Rock-N-Reggae fest brings out state bands for musical weekend

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Adam Marth has only attended one music festival in his life.

But this year, he gets to perform in one.

Marth will be playing for a crowd during the 21st annual Salt River Acres Rock-N-Reggae Bash this Saturday alongside several rock and reggae bands.

Marth, a Brighton sophomore, is singer and guitarist for a local rock band called The Deep End.

“In terms of what to expect, I really don’t know,” Marth said. “I’m just excited to be playing with a lot of good bands. There are a lot of well rounded bands in the lineup.”

Kris Carr, owner of Salt River Acres in Shepherd, said she expects between 4,000 to 6,000 people to attend.

The Rock-N-Reggae Bash music festival begins at 10 a.m. and ends around 9 p.m.

It features several live bands playing on two separate stages, with no breaks between the music.

Tickets can be bought at the gate for $40.

“We have some of the most popular bands in the state come and play for us,” Carr said. “They play rock and reggae.”

This year’s band lineup features The Deep End as well as several others, including Lucky Brown, Crop Circle, Four Finger Five and Covert Ops.

Marth said he and his bandmates are ecstatic to be playing for such a large group of people.

“This is probably the most legit show we’ve played,” he said. “I’m pretty sure we’re playing on the main stage the whole time.”

Carr said there will be several vendors throughout the festival grounds.

Food, drinks, clothing and other items will be available for purchase.

Attendees are allowed to bring their own food and drinks.

Alcohol is allowed on the grounds for those of legal age, but will not be sold at the festival. All drinks must be in cans – no bottles allowed.

Parking is free for any vehicle that comes with 4 or more people; otherwise there is a $5 parking fee.

No glass, household furniture, pets or fires are allowed on the event grounds, Carr said.

“We just want everyone to come and have a good time, have a safe day and enjoy the nice weather,” she said. “It looks like it’s going to be a nice day.”

Elliot Barton, a Mid Michigan Community College student and bassist for The Deep End, said the festival will provide a nice study break for students.

“It’s the last week for potentially a lot of people at CMU,” Barton said. “The weather’s supposed to be nice, it’s supposed to be a good time. People can come out and listen to some good music.”