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BANDS & ENTERTAINMENT
Admission to the festival is only $3 for adults and 5 and under are free. The price of admission includes the great entertainment and concerts on three stages. There is no additional charge for the concerts.
New Bands
Bands are added as they are booked. Please check back for the latest additions of great music.
Autographs and Merchandise of the Bands
Following their performance on stage, bands will move to the WALW tent to meet with fans and give autographs. Band items will be available for purchase including CDs, t-shirts and posters.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
April 10, 2010
Chicken Stage
10 a.m. - The Parker Family
12 p.m. - Boochie Shepherd
1:45 p.m. - Lingo
2:30 – 3:00 WDRM Chicken Clucking Contest,
WTAK/Burch Agency Motorcycle Run Winners,
3:45 p.m. - Soulhound
6:30 p.m. - Kenny Brown
8:30 p.m. - Wet Willie
Walmart Bluegrass Stage
10:00 a.m. - Charles Hagood , chicken stew specialist, interviewed by Bill Allen, Community Scholar of the Alabama Folk Life Association
11 a.m. - Stanley Adair & Sugar Rush
1 p.m. - The Tennessee River Alabama Boys
2:00 – 2:15 Charles Hagood , chicken stew specialist, interviewed by Bill Allen, Community Scholar of the Alabama Folk Life Association
3 p.m. - Stanley Adair & Sugar Rush
4:30 p.m. - Hurricane Creek Band
April 11, 2010
Chicken Stage
11 a.m. - Brandon McCaghren
1:00 – 1:15 Little Chick Parade on stage
3 p.m. - Rick Ferrell
4:30 p.m. - Nathan Johnson
Walmart Bluegrass Stage
12 p.m. - The Spencer Nezat Band
1:15 p.m.- Kudzu String Band
3:45 p.m. - Hurricane Creek Band |
WET WILLIE featuring JIMMY HALL
High-energy, Southern Rock
Performance time: 8:30 p.m., Saturday
Wet Willie were, after the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the hardest-rocking of the Southern bands to come to national attention in the early '70s. For seven years, from 1971 until 1978, they produced an enviable array of albums awash in good-time music, rollicking high-energy blues-rock, and white Southern soul, and for their trouble they racked up just one Top Ten hit ("Keep On Smilin'") and a lot of admirers.
The band, originally called Fox, got together in Mobile, AL, in 1969 behind the powerful vocals and distinctive sax of Jimmy Hall, with Jimmy's brother Jack on bass and banjo, Ricky Hirsch on lead and slide guitars and mandolin (as well as writing a lot of the songs), Lewis Ross on the skins, and John Anthony (later succeeded by Mike Duke) playing the keyboards. They counted the Rolling Stones and the Animals among their influences, but their sound was closer in spirit to early Otis Redding or Little Richard.
In the 1990s, Wet Willie re-formed around a core of keyboardist John Anthony, guitarist Ricky Hirsch, and Jimmy Hall, with other musicians -- including Smith, Duke, and Lively -- filling out their ranks. In 1996, they were inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and, in March of 2001, were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
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KENNY BROWN
Blues
Performance time: 6:30 p.m., Saturday
While with R. L. Burnshide, Kenny toured 5 continents, recorded 7 albums, (including the Grammy nominated Burnside on Burnside), and even appeared in the film Big Bad Love. Brown has also performed and recorded with a number of other artists, including James Burton, Cedell Davis, Dale Hawkins, Jessie Mae Hempill, Jo Jo Herman, Big Jack Johnson, Paul "Wine" Jones, The Kentucky Headhunters, Junior Kimbrough, Larry McCray, North Mississippi All-Stars, Smiling Assassins, Jon Spencer, and Otha Turner. Brown’s newest CD, Meet Ya In The Bottom, released fall 2008 has enjoyed remarkable sales as recent reviews revealed, “If Keith Richards were born in Mississippi it would sound like this.”
www.myspace.com/kennybrownmusic
SOULHOUND
Groove-oriented music
Performance time: 3:45 p.m., Saturday
Soulhound has been described as “The Meters meets Hendrix meets Steely Dan”. One thing’s for sure, Soulhound are inspired disciples of the groove-oriented R&B, Soul & Greasy Funk of the late sixties & seventies. Their influences range from Tower of Power & Parliament/Funkadelic to Graham Central Station, The Beatles, Phish & Miles Davis. With their unique brand of song-based, groove-oriented music, the band’s shows have become a crossroads where fans of all these genera can meet & get their groove on.
Nominated Atlanta's top local band 2006 by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Access Atlanta. Winners of the 2004 Terrapin Beer Company's "Rye Pale Ale Battle of the Bands."
Soulhound’s 1st EP “A Quickie In The Cave” was released in the summer of 2009. It was recorded mostly live at the famed Tree Sounds studios in the big room – AKA “The Cave”.
www.soulhound.com
LINGO
Blend of acoustic and electric harmonies
Performance time: 1:45 p.m., Saturday
Lingo's sound is a sophisticated blend of acoustic and electric harmonies with poignant songwriting and killer hooks. Their jams always seem to complement the song, a facet much appreciated by the thoughtful fan.
Opening their album "Through the Scattered Trees" is the prescient song "Bank the World," an upbeat tune with a chorus warning us about money. "Memory" has a funky sound and laments a past relationship. "You're Lost" is a beautiful ballad, while "Afro" is a long instrumental with a lush psychedelic groove and a trance-like beat. "That Fool" swings and soars with a truly amazing hook, and "Agents" explores and upbeat theme that changes on a dime. "Stop is eminently danceable and "Gold" rocks hard. Through the Scattered Trees closes out with "Mightly Plan," an emotional hymn to the power of man.
Weaving throughout the entire album are engaging vocals, driving bass and tasty guitar work. These guys are the real deal- watching them live is a joyous experience!
www.lingomusic.net
RICK FERRELL
Edgy Melodies
Performance time: 3 p.m., Sunday
Describing Ricks music with just a few adjectives is a tough task because it comes at you from so many directions. His lyrics strike you first with their penetrating honesty about life and love and the world we live in. When you step back and look at it deeper you realize you are also being drawn in by his beautiful ,melodic and frequently “edgy” melodies, and Rick's voice is as versatile as his songs... sensitive to powerful.
Originally from Portsmouth Ohio Rick came to Nashville to pursue his love, and it didn't take long before he was drawing attention from all the major record labels in town and would sign a deal with Steven Spielberg's company "Dreamworks".. and begin recording an album with legendary record producer James Stroud.
Rick has had songs recorded by a wide range of artist from classic country like Earl Thomas Conley and Eddie Raven to new country like Montgomery/Gentry, Julianne Hough, Jason Michael Carroll, Sarah Darling and Rio Grande. As a songwriter Rick struck gold when superstar Tim McGraw took his song "Something Like That" (the bbq stain song) to 1 for 5 weeks in a row ..and to this day continues to be a main stay on radio.. at the end of 2009 "Something Like That" emerged as the most played song of the decade in any musical genre. Martina McBride also topped the charts with his power ballad "Where Would You Be."
Listen
NATHAN JOHNSON
Acoustic, Rock and String blend
Performance time: 4:30 p.m., Sunday
Nathan Johnson has been getting a lot of attention from fans all over the southern states this past year. His music has a full sound that blends acoustic, rock and stringed instruments, with lyrics that have deep meaning and imagery. Since the Crybaby label launched Nathan July of last year, Nathan has added over 13,000 friends on MySpace alone, just in the South, including North Alabama, Central Georgia, Southern Tennessee, and parts of Louisiana. He has also had his songs played over 75,000 times in that 7 month period. The substantial growth has also gotten the attention of various record labels in recent months, but for now Nathan is staying firm as an independent artist, dedicated to continue pouring himself thoroughly into his music.
Nathan is a native of Huntsville Alabama, and has lived there his entire life until recently. He is a student at the University of North Alabama in Florence Alabama, where he is involved in the recording industry program. He is an accomplished player of several instruments including, piano, guitar, mandolin and drums.
Nathan’s 8 piece band is made up of some of the best players in the region. At the show, the audience can expect to hear the songs being performed true to the recordings, with a live intensity that will leave a lasting impression.
Listen
Visit web site.
WAL-MART BLUEGRASS STAGE
HURRICANE CREEK BLUEGRASS BAND
Bluegrass
Performance time: 4:30 p.m., Saturday; 3:45 p.m. Sunday
North Alabama’s contribution to bluegrass music over the years has been exceptional. From former “Bluegrass Boys” Rual Yarbrough and Jake Landers, mandolin virtuoso Hershel Sizemore, fiddling legend Al Lester and the incomparable Claire Lynch, to modern day country-star-turned-bluegrasser Marty Raybon, the list goes on and on. In the spirit of these and other artists from the Heart of Dixie, HURRICANE CREEK has carved out a niche of their own. They are regarded as one of the most entertaining bluegrass acts on the scene today. Based in Decatur, Alabama, their hard-driving stage presence, exceptional musicianship and great original material have been wowing audiences across the country for well over a decade.
Hurricane Creek’s sound is all their own, and their entertainment factor is undeniable. Stage shows from Iowa to Louisiana, from Texas to Missouri and beyond have proven that their main purpose is to entertain the crowd wherever they might be. With high energy, hot picking, smooth harmony and a little bit of humor, entertaining, above all, is what they do best. At the conclusion of the show, you will see that they represent the State of Alabama and bluegrass music well.
www.hurricanecreekbluegrass.com
KUDZU STRING BAND
Progresive Bluegrass
Performance time: 1:15 p.m., Sunday
The Kudzu String Band resides at Honey's place in Marion Junction, Alabama, a train stop once served by the old Southern Railway. We've been scratchin' out our raukous old timey music since 2003 and constantly mesmerize audiences with songs about chickens, moonpies, moonshine, and buck dancin'. Folks who have witnessed our performances throughout the south, not only get a dose of soulful southern stringband music, but also leave with a grin knowing they've just heard the most impressive repetoire of chicken jokes in existence. We pride ourselves on pickin' tunes that make people dance, hoot, and holler - like in the good ole days. We'd be happier than a hog in a mud hole to bring our old timey stringband music to your next houseparty, dogwashing, wedding, funeral, or square dance.
www.kudzustringband.com
SPENCER NEZAT BAND
Bluegrass, Country
Performance time: Noon, Sunday
Spencer calls himself a good ole' boy. Born in Louisiana's Cajun Country, his music is influenced by anything that could possibly be considered "outlawed" back in the day when country was COUNTRY.
His song selection include those made popular by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nellson and Merle Haggard. Spencer currently resides in Trussville, AL and is the 2008 and 2009 Alabama Country Gospel Music Association's (ACGMA) Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year. He is also the reigning North American Country Music Association International's (NACMAI) Entertainer of the Year.
www.myspace.com/spencernezatmusic
TENNESSEE RIVER ALABAMA BOYS
Bluegrass, Folk and Gospel
Performance time: Saturday 1 p.m.
The Tennessee River Alabama Boys play an acoustic blend of bluegrass, folk and gospel. Marshall Lewey plays rhythm guitar and sings most vocal leads. He is a retired teacher and veteran of several acoustic bands. A sailing enthusiast, the nucleus of his current band began on a marina dock when he began an impromptu jam session with fellow sailor Nathan Smith, an automotive engineer who lives on a boat. Smith plays mandolin and lead guitar and sings the tenor lead on many of the group’s songs. The two were later joined by Smith’s brother Scooter, who plays five-string banjo and Luke Slaton who plays upright bass. Scooter Smith is an engineering student at UAH and Slaton is a former newspaper editor who now does economic
development work. Lewey and Slaton live in Moulton. The Smiths are Gadsden natives who now live in the Huntsville-Decatur area.
www.myspace.com/spencernezatmusic
STANLEY ADAIR & SUGAR RUSH
Bluegrass, Gospel
Performance time: Saturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Stanley has written more than twenty songs and shared the stage with many well-known artists, He has had songs in the music charts across America. Songs such as "I'm On My Way To Heaven." He was the founder and publisher of the "US Country Gospel Music Magazine." Stanley's first CD was recorded with the great producer " Otis Forrest" who is also known for his work as a pianist on TBN and with Homeland Records. This Project included special guest singer " Steven Hill" from the Gaither Home Coming. He also was signed to Zion Music Group under the Jericho Label and later became an Independent artist. Stanley has traveled for the past several yrs with his long time friend and recording artist Marty Raybon (Former lead singer of the music group "Shenandoah)."
http://stanleyadair.com/
Information on additional bands and entertainers will be posted once they are booked.
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