Clam Jam Stage (Main Stage)
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
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
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
