Stone Temple Pilots
Weezer
This might simply flip right into a novel if I’m not cautious – I actually simply have so many good issues to say about this competition, its organizers, and crew. I’m already trying ahead to subsequent yr!
BRING ON ROCKIN THUNDER 2026!