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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Boardwalk Rock to thrill Ocean City, and in our poll, here's who readers most want to see
The results are in, and here are fans' most-anticipated artists for Ocean City, Maryland's, big Boardwalk Rock Festival. A grand total of 837 votes were placed in Delmarva Now's rock music star poll, with Nickelback coming out on top with 147 votes, making them the most highly anticipated artist for the event. Rock and roll royalty Shinedown and fan-favorite Ocean City returnee Bret Michaels followed close behind, with totals of 143 and 138 votes respectively. All in all, it was a tight race to the finish line. The inaugural music festival — which promises to celebrate all things rock and roll — is debuting from May 17-18, 2025, on the resort town's historic Boardwalk, Inlet beach and Inlet parking lot. The festival comes from the minds behind Oceans Calling and Country Calling — two C3-produced music festivals that took the town of Ocean City by storm on back-to-back weekends in the fall of 2024. BOARDWALK ROCK FESTIVAL GUIDE: Ultimate guide to OCMD's Boardwalk Rock Festival: Lineup, tickets, transportation and more Here's a look at the official Boardwalk Rock Festival lineup: Headliners Def Leppard and Rob Zombie will hit the stage on Saturday, May 17, along with Halestorm, Bush, Chevelle, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, The Struts, Extreme, Everclear, Puddle of Mudd, Trapt, Kat Von D, Royale Lynn and Mammoth WVH. Then, Nickelback and Shinedown will headline on Sunday, May 18, alongside big names Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, Bret Michaels, Candlebox, Night Ranger, Crossfade, Dorothy, Black Stone Cherry, Tim Montana, Fuel, Saliva and Lit. The 25+ legendary rock artists will perform across three separate stages: Thunder, Lightning and Bolt. An official map of the festival grounds and more information can be found online at OCEAN CITY'S HISTORIC BOARDWALK: Ocean City, Maryland's historic hotels: Learn about first three to open on the Boardwalk COUNTRY CALLING FESTIVAL LINEUP: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs lead Country Calling 2025 lineup in Ocean City Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@ This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Boardwalk Rock artists poll: Find out who fans are most excited to see
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Thunderstorms headed to Ocean City/Salisbury area. Will Boardwalk Rock be imperiled?
The inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival will roll into Ocean City this week with Def Leppard, Shinedown and many more set to perform, but could rain put a damper on the big celebration? Here's what's in the forecast for the Salisbury/Ocean City area starting the evening of May 13, when the rain is really expected to come in force, then a look into the big weekend. On the evening of May 13, the National Weather Service says to expect showers with thunderstorms possible after 5 p.m., with the chance of precipitation at 100 percent. Overnight, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected to continue until 2 a.m., with rainfall of up to 1.5 inches possible. The rain is expected to continue throughout May 14, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. With rain continuing into the evening, from a tenth to a quarter of an inch of new precipitation is expected. May 15 will bring more rain, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are expected, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. BOARDWALK ROCK GUIDE: Ultimate guide to OCMD's Boardwalk Rock Festival: Lineup, tickets, transportation and more If you're ready to rock out at the beach, here's the forecast for the big weekend in Ocean City. On May 16, Boardwalk Rock Festival eve, expect a chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m., a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m,, then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of about 64, and chance of precipitation is 40 percent. As the weekend really gets rocking, expect a chance of showers but mostly sunny skies May 17, with a high near 76, and the chance of precipitation is 40 percent. For Boardwalk Rock's closing day March 18, expect sunny skies with a high near 75 in the afternoon, then partly cloudy, with a low around 60 that evening. OCMD BOARDWALK'S VIBRANT HISTORY: Ocean City, MD, Boardwalk history: From small wooden walkway to commercial business hotbed The inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival is debuting in the resort town of Ocean City, Maryland, from May 17-18, 2025, on the historic Boardwalk, Inlet beach and Inlet parking lot. The music festival comes from the minds behind Oceans Calling and Country Calling — two C3-produced festivals that took the town by storm on back-to-back weekends in the fall of 2024. Def Leppard and Rob Zombie will headline on Saturday, May 17, along with Halestorm, Bush, Chevelle, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, The Struts, Extreme, Everclear, Puddle of Mudd, Trapt, Kat Von D, Royale Lynn and Mammoth WVH. Then, Nickelback and Shinedown will headline on Sunday, May 18, alongside Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, 3 Doors Down, Bret Michaels, Candlebox, Night Ranger, Crossfade, Dorothy, Black Stone Cherry, Tim Montana, Fuel, Saliva and Lit. The 25+ legendary rock artists will perform across three separate stages: Thunder, Lightning and Bolt. An official map of the festival grounds can be found online at As of May 13, a limited number of 2-day general admission Boardwalk Rock Festival tickets were still available. Tickets can be purchased online at NEW BUSINESSES ALL AROUND: Museum of Ocean City is now open, plus new garden center in Hebron | What's Going There This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: OCMD/Salisbury area getting thunderstorms. What about Boardwalk Rock?
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Princess Anne man dies of injuries sustained in Salisbury motorcycle crash
A Princess Anne man has died of injuries sustained in a May 11 motorcycle crash in Salisbury. Shortly before 5 p.m. May 11, Salisbury Police Officers responded to the area of E. Salisbury Parkway and Tilghman Road. to investigate a report of a crash involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle that had apparently collided with a motorcycle and its operator. EMS was already on the scene and rendering aid to motorcycle operator. An initial investigation revealed that 48 year old Lorenzo Taylor of Princess Anne was operating a 2020 Harley Davidson traveling eastbound on E. Salisbury Parkway while trying to cross the intersection of Tilghman Road. The motorcycle apparently collided with another vehicle, a 2014 Nissan Murano, which was traveling southbound on Tilghman Road. Taylor was transported to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Nissan also was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation by Maryland State Police. More: Ultimate guide to OCMD's Boardwalk Rock Festival: Lineup, tickets, transportation and more More: Roadwork on Route 50 bridge to Ocean City, Maryland, will go into summer: What to know This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Motorcycle crash in Salisbury claims life of Princess Anne man
