Hard Rock announces summer lineup on Old Falls Street USA

The Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls USA, has announced its summer "Hard Rock Rocks" outdoor music series lineup. The Saturday shows begin at 6 p.m. on Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls. They are free to attend, and open to all ages.

Proceeds from the concerts will benefit the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center. Each week, the NACC will raffle off an autographed guitar.

The Hard Rock concert series is held in conjunction with summer programming on Old Falls Street.

Here's the lineup:

July 7

The Guess Who (pictured)

Opening acts: eXit! and Salt Peter

July 14

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performs the music of The Grateful Dead

With Forever Young. Opening act: Brass Monkeez

July 21

Sloan

Opening acts: The Junction and Topanga

July 28

Talas

Opening acts: The Road and Fat Brat

Aug. 4

KC and the Sunshine Band

Opening acts: Lance Diamond and Vitamin D.

Aug. 11

Finger Eleven

Opening acts: USS and Whiskey Reverb (winner of the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Rising 2012 contest)

VIP tickets are available at www.ticketweb.com. For more information, call 716-282-0007 or visit www.hardrock.com.