Michael Burks
A.K.A. ."Iron Man"
They call him the Iron Man, and he's earned the name. He's earned it with his hours-long, intensely physical performances. He's earned it with the steely attack of his guitar playing, pouring out brilliant, molten solos that build from one verse to the next, until you think he'll wring the neck off of his Flying V.
Multiple Handy Award Nominee ~ Contemporary Album of the year, "I Smell Smoke" ~
~ Contemporary song of the year "I Smell Smoke" ~
~ Musician: Guitar player of the year ~
~ Living Blues Guitarist of the Year Award ~ A potent dose of contemporary blues, almost crushing in its intensity. Burks wields his axe like a man possessed, breathing fire into chilling blues and hard-charging rockers with a fearsome guitar attack and deep, soul-packed vocals. "A fierce guitar slinger and exciting, soulful singer...phenomenal power." -- CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Friday July 25
THE FOO FIGHTERS Pre- party headquarters! Fine Food, Fabulous Cool Drinks, and as always, Fast Friendly Service. Foo Fighters videos on our Big screen while streaming it over our sound system=Unbelievable!
AND THEN THE AFTER PARTY
with
THE GREEN
with special guest
Kirsten Price
will be doing a encore performance before her Headlining Saturday night gig!!
Saturday July 26
Big Double Bill!
John Eddie
On the roller coaster of his career so far, New Jersey's John Eddie has had enough big breaks, hard luck, new beginnings, false starts, serious adventure, and big fun to inspire a boxed set's worth of country songs. He's had the sort of life - often hard-scrabble, occasionally charmed -- that other artists only imagine, or have someone else write about for them. John has managed to document a lot of this on Who The Hell Is John Eddie?, his debut disc for Lost Highway, along with details of assorted dreams, wishes, romances, and regrets. John really has spent endless days and nights on the road, playing the "dive bars" he so hilariously and accurately recalls. And he's endured the heckling of alcohol-fueled patrons wanting to hear Skynyrd and Petty and demanding to know, Who the Hell Is John Eddie?. Of course it doesn't hurt that Bruce Springsteen, was, and still is, a fan and would sometimes surprise John by hopping onstage during his weekly gig at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, and a huge River favorite!
Kirsten Price
Artist Description
Kirsten Price is extending the British tradition of re-interpreting American soul music in a fresh and innovative way. Raised in London, and now based in Brooklyn, Kirsten has been busy spreading her unique oddball brand of alternative soul.
Prior to it's release, songs from Kirsten's debut album "Gut's & Garbage" have been featured in 2007 on Showtimes series the L-Word, the hit show CSI and most recently "Magic Tree" was featured on the premiere of ABC's latest hot new show "Cashmere Mafia".
Kirsten wrote or co-wrote every song on the album as well as being credited with keys, guitar and programing. Producers include Raphael Saadiq of the R&B dance trio Tony! Toni! Toné! and Frederick Sargolini from underground instrumental Hip Hop / Drum & Bass duo Ming & FS.
Having shared the stage with Wycleff Jean of the Fugees, the Grammy award nominated Groove Collective and the recently re-unified Sly & The Family Stone, Kirsten is touring the USA and Europe throughout 2008 promoting her debut release.
"Raw, Sexy, Kick Ass...Kirsten Price has the pipes of Janis Joplin and a
truly electrifying stage presence."
-Dulci Pitagora, GO NYC Magazine
"...the down 'n' dirty and seriously infectious "Magic Tree" writhes and
slinks and grooves with hot-breath sensuality, sort of like Fiona Apple
frontin' The Pussycat Dolls ."
-Paul V, IN Los Angeles Magazine
Monday July 28
gEnUiNe jUnK bAnD
Ecclectic, Pschyzophrenic, just plain unable to make up their damn minds. These are all terms used to describe the gEnUiNe jUnK bAnD from Ashland, KY. Combining the angelic vocals of mArY gILLuM and the ballsy playing of the testosterone junkies, they create a sound that is as beautiful and serene as it is intense and in your face.
opening
Rachel Wearsch
&
The Beatnik Playboys
Rachel Wearsch has been performing professionally for over 25 years. She has opened for many top artists including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, The Judds, Loretta Lynn, Vern Gosdin, Toby Keith and Merle Haggard. Rachel holds a master in music education with an emphases in classical piano. Although she has performed many different genres of music, her original music is a combination of country, bluegrass, folk and blues. Besides the piano, Rachel also plays the guitar, mandolin, bass and lap steel.
Saturday August 2
out of
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California
Travis Larson Band
Progressive / Rock / Fusion
"...unquestionably a guitar lover's dream, this dynamic power trio offers much more than the dime-a-dozen Berklee educated wankers vying to dethrone Joe Satriani. .."
-Sea of Tranquility
"...this band has all the chops and blazing technique to send all you wannabe shredders back to the woodshed, but what makes them stand so far apart from their peers is the SONGS..."
-Foundrymusic.com
"Think of a musical stew mixing a thick brown Rush gravy with big hearty chunks of Steve Morse and a dash of Jeff Beck and Adrian Belew..I haven't been this impressed since the pairing of nitro and glycerin..."
-Ray Sansom
"...a smoking instrumental power trio... With tons of technique to burn... "
-Expose Magazine
opening
Doug Johns
Laying down grooves abnormally thick in the traditions of his teachers, Jaco, Stanley and Bootsy, Doug believes in soul. "You're really gonna dig this" Truth
cleveland-based musician Doug Johns has over 25 years of superfunkybass experience.Performing on local,national,and international stages,Doug has had the opportunity to play with many great musicians,developing and furthering his own playing style and technique.Victor Wooten described Doug Johns as "a great talent who will definitely make his mark in the bass world" Bass Player Magazine wrote"Doug wastes no time demonstating command of his instrument,and went on to say he "is an impressive showcase of..versatility and professionalism" Dweezil Zappa cuts right to the chase and says,"Doug is a freak of nature"
Randy Allar - The Fusion Show, WCSB
Thursday August 14
Americana / Pop / Folk
she swings, she sways
LIYL: The Decemberists , Okkervil River , The Shins
Americana / Pop / Folk
Opening
Vital Mines
Folk Rock
It's been a very busy day counting all the money George gives him!
Friday August 15
From South Bend Indiana , Byway of Chicago IL, uprooted from New Orleans
A fusion of jazz/funk/Orleans/rock/ and creativity
Half Pint Jones
Big Brother's Brother
PLUS
The Coast - out of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Friday August 22
Bobby Lee Rodgers &
The CodeTalkers
Rock & roll needs fresh blood to thrive, and it's rarely had a more exuberant, beautifully crafted infusion than Bobby Lee Rodgers & The CodeTalkers, a fiery trio that taps into the primal mojo of '50s pioneers embellished with the captivating twists & turns of post-bop jazz, Muscle Shoals soul, fleet fingered acoustic picking, and huge scale epic rock.
Opening
Groove Prophets
Jamm'n Psychedelic Blues!
The Groove Prophets are back and better than ever!
Thursday August 28
Col. Bruce
&
The Quark Alliance
Col. Bruce Hampton has been making music since he formed his first band in 1963. He's been in constant motion ever since leaving a trail of memorable live performances with his bands The Hampton Grease Band, The Late Bronze Age, and The Aquarium Rescue Unit. Along the way Col. Bruce starred in the cult classic movie "Outside Out" and appeared in " Sling Blade ." The Colonel is currently playing a unique blend of blues and jazz with his band The Quark Alliance. Still rolling down the road, Col. Bruce continues his quest for the tonal center at each exit #6.
Friday September 5
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO
San Francisco based group Testament &
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
'Skolnick demonstrates that translating the energy of rock to a jazz
context can be a more subtle thing, showing that you can imbue more
traditional trappings of swing, modal playing and richer harmony with an edge that doesn't spoil their essential purity.' - All About Jazz
Friday September 26
Acoustic Blues
Doug MacLeod
Blues / Acoustic / Roots Music
Opening FYI-All show's are all ages and the kitchen is open until closing time!
Great Food + Great Music in an Intimate Setting = What a Concept!
