THE EXPERIENCE
A fusion of nature, music and paddling
Rockin the River is a pre-registered guided tour where participants will either kayak or canoe down the Nottawasaga River from the Wasaga Beach Sports Park to Schoonertown Park. The paddle should take about 4 hours. Along the way there will be 10 different spots where musicians will be set up and performing. As the river has good current in it – participants will float by and listen to them – but will not stop.
Participants will be shuttled by bus back to the Sports Park to get their vehicle. If you bring your own boat, it will be shuttled back to the Sports Park separately by a Free Spirit Tours truck or trailer (please do not drive your vehicle to the end - the area is very busy with limited parking). Following this system keeps shuttles moving efficiently!
Read about us in the September 2025 issue of
Beach BOOSTER Wasaga Beach!
2026 Artists
A VIDA DOCE - THE SWEET LIFE is an eclectic mix of Latin music, steeped in the many languages of love. From Portugal to Spain to France and Brazil, travel with us through the traditional, folk and jazz influenced music that has left an indelible mark on our hearts and souls.
Long-time collaborators Victoria Yeh and David Hines hit the beach at this year's Rockin The River to share the very best of their song collection fro original music to reimagined covers of artists ranging from Joni Mitchell to Soundgarden and Zeppelin, your soul will be inspired and delighted!
Victoria Yeh’s unique style….haunting, daring and electrifying. Classically trained, Yeh combines the purity of her musical heritage with the edginess of prog fusion. She lights up the stage with her infectious energy, her passion and her distinctive style. A highly sought-after live performer, Victoria has toured across Canada from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Her work as a recording artist and film composer has garnered international acclaim and has been featured on various indie albums, TVO, Netflix and Hallmark.
David Hines has appeared on stages large and small across Canada, including a two-year ramble as Amanda Marshall’s original bandleader. The combination of David’s solid groove and imaginative guitar voicings with Victoria’s unmistakeable and fearless take on the violin is electrifying!
Justine Sanderson and Jay Robinson are the co-founders of Collingwood-based sound wellness studio Lotus Sound.
Known for their immersive sound bath offerings, they weave together the grounding tones of didgeridoo, the shimmering voice of santoor, the steady drone of shruti box, and the rich resonance of crystal singing bowls and gongs to create a memorable live sound journey. Their work also includes kirtan and mantra-based offerings rooted in connection, presence, and the uplifting power of sound.
Returning for their 4th Rockin’ the River, they are honoured to once again bring their distinctive sound to this unforgettable celebration of nature, music, and paddling in Wasaga Beach.
Sound Baths - Sound Training - Day Retreats - Kirtan - Yoga Nidra - Sound Wellness Workshops
For more than a decade, goldenhour has been captivating audiences with warm harmonies and fresh twists on familiar songs. With folk influences, the duo reimagines classic and contemporary music by stripping it down to its essence, letting emotion take center stage. Whether at a small-town festival or on the main stage at Blue Mountain Village, goldenhour brings intimacy and connection to every performance.
Based in South Georgian Bay, the pair of Chelsea Coulter (vocals) and Josh Fletcher (vocals, guitar), has built a reputation for live shows that radiate authenticity, charm, and a sense of togetherness. Even when playing with a full band, goldenhour has stayed true to the intimate spirit that defines them.
Now in the studio with producer Graham Playford, goldenhour is recording their debut album, working to capture the timeless magic of two voices grown in harmony.
The Sandra Good Band is fronted by the charismatic and powerhouse Sandra Hosgood. SGB has earned a reputation for delivering high-energy performances that leave audiences on their feet begging for more. With over 15 years and more than 850 shows under their belt, SGB has captivated fans across Ontario with their dynamic stage presence and eclectic mix of rock, country, dance and current hits today. This is one band you won't forget.
West African Rhythm Practice Ensemble of Drummers
Based in Creemore since 2022, WARPED plays traditional West African rhythms on djembe, dundun, ashikos and small percussion instruments, and also performs the dundun dance. Their primal beats will have you movin' to the groove!
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Lazarettes has quickly gained a following on the heels of the release of
their Ron Hawkins-produced Sweet Misery album. With multiple songwriters, soaring harmonies
and driving rhythm, the band has become known for their searing live shows and melody-driven
rock. Lazarettes’ music has been described by Rrampt Magazine as having “an ability to capture a
unique blend of Canadian rock that feels nostalgic, frank and relevant all at once. Sweet Misery
covers everything from socio-political literacy to heartbreak and longing. The band’s sincerity in
their performance is a big selling point. With the Lazarettes, every theme feel like a real
conversation." Lazarettes are currently touring in support of their most recently double sided single"Do it all again/Chantale"
Acclaimed guitarist, singer, song writer, band leader and producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For 46 years or roughly a couple million miles , de Keyzer has been hitting the road , air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe. With 12 records, 1 DVD , 2 Junos and 7 Maple Blues Awards, de Keyzer delivers the goods wherever, whenever he performs. Playing over 100 shows a year, de Keyzer’s music is steeped in Chicago blues, London England’s (de Keyzer’s birth place) blues rock, Detroit’s Motown, Muscle Shoals deep soul, Memphis’ rock and roll, and Philadelphia’s funky soul jazz . De Keyzer knows first hand as he has played with many first generation pioneers of these sounds and styles, Bo Diddley, Otis Rush, Etta James, King Biscuit Boy and Ronnie Hawkins to name a few. His latest recording TRIBUTE (2020) features twelve rousing new original blues, rock and soul songs and pays tribute to the great blues and rock guitar masters, singers and song writers de Keyzer has been influenced and inspired by through the years. A tour de force by an artist at his peak powers. See and hear Jack de Keyzer with his incredible band on the TRIBUTE tour.
With Hamilton in their hearts, Green Harbour captures the Steel City Mentality. Their heavy riffs, strong groove and big melodies come together to form a unique but familiar sound.
Inspired by endless musical styles mainly consisting of Classic, progressive and hard rock, Graeme Newbigging (Vocals, Guitar) Jeff Benning (Guitar) Troy Mosley (Bass) and Adam Platsko (Drums) Combine to play their version of no nonsense Rock and Roll.
If music be romance, then Drew McIvor's music just might be the first date: playful, chatty, honestly yearning to connect.
With his trusty six-string, this charismatic crooner performs with a masterful simplicity inviting audiences not only to listen, but truly share the musical experience. His deep affection for his craft is apparent at every turn; you can feel his heart is in the music, and it is contagious.
Elements of acoustic pop, folk, worldbeat, soul and jazz are interwoven into a tapestry of intelligent, catchy tunes that fit like your favorite jeans, and soothe like a warm summer breeze.
Limoncella is a genre-spanning DJ known for her upbeat energy, crowd-reading ability, and feel-good sets that keep people moving. With a versatile open format style that includes influences from house music, soul, funk, reggae, global sounds, old school hip hop - and even some classic rock and country - she creates vibrant sets tailored to the vibe of each event. Limoncella brings an eclectic, fun, and inclusive energy to parties and celebrations of all kinds.
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