Soundwater Productions is so very proud to introduce Bret Bollinger as our Headline Performer for Going Rogue Friday July 31st 2026!

Brett is best known as the lead singer and bassist for the rock band, Pepper. Bollinger was born in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, and started Pepper his senior year of high school in 1997 with his childhood friends. Pepper has  been rocking stages all over the planet, has sold over a million albums worldwide, including all of the United States and over 50 other countries.

Bollinger launched his solo career in November 2018, with his debut LP, LO-FI, which showcases a vintage reggae/rock sound, LOw-FIdelity makes you remember the warmth of your favorite vinyl classics, while presenting a refreshing twist on a popular genre.” In January 2026, Bret celebrated “Aloha Fridays”, by releasing a new single all year long on the first Friday of every month. The first Aloha Friday release was kicked off with “Tequila Battle Royale” feat. Passafire. Bret has promised a very special night planned for us, with some special guests playing tracks from his solo albums as well as all of many favorite Pepper songs for our Going Rogue Family! This is a very special, intimate presentation from a performer who normally plays for thousands of people whenever he takes the stage. We are beyond stoked to have Bret Bollinger as our headlining act of our festival this year! Check out a few of his videos and songs below.