Capital City Retro Fest is a 3-night concert event at the Gerry Frank Amphitheater on Salem’s Riverfront Park. All ages welcome (12 & under enter FREE!) for a summer celebration that includes a variety of food carts and a central bar serving adult beverages to 21 & over attendees.
FEATURING
Friday, August 22nd
Gates at 6pm, Music at 7pm
grand royale
Grand Royale – Beastie Boys tribute is one of the most visually & sonically captivating acts on the scene. Three MC’s (MCAin’t, Mike Double D and BADRock) backed by a four-piece band & DJ (The White Castle Combo) performing tracks spanning the Beasties entire catalog (even THE MIX-UP instrumentals!) with Beasties antics galore.
nevermind
Nevermind – Nirvana tribute is a Seattle-based band hailing from the SODO district. They strive to reproduce the raw-nerve, punk-influenced grunge ethos that made Nirvana the most compelling live and recorded band of their generation, and man…do they deliver!
jar of lies
Jar of Lies – Alice In Chains tribute has been grinding authentic sonic dirt into the faces of AIC fans since 2009, all the crushing riffs and haunting vocal harmonies of the real thing.
Saturday, August 23rd
Gates at 6pm, Music at 7pm
stone in love
Stone In Love – Journey tribute performs faithful renditions of classic hits from one of the most beloved rock groups of all time. They deliver a high-energy performance that showcases all the hallmarks of the Journey sound – soaring lead vocals, lush four-part harmonies, signature guitar licks, fat keyboards, and driving rhythms – on legendary hits known the world over.
shoot to thrill
Shoot To Thrill – AC/DC tribute is Portland’s “balls-to-the-wall” tribute to the Australian legends, bringing the anthemic riffs, shouts, and antics to the stage with pure passion. Hail hail to the good times, ‘cause rock has got the right of way when Shoot To Thrill grabs you by the short & curlies.
ramble on
Ramble On – Led Zeppelin tribute aspires to authentically capture the raw energy and mystique of the Led Zeppelin legacy. Its members (Jerry Burke-Perez, Rich Ray, Justin Gibson, Ryan Moore) balance the original recordings with live performance interpretations of legendary songs. You will be transported as you witness Ramble On re-creating the ground-breaking Zeppelin sound.
sunday, August 24th
Gates at 4pm, Music at 5pm
taken by the sky
Taken By The Sky – Fleetwood Mac tribute captures audiences with their authentic performance of the iconic band at the height of their career, representing the music known & loved by millions. The 6-piece Portland band has amassed fans at each performance with their gorgeous harmonies, impeccable musicianship and captivating stage show.
eagle eyes
Eagle Eyes – Eagles tribute is ‘THE’ tribute to the legendary California country rock band. Audiences are mesmerized by this group of Vancouver, B.C. musicians’ precise vocal harmonies & service to the smallest of details in performing songs spanning the extensive Eagles’ Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame Career (including a few Joe Walsh selections).
band after midnight
Band After Midnight – ABBA tribute is an all-star ensemble featuring members of the NW’s most celebrated tributes including Taken by the Sky [Fleetwood Mac], Glass of Hearts [Blondie], and Life During Wartime [Talking Heads]. They capture the quintessential look & sound of ABBA, transporting audiences back to a golden era of pop. They recreate the harmonies, costumes, and energy that made ABBA a worldwide phenomenon, enchanting fans across generations.
The Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater is located in Riverfront Park, Salem’s premier downtown venue for outdoor events. The new Amphitheater was completed in 2021 as a joint project by the City of Salem and the Rotary Club of Salem. The $4 million outdoor amphitheater and associated $3.7 million set of improvements in the surrounding section of Riverfront Park has created a unique amphitheater design with seating capacity of 3,000-3,500 and includes a covered stage, an acre of contoured lawn, and a plaza equipped with power and water for up to 14 vendors.
The Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater is named in honor of Gerry Frank for his more than 60 years of Rotary service and his lifetime of service to Oregonians.