The Rock’n On the River concert series is wrapping up the season on Oct. 21, and it is sure to end with a bang.

At 6 p.m., local favorite Joyner Young & Marie, opens the event with Top 40s rock ‘n’ roll. At 8 p.m., Night Train, a nationally touring Guns N' Roses tribute band, takes the stage. Joyner Young & Marie have been performing in the Fayetteville area for over 30 years. The current lineup includes drummer Allen Diffee, and on bass, Gil Howel, who recently joined.

Lead vocalist Marie Grimsley mentioned, “We look forward to Rock’n On The River every year. The crowd always has a good time.”
Piano player Bill Joyner and Danny Young on the guitar round out the group with one of the best vocal oriented rock ‘n’ roll bands in Fayetteville.

The cover song “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak is deceptively hard, but Joyner Young & Marie nails it while the audience dances. It has even been said that when Marie sings the cover, “Lie To Me” it rivals the original artist, Jonny Lang. For long time fans of Joyner Young & Marie, Bill Joyner says, “Adding Gil Howel on bass has really changed our sound. If you haven’t heard us in the last two months, you really need to check us out.”

Night Train has been taking the U.S. by storm for years as a tribute band to Guns N’ Roses. They have previously performed at the House of Blues and Carolina Rebellion. As a fixture of classic rock, Night Train brings an accuracy and vibrant stage presence to the Guns N’ Roses performance that is always a crowd pleaser. The tribute band performers call themselves Slash, Axl and Izzy and even dress like the original performers.

From the drop of the first beat, down to the last note, Night Train’s high energy showmanship, and top hat, will surely captivate the audience, inspire new generations, and impress longtime Guns N’ Roses faithful fans.

Rock’n On The River is organized by Greg Adair to provide family friendly entertainment outside. “It’s still rock and roll music, but it’s nothing offensive,” he said.
Adair aims to give the community a few more family shows as summer winds down without competing with other festival events. This is a win-win for live music and the community.

This is a Healy Wholesale sponsored event, so adult beverages will be available for purchase, but absolutely no outside coolers or containers. At the event, there will also be water and soft drinks, as well as food available for purchase. Food is being prepared by the Deep Creek Grill which is on site.

This is a free event, but parking is $15 per vehicle. Parking opens at 5 p.m., show starts at 6 p.m. Pets are not permitted except for service animals. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Rock’n On The River is held at Campbellton Landing on the Cape Fear River. The address is 1122 Person St. East in Fayetteville. For more information visit www.facebook.com/rockn-on-the-river.