Week 1 Welcomes Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights

A Texas-sized lineup including five bands and a fireworks show each Saturday from July 3 thru August 7 will continue what has become a Fort Worth summer tradition along the Trinity River.

The July 3 lineup features Corina Grove, Kenny Feidler, Dylan Wheeler, Carson Jeffrey and headliner Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights. The fan-favorite headliner last performed at Panther Island Pavilion in November 2020 during the River & Blues Festival.

Although Jonathan Tyler was born in Birmingham, Alabama, he later relocated to Dallas where he formed his band Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights. They take cues from southern rock veterans like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Black Crowes, and Led Zeppelin and have toured extensively with the likes of Heart, Kid Rock, and O.A.R. as well as playing major festivals including Austin City Limits Music Festival, Forecastle Festival, Summerfest, SXSW, and others. Carson Jeffrey will bring his honest, raw, and often emotional country-rock sound to the party to round out the first weekend when the show moves back to the land for the after-party.

The party starts at 1:00 pm with artists playing back-to-back sets beginning at 2:15 pm on the Coors Light Waterfront Stage. After the headlining band finishes at 8:15 pm, the water party moves to the shore with the fifth and final band playing until 9:25 pm on the after-party stage before a weekly fireworks display. Thanks to Tarleton State University for sponsoring the July 3 fireworks!

Kick back, grab a cold Coors Light, and hit the water or shore at this iconic Fort Worth live music series.

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5 Things to Bring to Rockin’ the River

Get ready for a Rockin’ summer at Panther Island Pavilion! The Tubing & Music Series runs on Saturdays from July 3 – August 7 with free admission. When does it start? Where is it located? Where is the beer? Can I bring my pet armadillo, Rufus? Don’t worry, we’ve gathered our top five must-haves to bring to Rockin’ the River.

  1. Credit/Debit Card
    Leave the cash at home and bring a credit/debit card only! Support food and beverage vendors at Rockin’ the River. Outside food, drinks and coolers are not allowed, but six-pack loaner coolers are available and provided by North Texas Marine.
  2. ID
    Grab a cold Coors Light and enjoy the Saturday Tubing & Music Series from a tube or the shore. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID to purchase alcohol and rent tubes.
  3. Tube/Raft
    We will have tube rentals, but feel free to bring your own tube, raft, paddleboard, kayak or canoe to rock the river with us!
  4. Beach Towels and Chairs
    The Panther Island Pavilion Beach has real sand and a grassy area on the banks of the Trinity River. There is plenty of room to space out and bring a beach towel and chair for a unique experience in downtown Fort Worth. From a tube or the shore, enjoy the day watching live music and end the night with a fireworks show.
  5. VIP Passes
    Guests who pre-purchased the 6-Saturday VIP series pass need to bring their weekly wristbands and parking passes! VIP amenities are only available with these items. Interested in VIP for all 6 weeks? More info and availability can be found here.

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