Empire Rockfest from behind the scenes (Photo: Bob House/ The Empire Theatre)
There will not be a single seat available for Empire Rockfest 2017, but according to organizers, you will not need one.
The venue for Empire Rockfest in 2014 (Photo: Tim Durkin/Quinte News)
Thursday night is the launch of this year’s outdoor festival, which features Sum 41, The Trews, The Glorious Sons and The Sheepdogs as headliners. Jake Clemons, The Flatliners, Last Chance Marie, Moon Sugar, and The Vile Bodies are also hitting the stage from Thursday to Saturday.
.@Sum41 killed at @rockontherange #RockOnTheRange2017 Can't wait for @EmpireTheatre_ Rockfest! @MarkRashotte pic.twitter.com/FowsgsGj3j
— Tim Durkin (@QuinteDurkin) May 20, 2017
Empire Spokesperson Andy Forgie says Sum 41 is world renowned.
“Cone” bassist for Sum 41 tells Quinte News he is looking forward to rocking the stage in The Village.
As far as The Trews are concerned, Forgie says they always have an incredible performance.
Colin MacDonald (Trews) performs at Empire Rockfest 2014 (photo: Quinte News/ Tim Durkin)
It is a twin bill on Saturday night and Forgie says a great rock night start to finish.
Forgie on Sheepdogs and Glorious Sons
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Jake Clemons (l) and Mark Rashotte rocking at The Empire Theatre (Photo: Bob House/ The Empire Theatre facebook)
