Entertainment
Friday, September 30, 2011
12:00 pm
Backyard Groove
Backyard Groove is a musically diverse group guaranteed to put the groove in your seat and the funk in your face. Blues, Funk, Soul, and Rock & Roll, Backyard Groove has it all and plays with an enthusiasm for the music that makes it impossible to sit still!
3:00 pm
Killin’ Time
From the beautiful Crystal Coast of Carteret County, Killin’ Time is a four piece ‘Jam Band’. With many years of experience honing their skills as musicians, their three part harmony is definetly something to be heard!! It’s as good as it gets. They generally play 70′s, 80′s, and 90′s country music cover band but mix it up well with Top 40 and great southern rock.
http://www.myspace.com/thekillingtimeband
4:00 pm
Chris Jones
Chris Jones, veteran rocker from Seattle area, has played in this area for over a decade, with bands suck as: PMF, Category Six, This Years Nobodies, and Stereo Jonze. Plays locally over 250 shows a year. Flying solo with an acoustic and a songlist of cover songs in the thousands, will be touring this year starting with The North Carolina Seafood Festival, and going to Porta Villarta, and Guadalajara Mexico, for a return trip to release a new ep of original material. Check out Chris and his new songs at The North Carolina Seafood Festival 4-6 pm on Sept 30th, located in the beer tent.
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free Poor
Free Poor emerged in the winter of 2008 on Beaufort’s waterfront cranking out an eclectic mix of rock n’ roll, blues, reggae, 80’s, trucker, country and a smattering of hip-hop. Throughout the years, members of this band have played up and down the East Coast, blanketed the local venues and toured with acts like Disturbed and Chimara. Free Poor’s varying influences make it difficult to group them into one genre. www.freepoor.com
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Slammin Dixie
Slammin Dixie was formed in 2006 and is based in Newport NC. The band is comprised of experienced and talented country musicians performing original music and popular covers. With over five years of performing around the Crystal cost, Slammin Dixie has developed many dedicated and life-long fans and friends. Slammin Dixie has performed with many national acts including: Marshall Tucker, Joe Diffie, Jerrod Niemann, and more.
www.myspce.com/slammindixie
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Spare Change
Spare Change is based in LaGrange NC and got their start in 2002 as a 4 piece band made up of a group of friends. Traveling throughout the southeast, this band grew into what is today one of the most sought after bands in the market. From rock, country, beach, funk, rap, and classic rock, Spare Change is sure to be a favorite to all people attending the event. With unique instruments from the mandolin to the violin, Spare Change brings something refreshing and exciting to their fans. www.sparechangemusic.net
Saturday, October 1, 2011
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Emily Minor
The North Carolina native is the fresh new face of country music. Emily started singing in the local college bars in Greenville, NC. In 2007, Emily was chosen to go the California as one of the Top 50 for American Idol. After leaving American Idol, she returned to East Carolina University to complete her degree in Education. Upon arriving in Nashville, Emily had the opportunity to perform at the famous Legends Corner. Shortly after, Emily teamed up with four talented musicians and is currently writing her own songs, recording and making appearances along the East Coast. www.emilyminor.net
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Wallers
The Waller Family has been the number one dance band and show group on the East Coast for several years. The three members are all lead vocalists who provide a highly choreographed, costumed, high energy show. A five piece band help to make this one of the most exciting stage shows available. With so many different voices, they can do it all including Motown oldies, music from the 50’s, 60’s, and top 40. The Fantastic Waller Family is as good as it gets! www.thewallerfamily.com
4:30pm – 6:00 pm
pure t mommicked
Known as a straight ahead rock band, pure t mommicked was born in 1998 in Emerald Isle. pure t mommicked have melted into a grove you can hear and feel in your core. The band has toured throughout the eastern US opening and playing for Edwin McCain, Agent Orange, Cravin Mellon and the Mike Corrado Band. www.reverbnation.com/puretmommicked
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Machine Gun
The band was formed in 2004, but these players have performed together for quite a few years with numerous bands and various other shows including Regional and national performers. Based out of Wilmington, NC, this line up is a perfect match. Machine Gun is the No 1 performing band in Wilmington and is noted for their ability to reach such a wide variety of music listeners of various genres. www.machinegunband.com
8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Sister Hazel
Last year’s well-received “Release” reached the band’s highest ever spot (#37) on the Billboard Album Charts, topping even their platinum disc “Somewhere More Familiar,” and they are keeping the momentum going with “Heartland Highway”, marking the band’s quickest album-to-album turn around in their 15 year career. The band still hits the road regularly, doing around 100 dates annually. After all of their years together, the band is reaching new milestones with “Heartland Highway”. www.sisterhazel.com
Sunday, October 2, 2011
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Decyfer Down
Decyfer Down is an alternative metal/hard rock Christian band formed in 1999 in Morehead City. Formerly an acoustic outfit, the group eventually switched to a more rock-oriented sound. Originally known as Allysonhymn, the group became Decyfer Down in 2002 and began to play with mainstream artists such as Puddle of Mudd, Breaking Benjamin, Crossfade and Adema. Decipher means “to interpret” and the moniker Decyfer Down fits perfectly, as the band aimed to interpret truth based on God’s Word will stripping it down from religious traditions and terms. www.decyferdown.com
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
North Tower Band
North Tower has been one of the south’s great party bands for over 30 years providing the best in oldies, beach, top 40 and funk. Sizzling brass, super vocals and a wide ranging repertoire all contributing to make an event to remembers. www.northtowerband.com
Coastal Stage
Saturday, October 1, 2011
10:00 a.m – 11:00 am
The Nelsons
Southern Gospel Music
The Group was formed in 1972 after the conversion of Clinton Nelson out of a Rock ‘n Roll band which was organized in the mid 60’s. Although this band was very successful with the signing of a major recording label out of New York yet God had other plans in store.
The original Nelsons consisted of Clinton and Joy Nelson along with mom Nelson Reva Pearl. These three traveled extensively doing evangelistic work throughout the eastern half of the US.
After a few years Mom Nelson went home to be with the Lord and Derek Guthrie, Clinton’s nephew joined the group as baritone singer. Today he is one of the finest male vocalists anywhere. Keith Moore, Jr. a long time friend and native of Harkers Island was with the group from 1990-2009. We appreciate his contribution to The Nelsons for this long period of time.
Cathy Cain, a powerful female singer joined the group in 2010. Cathy has been a lifelong acquaintance of The Nelsons and now holds an integral position in this vocal group. She has dedicated her talents to the Lord Jesus Christ. We are so happy to have her in the group.
The Nelsons are original in every sense of the word. Much of the material they sing is written by Clinton Nelson. Their singing style is basically southern in nature with a progressive flare. Their close family harmony and spirit and burden for lost souls are what this group is all about. Their goal is to share the gospel message of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world. This is what brings pleasure to their hearts.
Clinton is pastor of the Free Grace Wesleyan Church on Harkers Island, NC. This is the church he grew up in and loves to this day.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fish House Liars – Rodney Kemp
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
A Touch of Grace
Touch of Grace is a duet from Harkers Island, NC featuring Brittany Godwin and Hannah Gillikin. They have been singing Contemporary and Southern Gospel music together since age 5. Now, 15, they have had numerous opportunities to sing in a variety of venues. Winners of the 2010 Annual Benson Gospel Singing Junior Division, they have also opened up for such nationally known groups as The McKameys and the Singing Echoes. They have appeared on the Channel 12, WCTI Cystic Fibrosis Telethon; Faith Walk TV with Bob Lowery and Gary Dean; have appeared at The Lighthouse Music Convention Center in Raleigh and have had several songs played on 97.9 “The Bear” radio station. As their voices have matured and their experience and love for God has deepened, their singing has taken on new depth and feeling. Their music spans the range from old gospel favorites such as “I Saw the Light” to contemporary selections such as “Walk on the Water” by Britt Nicole and “Heal the Wound” by Point of Grace. They are passionate about their singing and their love for God. They strive to bring hope and joy through their ministry of song. www.touchofgrace2.com
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Connie-Singer Mason
Connie-Singer Mason of Morehead City, NC – Folksongs of coastal Carolina
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jacob Johnson Band
The Jacob Johnson Band is a compilation of years of experience and love for Blues. Drummer Steve Hipps has played in numerous bands throughout his life and provide the foundation of the band. Jacob Johnson, whose natural talent at lead guitar and vocals, provides the driving force and energy of this trio, with his love of the Blues.
• Jacob Johnson – Guitar and Vocals
• Steve “Lucky Robert” Hipps – Drums
• Codi Nelson – Bass
http://www.jacobjohnsonband.com/band-bio.html
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sand Dune Cowboys
Sand Dune Cowboy’s is a four-piece country/rock band that was formed in January, 2010. We are based out of Newport, NC, where three of our four members currently reside. Sand Dune Cowboy’s music is notable for our vocal diversity and strength, which is the result of all four band members sharing the vocal responsibilities. We play a variety of music, with a focus on Country and Country Rock styles. We also write original songs and have been known to recreate classic pop and rock songs into fresh modern country arrangements.
• Kevin Lehman – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
• Bobby Bowen – Lead Guitar, Vocals
• Roger Morton – Bass Guitar, Vocals
• Roger McGuffin – Drums, Vocals
Email: 4225987@gmail.com; Website: http://www.sanddunecowboys.com
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Velvet Drive
Country/Southern Rock
Frankie Winberry of Cedar Point, NC
Sunday, October 2, 2011
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yellowknife (formerly Stephen Jenkins and the Vagabonds)
Yellowknife is a piano/drum based rock n roll act based out of Charleston SC. They combine original music along with original interpretation of a wide variety of popular cover tunes. Led by Stephen Jenkins.
Oyster Rock Stage
Friday, September 30, 2011
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Slammin Dixie
Slammin Dixie was formed in 2006 and is based in Newport NC. The band is comprised of experienced and talented country musicians performing original music and popular covers. With over five years of performing around the Crystal cost, Slammin Dixie has developed many dedicated and life-long fans and friends. Slammin Dixie has performed with many national acts including: Marshall Tucker, Joe Diffie, Jerrod Niemann, and more. www.myspce.com/slammindixie
Saturday, October 1, 2011
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Wasted Space
Wasted Space was formed in 2010. The band consists of five members with a powerful sound and awesome vocals. Our song list has something for everyone. Wasted Space performs songs from popular artist such as the Rolling Stone, Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Train, REM and more. www.wastedspaceband.com.
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mommicked
Named after the Down East phrase for being “mentally and physically punished”, MOMMICKED was formed in 2005 after musicians gathered after another event and started playing acoustic guitars. After playing together for small events, in 2010 MOMMICKED decided to step it up a notch and changed their song list to include classic and modern rock as well as other genres. MOMMICKED is soon to be Eastern NC’s official No. 1 party band. http//1globalpark.com/mommicked
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Steady Eddies
The Steady Eddies are a Wilmington, NC based band whose mission is to simply, “Give the people what they want!” The band encourages audience participation and even hands out maracas to those who wish to play along. Steady Eddies will play classic rock, soul, honky tonk, Skynyrd, Prince, to Billy Idol. This is not some stuffy concert event; it’s a party, and everyone’s invited. www.thesteadyeddies.com
Sunday, October 2, 2011
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Stretch
