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Thursday, July 24, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $5 general admission, $7.50 reserved
Big Street m.p.
Big sound from a big band from Sweden--Big Street's debut CD is getting goood reviews and airplay in Europe, the U.S., and Australia. They play a mix of acoustic pop, smooth jazz, west coast music, and soul. Most of the bandsmen have studied at the University of Music in Gothenburg, and they have among themselves a variety of other musical outlets.
Big Street boasts 17 musicians, from which a core of 5 have made this trip.
Tobias Hedlund, percussion, is studying vibraphone, piano, and percussion at the University of Music. He's received numerous awards for his musicianship and also plays in the folkband Djarv.
Joel Hagen, flute and saxophone, is studying flute at the University of Music, and also plays in Djarv.
Martin Sundstrom, bass, works as a free lancer and has his own jazz quintet as well.
Viktor Olofsson, guitar and vocals, is studying guitar at the University of Music. He freelances with several Swedish bands bands and also teaches buitar.
Kristian Selan, guitar and vocals, is a graduate of the University of Music in guitar. He has his own record company and is the main force behind organizing Big Street and this tour. He also works as a freelancer and has toured the U.S. a couple of times before.
The first part of the show will be a special performance of Swedish folk tunes, acoustic, of course, but after the horns come out, you can forget the folk: these fellows will be ready to blow!
Saturday, August 2, 2008 -- 8 p.m. -- $7.50
the Mayhaws
Original and classic old-time from a Tallahassee, Florida quartet making their second trip to RAF. Lots of fun, and free mayhaw jelly on toast with sweet Southern tea.
Friday, August 22, 2008 -- 8 p.m. -- $7
Richard Hood & the Licking County Hot Lix
Saturday, September 6, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $5
Jennifer SHELTON Licko
The Town of Fountain's first Peanut Festival on September 12 & 13 occasions our third birthday celebration for Hank Williams and our second little music showcase.
Friday, September 12, 2008 -- 7:00 p.m. -- FREE!
Shelby & Linda Stepehnson's Tribute for Hank Williams' 85th Birthday
Shelby and Linda Stephenson invite any & all to bring 'em their favorite Hank Williams song, either to sing along with Shelby and Nin, or to request it for them to play. They're putting together a nice little band of pickers to honor Hank, who'd have turned 85 on September 17. This is their third annualparty for Hank, whom they've also honored with a CD of his songs.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 -- 2 p.m. -- FREE!
Bluegrass, Old-time & Country Music Showcase
In one-hour sets, we'll feature these fine acts: Runs Good, Needs Work; the Smith Brothers Bluegrass Band; Wilberville; the Flat Mountain Dulcimers; Brian & Mary Lewis; Plan B; Robert Leonard; and Waterbound Dulcimers.
Friday, September 19, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
the Original Steve Creech Dixieland Jazz Band
Saturday, September 20, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Nu Blu
Friday, September 26, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Marshall Stephenson & the Bluegrass Train
Saturday, September 27, 2008 -- 8 p.m. -- $8
Russ Varnell & Too Country
Friday, October 3, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Buffalo Creek Stringband
Saturday, October 4, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Steve Creech Sextet, with Jerry Jolley
October 10-11, 2008
Closed: Gone to Shakori Hills
Friday, October 17, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Samantha Casey & Bluegrass Jam
Saturday, October 18, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $10
Cowboy Johnson
Friday, October 24, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $7.50
Highway 58
Saturday, October 25, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $5
Marlboro Boys
Sunday, October 26, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Flat Mountain Dulcimers
Friday, October 31, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $5
the Revelators
Big sound from some scary folks: costume party & a parade of ghouls with accordion accompaniment!
Saturday, November 1, 2008 -- $5 general admission
Greenville Grass
Sunday, November 2, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Wilberville
Friday, November 7, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Steve Creech Septet, with Carolyn Myers
Saturday, November 8, 2008 -- $5
Lightnin' Wells
Friday, November 14, 2008 -- $5
Mike Hamer & Tommy G
Saturday, November 15, 2008 -- $5
Carolina Yellowhammers
Sunday, November 16, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Gospel Highway
Friday, November 21, 2008 -- 8 p.m. -- $8.00 general admission, $10 reserved
Nancy and Tammy Dail and the Country Roads Band
Saturday, November 22, 2008 -- $7.50
Coyote Ridge
Sunday, December 7, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Melody Brown & Brien Barbour
A special Christmas show to kick the season off, with two Fountain favorites.
Friday, December 12, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $7.50
Nixon, Blevins & Gage
Join us for a bluegrass Christmas special.
Saturday, December 13, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $7.50
Runs Good, Needs Work
Great old-time from 3 fine-picking ladies: the legendary Alice Gerrard with friends Pan Riggs and Gail Gillespie.
Sunday, December 14, 2008 -- 3 p.m. -- $5
Mike Hamer's Christmas Show
Mike & friends present their 5th annual Christmas concert & sing-a-long, with a covered dish supper afterwards.
Friday, December 19, 2008 -- $5
Marshall Stephenson & the Bluegrass Train
Saturday, December 20, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Steve Creech Septet with Carolyn Myers
A very jazzy Christmas show.
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