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Ewan Currie, lead singer and guitarist for the Sheepdogs, who co-headline the Saturday night (July 14) RTS show with Social Distortion at the restarted music festival in Colwood, is one of those guests who canB次元官网网址檛 wait to get back to the Island.
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Formed in Saskatoon in 2006, The Sheepdogs last appeared at Rock the Shores in 2013. At the time they were barely a year out from releasing the self-titled album that further cemented their reputation as a rocking, groove heavy guitar band. Today theyB次元官网网址檙e in-demand, three-time Juno Award winners with a gruelling international and domestic tour schedule.
They were in Victoria in February to play two sold-out shows at the Capital Ballroom, where they unveiled their new album, Changing Colours. The upcoming show will feature some of that material, plus songs from their earlier records, including such hits as B次元官网网址淭he Way It Is,B次元官网网址� B次元官网网址淚 DonB次元官网网址檛 KnowB次元官网网址� and others.
Playing the outdoor venue at West Shore Parks and Recreation offers a chance to connect with fans of all ages, Currie says, which is right in their wheelhouse.
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Speaking of younger fans, organizers of Rock the Shores are working to make the festival even more family friendly, with admission free for kids 12 and under ( ) attending with parents, cool hearing protection headphones provided free for children and a dedicated shade structure with kids activities.
With other new features like a reserved seating area on Field 2 and a ready-to-sleep camping area with room for 40 to 50 people (both extra costs), plus even more food and beverage choices B次元官网网址� not to mention a solid and diverse 2018 musical lineup B次元官网网址� RTS has benefited from taking a year off, says Nick Blasko, co-founder of festival promoter Atomique Productions.
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Blasko is excited about the lineup, not least for the presence as the Sunday headliner of legendary Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson.
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Tickets are available for individual days or the full festival.
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