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'''Rockin the Rocks''' is a concert event held in support of the Folks on the Rocks Festival held in [[Yellowknife, Northwest Territories]] Canada every summer.{{when|date=January 2012}} <!--when was the music festival established?-->
'''Rockin the Rocks''' is a one-day [[rock festival]] held in support of the Folks on the Rocks Festival held in [[Yellowknife]], [[Northwest Territories]] Canada every summer, on September 1. <!--when was the music festival established?-->


==2007==
==2007==
The first ever Rockin the Rocks was held at the Folks on the Rocks area, it featured Canadian bands [[Hedley (band)|Hedley]], and [[Faber Drive]]. Many other talents were acquainted. Just after, they featured [[Detroit]] duo [[The White Stripes]].
The first ever Rockin the Rocks was held at the Folks on the Rocks area, it featured Canadian bands [[Hedley (band)|Hedley]], and [[Faber Drive]].<ref>Power, Laura (August 31, 2007). "[http://www.nnsl.com/frames/newspapers/2007-08/aug31_07rr.html Back on the rocks]", [[Northern News Services]]. Retrieved January 19, 2013.</ref> Local bands included Priscilla's Revenge, Godson and 3 Across Dee Eye.<ref>Power, Laura (July 13, 2007). "[http://www.nnsl.com/frames/newspapers/2007-07/jul13_07fr.html Rockin' the rocks]", [[Northern News Services]]. Retrieved January 19, 2013.</ref> Just after, they featured [[Detroit]] duo [[The White Stripes]].


==2008==
==2008==
It is rumored that country music legend [[George Jones]], and [[Kenny Chesney]] will take part. It is also rumored that Canadian [[Post-grunge]] band [[Three Days Grace]] will be taking part, no sources back it up. [[Big & Rich]], and [[Econoline Crush]] are scheduled to perform.
It is rumored that country music legend [[George Jones]], and [[Kenny Chesney]] will take part. It is also rumored that Canadian [[Post-grunge]] band [[Three Days Grace]] will be taking part, no sources back it up. [[Big & Rich]], and [[Econoline Crush]] are scheduled to perform.


==See also==
http://www.yellowknife.ca/
*[[List of music festivals in Canada]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* http://www.yellowknife.ca/


[[Category:Rock festivals in Canada]]
[[Category:Rock festivals in Canada]]
[[Category:Music festivals in the Northwest Territories]]
[[Category:Music festivals in the Northwest Territories]]
[[Category:Recurring events established in 2007]]
[[Category:Music festivals established in 2007]]
[[Category:Festivals in Yellowknife]]

Latest revision as of 21:01, 20 May 2022

Rockin the Rocks is a one-day rock festival held in support of the Folks on the Rocks Festival held in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada every summer, on September 1.

2007

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The first ever Rockin the Rocks was held at the Folks on the Rocks area, it featured Canadian bands Hedley, and Faber Drive.[1] Local bands included Priscilla's Revenge, Godson and 3 Across Dee Eye.[2] Just after, they featured Detroit duo The White Stripes.

2008

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It is rumored that country music legend George Jones, and Kenny Chesney will take part. It is also rumored that Canadian Post-grunge band Three Days Grace will be taking part, no sources back it up. Big & Rich, and Econoline Crush are scheduled to perform.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Power, Laura (August 31, 2007). "Back on the rocks", Northern News Services. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  2. ^ Power, Laura (July 13, 2007). "Rockin' the rocks", Northern News Services. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
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