Stage 1
Presented by OLG

Thursday
July 17, 2025

6pm – Bourbon Blue

7pm – Lock City Rollers

8pm – Silent Nin9

9:30pm – Billy Joel & Elton John, The Legends

Saturday
July 19, 2025

12pm – Rusty & The Soft Parade

1pm – Rhythm Junction

2pm – Superior Heights: Steel Rock

3pm – St. Mary’s: CRUSADE

4pm – Northern Jazz Ensemble

5pm – Encore

6pm – BookcluB

7pm – L!ME

8:30pm – Who Made Who – A Tribute to AC/DC, presented in partnership with The FOX 104.3

10:30pm – Headrush

Bourbon blue is one of the Soo’s premier dance bands always electrifying dance floors wherever they go. With their unique blend of pop, rock, country and hip hop, they cover all eras and genres and will keep you singing and dancing all night long.

“Yacht Rock meets Big Horn Section meets Rhythm & Blues” live on stage. Local musicians, along with expats practicing their musical arts across Canada, come together to deliver classic rock, white-eyed soul, and blues tunes from the 1970s – 1990s. With 10 musicians, the horn sound is huge and the rhythm section makes you want to jump up and dance along!

Silent Nin9 is a professional, high energy, multi genre party band covering music from all decades that is sure to get you dancing and staying all night. Notable for opening shows for acclaimed acts like Cory Marks and Matt Good.

Get ready for Billy & Elton – The Legacy, a powerhouse tribute to two music legends! Experience the greatest hits of Elton John and Billy Joel, brought to life by acclaimed performers Mick Dalla-Vee and Michael Sicoly. With dazzling visuals, unforgettable vocals, and iconic songs from “Rocket Man” to “Piano Man,” this electrifying show is a must-see celebration of timeless music.

Jazz Cats is a quintet officially formed in 2024 The band plays each month at the Whiskey Barrel and other locations from time to time. The band plays a variety of funk, swing and original tunes.

Flathead Ford is excited to be back at ROTARYFEST. The “Hot Rod Rock n’ Rollers” play classic tunes in their own unique way and guarantee to perform every song full throttle.

RPM emerged onto the local music scene in 2014. Playing a mix of Classic Rock, Country, Blues and more. RPM delivers a high energy show playing crowd-favourite songs that appeal to a wide audience that will have the crowd headed to the dance floor and leaving wanting more.

Mile 38 – Built just for your pleasure. One last time before Cam hits the road for Nashville, this little all-star band is sure to bring a Nashville feel home to Sault Ste Marie. From Lori’s killer harmonies to Jesse’s sweet licks, this band will be truly something to see. One time only.

Born from a love of classic country music, The Way Backs bring new life to old songs. You can catch Jeffrey Wright and the group playing anywhere they can or with their hit show Hurt: A Tribute to the Legend, Johnny Cash.

Generations takes you on a musical journey to years gone by. These veteran musicians enjoy playing a variety of genres from AC/DC to David Wilcox, Tom Petty to The Hip. Whether you’re a Baby Boomer or a Gen X’er, there’s something for you. With powerful harmonies and vocals, you can feel this group’s love and passion. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

Rusty McCarthy grew up in the Soo, moved to Toronto playing with Alannah Myles among others. Maja Bannerman, also from the Soo, moved to Toronto to become one of Canada’s first performance poets. The band features the best the Sault has to offer and plays favourites from the Classic Rock hit parade.

Get ready to move with The Rhythm Junction! Based in Sault Ste. Marie, this dynamic 5-piece band brings the best of funk and Motown to the stage—along with a high-energy mix of hits from every decade. Whether you’re into timeless classics or dance floor favorites, their crowd-pleasing repertoire has something for everyone.

Hailing from Superior Heights Collegiate & Vocational School, STEEL ROCK is a powerhouse high school band of 17 talented and passionate students. Known for their energy and versatility, this dynamic group tackles a wide range of genres and even swaps instruments between songs! From classic anthems to modern hits, STEEL ROCK you’ll be singing along to the songs you love.

CRUSADE was born in the heart of St. Mary’s College, where teenage ambition meets raw sound. With influences ranging from classic rock to modern alternative, CRUSADE blends powerful riffs, emotional lyrics, and an undeniable stage presence. Straight out of the classrooms and into the chaos of youth, CRUSADE is loud, proud, and here to make some noise.

The Northern Jazz Ensemble has been preforming since 1992. Most notable was the weekly Jazz Night at Docks Restaurant and The Water Tower Pub. The band has played at a wide variety of engagements, and we have always appreciated the support of all our fans in Sault Ste Marie and Algoma.

Encore is a Party Rock band that will rock you to the core! We will get you up dancing and singing along with us. Come out and enjoy a great set of the classics with ENCORE!

BookcluBs high-energy live performances, featuring covers of classic and popular hits from the 80s and 90s have the audience’s dancing and singing along, making them a must-see for any music lover in the region.

L!ME is a high energy classic rock cover band formed in Sault Ste. Marie in 2017. L!ME frequently performs around the city sharing their love of music. When the band formed, the original members were just 14 and 15 years old. Through the years they have formed an amazing bond and undeniable chemistry, polishing their skills and tightening their performance.

Feel the thunder with Who Made Who—the ultimate AC/DC tribute! Capturing the raw power, energy, and iconic stage presence of a real AC/DC show, this high-voltage band delivers spot-on vocals, searing guitar riffs, and the full rock spectacle. Their explosive performances wow crowds across the country. Don’t miss this unforgettable tribute—only AC/DC does it better!

Presented in partnership with The FOX 104.3

All members were born and raised in the Sault. They’ve all been active in the music scene for many years. Headrush has performed together live for two years.