Music journalist and broadcaster Alan Cross will host the 2013 Riverfest Elora on Aug. 17.
Cross has become one of the nation’s foremost music journalists. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music and is best known as the host of the celebrated radio series The Ongoing History of New Music.
Riverfest Elora is the village’s annual celebration of music and community at the town’s scenic Bissell Park. Cross will host the evening concert, which includes performances from indie rockers Born Ruffians, legendary Celtic fiddler Ashley MacIsaac, experimental pop star Rich Aucoin and renowned guitarist Kevin Breit.
Tickets for Riverfest are $40 in advance or $45 at the gate, free for children under 12. Tickets are available for purchase online at riverfestelora.com. Gates open at 2pm, with local music kicking off at 3pm, rain or shine.
