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•Crossroads Stage- September 4: 2:00 PM

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http://www.myspace.com/alexisgraceonline

Alexis Grace is a singer from Memphis, Tennessee.She's also a finalist on season eight of American Idol!

The blonde beauty has been singing since she was seven years old. At the University of Memphis, Grace was a member of the Concert Choir at the University of Memphis. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, playing the guitar and taking care of her daughter.

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Hey, I'm Ashleigh!I am an aspiring singer/songwriter.I've been singing and writing songs for as long as I can remember at about 13 months old I started talking and singing. I used to waddle around in my diaper singing songs like Green Eyed Lady and Horse With No Name. My life has always been surrounded by music. Nothing could ever replace my dream of singing.

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Blair Combest is a singer-songwriter from Memphis, TN, with a wide range of musical and non-musical influences. Greek mythology, modern poetry, and a passion for American history all echoes through his songs. Meanwhile, the ghosts of Woody Guthrie and Townes Van Zandt haunt his lyrics. His albums, “Pretty Than Ugly” (2003) and the self-tiled “Blair Combest” (2005), were released to much acclaim. And currently a third album is in the works. When on stage, Combest has you laughing one moment, then heartbroken the next. His voice is at times that of a down-and-out boxer with a penchant for philosophy, at others, that of a jester baring uncommon wit. But one way or other, his music always provokes unexpected thought and pathos—feelings which linger with you, long after listening.

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•Delta Stage- September 10: 7:00 PM

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For nearly three decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NYbased band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work.  Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it's one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The band is often cited as a major influence by other acts such as Metallica, and BÖC was listed in VH1's countdown of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. Upon the release of BÖC's self-titled debut album in 1972, the band was praised for its catchy-yet-heavy music and lyrics that could be provocative, terrifying, funny or ambiguous, often all in the same song. BÖC's canon includes three stone-cold classic songs that will waft through the cosmos long after the sun has burned out: The truly haunting "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from 1976's Agents of Fortune, the pummeling "Godzilla" from 1977's Spectres and the hypnotically melodic "Burnin' for You" from 1981's Fire of Unknown Origin. Other notable BÖC songs include "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll," "Then Came the Last Days of May," "I Love the Night," "In Thee," "Veteran of the Psychic Wars," "Dominance and Submission," "Astronomy," "Black Blade" and "Shooting Shark."

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- September 3: 8:00 PM

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The Brad Kessler Band has been playing around Memphis and the Mid-South for the last 6 years. Covering all of today's Top Country Hits, plus the ones you grew up with, you're sure to be tapping your toes and singing along to the band's dynamic set. Singer/songwriter Brad Kessler is joined by members, Joe Austin, Matt Karner, Kevin Seguin, and Jeremy Crunk. Come out and enjoy killer vocal harmonies and the best rhythm section this side of Nashville!

www.facebook.com/thebradkesslerband

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•Delta Stage- September 12: 7:00 PM

Genre: Modern Rock

Brittany Russell is the 12-year-old powerhouse performer from Memphis, Tennessee who fronts her very own band with authority. Brittany Russell & the Trunk Monkeys are a Memphis band that performs pop rock & Radio Disney style songs ranging from Miley Cyrus, Hillary Duff, Avril Lavigne to Aerosmith, Janis Joplin and Led Zeppelin -- as well as their own Originals.  The Band has developed a great Friend and Fan base with a strong regional support.  Singing on stage since she was 8, Brittany is an experienced performer in the Mid South area playing to large crowds ranging from clubs to festivals, private parties to statewide events. For those of you who have yet to see this amazing performer or hear her remarkable voice, here is your opportunity to enjoy what crowds in Memphis have been seeing for quite some time and you will find yourself agreeing with everyone in the city of the blues that this is indeed the "Little Lady with the Great Big Voice".

Her new CD "Stupid Good" can be purchased from her website or from CD Baby or ITunes and various online music outlets.

Please visit www.brittanyrussell.com for more info.

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- September 6: 12:30 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 5: 6:30 PM

Soulful and energetic, she cannot be ignored.
Furious guitar strumming and more head whipping than a Rick James concert, this
powerful performer puts her whole being into each show!

Her sound is all her own, and her cult following
demonstrates just how broad her music's appeal is. A native of Tennessee, Carol
has made a name for herself in Memphis, the birthplace of rock and roll. The
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presented Carol with the 2000
Premier Player "Newcomer of the Year" award, and she was a nominee in
the 2002 "Female Vocalist of the Year" category.

This Tennessee native was
born a rocker. With fire hot vocals and bolt lightening guitar playing, you
would honestly think you could smell the smoke rising from her guitar. She has everything
from the devastating pain felt in heartbreak to the joy of finding a newfound
love. Her music is filled with a diverse sound, proving that this hard-core
rocker can approach music from any angle.

www.carolplunk.com

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•Crossroads Stage- September 3: 7:20 PM

Genre: Modern Rock

Twenty seconds into “Let’s Go,” the opening track on CARTEL’s third full length CYCLES, singer Will Pugh declares, “I’ve got so much left to do but I’ll start with this song.” For the Atlanta, GA pop-rock quintet to be prioritizing, to have their collective gaze so firmly focused on the horizon, the future and all its possibilities is both incendiary and inspiring. Incendiary and inspiring as this, after all, is a band that has toured the world over, from Tokyo to Toronto, from Brisbane to Bristol, had a smash single in “Honestly,” has had over 36 million MySpace plays as well their own MTV mini-series chronicling the recording of their second album and has amassed coverage in Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, USA Today, and the New York Times. CYCLES could have easily been the staid soundtrack to a victory lap, but rather than rest on their laurels and bask in the comforts of history they chose instead to go forth, to grow, to cohere into a singular unit (fused together through dedication, perspiration and elbow grease) and, over the course of the eleven tracks that make up CYCLES, to create a sterling collection of hook-laden modern rock, succinct and self-assured.

CYCLES is an explosively vibrant and vital work, co-produced by Cartel and Ross Petersen and featuring co-production from Troy “Radio” Johnson and Rick “Dutch” Cousins on lead single “Let’s Go” and Brent Paschke (guitarist of N.E.R.D.) on “Faster Ride,” “Only You,” and “Deep South.” It is the closest a recording has come to capturing the supernova intensity of Cartel live. “We’ve built our career on non-stop touring,” says Pugh, “and having music that makes for amazing shows is our first goal, we wanted to craft a record that represents the energy we bring into our live performance.” This goal coupled with the flourishes of the studio coalesce into a full and powerful sound, a slab of guitar-centric pop-rock worthy enough to name check influences as grand as the Beatles, Oasis, and (a little closer to home) the Get-Up Kids.

Says Pugh, “CYCLES is our most informed album, thus far, it is indicative of not only life processes but learning processes.” It is their dedication to the advancement and elevation of their craft as well as their willingness to confront challenges through innovation and perseverance that makes CYCLES such an effective release and Cartel such a potent and electrifying band. http://www.cartelrocks.com

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- September 10: 9:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 5: 8:00 PM

Dan Montgomery returns with the follow up to his acclaimed debut solo CD Man From Out Of State with his newest offering: Rosetta, please (a love story). A nine song story of two people. One fresh out of jail. One walking the streets, working the streets. What tears them apart? What keeps them together? Rosetta has already been mentioned by noted music journalist Andria Lisle (Mojo, Oxford American Journal) as one of the records to look out for in 2006.

Musically, the golden age of American Studios was the template aspired to; big bold rocking songs, soul ballads with electric sitars, heartwrenching love songs. This wide sonic pallet is unified by the storyline that runs through the entire record.

Recorded at several of the best studios in Memphis, TN ( Electrophonic, Memphis Soundworks, and Young Ave. Sound) with Scott Bomar (Hustle and Flow, Bo Keys) and Kevin Cubbins (Snowglobe, Cory Branan) behind the board. Rosetta features Dans road band The Professional Badasses (Mike Vesey Steel Guitar, Baritone Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Sitar, Maggie Vesey Bass and Jason Hatcher Drums, in addition to Dan on Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Harp and Vocals) plus some of the finest auxiliary players in Memphis(Roy Brewer Violin, Jonathan Kirkscey Cello, Kim Richardson Harmonies and Marc Franklin Keyboards).

The album was mixed in Venice, CA at Sonic Workshop Studios by Ethan Allen (Joe Henry, Daniel Lanois, Luscious Jackson) along with additional harmonies by Grammy nominated singer Peter Case(Plimsoles) and percussion by Kevin Jarvis(Grant Lee Phillips, John Doe) plus Duane Jarvis(Lucinda Williams) on Mandolin. All great players as well as great people. All helping to make a Great Record.

No stranger to roadwork ,this April Dan & his band will embark on an East Coast tour to present Rosetta in a live setting. Dates already include venues in New York, Phila, New Jersey & MD, with more to be added.

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•Delta Stage- September 6: 7:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 6: 4:30 PM

Genre: Pop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J1-eYBbspA

http://www.davidarchuleta.com

 

David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990) is an American pop singer-songwriter, best selling author and occasional actor. At ten years old he won the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition leading to other television singing appearances.  When he was twelve years old, Archuleta became the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search   In 2007, at sixteen years old, he became one of the youngest contestants on the seventh season of American Idol. In May 2008 he finished as the runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes.

 

In August 2008 Archuleta released "Crush," the first single from his self-titled debut album.  The album, released two months later, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart; it has sold over 750,000 copies in the U.S. and over 900,000 Worldwide.

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- September 12: 7:45 PM

 Joe Sanders heart is shaped like Mississippi. Through it runs a Big Blue Plasma River spawning tributaries and capillaries like snakes gentle but dangerous above which hangs kudzu, wisteria and other strange vegetation unnamable except by some half-mad, half-genius horticulturalist. His tunes are rare Delta Thundersong birds (endangered and exotic) rising from the mud Byhalian and Greenwooded, strong meat for most of us who lift our beaks for the plastic manna in squared cellophane. Some of his brilliance pops up unnoticed queer mushrooms grafted amongst our quotidian grapes, teaching our souls to say more while out understanding reels backward. Joe offers no gratuitous sanctuary. Listening, one must braid ones own thread into rope and knead ones own bread into baked buckets then dip into the living water of Joes Big Blue River.

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/105383010#ixzz0xRCs1dZa

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•Delta Stage- September 11: 7:50 PM

An emerging band on the Memphis music scene, the Delta Nomads are wooing crowds with an eclectic fusion of original acoustic rock. With the driving metal head sound of LA rocker Chris Cooper, the introspective songwriting of lead singer Bill Walsh and the Memphis back beat of percussionist Greg Young, the Delta Nomads create a sound that moves your feet and your soul.
www.deltanomads.com
facebook: Delta Nomads

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- September 9: 7:00 PM

Delta Stone is a culmination of southern rock and blues, founded in the heart of the mid-south.  Just minutes from the Mississippi river, this band found its voice through a unique blend of music from many different genres. These influences play an important role in the establishment and foundation of these breakthrough musicians.  With influences like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Led Zeppelin, Gov’t Mule, Widespread Panic, the Rolling Stones, and Drive by Truckers, they find their niche in the ever increasing Memphis music scene.

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•Crossroads Stage- September 9: 7:00 PM

Genre: (with Nancy Apple)

Sultry, atmospheric singer-songwriter Grace Askew is a striking presence on the local scene as something of a bluesier answer to Cat Power, and a female version of Tom Waits, whom she counts as key influences. She currently holds multiple licensing deals for an up-coming TV Pilot entitled "Tamara & the Scene," and for two up-coming Universal Studios motion pictures. Touring came into the picture August of 2009 as Grace hit the road for a 3-week circuit (completely self-booked) that took her as far West as Eureka Springs, AR; as far North as Chicago, IL; as far East as Asheville, NC; and as far South as Atlanta, GA. Next up, Grace hit the road for a two-week tumble through Texas - this time around, it was completely on her own. Back home in Memphis, a slew of steady gigs keeps her and the band (Grace Askew & The Black Market Goods) prominent figures in the local scene.

Songwriters festivals across the globe have also kept Grace prominently placed in a tight circle of renowned songwriters who have served not only as mentors, but also as staunch patrons of her talent, including: Keith Sykes (co-wrote "Volcano" with Jimmy Buffet, "I'm Not Strange, I'm Just Like You" recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker), Richard Leigh (Grammy Award winning songwriter of hits such as "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue"), and Larry Joe Taylor (out of Austin, TX, LJT hosts the largest privately owned music festival in the South). http://www.myspace.com/graceaskew

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•Delta Stage- September 11: 7:00 PM

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Genre: Classic Rock
Singer songwriter Henry Gross , a Memphis favorite, was one of the founding members of the group Sha Na Na. Henry went solo in the early 70’s and garnered a huge following of fans after his 1st few albums almost reached gold status. It was Henry’s album Release in 1976 that earned him a gold record with the smash hits Shannon, Springtime Mama along with local favorite Overton Square.

Henry also has toured the country performing a one-man show he wrote in 2004 called "One Hit Wanderer", which musically chronicles the highlights and funniest moments of his life in the entertainment business.

Through the years, Henry has continued to be an outstanding writer and performer. Diverse groups of artist, including Judy Collins, Mary Travers, Cindy Lauper, Doug Kershaw, Ronnie Milsap and country group BlackHawk, have recorded his songs.

Henry and his band, the One Hit Wanderers, will keep you groovin’ to the music of the 60’s and 70’s and much more.


www.henrygross.com

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- September 4: 5:30 PM

Genre: Modern Rock

Hot Chelle Rae announce themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album Lovesick Electric. How can you argue with bold, swaggering vocals, monster sing-along choruses, crunching rock guitar, and a propulsive rhythm section that just won’t quit?

“We wanted the music to sound larger than life,” says guitarist Nash Overstreet of the group’s epic dance-rock sound. “We wanted it to sound explosive and new and fun and be better than anything out there,” adds frontman Ryan Keith Follese. Indeed, stomping, blistering jams like “I Like to Dance,” “Never Have I Ever,” “Say (Half Past Nine),” and “Bushes,” will sound equally fierce whether they’re blasting from a car stereo or emanating from an arena stage.

As one reviewer has already raved about the Nashville newcomers: “Hot Chelle Rae are honest to goodness rock and roll at its finest — ripe and arrogant, sweating with tangible promise that hangs in the air at their live shows. Posh arrangements featuring refreshingly tasteful guitar, sly lyrics, and a 22-year-old lead singer dripping with charisma, leave you knowing that these guys will end up somewhere—everywhere.”

High praise, but not surprising considering that all four band members were raised with music in their DNA. Ryan, his brother/drummer Jamie, and Overstreet are the sons of A- list Nashville songwriters with multiple number one hits between them, while bassist Ian Keaggy's dad is a world renowned Grammy-nominated guitarist.

Lovesick Electric brims with the confidence and youthful energy that only a group of musicians with serious chops can deliver. “I think the album really reflects who we are and how we want the world to feel,” Overstreet says. “We can have a lot of fun and goof off, or we can be very serious and work really hard, and the album shows it all. We’ve got songs for people to listen to if they’re going through a break-up, like ‘The Distance’ or ‘Last One Standing,’ or if they want to just forget about work, like ‘I Like to Dance,’ or they want to dream about the future, like ‘Say.’ We’ve tried hard to make it completely accessible and something people can really relate to no matter what’s going on in their lives.”
http://www.myspace.com/hotchellerae

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- September 10: 8:00 PM

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Genre: Sam From iCarly - Meet & Greet

Jennette McCurdy currently plays Sam Puckett, the sassy best friend of Carly, on the 1 Nickelodeon show iCarly. Inspired to become an actress after watching Harrison Ford in Star Wars, her first acting experience on television came in 2000 when she appeared in an episode of Mad TV. Since then, her acting credits include Hollywood Homicide, CSI, Strong Medicine Law & Order:SVU, Medium, Will & Grace, Karen Sisco, Judging Amy, Close to Home, TEENick’s Zoey 101, Malcolm in the Middle, The Last Day Of Summer and, most recently True Jackson.

She has also appeared in the films, Shadow Fury, My Daughter’s Tears, Hollywood Homicide, Breaking Dawn, Tiger Cruise, See Anthony Run, and Against Type. In addition, she appeared in the television drama series Over There and Lincoln Heights. The accomplished teen actress got interested in Country music back in 2000 when she attended an open audition and landed the part of “the little girl” in Faith Hill’s “The Way You Love Me” music video – forever igniting a desire in Jennette to one day have a Country hit of her own. She partially accomplished that goal when her independently released single “So Close”, co-written by Jennette, hit 16 on the iTunes Country Chart during its debut.

Recently signed to Capitol Records Nashville (summer 2009) Jennette is now writing material for her official debut Country single and album release. Jennette sites her musical influences as country artists and legends Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Patsy Cline, Rascal Flats, and “Hall of Famers” The Eagles and Bob Dylan

Website:
http://www.myspace.com/jennettemccurdy
http://www.twitter.com/jennettemccurdy
http://www.youtube.com/jennettemccurdy
http://www.imeem.com/jennettemccurdy
http://www.digitalrodeo.com/jennettemccurdy
http://www.bebo.com/jennettemccurdy

Come meet and take a picture with Jennette McCurdy “Labor Day” - Sept 6, 2010. Jennette will be greeting and taking pictures from 12noon to 4pm at the Delta Fair. If you would like her signature, we have her official color headshot for sale for $5.00 cash. You can buy them while you are standing in line. Due to copywrite restrictions, she will be unable to sign anything else. This would include downloaded pictures from the internet or any Tee Shirts with her picture on it. I would suggest you get there as soon as the fair opens, because we expect long lines, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that everyone in line will be able to get a picture. We cannot go past the 4pm time due to flight connections. However, we will make every attempt to accommodate everyone who comes.

Monday Sept 6th Noon -3pm
at the Mattress Firm Main Stage

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•Crossroads Stage- September 11: 7:00 PM

New Jersey-born and Florida-based singer/songwriter John Frinzi has steadily gained recognition across the country for his soulful songs, unique voice, and strong live performances. Since the release and airplay success of his first CD, “Into The Dawn,” in 2003, Frinzi has developed a national following through constant touring. He plays well over 200 dates a year.

Frinzi has shared the stage with major performers in Americana, Folk and Roots music. Highlights were shows with Todd Snider, Mac McAnally, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Chuck Pyle, Mark Erelli, Randy Weeks, Slaid Cleaves, Duane Jarvis, Will Kimbrough, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, Eilen Jewell, Peter Mayer, Nadirah Shakoor, Michael Utley and Robert Greenidge.

John's latest release, “Shoreline,” recorded in Nashville in late 2009, includes guest appearances by Keith Sykes, Doyle Grisham and Mike Utley. This CD contains 11 tracks of melodic folk, country and jazz-influenced songs that showcase Frinzi’s versatility as a songwriter and vocalist. Many of the “Shoreline” songs were co-written with Tom Corcoran—author of the Alex Rutledge Mystery Series and co-writer of the Jimmy Buffett classics, “Fins,” and “Cuban Crime of Passion.” The disc receives broad airplay including several songs in regular rotation on Sirius/XM Radio.
http://www.johnfrinzi.com

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I'm a 16 year old blessed with the ability to act like a 6 year old or a 30 year old. I was born to play the role of "brooding and tragic musician" meets "typical, sunshiny teenager." I write songs. It's what I do. I believe that words are worth a thousand pictures if you use them right. Which is why I'm a songwriter, not a painter. That, and the fact that I can't even draw a stick figure well. I sing, too. That's the artsy side of me, along with the fact that I wear moccasins and trendy side bags. (All the cool kids are doing it.)

I play guitar and piano, but you should know up front that I'm no Elton, and I'm certainly no Hendrix. That's where the "typical" side of me comes in.  I'm not above writing cutesy love songs, but I've been known to get all deep and philosophical, too. Hence my original description of brooding but sunshiny.

 

One question I get asked a lot is, "why country music?"

(I guess I should mention that I'm a country singer. So...I'm a country singer, by the way.) The answer to that takes a little bit of thinking. It could be the fact that I'm from middle-of-nowhere, Wyoming. No offense, Wyoming, you're still my favorite state. Or it might be that I was simply raised on it. I'm a product of country music lovers that span generations. Or maybe it's that my life could totally be a country song. Actually, my life IS a country song...many of them, most of them mine. That's the beauty of being a songwriter. I think the most likely reason, though, is that country music is just...real. I like to think I'm pretty real, too.

But if you listen to my music, it goes without saying that my influences range from just about every corner of music. I have a hard time labeling exactly what I do, so I just write what I write and figure the rest out later.

http://www.jordynshellhart.com

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- September 11: 6:00 PM

Genre: Country

When Justin Moore found himself homesick and missing his mother’s Southern cooking after moving to Nashville several years ago to pursue his musical dream, he was inspired to write “Small Town USA,” an ode to the spirit and simplicity of small-town life. “A lot of people called it prison when I was growin’ up/But these are my roots and this is what I love,” sings Justin about Poyen, Ark.

Justin knew he had to record the song because it succinctly captured the upbringing that shaped him both as an artist and as a man, but he wasn’t sure if the autobiographical song would speak to those from different backgrounds. “Thank God I was wrong,” he says.

The fast-rising song has become a Top 15 hit and established Justin as one of 2009’s break-out country artists, garnering attention from People, The Washington Post and Billboard. The singer-songwriter landed coveted spots on tours with Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd and opened for Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and ZZ Top. “Moore’s take on the (small-town) theme is clearly resonating with country music fans,” states The Washington Post. During this time of corporate greed and economic uncertainty, his music is a timely reminder of what’s truly important in life.

Justin’s self-titled debut describes the basic but unbendable truths of a place where your word is your bond, elders are respected and bullies are put in their place. In this world, men are the same on Sunday morning as they are on Saturday night, a notion that’s ideal whether you live on a dirt road or city block.

“I’ve learned that everybody is proud of where they are from, and it doesn’t matter what size it is,” Justin says. “With the way our economy is right now, it’s evolved into a state of mind. Everybody is struggling and feeling like they’re walking in quicksand. At the end of the day, they have a place to come home to and food on the table.”

Of course, finding common ground is nothing new for Justin, who stakes his claim at the crossroads between traditional country and Southern rock music. Influenced by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, John Anderson and Vern Gosdin, as well as Charlie Daniels, Hank Jr. and the Marshall Tucker Band, Justin has created a music that defies boundaries and definition with its edge, attitude and instrumentation.
http://moorejustinmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/justinmoore#ixzz0xS0nCqgc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VgEU_Xi7QU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9mUH1JltbA

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The Delta Fair & Music Festival is very proud to have our home town hero host his annual Songwriter Celebration right here at the fair!  Keith will take his turn on the stage on this last night for a set of songs that will include “The Coast Of Marseilles” and “You Got Gold” to “I’m Not Strange, I’m Just Like You” and “Volcano” 
http://www.keithsykes.com

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One of the hottest up and coming rock-funk-blues acts out of Memphis, TN. With a growing following in the clubs and a high energy set – this is a show not to be missed!
http://www.facebook.com/lamaravenuelove

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•Delta Stage- September 9: 7:00 PM

Larry Joe Taylor is one of the grandest success stories in modern Texas music. Taylor has transitioned from a regular 9-to-5er to a full-time good timer. He writes, performs, produces, and promotes his own special brand of music. His annual Texas Music Festival is approaching it's 20th incarnation this April, and serves as the most prominent destination music festival for this scene of music. LJT, as he is also known, donates his time and talents to numerous causes and events. His support and guidance has been instrumental in helping to launch the careers of Pat Green and Cross Canadian Ragweed. Larry Joe Taylor has a long list of popular songs including “The Screen Door”, “Third Coast” and “My Kinda Day On Padre”.
http://www.larryjoetaylor.com

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I'm a Brownsville Tn. Boy, that moved with my Parents to Michigan. Joined the Air Force and traveled the World. Retired from the service and now I'm back where I started. Decided to write a few Songs. some true, some not. You can decide which ones.

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Memphis Raqs is a bellydance company that specializes in tribal fusion bellydance. We are the only tribal fusion bellydance company in Memphis, Tennessee!  The word raqs (pronounced rocks) is an Arabic term that roughly translates to dance.  The traditional term for the dance Americans have come to known as "bellydance" is Raqs Sharqi, which means Dance of the East.  Memphis Raqs combines elements of traditional Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian dance with a modern, urban American flair. http://memphisraqs.com

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- September 5: 6:00 PM

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•Delta Stage- September 4: 1:30 PM

Genre: (with Grace Askew)

Nightflying Magazine said of Nancy that she was "as country as Cash, as rockin as Carl and bygod as bold as Elvis." She writes songs, plays guitar, harmonica, accordion, drums (including road time with legendary bluesman Willie Cobbs), and a mean Dukes of Hazard lunchbox. She has been in bands with Duane Jarvis, Phil Lee, Rob McNurlin, Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders) and Charlie Rich Jr. among others. She's added backing vocals to recordings for Todd Snider, Keith Sykes and leads a revolving group of women background singers called the BackHoes. Known as The Cadillac Cowgirl, she has been a deejay on WEVL in Memphis since 1996 but her favorite thing to do is hit the highway doing one nighters and hang out with her extended family of musicians.
www.nancyapple.com
www.myspace.com/nancyapple
www.ringorecords.net
www.reverbnation.com/nancyapple
www.facebook.com/nancyapple

http://www.gomemphis.com/videos/detail/after-dark-pickin-party-kudzus/


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•Delta Stage- September 11: 7:00 PM

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•Delta Stage- September 4: 4:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 5: 5:00 PM

Genre: Celebration of Unity in Faith
1pm - 8pm

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- September 5: 1:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 7: 6:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 12: 3:00 PM

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•Delta Stage- September 5: 2:00 PM

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- September 5: 5:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 8: 7:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 6: 8:00 PM

Richard Leigh has been writing songs since he was ten years old, and professionally since he was twenty-three. His first break came in 1976 when Crystal Gayle released “I’ll Get Over You,” and took it to #1 on Billboard’s Country Chart. This was made all the sweeter when “I’ll Get Over You” garnered Leigh his first of now seven Song of the Year nominations, this one from the Country Music Association (CMA).Two years later, Leigh was back at the CMA’s, this time to take home the Song Of The Year award for  “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” which itself has had a phenomenal career:“Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” reached the #1 position on both Pop and Country charts and remained on the charts for more than six months; it was nominated for Grammy Awards in both the Pop and Country “Best Song” categories (a feat not repeated until 1993); won a Grammy Award for “Best Country Song”;was a million selling single, and was named one of the ten most performed “Country Songs Of The Century” at the 1999 ASCAP Awards.  To date, Leigh has made fourteen trips to the Top Ten and has written or co-written eight #1 singles.
http://www.richardleigh.com

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•Delta Stage- September 11: 8:40 PM

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•Delta Stage- September 11: 1:00 PM

Born Roger Frederick Cook in Bristol, England, U.K. and veteran of the U.K. and U.S. music scenes, Cook and forged a long songwriting partnership with fellow Brit Roger Greenaway when they met as members of the group, the Kestrels in the 1960s.
One of Britain’s most prolific songwriting teams, Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway first came to prominence when the Fortunes recorded their composition “You’ve Got Your Troubles,” a Top Ten smash in both the U.S. and U.K. The Fortunes released their follow-up hit, “This Golden Ring,” and Gary Lewis & the Playboys scored an American Top Ten hit with “Green Grass,” both Cook-Greenaway creations. David & Jonathan, Cook and Greenaway’s alter ego, landed their biggest U.K. hit that summer with the Top Ten “Lovers of the World Unite,” and the two subsequently began writing advertising jingles, most notably for Coca-Cola. In late 1967, Gene Pitney scored a Top Five U.K. hit with “Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart.” In 1970, Cook and Greenaway wrote a Top Ten U.S. and U.K. hit for White Plains with “My Baby Loves Lovin’” and their “Home Lovin’ Man” was also a U.K. hit for crooner Andy Williams.
In late 1971, the pair’s iconic Coke jingle was adapted into the pop song “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” and became a hit for both the Hillside Singers and the New Seekers; the latter’s version became the pair’s first U.K. chart-topper as demand for their ad jingles skyrocketed. The Congregation had a U.K. hit in 1971 with a cover of David & Jonathan’s “Softly Whispering I Love You.” Other Cook and Greenaway hits include “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” with the Hollies, “I Was Kaiser Bill’s Batman” with Whistling Jack Smith and “Here Comes that Rainy Day Feeling Again” with the Fortunes. 
http://www.rogercook.com

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•Delta Stage- September 10: 9:30 PM

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•Delta Stage- September 5: 4:00 PM

A refreshing eclectic new pop, classic rock, R & B, bluegrass, band, "Six Degrees" is led by Rice Drewry. Rice plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, harmonica and splits lead and back-up vocals with Donna Staub. Sam Carson is lead guitarist, David Bodkin plays bass, Randy Workman on drums, and Donna Wolf adds a different texture with the fiddle that allows the band to broaden it’s range.
They have a broad appeal, playing a mix of 70’s to 90’s cover tunes ranging from Doobie Brothers and Fleetwood Mac to Goo Dolls, Bonnie Raitt and Tom Petty, as well as some great original music. The band has played recently at Patrick’s Steaks & Spirits, the Italian Festival and Collierville’s Main Street Concert Series.

www.myspace.com/ricedrewry

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•Delta Stage- September 8: 7:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 10: 7:00 PM

SoulFood is a vibrant non-profit Christian music ministry that exists wholly to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and to obey His command to share the Good News. SoulFood’s mission is to usher hungry hearts to the throne of God where we believe they will obtain mercy and grace in a time of need and salvation for their souls. SoulFood’s music has often been compared to artist such as Third Day or Jeremy Camp. However, we retain a large catalog of songs that cover a broad spectrum of styles and always intend to bring a fresh and exciting mixture that will best suit your particular needs. Our musicians are anointed seasoned professionals who strive to be led by the Spirit of God in order to ensure a moving experience is had by all.

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•Delta Stage- September 5: 5:00 PM

Musical entertainer and an original cast member "Doug Williams" from "Days of our Lives". 

Wednesday September 8th – 12:30pm Concert in the Agricenter Amphitheater – book signing and meet & greet immediately following the concert

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•Amphitheatre- September 8: 12:30 PM

Genre: Vocal Competition

Modeled after the American Idol talent contest, Star of the Fair will be a feature attraction at the 2010 Delta Fair & Music Festival taking place September 5th, 2010 through September 7th, 2010 at the Agricenter – Memphis, TN. Star of the Fair seeks to showcase the top vocalists in the Mid-South. (contestants must be 8 to 28 years old on or before September 5, 2010)
All who wish to enter the competition must pre-register by faxing or mailing the Entry Form located on the last page of this packet. The only fee to enter is $35 which includes a ticket to the Delta Fair & Music Festival on Sunday, Sept 5, 2010 – the first round of tryouts. The top 15 finalists from the Senior Semi Final Competitions, and the top 10 from the Junior Division, will compete in the Final Competition at the Delta Fair & Music Festival (www.DeltaFest.com) on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:00pm on the Main Stage. The Star of the Fair winner will be determined by judging and crowd response and will be awarded $1,000 cash prize. There will be a category that says audience response. They will also have the opportunity to meet with a top producer or SAG agent in Los Angeles, New York or Nashville. 2nd Prize will be $500.00 cash, and 3rd Prize will be $250.00 cash

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- September 7: 7:00 PM

Genre: Classic Rock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF022sp4Vqo&feature=related

http://www.mickeythomas.com

 

MICKEY THOMAS is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled STARSHIP through the decades of the 80’s and 90’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, MICKEY has established himself as one of Rock Music’s most recognizable stars.

 

Mickey made his mark in 1976 as lead vocalist on the mega-hit “FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE” with The ELVIN BISHOP Band. In 1979, Mickey’s joined the JEFFERSON STARSHIP as lead vocalist, after the departure of Grace Slick and Marty Balin.

 

Backed by the power of MICKEY’S vocals, JEFFERSON STARSHIP immediately scored a #1 hit with “JANE”. With this new sound and powerful new vocals, the group was renamed STARSHIP and continued to record an amazing string of hits including “NO WAY OUT”, “WE BUILT THIS CITY”, “SARA”, and an Oscar Nomination for the #1 hit “NOTHING GONNA STOP US NOW" from the movie “Mannequin”. Other top hits included “FIND YOUR WAY BACK”, “STRANGER”, “LAYING IT ON THE LINE”, and “IT’S NOT OVER TILL IT’S OVER” which became Major League Baseball’s theme in 1987.

 

Moreover, every STARSHIP album released since 1979 has gone Gold, Platinum, or Multi-Platinum. MICKEY’S stellar voice and video charisma on STARSHIP’s video classics such as “WE BUILT THIS CITY” and “SARA” have become staples on MTV and VH1. Material covered in STARSHIP’s live performance ranges from MICKEY’S tenure with THE ELVIN BISHOP Band and STARSHIP, as well as songs from his two solo albums.

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- September 4: 8:00 PM

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•Delta Stage- September 6: 1:30 PM

Taylor Bothwell is the youngest member of the Memphis Songwriters Association and has been performing at fairs, restaurants and other venues in the Memphis area for about a year now.  Taylor has been writing songs since age 10 and started putting them to music after getting a guitar for her 13th birthday.  At age 15 she is being professionally mentored in songwriting in Nashville and has recently written and recorded a song "We Will Shine" for a unique musical project called U Be Memphis with Anthony "Dulaa" Holmes of Reality Records in Memphis.  A music video for this project is in the works.  Taylor has performed at the  Delta Music Fest, Center For Sothern Folklore, International Folk Alliance Conference, Memphis Music Mondays at the Hard Rock Cafe, The Old Millington Winery and the Earth Day Festival at Shelby Farms.   You can follow Taylor's upcoming performances on Facebook at "Taylor Bothwell Official Fan Page"

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•Crossroads Stage- September 4: 3:00 PM
•Crossroads Stage- September 11: 5:00 PM

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•Delta Stage- September 6: 4:00 PM

Rhythm guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges was an indispensable ingredient of the Memphis Soul sound of the 1970s. Along with his brothers, Leroy (bass) and Charles (organ), he generated the chugging, bluesy grooves and smooth rhythms that, particularly with singer Al Green, have become a prominent part of American music history. Hodges co-wrote several hits with Green. "Here I Am, Come and Take Me," "Full of Fire," and the timeless "Love and Happiness" are just a few. Hodges began playing guitar at age 12, quickly learning Bill Doggett's "Honky Tonk" and B.B. King's "Woke Up This Morning." As a teenager, he was taken in and tutored by Hi records producer Willie Mitchell. Mitchell enlisted the services of the Hodges brothers, drummers Al Jackson and Howard Grimes, and pianist Archie Turner, forming the powerfully productive Hi Rhythm Section. With Mitchell at the helm, this group churned out hit after hit, with the rhythm guitar of Teenie Hodges almost always at the core. Since Green's departure and the demise of the glory days of Hi, Hodges has done mostly studio work and continues to perform as the leader of the Hi Rhythm Section with his brothers and Grimes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82xHNmNL3rE

Friday Sept 10 | 9:30-11:3

Genre: Country

When it comes to "southern rock" country music, the Dirt Brothers are the “real deal.” Known for their high energy stage shows and slick-sounding fast songs, as well as their heartfelt ballads, the Dirt Brothers have a sound that blends the heart of traditional country with the attitude of rock-n-roll.  Some might even say The Dirt Brothers are "Too rock for country .... Too country for rock".  But they all say, The Dirt Brothers are "Rockin ur Country!!"

With more than 30 years combined experience, their energetic performances have gained the respect of audiences and fans of all ages across the United States.

http://www.myspace.com/dirtbrothersmusic

 

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- September 8: 7:00 PM

The Ghost Town Blues Band has a very diverse and unusual approach of playing traditional Memphis blues. Led by Native Memphian, Matt Isbell, this three-piece is the perfect Memphis feel. GTBB jams dirty traditional to even nastier modern blues but more often than none the band takes popular songs and gives them a Memphis blues twist like (Come Together, Folsom Prison, After Midnight etc.) along with their originals. GTBB just finished recording their debut record that features Billy Gibson (2009 Blues Music Award Nominee) and Daddy Mack.  Isbell has appeared on 13 CDs and has played in the Stax Rhythm Section, The South Soul Rhythm Section, The Blind Venetians, Gusto, The Fried Glass Onions Memphis Meets the Beatles Live and countless other projects. He has toured Nationally and has shared the stage with Jessie Mae Hemphill, Todd Snider, Shinedown, Daddy Mack Blues Band, Billy Gibson Band, North Mississippi All-stars,  Blind Mississippi Morris, Jackie Johnson, Reni Simon, Joyce Cobb, Larry Raspberry and even comedian Sinbad just to name a few.
http://www.myspace.com/ghosttownbluesband

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•Delta Stage- September 7: 7:00 PM

At the request of the late Memphis Police Director John Holt, the Memphis Police Department’s Singing Police Group, “The Peacemakers” was formed in May 1986 for the City of Memphis’ first Police Memorial Service, which honored local Police Officers killed in the line of duty.
The group has since appeared at approximately 5,000 programs and has performed for nearly 1,000,000 people. The group highlights include singing backup for Kris Kristofferson on an album, singing at NFL games, NBA games, NHL games, University of Memphis games and many National, State and Local Conferences.
The Peacemakers traveled to Washington D. C. in May of 1991 to sing at the “Candle Light Vigil” of the National Police Memorial Service. The group returned in October of 1992 and performed at the dedication service for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in which the keynote speaker was then President George Bush. An original song by The Peacemakers, “Rights of Freedom”, was chosen as the theme song for the National Police Memorial in Washington D. C. The song was made into a video and won three national music video awards on behalf of The Peacemakers.
The Peacemakers have appeared on “Good Morning America” three times and also have appeared on the TV show “Top Cops”. The group has performed for then Vice-President Al Gore and received an opportunity to sing at former President Bill Clinton’s first Inaugural Ceremony but the group was not able to fulfill the opportunity. The Peacemakers sang its rendition of the National Anthem live on ESPN for a Drag Racing Event at Memphis Motor Sports Park. The Peacemakers have performed in Cleveland, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Louisville, Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky; Atlanta, Georgia; Rutland, Vermont; Biloxi, Mississippi; Jackson, Mississippi; Albany, New York and all four corners of Tennessee and all points between.
In January 2001, the group lost one of its faithful members, second tenor and solo singer - Officer Jonathan Y. Fleming. In his departing this life: the voice, the friendship and the humor will be deeply missed. May his soul rest in peace.
In October of 2003, former Peacemaker, Officer Jerry Epps, was killed in an off-duty traffic accident. Officer Epps had the voice of an angel and will be missed not only by the Peacemakers but by his friends and police family.
On November 12th, 2002, The Peacemakers were awarded the “Medal of Merit” by the Memphis Police Department. Past and present members of the Peacemakers were given a certificate and medal. Most of the original members of the group have retired from the Memphis Police Department. They were Lt. Mike Weaver,
Lt. Stanley Shotwell, Lt. Keith Haney, Sgt. Rodger Turner and Officer Kenny Carlton.

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- September 5: 7:00 PM

Genre: R&B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfak36F7v58&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR2T1fXP9NI

 

Sophisticated up-tempo R&B with precision choreography defines a Spinners show. With over 60 million records sold in their illustrious career, the mighty Spinners have six Grammy nominations and have performedtwice during the awards ceremony. They received a Black Gold Award from Dick Clark for their many achievements in the recording industry, and they have been awarded the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Award for their contribution to R & B. The group has performed for presidents, received a

star on the Hollywood “Walk of Fame,” and has appeared in numerous network and cable television specials paying tribute to the music of the 70’s.  Today, this legendary R & B group maintains a full touring schedule, performing for fans of all ages in sold out houses around the world.

 

THE SPINNERS BIGGEST HITS

Rubberband Man

One of a Kind (Love Affair)

I’ll Be Around

Could It Be I’m Falling in Love

It’s a Shame

Ghetto Child

Mighty Love

Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl

I Don’t Want to Lose You

Sadie

I’ll Always Love You

So Far Away

Then Came You

I Love the Music

I Just Want to Be With You

Games People Play

Cupid

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- September 11: 8:00 PM

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•Crossroads Stage- September 12: 5:30 PM

When trying to describe Webb Dalton’s style of music, one needs understand a couple of
things.  Webb was born in Montgomery , Alabama on the sounds of country greats Merle
Haggard, Buck Owens, Hank Williams and the southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd.  At a young
age, Webb moved to Memphis , TN. and was influenced by the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis,
Charlie Rich and the Blues of B. B. King.  With this background, his musical style has been
labeled, “Rockabilly-Honky Tonkin-Rock n Roll”.

This is probably why he has been very blessed in several areas of the music business.  Webb
won the Marlboro Talent Roundup, has opened for Garth Brooks , George Strait ,  Randy
Travis, George Jones, Charlie Rich, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Romantics, and many others.   He has
also released a video that aired on CMT and GAC.  Webb has also had two singles on the
Billboard charts.

With this diversity of musical style, Webb has been a regular performer at the Hard Rock Café
and several other venues on Beale Street in Memphis , TN. , in addition to performances at the
Nashville Palace in Nashville , TN.  He is a regular at venues along the Gulf Coast in Alabama
and Florida .  Webb also performs at clubs, festivals, fairs, weddings and private parties in
Mississippi , Arkansas , Kentucky , Missouri and Tennessee .
http://webbdalton.com/index.html

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•Delta Stage- September 5: 8:00 PM

Genre: Modern Rock

Young Guns are a Memphis based "Full On" rock band whose influences range from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Pearl Jam, virtually any band that is considered a true master of their craft. This is one of the reasons their unique sound and style stands out above the rest. They were ahead of the Guitar Hero curve and are skilled and poised to fill the void left by these great musicians. The amazing thing that makes the Young Guns very entertaining and different is there age, as they are 14, 15 and 16 years old. But don't let this fool you, their maturity, sound, and showmanship far exceeds expectations. Live performances are where they truly shine, a high-energy show for all ages. The Young Guns have performed on various size stages including sharing time with Blues Traveler, Luke Bryan, Eric Church and ZZ Top.  There music is so mature, these bands have selected the YG to perform on their stage.
Please visit www.younggunsrock.com for more details.

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- September 6: 2:00 PM