They’ll roll out the rock and country at River Falls Days, taking the name “Viva La Kinni,” from July 10-12.
Sushi Roll plays on Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Formed in 2012, the band quickly perfected their own blend of high-energy dance music and rock n’ roll swagger, their bio says. They seamlessly transition between revved-up versions of pop and rock hits by artists like Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, AC/DC, P!nk, Madonna and the Jackson 5, connecting them into a non-stop musical journey.
Country bands Rural Route 5 and Lost Highway perform on Saturday, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., respectively.
Rural Route 5 is known for the clarity of their country sound, even though its loud like rock n’ roll, and for doing two-part harmonies to songs where you normally don’t hear it. This band is up-and-coming even though made up almost entirely of youngsters. They hail from New Richmond and will have you stomping your boots and singing along to Reba, Jason Aldean and everything in-between.
Since their inception in 2009, Lost Highway has proven to be one of the Upper Midwest’s top country bands. Their commitment to the genre and to electrifying crowds is evident every time they hit the stage, their bio says.
Opening the show on Saturday, at Veteran’s Park from 3-5 p.m., are the rockers that get a lot of local gigs, Trouble Maker, and feature “extreme variety music” across various genres and a regularly changing set list.
The first three bands are at the Heritage Park lot, in the main stage tent, and cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12, with gate fees starting at 6:30 p.m.
Also musically on Friday is a supervised deejay teen dance, from 9-11 p.m. at the City Hall plaza, hosted by Showtime Entertainment, which includes contests and a variety of DJ flair.
Rounding out the weekend’s bill, the Martell All Stars, consisting of a slate of guitarists and singers, takes the main stage from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Park.
There is other music at downtown bars, and the most original is at Bo’s n’ Mine on Saturday night, the seven-piece band License to Thrill, which is described as a performance dance band that is “witty and cleancut” and has more Green Day on its play list than any other cover. On Friday night at Bo’s, it’s the country sounds of Farmer’s Daughter.
Johnnie’s Bar has three popular bands, Chimney Fish on Thursday, Old School on Friday and the Rhythm Roosters on Saturday. At Maverick’s on Friday is Mitch Gordon and the Unleaded Band, and on Saturday is DJ Tyco. Shooter’s on Friday features a return engagement of the Bad Habits Brass. All are evening performances.
Rural Route 5 also can be seen under the tent by West Wind Supper Club on Friday, and Still Runnin’ on Saturday. Both shows start at 8:30 p.m.
There also is a variety of other entertainment all weekend long at River Falls Days. For information, see their Facebook page.