Queensborough is rocking with the announcement that the Starlight Casino will be hosting five weekend concerts featuring legends of rock and rock.

"We have designed a 1,000-seat outdoor arena to showcase these legends of rock," said executive general manager Tim Barnett in a press release. "We have included food and beverage and merchandise tents, as well as a beer garden, to recreate the overall rock experience."

The fun began last night with the Family Stone, featuring the band's original founding members, Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson.

Next week, on Sept. 4, Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night, will be the headliner.

On Sept. 11, Foghat will showcase all of their hits, like Slow Ride and Drivin' Wheel.

On Sept. 18, the featured act will be Blood Sweat & Tears, a musical institution that has left an indelible mark on the American music scene.

Since 1968, the band has won worldwide acclaim, becoming the first in many categories: first band to tour behind the Iron Curtain, first band to have three hit singles from the same record and first band to combine rock with jazz.

The Starlight series concludes on Sept. 24 with the Guess Who and their classics, such as These Eyes, Clap for the Wolfman, Hand Me Down World, No Time, Star Baby and Share the Land.

"We are excited to add another entertainment option at Starlight Casino. We believe these concerts will become an annual feature on the New Westminster calendar," said Lui Garcea, executive manager of marketing. "These concerts are the first of their kind in New Westminster."

All shows are for guests 19 and older. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.ca and at Starlight Casino's guest services desk.

For more information, visit www.

starlightcasino.ca.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and all shows begin at 8 p.m. for the Starlight Rocks Summer 2010 Legends of Rock Concerts.

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What: Legends of Rock summer concert series.

When: Fridays until Sept. 24 at Starlight Casino, Queensborough.

Details: See www.starlightcasino.ca or buy tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca.

alau@royalcityrecord.com