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
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
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.
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.
Tickets
Tickets for 2026 go on sale RIGHT HERE on May 1, 2026.
Save the date - they sell out fast!
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We understand that due to limited tickets not everyone is able to take part in the planned event, but some are able to enjoy it and want to help support the musical acts. This is your opportunity to contribute to the event.
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