Friday July 17th
10:00-until…
The Ralph Roddenbery Band
The Ralph Roddenbery Band is a dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock, and a twist of blues. By combining four part harmonies with energizing riffs, captivating lyrics, remarkable stage presence and a driving rhythm section, RRB is able to connect with their audience in a way that makes them feel as if they are having a one on one conversation about life.
In a review from the Charleston City Paper, Michael Andrews stated that Ralph Roddenbery has a “undeniable knack for tapping into the emotional undercurrent of his songs, many of which are just as likely to make you laugh as they are to cause moistening of the lids all within the same four minutes.”
The Ralph Roddenbery Band consists of Ralph Roddenbery (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Ted Norton (lead guitar/vocals), Richie Jones (drums/vocals), Tommy Jones (bass) and Samantha Alessi-Jones (vocals).
8:00-10:00
Big Mama E & the Cool
Big Mama E and the Cool is a five piece rock & roll band from Raleigh, NC. They play original music with a southern R&B influence. The band has been performing in the Triangle area since 1997.
They have completed two full length studio recordings, and have been traveling throughout the southeast to play their music and make new friends. The band continues to write and perform new songs to share with their audience.
Saturday July 18th
Join us for a potluck dinner! Grill will be available.
10:00-until…
The Allison King Band
Allison and the band display a wide variety of musical talent and taste appealing to all generations. The band plays beach music, rock and roll classics as well as hits from the sixties and seventies. Allison will amaze the crowd with her soul-stirring voice.
Her voice has a melodic gospel tone giving her the freedom to sing very similar to Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, and Carole King. The band’s enthusiasm is zealous. The audience will sing along with the music performed by the band. The bands “soul variety” sound pours out of the speakers quenching the audience’s thirst. There is a unique chemistry between the members of the Allison King Band. Surprisingly, the members have only been playing together since January 2002. Allison King is the lead vocalist. She is backed up by a talented group of musicians.
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8:00-10:00 Bluesville — Life Changin’ Soulful Blues
Bluesville was formed around 1999 when Cecil “Sandy” Blair (vocals/guitar) and Gary “Big Leg Hambone” Nowicki (vocals/harmonica) wanted to change the way blues covers were done with their own original twist as well as new original blues songs. Since then Bluesville has been playing clubs, festivals, and parties in N.C., S.C., Virginia and Tennessee. Opening for bands like Elvin Bishop, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Nighthawks, Duke Robillard & Houseful of Blues, Cephas and Wiggins and more. Others members include John David Eliason (drums) and Tim Richardson (vocals/bass).
In 2000 Bluesville won 1st place in the blues division at the House of Blues Battle of the Bands and in 2003 won Cape Fear Blues Challenge and went to Memphis, TN as a semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge in 2004. Bluesville has two CD’s released “Goin’ Home” (2002) and “Hoochie Coo” (2004). Sandy Blair left the band in 2006 to pursue a music career in Nashville, TN and since then Big Leg Hambone has kept the Bluesville magic alive. Come party with us and catch those happy blues.
6:00-8:00
Fathers and Sons
Here’s the story… The Past: Fathers, Richard and Allen, played together in various bands for years — good friends, good times, and a few good gigs between them. Jobs and families overrode musical ambitions and the two separated for a decade or so. Fathers re-established their friendship and started recording new songs. The Present: Fathers introduce Sons, Derek and David. Sons start recording together, playing together, and generally having a great time. Fathers assist Sons with recording. Sons dub the band Stych and end up with two cds worth of neo-metal.
Their latest album, Temporarily Breathing, celebrates friendship, family, and love of music. It is the creative union of two fathers and two sons. As a consequence it echoes with the experiences and attitudes of two generations of music fans - bringing love and respect to the craft that they care for deeply.
Sunday Morning July 19th
Join us for a potluck breakfast! Grill will be available. No refrigeration in kitchen. Please bring donations in the morning.
Schedule subject to change.
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