12-05-2025
Headliner change announced for local Ribs-N-Rock Festival
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — A change in lineup has been announced for the Ribs 'N Rock Festival this summer in Boardman.
Fuel will replace headliner Scott Stapp, who is unable to perform due to a scheduling conflict, the event announced on its Facebook page on Monday afternoon. Stapp is the lead singer of the band Creed.
Fuel is a rock band known for such hits as 'Hemorrhage (In My Hands),' 'Shimmer' and 'Falls on Me.' The band got its start in 1993 in Harrisburg, Pa., and returned more recently to tour with longtime lead guitarist Carl Bell and drummer Kevin Bell, as well as Aaron Scott [lead vocals, guitar] from The Voice, Mark Klotz [guitar, vocals], and Tommy Nat [bass, vocals].
Fuel performs on June 21.
'We're grateful for Scott's support of Ribs-N-Rock in the past and look forward to having him return in the future,' read the post on the festival's page.
Also performing during the week are local country music artist Chris Higbee (performing on June 19) and area-favorite The Clarks, which will headline on June 20.
This year's festival returns to the DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall.
Gates open each day at noon, and admission is free until 3 p.m. Anyone entering the festival after 3 p.m. will pay a $10 admission cover on Friday and Saturday, or a $7 admission on Thursday.
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