OXNARD — Sponsored by Dignity Health Medical Group, The Collection at RiverPark invites patrons to rock and revel in the sounds of timeless classics with a lineup of family-friendly performances for the annual summer concert series, Rock the Collection.
Guests are encouraged to grab their picnic chairs and blankets as the band stage at Collection Park features a renowned lineup of top cover bands straight from Ventura County’s growing music scene. Musical stylings include a diverse selection of genres from pop to reggae to classic rock.
From 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. families can visit the Collection Park playground for an evening of free face painting provided by Sunny Smiles Dentistry for Children and Young Adults. Additionally, concert-goers can spoil their taste buds with locally sourced food and delicious drink offerings from Groupie Gardens and Rock the Picnic presented by The Annex Food Hall.
“Rock the Collection is a vibrant event we look forward to every year” said Jill Almonia, Marketing Manager for The Collection at RiverPark. “This concert series is not only a great way to kick off your summer, but it’s a great way to bring the community together and support local Ventura County bands and small businesses that have become part of the Collection’s DNA.”
Rock the Collection event lineup:
- July 12: Relish in the sounds of rock, grunge, old school, hip-hop and pop with classically trained and locally acclaimed 80’s invasion band Power Syndicate.
- July 19: The next best thing to Journey, tribute band DSB delivers the signature sound of Steve Perry and company. High-energy stage production and accurate recreations of Journey classics have made DSB the #1 Journey tribute show in the world.
- July 26: Guests ‘come together’ to witness the authentic sounds of The Beatles cover band,Sgt. Peppers. Enjoy the vintage instruments and Abbey Road clothing as Sgt. Peppers pays tribute to The Fab Four.
- August 2: Hailing from the 805, Ignition lights a blast from the past, featuring iconic pop and rock sounds from the 60’s to 90’s.
- August 9: Ventura bred BOHICA will adorn The Collection’s band stage, playing fan favorite hits from the past 5 decades.
- August 16: Nominated for Ventura County Music Award’s 2018 Best Cover Band of the Year,Zepp Heads brings a ‘Whole Lotta Love’ to Collection Park by conveying the classic sounds and dedicated musicianship of Led Zeppelin.
- August 23: Event-goers will rock out to feel-good classic rock and 90’s jams from the high energy, Ventura County based band, Unusual Suspects.
- August 30: Queen Nation brings Freddie Mercury’s unrivaled stage persona to life at Collection Park, while preserving the celebrated image and sound of the coveted rock group, Queen.
For event details, please visit www.TheCollectionRP.com. Admission to the Rock the Collection summer concert series is free.
About the Collection (TheCollectionRP.com): The Collection at RiverPark is a 750,000 square foot, open-air specialty retail center located in the heart of West Ventura County. Inspired by the beauty of the California coast, The Collection reflects the unique atmosphere of the surrounding seaside communities. The Collection is built around a town grid of retail streets, each of which has its own personality-a carefully crafted assortment of established and contemporary designer shops, distinctive dining, and signature entertainment venues. Anchors include Target, Century RiverPark 16, REI, Whole Foods Market, H&M, 24-Hour SuperSport and The Container Store. Restaurants include Yard House, Larsen’s Grill, Gen Korean BBQ, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Maria’s Italian Kitchen and more. Follow us on the web, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram at TheCollectionRP.