Rock Concert Encourages Lorain County Residents To Get Vaccinated

LORAIN, OH — A new concert series will encourage Lorain County residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Rockin' on the River is Northeast Ohio's longest running outdoor concert series. To encourage vaccinations, the concert series will host a special Vaxxin' on the River show.

Vaxxin’ on the River: A Vaccination Celebration will be held at Black River Landing on July 21. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. Unlike the regular concert series, which charges $7 for admission, this performance won't cost attendees anything, if they have proof they've had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

In addition to headliner and fan favorite, Lita Ford, the July 21 concert will include The Michael Weber Show, a rock group centered around 22-year-old guitar phenom Michael Weber, as its opening act. There will also be food, spirits and vendors available.

Anyone who would like to see the show, but hasn't been vaccinated, can get their shot between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 21 with the help of Lorain County Public Health.

“We know COVID-19 vaccines are our best shot to get everyone safely back to the people, places and activities they love. It’s what made this event possible, and with the Vaccination Celebration, we’re renewing our commitment to the vaccine effort,” said Ed Oley, market president of Mercy Health – Lorain.

Vaxxin' on the River is a collaborative effort by Mercy Health - Lorain, Lorain County Public Health and River Concerns.

“For vaccinated rock ‘n’ roll fans, we encourage you to invite friends to get vaccinated at the concert and to enjoy live music on the Black River,” said Dave Covell, health commissioner at Lorain County Public Health. “Anyone who is ready to get vaccinated now and enjoy the concert later can visit LorainCountyHealth.com to find a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic.”