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Chase Rice caps off Day #1 at Bluewater Borderfest 2025

American country music singer-songwriter Chase Rice headlined the opening day of Bluewater Borderfest at Centennial Park in Sarnia on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Here are the photos captured by SWOMP: Chase Rice is a major figure in country music, with over 2.6 million albums sold and 2.8 billion streams. Known for his raw, evolving sound, he blends emotional storytelling with themes of the American West. His recent releases,...

James Barker Band brings the party to Bluewater Borderfest 2025

Featuring a mix of rockin' country originals and rock 'n roll cover, The James Barker Band brought the party to Bluewater Borderfest at Centennial Park in Sarnia on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Here the photos captured by SWOMP: The James Barker Band, a Canadian country group formed by childhood friends near Toronto, has risen from playing local dive bars to achieving major success in North America...

Madeline Merlo kicks off Bluewater Borderfest 2025

British Columbia-born country songstress Madeline Merlo kicked off the 2025 Bluewater Borderfest at Centennial Park in Sarnia on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Here are the...

Bluewater Borderfest taking place in Sarnia June 19-21, 2025

Bluewater Borderfest is set to take place in Centennial Park in Sarnia from June 19 to June 21, 2025. “Canada’s Summer Kick Off Concert is...

Billy Talent, Hinder, Chase Rice & more to perform at Sarnia’s Bluewater Borderfest 2025

Sarnia's Bluewater Borderfest has started announcing the performers for their 2025 event, taking place June 19, 20 and 21 in Centennial Park. Canadian rockers Billy...

The Sheepdogs & The Strumbellas performing at the Revelree Music Festival in Sarnia, July 18-19

The Sheepdogs, The Strumbellas, Bedouin Soundclash and J.J. Wilde are among the recently announced performers for the 2025 Revelree Music Festival taking place in...

Sam Roberts Band caps off Hard Oil Music Festival & Petrolia’s 150th anniversary celebration

Montreal's Sam Roberts Band capped off the Hard Oil Music Festival on Saturday, August 17, 2024 to conclude Petrolia's 150th anniversary celebration. "Thank-you for sticking...

Treble Charger bring 90’s nostalgia to Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

1990's rock show vibes were thick in Greenwood Park in Petrolia on Saturday, August 17, 2024, as Treble Charger rocked the Hard Oil Music...

Sarnia’s Born Riot turns up the volume at Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

Only a couple months removed from having their set at Bluewater Borderfest shortened by rain and lightning, the storms on Saturday, August 17, 2024...

Sarnia-Lambton’s Cabin Fever kick off the final day of Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

After a summer storm delayed the opening of the gates, Sarnia-Lambton's own Cabin Fever got the music started on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at...

Tom Cochrane closes out Day #2 at Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

Carrying on with the classic rock vibe on Friday, July 16, 2024 in Petrolia, Tom Cochrane closed out the second day of the Hard...

April Wine bring their classics to Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

Veteran Canadian rockers April Wine brought their classics to the Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia on Friday, August 16, 2024. "Happy birthday, Petrolia... happy...

Josh Ross caps off Day #1 at Petrolia’s Hard Oil Music Festival with high energy headlining set

Canadian country singer-songwriter Josh Ross capped off Day #1 at Petrolia's Hard Oil Music Festival with a high energy headlining set on Thursday, August...

British Columbia’s Madeline Merlo brings her rising stardom to Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

British Columbia's Madeline Merlo brought her rising stardom to the Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia on Thursday, August 15, 2024. SWOMP captured the following...