Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Concerts & Live Music

Lee Yankie delivers a mix of R&B and rock 'n' roll. His influences include, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, B.B. King and Little Feat. Lee and his band are currently working on an album of original tunes written by Lee himself. The songs are a mix of soul, rock, and funk, with some hip hop grooves. His shows are high energy, but also have a laid-back soul feel.

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On the Xbox Stage. Since forming in 2007, The Revivalists have earned their standing among the best original bands in New Orleans. The group's blend of soulful, syncopated rock and earnest songwriting comes to life through a meticulously crafted ever-evolving live performance. In 2011 they were named Best Emerging Artist at Gambit Magazine's Big Easy Awards. The band is proud to be included in New Orleans' burgeoning independent, original music scene.

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The Kingston Springs is a young band with an amazing number of accolades from fans, critics and influential people in the professional music world. Their influences include just about any genre you can think of, yet the music and their sound are all their own. Their simple philosophy: "We are The Kingston Springs, we love playing music, and that is why we are a band." Whatever works, right? And obviously this does!

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On The Xbox Stage. Big Gigantic showcases an array of gripping compositions combining elements of a DJ and a live band setup. Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken mix thoughtful melodic ideas with pulsating dance tunes that energize the dance floor. Big Gigantic flavors the electronic music scene with powerful sax solos and soulful synth lines on top of super hot beats.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide since 1963, spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Tauk: A band that delivers a unique blend of funk, jazz, pop and rock with a fresh, experimental spirit. Since forming earlier this decade, the Long Island-based trio - high school friends who each majored in music during college - has built an impressive DIY buzz, scoring opening gigs for O.A.R, MOE, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, 311 and Tea Leaf Green, as well as earning slots at top festivals like Gathering of the Vibes (alongside Buddy Guy and Bob Weir and Ratdog) and being featured on Fuse TV. Tauk has just released an album comprised of all instrumental music. They plan to continue to push the envelope of their musical vision, and bring that vision to all those who are listening around the country.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Zoogma combines the sonic diversity and precision of a DJ with the excitement and immediacy of a five-piece rock group. Known for their energetic performances and retina-pleasing light show, the band consistently dishes out heavyweight, beat-driven dance parties across the nation. Sets are kinetic, combining live improvisation with carefully crafted beats and melodic textures. Evolving in Oxford, Mississippi, Zoogma's sound is an eclectic fusion of electronica, rock, jazz, world and hip-hop. This blend of genres results in a musical experience that appeals to a range of audiences, with a sound that is refreshingly original yet steeped in the dance music tradition. With the release of their debut album, Recreational Vehicles, along with a relentless tour schedule, the five members have already added their unique voice to the live electronic-rock scene.

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On The Xbox Stage. BoomBox consists of two versatile producers, DJs, songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and longtime friends Russ Randolph and Zion Rock Godchaux. Together they develop an electronic blend of vintage rock and blues made to move dance floors while incorporating their signature backbeat, psychedelia and funky house sounds. Applying a multi-track platform, they are free to create their hybrid style on the fly with a rhythm that moves fans and opens them up to Godchaux and Randolph’s overall vision. From the rich musical history of Muscle Shoals, AL, to the psychedelic rock and underground electronic scenes of the West Coast, their unique approach can only be achieved by the blending of sound and culture.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. From a quiet, country house nestled deep within the Durham, North Carolina woods, Delta Rae - three siblings plus a good friend - fuses its inspired 4-part harmonies with a deep Carolina soul. They are Mumford & Sons meets Fleetwood Mac - a full-throated alt-pop band with four lead singers - delivering crushing harmonies and one of the most electrifying live experiences on the club circuit. In just under two years, Delta Rae has produced a diverse catalogue of original songs, an independently released EP, and a dynamic live experience that has attracted widespread attention from fans and artists alike. Having headlined shows to sold-out crowds on both coasts and opened for popular artists like Carbon Leaf, Edwin McCain, Hanson, Rooney, and Vienna Teng, Delta Rae is establishing itself as one of the most impressive young bands in America. Their debut album, Carry the Fire, will be released in June 2012.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine, whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. They have revitalized the brass band in New Orleans and around the world, progressing from local parties, clubs, baseball games and festivals in their early years to touring nearly constantly in the U.S. and in over 30 other countries on five continents. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band has been a featured guest on albums by artists including David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Dr. John and the Black Crowes.

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On The Xbox Stage. To fully appreciate Nobody Beats the Drum's fusion of breaks, electro, hip-hop and every other form of music that whips a crowd up into a sweaty, writhing heap of body parts, it's best to see them live.

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On The Xbox Stage. A celebrated, international touring act for more than four years, Perpetual Groove has built a reputation on intense, emotional music that fans call “trance arena rock,” and won over legions of fans with their experimentations in live 5.1 concert surround sound, an intense retina-blinding light show, and a willingness to keep the connection strong between band and fans. The Athens, GA-based band’s riveting live performances have catapulted them into the “must-see” category of live rock bands. With a funky blend of jazz-rock, neo-psychedelia, R&B, trance electronica, progressive rock and anthemic arena rock, the Bonnaroo veterans have conquered the festival circuit and continue to tour relentlessly.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Rhythm Revolution™ is a leading rhythm-based events organization headed by John Yost and located in Chicago, Illinois. Rhythm Revolution uses music as a medium and working metaphor to connect people with themselves and each other and to tap into the healing, educational and joyful power of music. A drum circle, or rhythm circle, is a group of people creating and sharing a rhythmical and a musical experience. The instruments used are usually percussion instruments, including drums, metal, wood, shakers and Boomwhackers. The circle format is used to optimize listening and communicating. In a circle everyone is an equal participant with no person in the circle any more or less important. The sustained repetition of the pulse results in a rhythmic phenomenon called rhythmic entrainment. Entrainment uplifts the self physically, mentally and emotionally. There is a calming effect on the body and an energizing effect on the spirit.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Guitarist and songwriter Peter DiStefano has been a mainstay at Kidzapalooza ever since it was introduced in 2005, and also teaches kids the finer points of the rock star craft at Kidzapalooza workshops. Although he’s best known as a guitarist in adult rock bands, he’s equally at home performing in front of Lollapalooza’s littlest rockers (and their parents, too). Grammy-nominated producer Tor Hyams writes and performs his own material as well as produces world-class recording artists, live music festivals for children, short films and digital programming, plus he has composed dozens of scores for both film and television. Together, Peter and Tor make an amazing duo for music for all ages.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Comprising students ages 7 to 17, the School of Rock All-Stars is not your ordinary group of kids. Well-educated in all aspects of music, mature enough to handle the rigors of performing, and driven to be the very best musicians possible, these young rockers will astound you.

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On the BP Kids Stage. What happens when professional musicians become parents? They play and write children's music. This is the path taken by Big Bang Boom. After 20 years touring clubs and playing parties, Chuck Folds (younger brother of piano rocker Ben Folds) and Steve Williard decided to expand their horizons and play for kids. Together with drummer Eddie Walker they have become the parent-friendly kid's rock band alternative. Big Bang Boom gives parents something else to listen to besides Disney music and the Wiggles, as they play children's favorites as well as their own original songs for kids. So check 'em out - bring your young rockers to a show. From getting the kids onstage for the "Spongebob Chorus" to the parents vs. kids Hokey Pokey challenge, there is no sitting down!

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On the BP Kids Stage. These real-life brothers, JQ and GQ, produce music that stretches over jazz, rap, heavy metal, hip hop, R&B, and electronica. Along with Dragon and Jordan, they created the off-Broadway smash hit musical comedy The Bomb-itty of Errors, an adaptation of Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors. They seem to have their hands in a little of everything from TV and big screen appearances to producing albums for other artists to performing in various bands.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Fun-filled and interactive games and dancing for kids of all ages. Start the day off on Shaka Island with tons of activities for the little ones and an interactive dance set with Boom Boom. Bringing a little bit of The Hangout fun-filled times to the Hangout Music Fest with the daily show starting at noon. When not on Shaka Island, DJ Jimmy Boom Boom can be found at The Hangout all year long.

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On The "Letting Go" Stage. A progressive rock band, Umphrey's McGee enjoys a constantly evolving sound that channels a wide spectrum of influences while still preserving their distinct voice through crafty songwriting. With a massive repertoire of originals and note-perfect covers, their live shows are like flipping through the presets on your radio dial. Their ADD-like approach to progressive improvisation utilizes a set of Zappa-inspired hand signals, allowing them to orchestrate their melodic creations on the fly.

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On The "Letting Go" Stage. Getting his start singing at his father's church in small-town America, it wasn't until later when Allen Stone was introduced to the greats of soul music (Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin) and then to the confessional lyrical fashion of the 60s and 70s singer/ songwriters, that music began to ignite his intense passion. Allen's music touches upon a range of styles and themes. He integrates classic soul, catchy pop hooks, R&B beats and folk roots with lyrical matters of testimonial broken relationships, poisonous politics and the age-old topic of simple, pure celebration. Stone's music is notable for his ?nely crafted evocative songs and a fresh, smooth, soul-?lled voice that certainly belies his age. Allen Stone shot up the R&B/Soul charts on iTunes, peaking at the #2 spot, and hit #29 and #62 on the Billboard Heatseekers and R&B/Hip Hop Album charts, respectively. He has garnered national praise - USA Today called him a "pitch-perfect powerhouse" - all without any support of a label, publisher, or publicist.

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On The Chevrolet Stage. Sleeper Agent first formed in 2008, as a drums-and-guitar duo of Justin Wilson and Tony Smith. After the now six-piece pop-rock group (with female singer Alex Kandel, bassist Lee Williams, guitarist Josh Martin, and keyboardist Scott Gardner) played their first show together in 2010, they decided to put together an eight-song demo. That recording caught the attention of friends Matt & Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant, and their producer Jay Joyce (Emmylou Harris, The Whigs), who’d go on to produce Sleeper Agent in July 2010 in his Nashville studio. While laying down the tracks for Celabrasion the group teamed up with the Shultz’s and Ryan Zumwalt’s Death Panda imprint leading to a deal with Mom + Pop. All of that happened in just nine months. The key to Sleeper Agent’s steady ascent is disarmingly simple: the band members know how to laugh at themselves, and their songs are joyously melodic. (Possible motto, according to Smith: “Live faster, don’t die”—admittedly a work in progress.)

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Chris Cornell is a rock icon who thrives on contradictions. An innovator who resists genre labels, he was nonetheless the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement. Frequently ranked as one of the best voices in music history, he has successfully maintained his own unique identity over more than two decades as a multi-Grammy award winning musician and universally acclaimed singer, songwriter and lyricist. Soloist, film composer, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave . . . only the most confident would claim to predict exactly what comes next for Chris Cornell. Always eclectic, always experimental, always amazingly successful.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Born the youngest of ten children, raised in southwest Detroit and a resident of Nashville since 2005, Jack White is one of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past 15 years. When the White Stripes started in 1997, no one, least of all Jack, ever expected that a red-and-white two-piece band would take hold in the mainstream world. Their hit “Seven Nation Army” has since become appropriated as a de facto stadium chant for many sports teams the world over. In 2004 White teamed up with Loretta Lynn to produce and perform on her Van Lear Rose album, an effort that won Grammy’s for Best Country Album and Best Country collaboration with vocals for the single “Portland, Oregon.” To date White has won nine Grammys in seven different categories. In 2009, White opened the doors to his very own record label, Third Man Records, where he has produced over 120 records in less than three years. In January 2012, White announced the upcoming release of his debut album Blunderbuss which will be accompanied by extensive touring across the world.

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On The Chevrolet Stage. Wilco was formed in Chicago in 1994 following the breakup of the influential alternative country music group Uncle Tupelo. Wilco’s music has been inspired by a wide variety of artists and styles, including the use of experimental aspects in their compositions. Their fifth studio album, 2004’s A Ghost is Born, won two Grammy awards, including Best Alternative Music Album. Their eighth album, The Whole Love (2011), marked the first release on the band’s own label, dBpm.

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On The Xbox Stage. Since forming in Atlanta over a decade ago, instrumental electronic rock band STS9 has experienced a meteoric rise to the forefront of the electronic-rock music scene. Ranked #25 among Pollstar’s list of top-grossing touring acts for summer 2010, STS9 truly does it all, from headlining stages at festivals such as Austin City Limits Festival, Lollapalooza and Electric Daisy Carnival to selling out shows around the country in opera houses, amphitheatres and arenas to running their own 1320 Records label to using their voice as a platform for their activism efforts (including $150,000 this past year to The Make it Right Foundation, paving the way to rebuild a house in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans). Pushing boundaries is all in a day’s work for STS9, and their goal is clear: Bring music to people in the most conscious, unique, innovative and savvy ways possible. By doing so, the distance lessens between artists and fans, putting the power back in the hands of those that make music and those that live for it.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Rock band Coheed and Cambria hails from Nyack, New York. Formed in 2001, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal and post-hardcore. All of Coheed and Cambria’s albums are concept albums that reveal a science fiction storyline called The Amory Wars, a story written by lead singer Claudio Sanchez, which has been transcribed into a series of comic books, as well as a full-length novel. The band has released five studio albums, three live albums, and several special-edition releases.

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On The Xbox Stage. When it comes to a career the magnitude of Paul Oakenfold's, it's hard to encompass one of the true legends of electronic music into just words. For over 3 decades he has elevated and shaped an entire genre and remains one of the leading forces in the global music scene today. His most recent works have taken him from the DJ booth of the world's hottest nightspots and festivals to the studio, producing soundtracks for Hollywood blockbuster movies. His diversity in artistry and ability has earned him accolades from critics and fans alike, garnering him not 1, but 2 Grammy nominations for his works.

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On The Chevrolet Stage. After recording in a Nashville studio in early 2011, The Alabama Shakes appeared at a local record store and captured some big attention. Soon after, their performance at the CMJ Festival in New York City earned a glowing review from the New York Times: Jon Pareles described the band as "a thunderbolt dressed in bluejeans," with music that's "aching when it's slow and growling and whooping when it's fast." NPR named them one of the best bands of 2011, while MTV called them one of the top bands to look for in 2012.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. On January 10, 2012, the Santa Barbara, CA-based band Rebelution released Peace of Mind through their own label 87 Music in partnership with Controlled Substance Sound Labs. Peace of Mind was released as a multi-length triple album which includes Peace of Mind: Acoustic as well as Peace of Mind: Dub. Marking the highest chart debut of Rebelution's career, Peace of Mind debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200, #1 Reggae and #1 Independent albums as well as #4 on the iTunes overall album chart. The band previously had four top 10 albums on the Reggae chart and their 2009 release Bright Side of Life debuted at No. 54 on the Top 200 and #1 Reggae. Pinpoint Music said: “It’s rare to come across a reggae band that possesses the intelligence and work ethic that Rebelution pours into their music. With those qualities complimenting a solid roots-rock foundation, technically proficient musical ability and an undeniable passion for their craft, you’ve got a band that is capable of long-term growth and musical evolution as well as a guaranteed kick-ass live show.”

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On The Xbox Stage. Hey Rosetta! has quickly grown from a traveler’s suitcase full of lyrics and string parts to a critically acclaimed band hailed for their intelligent songs, powerful recordings, and energized live shows. The band has created a layered sound by incorporating piano, violin and cello with traditional rock instrumentation for Tim’s soaring vocals. They have toured extensively in Canada as well as in Australia, France, UK, and the U.S. Hey Rosetta! won three East Coast Music Awards in 2009, as well as the CMW Indie Award for Best Album, XM’s Verge Award for Best Album, and was shortlisted for the renowned Polaris Music Prize for their album “Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood)”. Late 2009 saw the release of the Red Songs 7" and a digital EP as well as the inclusion of another new song (“Old Crow Black Night Stand Still”) on the CBC Radio 2 Great Song Quest compilation.

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On The Xbox Stage. Rich Aucoin is a connector. On a mission to create a euphoric communal experience, Aucoin writes music that transcends. With his first commercial release, Public Publication, he has created anthemic pop, breaking the barriers between audience and performers, inviting everyone to create this lush-yet simplistic, electro-pop music together. The focus of Public Publication is simply to contain as much of the country as possible. Featuring more than 500 musicians and recorded locally from Victoria, BC to Saint John’s, NL (and as far north as Dawson City, YK), the album was made in professional studios, bedrooms and churches. Performers range from members of some of Canada’s biggest bands to fans with little to no musical training. It took over two years of traveling to schedule and record all these individuals. The amazing part is that Public Publication still feels like a simple, well-written pop album...but deep within lies the communal inspiration that encourages Aucoin to follow through with his ambitious ideas.

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On The "Letting Go" Stage. Folk-rock band Dawes claims Crosby, Stills and Nash and Neil Young as influences on their sound. Their debut album, North Hills, is a live recording on analog tape that Rolling Stone magazine referred to as "authentically vintage." Their second album, Nothing is Wrong, was released in June 2011, followed by a tour co-headlining with Blitzen Trapper.

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On The Chevrolet Stage. As a solo artist, singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer M. Ward has released 7 albums, with his 8th, A Wasteland Companion, due out in April 2012. A former member of the band Rodriguez, he has also made a name for himself as part of She & Him with Zooey Deschanel, and Monsters of Folk which includes Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Mike Mogis from Bright Eyes. His collaborations with many other artists have resulted in his inclusion on a number of other recordings, including Norah Jones' Not Too Late.

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On The Xbox Stage. After years of toiling in the rap chitlin circuit, the mixtape matrix and doing hooks for a spectrum of artists ranging from Juelz Santana to Slim Thug, Yelawolf broke out in grand fashion with his critically acclaimed independent release Trunk Muzik (Ghet-O-Vision Ent.) on New Year’s Day 2010. Prideful boasts on songs like “I Wish” made listeners look beyond his tattoo-decorated skin and respect his skills. The excitement, paired with his unforgettable live shows, led to numerous magazine covers, a record deal through Ghet-O-Vision/Interscope and then a partnership with Shady Records - the label founded by the man who many naysayers opted to unfavorably compare him to: Eminem. “There is a fair comparison between us,” says Wolf. “But the true difference is vocal. The cadence and the words I use. There are words that I can rhyme that he can’t just because of my Southern accent. I can go to totally different places because of my slang alone.” Though he’s been releasing material since the early 2000’s, Radioactive qualifies as Yelawolf’s official “debut.” Unlike his prior efforts that were recorded in basements and garages, only to be appreciated by his first core of loyal fans, this album was captured amidst rigorous touring, growing anticipation and now, expectation. If his ability to survive the last ten years are any indication, Wolf will rise to the occasion and beyond.

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On The "Letting Go" Stage. After gaining a foothold in the contemporary Christian music scene, Switchfoot's Learning to Breathe (2000) found the group taking more steps toward a mainstream alt-rock sound. Breathe became a transitional record for the group, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album. They then went mainstream with 2003's The Beautiful Letdown, a double-platinum album that straddled the line between sacred and secular rock music, eventually earning double platinum sales and producing two Top 20 hits: "Dare You to Move" and "Meant to Live." Switchfoot returned in September 2005 with their fifth album, Nothing Is Sound, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200; it went gold and sparked another radio hit in "Stars." Oh! Gravity (2006) was their last album for a major label, as they formed their own label, lowercase people records. 2009's Hello Hurricane won a 2011 Grammy for Best Rock Gospel Album. Several months after the band's Grammy win, they returned with Vice Verses, an album that highlighted the band's rhythm section.

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Performing 2 sets on the Chevrolet Stage. Over the past decade, The String Cheese Incident has emerged as one of America’s most significant independent bands. Born in 1993 in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, SCI has since released 7 albums, 3 DVDs and countless live recordings from their relentless tour schedule, and they have been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, for their community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and for their innovative approach to the business of music. With the World Wide Web as their tool, SCI was among the first artists to disseminate information via the internet - such as tour dates, release information, and other news - to their growing fan base. Whether you consider them rock, reggae, electronica, funk, jazz, bluegrass or anything else doesn't matter - they live on the edge of musical innovation.

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On the Chevrolet Stage. Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello is known for its theatrical live performances during its never-ending tour schedule throughout Europe and the U.S. You'll hear hints of punk, dub, world music and many surprises from this group that has also made appearances in independent films. Since 1999, they have released five full-length albums, and one EP. In 2005 the band signed to punk label SideOneDummy Records, and in 2010 Gogol Bordello made its major record label debut with Transcontinental Hustle on Rick Rubin's American Recordings, a subsidiary of Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment.

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On the Chevrolet Stage. By age 17, Randy Newman was a working songwriter. Critics lauded the musical depth, edge and literary quality of his lyrics, and he caught the public’s ear with the hit “Short People.” In the 1980s, Newman’s foray into film composing earned him his first two Oscar nominations. Trouble In Paradise and the Grammy-winning score for The Natural followed. Next, Land of Dreams was considered another breakthrough work. The ’90s brought him an Emmy and several more Grammys for work on films like Toy Story, James and the Giant Peach, Bug’s Life and Toy Story 2, and in 2002, Newman won his first Oscar for Best Original Song for Monsters Inc. Most recently, Newman wrote the songs and score for Disney’s The Princess and the Frog as well as Toy Story 3. He has earned two more Academy Award nominations (19 total) in the Best Original Song category for Almost There and Down In New Orleans. And on June 2, 2010, Newman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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On the Xbox Stage. Formed as the musical brainchild of Curt Heiny and Justin Aubuchon, Archnemesis creates its distinctive sound by combining original music with samples ranging from early 20s blues and jazz to modern hip-hop and soul. With their first EP "Diamonds and Glass" and their 2011 debut full-length album "People's Radio" available now for free download, Archnemesis continues to turn heads at festivals and club shows while elevating the standard for modern electronic music.

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. With a slightly punky perspective on vintage American blues, The Devil Makes Three is a breath of fresh musical air. Laced with elements of ragtime, country, folk and rockabilly, the critically praised, drummer-less trio – consisting of guitarist/frontman Pete Bernhard, stand-up bassist Lucia Turino and guitarist Cooper McBean – brings forth a genuine approach to acoustic music that is deeply steeped in rhythm. With the goal of being “an acoustic band but to play our shows like a rock show,” the band changed notions of what acoustic music could be. Says Pete: “A lot of it is really calm, and performances are sort of a ‘sit down, don’t talk, don’t move’ kind of an event. Thinking back to the old blues, ragtime and jug band music, it was house music, party music. That was what we wanted to do. And there really aren’t any other bands doing that. We’re not really a genre-specific band. I’ve actually had people come up to me and say, ‘I don’t listen to anything but hip-hop, but I love The Devil Makes Three.’ So I think we’ve always tried to keep it so you can’t really define our band. That keeps things really exciting.”

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born Lucy Pounder, is a Grammy award-nominated, roots-reggae musician, singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian. In the same tradition as his father, Julian "Ju Ju" Marley is a devout Rastafarian whose music is inspired by life and spirituality. He became a skillful, self-taught musician at an early age, mastering the bass, drums, guitar and keyboards. Julian Marley ranks higher in the consciousness movement of music than most reggae artists recognized today. And while he has built a formidable reputation by transcending musical genres, we can be sure that whatever ventures he will embark on, Julian "Ju Ju" Marley will remain a spiritual, moral, musical visionary with an international mission.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Gary Clark Jr. is an American guitarist and actor considered by some to be the leader of the Austin, Texas rock scene. He started playing guitar at age 12, and has perfected his style that has at times been compared to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Acclaimed as the savior of blues, Clark has established a resume which has enabled him to share the stage with some of the legends of rock and roll. His live performances, as well as his recordings, blend rock, soul and blues, infusing fluid guitar with a guttural howl and a falsetto trill that mix together.

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. Despite their loyal hometown following, Dr. Dog could have very well remained a Philadelphia phenomenon had guitarist/vocalist Scott McMicken’s then-girlfriend not slipped a copy of Toothbrush, a collection of home recordings, to Jim James of My Morning Jacket, who would take them on their first tour and prepare the way for the waves of positive press that would greet 2005’s Easy Beat. By 2007, their next album, We All Belong, was earning the band opening slots for Wilco and the Raconteurs and they were turning up all over late-night television. They upped the ante with their sonically ambitious Fate and started headlining their own tours. The band's version of pop-rock is strongly influenced by bands of the 1960s. Their earlier recordings show influence of the lo-fi sound and pop sensibilities of indie rock bands of the 1990s, with recent albums boasting a more polished finish.

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On the Xbox Stage. In a blossoming hip-hop hotbed of talent, Malcolm “Mac Miller” McCormick - a multi-talented musician who can play numerous instruments - has developed a reputation for delivering jaw-dropping freestyles in Pittsburgh. Recording his first songs in the fall of 2007, Mac went on to form a duo called The Ill Spoken. By 2009, Mac began recording solo records; during this time he released “The Jukebox” and “The High Life” and began to generate a legitimate buzz in the streets and online. By July 2010, Mac’s buzz became undeniable, and he caught the eyes and ears of Rostrum Records, inking a deal in July 2010. That August, Mac released his Rostrum Records debut “K.I.D.S.” and took the internet and music industry by storm. Soon after, he was thrust onto several national radio shows for interviews and impromptu freestyles, which have now become YouTube viral video classics. The success of his early street buzz and social media dominance transitioned Mac to sold-out shows across the world with The Incredibly Dope Tour upstreaming to the internationally sold out Blue Slide Park Tour. Mac has sold more than a million singles, with little to no radio airplay.

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. Founded in Los Angeles in 1997, Flogging Molly has always defied categorization. The infectious originality of their songs is a badge of honor and key to the band's creativity, their urgency. They infuse punk rock with Celtic instruments—violin, mandolin and the accordion—and they merge blues progressions with grinding guitars and traditional Irish music. Flogging Molly's fans have always appreciated the social and political awareness driving the music. The group is a testament to youth and resilience, to growing old and the wisdom of scars, and yet for all of the darkness and the speed with which it descends, the ultimate theme is one of light: We can persevere. We must and we will persevere.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Forget trying to slap a label on Dispatch. You're welcome to give it a shot, plenty of people have, calling them at times a heartfelt acoustic trio, a wailing rock band, a devil-may-care funk act, but the band defies epithets at every turn. When they hear a description of their music, they just grab the closest instrument and switch things up in an effort to keep the stereotype-slingers at bay. It's nothing personal, it's just that they find inventiveness more interesting than playing it safe and churning out the kind of neat little ditties that people listen to for a week and then forget. Propelled by the word-of-mouth and internet campaigning of their massive underground fan base, Dispatch has seen coast-to-coast sellouts at major venues.

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. Futurebirds are known for their high-energy shows and country rock-infused sound. Their music incorporates reverb-soaked four-part harmonies supported by pedal steel guitar, rhythmic percussion, banjo, mandolin, and acoustic and electric guitars with heavy feedback, and has been described as psychedelic country. Futurebirds has often shared the stage with Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Dead Confederate, The Whigs and Jonny Corndawg. During summer 2011 the group toured with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on the Bonnaroo Buzz Tour and performed twice during the Bonnaroo festival.

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On the Chevrolet Stage. From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds has become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe they have infused with the roots style of reggae music. Originally started by two brothers, Steven Rene Jacobo and Tony-Ray Jacobo, Tribal Seeds now boasts six members, including Tony Navarro, Carlos Verdugo, Jose Rodriguez and Victor Navarro. Tribal Seeds' unmatched musical talent and authentic sound has brought them to the forefront of the reggae rock genre, as their art form has reached people of all ages across the United States and worldwide. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 2008, and their second album The Harvest was released in 2009. iTunes named both albums the “Best Of” in the Reggae genre, for their respective years. Their debut album helped garner them the “Best World Music” title at the San Diego Music Awards in 2008, and The Harvest, debuted at the number 5 spot on the Billboard Reggae Charts. On July 19, 2011, Tribal Seeds gave listeners a brand new EP entitled “Soundwaves,” which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Reggae Charts.

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On the Xbox Stage. Electronic music pioneers Simon Posford and Raja Ram have continued to push the envelope and break boundaries to create one sonic Shpongle masterpiece after another. With influences drawn from anywhere from Steve Reich and Mike Oldfield to the Batman movies and beyond, their sold-out worldwide gigs are proof that their fans crave the type of magic that only Shpongle could produce.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Red Hot Chili Peppers, an American alternative rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock, hip hop and psychedelic rock. The Red Hot Chili Peppers has won seven Grammy Awards. The band has sold over 70 million albums worldwide, charting nine singles in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 (including three in the Top 10) and seven number one singles on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and they currently hold the record for most number one singles on the Alternative Songs chart at twelve. The band was named inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and will be inducted in April 2012.

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On the Xbox Stage. The New York Times may have called him the “new face of electronic dance music” in a recent profile, but Ryan Raddon, known as Kaskade, has been in the trenches of the EDM scene as an original recording artist and in-demand DJ for more than a decade. He has released seven studio albums, scored nine Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Airplay Chart, created chart-topping remixes for everyone from Lady Gaga to Beyoncé, appeared at all the major summer festivals, and has performed between 150 and 200 headlining shows a year for the last 10 years. He has built a name for himself as an innovator of the EDM scene as we know it today, which has opened doors for the likes of Deadmau5, Tiesto, Skrillex and more. In doing so, he has helped to lay the groundwork for a titanic musical and cultural shift: a post-rock EDM revolution that has captured the imagination of a new generation of music lovers across North America. Kaskade has been named America’s No. 1 DJ by DJ Times and Pioneer DJ.

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. The Heartless Bastards' story starts in Dayton, Ohio, where Wennerstrom found the name on a multiple choice video trivia game at a bar. After doing the usual business of playing local shows, the trio set out the following year on a regional tour. One of the first gigs of the trip took them to a bar in Akron, where Black Keys' drummer Patrick Carney just happened to be one of only a handful of people in the audience. This chance encounter led Wennerstrom and the Heartless Bastards to Fat Possum Records, with whom they released their debut, Stairs and Elevators, in early 2005. With the 2012 release of their 4th album, Arrow, they continue the great sounds that have made them so popular since the beginning.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Lafayette, Louisiana-based indie rockers the Givers formed in the late 2000s, combining the talents of Kirby Campbell (drums/samples/vocals), Taylor Guarisco (guitar/vocals), Tif Lamson (vocals/percussion/ukulele), Josh Leblanc (bass), and William Henderson (synths/samples/vocals). The band's self-described “Afro-beat, dancey pants, indie pop love music” relies heavily on the spirited back-and-forth vocals of Lamson and Guarisco. Steeped in the culture and traditions of their native Louisiana, Givers has been compared to bands like Vampire Weekend, Dirty Projectors, and Mates of State. The group's eponymous debut EP arrived in 2009 on Valcour Records. In 2011, after replacing Henderson with Nick Stephan, the band released its full-length debut In Light.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Fun-filled and interactive games and dancing for kids of all ages. Start the day off on Shaka Island with tons of activities for the little ones and an interactive dance set with Boom Boom. Bringing a little bit of The Hangout fun-filled times to the Hangout Music Fest with the daily show starting at noon. When not on Shaka Island, DJ Jimmy Boom Boom can be found at The Hangout all year long.

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On the BP Kids Stage. What happens when professional musicians become parents? They play and write children's music. This is the path taken by Big Bang Boom. After 20 years touring clubs and playing parties, Chuck Folds (younger brother of piano rocker Ben Folds) and Steve Williard decided to expand their horizons and play for kids. Together with drummer Eddie Walker they have become the parent-friendly kid's rock band alternative. Big Bang Boom gives parents something else to listen to besides Disney music and the Wiggles, as they play children's favorites as well as their own original songs for kids. So check 'em out - bring your young rockers to a show. From getting the kids onstage for the "Spongebob Chorus" to the parents vs. kids Hokey Pokey challenge, there is no sitting down!

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On the BP Kids Stage. Guitarist and songwriter Peter DiStefano has been a mainstay at Kidzapalooza ever since it was introduced in 2005, and also teaches kids the finer points of the rock star craft at Kidzapalooza workshops. Although he’s best known as a guitarist in adult rock bands, he’s equally at home performing in front of Lollapalooza’s littlest rockers (and their parents, too). Grammy-nominated producer Tor Hyams writes and performs his own material as well as produces world-class recording artists, live music festivals for children, short films and digital programming, plus he has composed dozens of scores for both film and television. Together, Peter and Tor make an amazing duo for music for all ages.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Comprising students ages 7 to 17, the School of Rock All-Stars is not your ordinary group of kids. Well-educated in all aspects of music, mature enough to handle the rigors of performing, and driven to be the very best musicians possible, these young rockers will astound you.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Kid-rocker Jim Cosgrove (aka Mr. Stinky Feet) has emerged as one of America’s leading family entertainers. He travels the country carrying a message that resonates with people young and old: Hang on to the wonder of youth and love yourself, your neighbor, and the earth. Embodying these themes in his own life, his authenticity adds to his appeal, and his music and concerts are universally well-received. Since leaving his job as a journalist and corporate PR professional in favor of helping kids laugh and sing, Jim has spent the last 12 years performing thousands of shows for thousands of families throughout North America and Europe. Along the way, he’s released seven CDs and two DVDs that have met with critical acclaim and an array of awards. He’s performed twice at the White House Easter Egg Roll and co-founded Jiggle Jam, the country’s largest family music festival.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Her destiny became obvious to Joanie Leeds' parents when, at the tender age of two, Joanie grabbed a band mic at a party and belted out the entire song "Tomorrow" from Annie. Jaws dropped! No one could remember ever hearing a big voice like that coming from one so tiny. As a musical theatre major at Syracuse University, Joanie began composing her own songs. After graduation, she did the New York City thing, bartending and performingas a singer/songwriter. Joanie tried her hand at about ten different day gigs until a friend suggested that she get a job where she could sing with kids during the day and perhaps sleep at night. You could say that Joanie found (as in "discovered") herself, managing one of the Manhattan Gymboree locations and singing with and for kids all day long. The nocturnal club scene was fun, but making music with children was real fun. Life clicked into place when Joanie realized that when she was with children, they transformed themselves into amazing creatures of joy, forgetting how to hold back. Seeing the kids get in touch with their true selves gave Joanie a sense of fulfillment that far surpassed playing for adults on the club circuit. The songs that Joanie began turning out reflected this sense that life is a joyful adventure. Entertaining at birthday parties and preschools soon progressed into concert performances nationwide and generated material for four full length CDs: City Kid, Challah, Challah, I'm a Rock Star, and What a Zoo! Joanie has also released a full-length DVD, City Kid Live. She is currently working on a children's book, while maintaining a busy teaching and performance schedule.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros is an American indie-folk ensemble band led by Alex Ebert, vocalist of the power-pop group Ima Robot. The band’s first full-length recording, Up from Below, was released digitally in 2009 and then physically on Vagrant Records. Their first show as a full band was played July 18, 2007 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. After breaking up with his girlfriend, moving out of his house, and joining a 12-step program for addiction, Ebert began work on a story about a messianic figure named Edward Sharpe. According to Ebert, Sharpe “was sent down to Earth to kinda heal and save mankind . . . but he kept getting distracted by girls and falling in love.” Ebert later met singer Jade Castrinos in Los Angeles. In the summer of 2009, as Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Ebert and Castrinos toured the country with a group of fellow musicians in a big white school bus. Their song “Home” was voted number 15 on the Australian Triple J Hottest 100’s 2009 countdown, the largest music poll in the world.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Comprising students ages 7 to 17, the School of Rock All-Stars is not your ordinary group of kids. Well-educated in all aspects of music, mature enough to handle the rigors of performing, and driven to be the very best musicians possible, these young rockers will astound you.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Her destiny became obvious to Joanie Leeds' parents when, at the tender age of two, Joanie grabbed a band mic at a party and belted out the entire song "Tomorrow" from Annie. Jaws dropped! No one could remember ever hearing a big voice like that coming from one so tiny. As a musical theatre major at Syracuse University, Joanie began composing her own songs. After graduation, she did the New York City thing, bartending and performingas a singer/songwriter. Joanie tried her hand at about ten different day gigs until a friend suggested that she get a job where she could sing with kids during the day and perhaps sleep at night. You could say that Joanie found (as in "discovered") herself, managing one of the Manhattan Gymboree locations and singing with and for kids all day long. The nocturnal club scene was fun, but making music with children was real fun. Life clicked into place when Joanie realized that when she was with children, they transformed themselves into amazing creatures of joy, forgetting how to hold back. Seeing the kids get in touch with their true selves gave Joanie a sense of fulfillment that far surpassed playing for adults on the club circuit. The songs that Joanie began turning out reflected this sense that life is a joyful adventure. Entertaining at birthday parties and preschools soon progressed into concert performances nationwide and generated material for four full length CDs: City Kid, Challah, Challah, I'm a Rock Star, and What a Zoo! Joanie has also released a full-length DVD, City Kid Live. She is currently working on a children's book, while maintaining a busy teaching and performance schedule.

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On the BP Kids Stage. These real-life brothers, JQ and GQ, produce music that stretches over jazz, rap, heavy metal, hip hop, R&B, and electronica. Along with Dragon and Jordan, they created the off-Broadway smash hit musical comedy The Bomb-itty of Errors, an adaptation of Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors. They seem to have their hands in a little of everything from TV and big screen appearances to producing albums for other artists to performing in various bands.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Kid-rocker Jim Cosgrove (aka Mr. Stinky Feet) has emerged as one of America’s leading family entertainers. He travels the country carrying a message that resonates with people young and old: Hang on to the wonder of youth and love yourself, your neighbor, and the earth. Embodying these themes in his own life, his authenticity adds to his appeal, and his music and concerts are universally well-received. Since leaving his job as a journalist and corporate PR professional in favor of helping kids laugh and sing, Jim has spent the last 12 years performing thousands of shows for thousands of families throughout North America and Europe. Along the way, he’s released seven CDs and two DVDs that have met with critical acclaim and an array of awards. He’s performed twice at the White House Easter Egg Roll and co-founded Jiggle Jam, the country’s largest family music festival.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Guitarist and songwriter Peter DiStefano has been a mainstay at Kidzapalooza ever since it was introduced in 2005, and also teaches kids the finer points of the rock star craft at Kidzapalooza workshops. Although he’s best known as a guitarist in adult rock bands, he’s equally at home performing in front of Lollapalooza’s littlest rockers (and their parents, too). Grammy-nominated producer Tor Hyams writes and performs his own material as well as produces world-class recording artists, live music festivals for children, short films and digital programming, plus he has composed dozens of scores for both film and television. Together, Peter and Tor make an amazing duo for music for all ages.

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On the BP Kids Stage. Fun-filled and interactive games and dancing for kids of all ages. Start the day off on Shaka Island with tons of activities for the little ones and an interactive dance set with Boom Boom. Bringing a little bit of The Hangout fun-filled times to the Hangout Music Fest with the daily show starting at noon. When not on Shaka Island, DJ Jimmy Boom Boom can be found at The Hangout all year long.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. The Greyboy Allstars (GBA) are a San Diego funk and jazz group created in the early 1990s. The group began as collaboration of DJ Greyboy (turntable) with Karl Denson (saxophone, flute) during weekly shows at the Green Circle Bar in San Diego and on the DJ Greyboy albums Home Cooking and Freestylin’. Together they gradually gathered musicians, co-founding a house band that included Robert Walter (keyboards), Chris Stillwell (bass), Elgin Park (also known as Mike Andrews) (guitar), and Zak Najor (drums). The Greyboy Allstars were a major part of the mid-'90s acid jazz movement and a catalyst for renewed interest in late '60s/early '70s soul jazz. Denson has described the Greyboy Allstars as a boogaloo band, a distinction which has set them apart from other contemporary soul jazz/acid jazz combos.

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. Delta Spirit, from California, combines unconventional instruments such as trash cans lids and orchestral bass drums, multi-instrumentalism and spiritually themed lyrics into a hybrid of rock and northern soul. Their discography includes the original EP in 2006 and 4 albums, including their eponymous CD released in March 2012.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. Formed in 1991, the Dave Matthews Band is known for their annual summer-long tours of the U.S. and Europe, featuring lengthy improvisational renditions of their songs, accompanied by an elaborate video and lighting show. With musicians who each have roots in differing genres, including jazz, classical, soul, rock, bluegrass, and hip-hop, the band has come together to create an eclectic sound which has earned them fans from a variety of quarters. They have so far produced 5 consecutive albums that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

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On the Xbox Stage. Big Freedia is the undisputed "Queen Diva" of Bounce Music, and performs six or more times a week in various venues throughout her home town of New Orleans. Bounce Music is an original urban music rising up from the intimate and fun-loving nature of the New Orleans housing projects which dominate the city's street culture, and Freedia performs a derivative of Bounce reserved for self-proclaimed "Sissies" that has risen to prominence in recent years and features explicitly gay and cross-dressing musicians and themes. Big Freedia, like other "Sissy" artists, has achieved mainstream success with several New Orleans hit singles such as "Gin in My System" and "Azz Everywhere!" from her albums An Ha, Oh Yeah (1999) and Queen Diva (2003).

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On the Xbox Stage. Forward is not just a direction, it's a way of life for Colorado-based producer Alex B who is rolling out big tunes under the new guise of Paper Diamond. The new project finds the trusted producer moving into previously untraveled musical territory. The Paper Diamond sound has raw energy and the kind of dramatic anticipation only a seasoned producer can incite. Driving beats and bass grab on tight while deep, rich tones rumble under layers of spacey synthesizers, sweet melodies, and catchy vocals. One thing is for sure. The energy is high.

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On the Chevrolet Stage. As a trio, The Lumineers began playing at a gritty basement club where Denver’s most talented songwriters gathered every Tuesday for an open mic. The Lumineers' sound took shape - an amalgam of heart-swelling stomp-and-clap acoustic rock, classic pop, and front-porch folk. In 2011, an eponymous self-recorded EP led to a self-booked tour, and before long The Lumineers started attracting devout fans, first across the Western U.S., then back in their old East Coast stomping grounds. Young, old and in-between, they’re drawn by songs like “Ho Hey” and “Stubborn Love,” Americana-inflected barnburners in the vein of the Avett Brothers and Mumford & Sons. They’re drawn by songs like “Slow it Down” and “Dead Sea,” slow, sultry ballads that suggest the raw revelations of Jeff Buckley and Ryan Adams. They’re drawn by the live Lumineers experience—a coming-together in musical solidarity against isolation, adversity and despair. The roots revival of the last few years has primed listeners for a new generation of rustic, heart-on-the-sleeve music—the kind that nods to tradition while setting off into uncharted territory. The Lumineers walk that line with an unerring gift for timeless melodies and soul-stirring lyrics. It will all be on display soon, on the band’s first full-length album, due in March.

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On the Chevrolet Stage. A young Steve Winwood rocketed into the international spotlight as Spencer Davis Group’s singer. The blues- and R&B-influenced rock of “Gimme Some Lovin” and “I’m a Man” stood among the big hits at the peak of the British Invasion. In 1967 he formed Traffic, producing some of the most inventive, durable works of the late-60s. Steve Winwood’s rich solo career launched in 1977, bringing era-defining songs “While You See a Chance,” “Valerie,” “Higher Love,” “Back in the High Life,” and “Roll With It.” In 2003, About Time saw Winwood returning to the free-flowing spirit of some of his most enduring music. The 2008 follow-up Nine Lives gave Winwood one of his highest billboard chart entries. Along the way, Winwood joined musicians from around the globe, including Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, James Brown, Muddy Waters, Toots & the Maytals, Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, salsa greats Tito Puente and the Fania All Stars, Japanese innovator Stomu Yamashta and African percussionist Remi Kabaka.

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On The Hangout Main Stage. “Music is sunshine,” says Michael Franti, one of the most positive and conscious artists in music today. “Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose. Music is something you can’t hold in your hands, smell it, taste it or even see it, yet somehow just coming together and feeling these little vibrations that tickle our eardrums can somehow lift us all up out of our most difficult moments in life to unimaginable heights. We’re the music our fans put on when they drive their little kids to school, or hang out with the person they love at night. There’s no higher honor. So they have an investment in the music. And that means so much because this music is very personal to me too.”

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. G. Love & Special Sauce is an alternative hip-hop band from Philadelphia. They are known for their unique, "sloppy" and "laid back" blues sound that encompasses classic R&B. The band features Garrett Dutton, better known as G. Love, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, Mark Boyce on keyboards, and Timo Shanko on bass. In 2005, the band was featured in a commercial for the launch of Coca-Cola Zero, featuring the group's own unique version of the noted Coca-Cola advertising song "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing." G. Love has also released three solo albums.

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On the Chevrolet Stage. Oklahoma is home base for the psychedelic alternative rock band The Flaming Lips that has seen tremendous success in the UK and Europe. Their lush, multi-layered arrangements are paired with unusual titles, adding another element of attention-grabbing fun. Their 2011 goal is to release a new song each month.

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On the Xbox Stage. “I’ve been deep into electronic music my entire life. The first records I ever owned were ‘Fat of Land’ by the Prodigy and ‘Come To Daddy’ by Aphex Twin,” raves Sonny Moore, better known as emerging electronic visionary Skrillex. “Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails were also early influences. I’ve been dabbling in making electronic tracks on programs like Fruity Loops since I was 14 years old.” Skrillex is part of a new generation of artists who refuse to be restricted by preconceived notions or outside expectations, and this artist echoes that observation, describing his current sound as “a mix of dubstep, electro and glitch all thrown together."

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. Young the Giant is an alternative rock band that consists of Sameer Gadhia (vocals, percussion), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Payam Doostzadeh (bass) and François Comtois (drums). The band released their self-titled debut album in January 2011, which was preceded by a digital-only release in October 2010. The first single, “My Body,” reached #5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, and a second single, “Cough Syrup,” reached #3 on the same chart. Previously, the band played as The Jakes. They released a 7-song EP, “Shake My Hand”, in 2008, including 2 songs ("Garands at Normandie" & "Cough Syrup") from the current Young the Giant album.

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. When Cage the Elephant released their self-titled debut in 2009, they were heralded as saviors of slacker funk-punk thanks to their hit “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked.” Their next album, Thank You Happy Birthday (January 2011) debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 Chart, allowing Cage The Elephant to launch the new year with a ferocious kick of gut-grabbing rock & roll. And they are still kicking as they fans keep begging for more.

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On the "Letting Go" Stage. They’ve become one of the most sought-after acts playing along the Gulf Coast, and on any given weekend you’ll find the Kickin’ Cajuns performing at festivals, corporate events and clubs. A veteran EMT with Acadian Ambulance, Jamie Bergeron is a lifesaver, singer-songwriter, accordion player and just a real charming guy!

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On the Chevrolet Stage. With her bold 2010 album, You Are Not Alone, the legendary vocalist adds a remarkable new chapter to an historic career. Staples is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and a National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient. VH1 named her one of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, and Rolling Stone listed her as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. This project—which is being released more than sixty years after she began singing with her ground-breaking family group, the Staple Singers—is the follow-up to We’ll Never Turn Back, her acclaimed 2007 collection of songs associated with the civil rights movement, and to 2009’s Grammy-nominated live album Hope at the Hideout. It stakes out surprising new territory for Staples by matching her with producer Jeff Tweedy, a fellow Chicagoan who also happens to lead Wilco, perhaps the most respected band working in America today. You Are Not Alone caps an incredible decade for Mavis Staples, a resurgence that saw her receive Grammy nominations in blues, gospel, folk, and pop categories.

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On the Xbox Stage. DC and Hooks are Zeds Dead. Two of the hardest workers in electronic music, Zeds Dead's tireless efforts have earned them an excellent reputation amongst a new generation of producers as artists without borders - genres hold no bearing over their music as they transcend style and form with ease. By pulling from a vast array of source material (Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Sublime), and molding it into their unique brand of dance-floor classics, they have established themselves as a dominant force in EDM circles and have received recognition and praise from tastemakers worldwide. With a stockpile of originals and remixes set to be released in 2011, DC and Hooks show no signs of slowing down. Catch them live and you'll know: Zeds Dead is here to stay.

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Bud Smith: guitar, lead vocals, keyboards, bass. Kris Smith: vocals and percussion. Evan Jackson: drums. Influences include The Beatles, Pink Floyd, CSNY, The Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones, Radio Head, INXS, Talking Heads and more. Acoustic, alternative, classic rock.

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Ryan Balthrop draws inspiration from his southern upbringing in Mobile, Alabama, and from his years living and performing in the Eastern Caribbean. He has performed over 150 shows a year with various southeastern bands since 1994, and is finally coming into his own with his long-awaited solo effort - a sophisticated blend of Americana, folk, blues, and a taste of the islands. The album spans several genres, and represents Balthrop’s powerful songwriting capabilities. His soulful, sometimes delicate vocals drive home the themes that intertwine to create an atmosphere of inner reflection and emotion. Still the themes relate to a wide audience, speaking to all of us, who have lost, and continued to love.

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Rebecca Barry is the fearless leader of the New Orleans funk/jazz/rock/r&b ensemble Bust, which released the critically acclaimed album “New Hope” in 2003. Rebecca is truly an amazing saxophone player, earning a Masters degree from the prestigious Jazz Studies program under the direction of Ellis Marsalis at the Universiy of New Orleans. A short list of artists she has performed with include: George Clinton (P-Funk), Cyril Neville, The Coasters, George Porter(The Meters, Tori Amos), and Michael Ray and the Cosmic Krewe. She has also performed with many jazz heavyweights including: Ellis Marsalis, Dave Liebman, Rick Margitza, and many more. Hear this amazing talent, and experience the “funk feel good music” Bust is known for!

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This 5-piece dance band serves as the house band for Nolan's in Gulf Shores Tuesday through Saturday evenings. With 5 singers, Midnight Confessions can offer great vocal blends, and each singer has their own unique style to add to the mix. The group is first and foremost a variety dance band covering many genres from the 50s to today: country, R&B, soul classics, swing, reggae . . . the list goes on.

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Local talent Jason Justice entertains at numerous venues throughout the Gulf Coast area. Alone or as part of The Hung Jury, Jason will have you dancing to country/alternative/jam music all night.

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Chubby Carrier is undeniably "The World's Premier Zydeco Showman." Prepare to be funkified, zydecofied, and the pleasant victim of a Chubby party. Expect to experience a swamp-funky zydeco good time. There ain't no party like a Chubby party!

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Thanks to his astonishing gift for crafting addictive, soulful songs and the high-energy reputation of his shows, Corey Smith is one of modern country’s hottest young artists. “I try not to think about the popularity,” says Corey. "Be thankful for what you have and make the most of it." It’s a lesson Corey learned growing up, and it’s also the theme behind the title track to his 6th album released on his own Undertone Records label, Keeping Up with the Joneses. “[The song] has a lot of literal truths in it and traces a story,” Corey says. “But there is also a lot beneath the surface that goes a long way toward explaining the values that make me who I am.” A huge part of Corey’s success has been the wildfire-like viral chatter of his file-sharing fans—which flatters him to no end. “I’m just grateful that people are out there spreading it around. It’s what’s made my career possible.”

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Ringo Starr's music, as a solo artist and as a Beatle, is permeated with his personality. His warmth and humor, and his exceptional musicianship have given us songs we all know and love, including "With A Little Help From My Friends," "Don't Pass Me By," "Octopus' Garden," "Photograph," "It Don't Come Easy," "Back Off Boogaloo," "You're Sixteen (You're Beautiful and You're Mine)," "Don't Go Where the Road Don't Go," "The No No Song," and "Never Without You."

Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the 1960s, Ringo Starr has been one of the world's brightest musical luminaries. He has enjoyed a successful and dynamic solo career as a singer, songwriter and drummer, an active musical collaborator, and as an actor. Drawing inspiration from classic blues, soul, country, honky-tonk and rock 'n' roll, Ringo continues to play an important role in modern music with his solo recording and touring.

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Gaining fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, Miranda Lambert has quickly risen to true stardom. Her first album brought out four Top 40 hits: "Me and Charlie Talking," "Bring Me Down," "Kerosene" and "New Strings." Two Top 20 hits, "Famous in a Small Town" and "More Like Her," graced the airwaves from her second album, as well as her first Top Ten hit, "Gunpowder & Lead." "The House That Built Me" became her first Number One hit in 2009. Garnering recognition from the Grammy, Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association organizations, we know Miranda is just beginning what will be surely be a long and highly successful country music career.

Thomas Rhett, 21, hails from Valdosta, GA where music became a part of his life from the very beginning. Grown up in a musical family and watching his father Rhett Akins score hit after hit, he began playing guitar and writing songs in high school. While a student at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Thomas Rhett signed his first publishing deal with EMI and shortly thereafter landed his first cut on Jason Aldean’s platinum album, My Kinda Party, with his song “I Ain’t Ready To Quit.” A year later, he signed his first record deal with Scott Borchetta and the Big Machine Label Group. He has recently opened up for artists such as ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blake Shelton, Pat Green, David Nail, and The Dirt Drifters, and is currently working on his debut album for the Big Machine Label Group.

Lee Brice started working as a songwriter and by 2007, had a cut for Jason Aldean and co-wrote Garth Brook's "More than a Memory" which debuted at number one. In 2007, he also released his first single, "She Ain't Right," which peaked at #29. He followed with "Happy Endings" and "Upper Middle Class White Trash" which both also made the charts. In 2009, Brice charted again with his fourth single, "Love Like Crazy" which reached Top Ten on the country music charts in July 2010 during its forty-sixth week on the c

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Kelly Clarkson has earned herself millions of devoted fans thanks to her feisty, straight-talking lyrics. Clarkson’s hits such as “Miss Independent,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Walk Away,” “Never Again,” and “Mr. Know It All,” are bold empowerment anthems that she sells to the fullest with her soulful, powerhouse voice and down-to-earth relatability. Clarkson first appeared on the public’s radar in 2002 during the first season of American Idol. “When I auditioned, my apartment in Los Angeles had recently burned down and I had a box of photographs to my name,” Clarkson says. “I figured I’d get to sing and make some money to pay the bills. Nobody thought that show was going to be what it is now.” Of course Clarkson won and went on to become an international pop icon, selling over 20 million albums worldwide (including 10 million in the U.S.) and notching seven singles on the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She has released four studio albums, 2003’s double-platinum No. 1 Thankful, 2004’s 6x-platinum Breakaway (which sold over 12 million copies worldwide, spawned five Top 10 hits, and stayed on the charts for two years), 2007’s platinum-selling My December, and 2009’s All I Ever Wanted, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and produced the smash singles “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “Already Gone.” Clarkson has also received two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, two MTV Music Awards, and 11 Billboard Music Awards.

The Fray: a foursome whose melodic pop-rock songs and soaring vocals resonate with sprawling tapestries and tales of hopefulness and heartache. They achieved national success with their first single, "Over My Head (Cable Car)," which became a Top 10 hit in the United States. The release of their second single, "How to Save a Life," brought the band worldwide fame. The song charted in the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and was a Top 5 single in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The group

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This 5-piece dance band serves as the house band for Nolan's in Gulf Shores Tuesday through Saturday evenings. With 5 singers, Midnight Confessions can offer great vocal blends, and each singer has their own unique style to add to the mix. The group is first and foremost a variety dance band covering many genres from the 50s to today: country, R&B, soul classics, swing, reggae . . . the list goes on.

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David Chastang is a cover musician, entertaining with just his guitar and voice. His laid-back style is relaxing yet engaging.

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Heralded by George Clinton as “The Long Lost Queen of Funk," Shawna Pierce has shared the stage with Kid Rock, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, James Otto, Charlie Daniels and Donnie Van Zant, to name a few. In 2007, Shawna moved back to her hometown of Muscle Shoals, AL to finish recording her latest release, EarthFunk Muzik. She was recognized as Female Vocalist of The Year at The Muscle Shoals Music Awards 2008. Recently Shawna P and her hubby, accomplished guitarist Adam Tyler Brown, are currently writing new material and touring to promote EarthFunk Muzik.

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Gary and Jane Morris may call the Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, TN "home," but their musical variety as New Rain will take you on an acoustical journey through time from sea to shining sea. Gary's "locomotive" style on his shiny, black, 12-string guitar is soulfully suited to his smoky voice blended with Jane's pure, wide-ranging vocals and harmonies. With 5 CDs of exceptional original music to their credit and thousands of covers and originals in their memory, their live performances span an amazing presentation that keeps every audience captured. To sum it all up and to steal a previous description of Gary and Jane Morris, "The combination of both voices together creates a seamless harmony that fits every song like a glove." And that is....New Rain.

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The REZ, from Mobile, AL, has been playing their blend of funky originals and soulful renditions of great tunes (oldies, Top 40, rock) all across the Southeast. They have opened for many international artists such as Eric Lindell, Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam, Cedric Burnside and Lightning Malcolm, Matt Hires and more. This band has become a local favorite and is always looking to rock out for a new crowd, playing their songs from every end of the spectrum.

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Yep - sing it yourself!

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Jim St. James began developing his style in the mid 1980s as he traveled to open mic opportunities around his stomping grounds of northwestern Indiana. As an owner of local coffee houses, he enjoyed his time at the mic between the hundreds of acts he brought in. But he also yearned for a larger opportunity as a performer, eventually living and honing his talents in Nashville, Los Angeles and Austin. In 2007, his song “Caroline” reached Number One on independent music charts, and he now claims the Number Five spot in the folk/rock category for Chicago’s Reverbnation charts.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Vic Saul may describe himself as half Welsh/Cornish and half Lithuanian, but he fits right into the local scene, performing his brand of folk, country with a touch of blues, or as he likes to call it, "acoustic dance." Saul has appeared at the Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival in the fall several times. He says, "I love the whole Frank Brown Festival, and the Nashville artists who come down for it. There's a lot of Nashville musical refugees down here on the Gulf Coast, but personally I think this is where all the good stuff is anyway."

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Categorically speaking, modern rock/alternative would nail it down, but would grossly underestimate the number and variety of influences drawn from to create the sound that defines Phar Fletcher. In its few years of existence, Phar Fletcher has won awards including Clear-Channel Broadcasting's Shooting Star (rock / March 2004), and placed first in the Got Milk battle of the bands sponsored by MTV and Rolling Stone Magazine in the fall of 2004. The band has opened shows for national acts such as Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Cowboy Mouth, Afroman, and Collective Soul, and is a three-year veteran of BayFest (Mobile, AL).

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Categorically speaking, modern rock/alternative would nail it down, but would grossly underestimate the number and variety of influences drawn from to create the sound that defines Phar Fletcher. In its few years of existence, Phar Fletcher has won awards including Clear-Channel Broadcasting's Shooting Star (rock / March 2004), and placed first in the Got Milk battle of the bands sponsored by MTV and Rolling Stone Magazine in the fall of 2004. The band has opened shows for national acts such as Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Cowboy Mouth, Afroman, and Collective Soul, and is a three-year veteran of BayFest (Mobile, AL).

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Jay Williams hails from Mississippi and was raised on blues, country and Southern rock. But he and his band can’t be confined to any particular genre, as they cover just about everything to keep the dancers moving and the listeners cheering. Their repertoire includes songs of Merle Haggard, Wild Cherry and the P-funk Allstars, Jimmy Buffett, Jamey Johnson, the Allman Brothers, Bob Marley and many others. No matter the genre, you will find that this energetic ensemble knows how to keep a crowd going.

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This terrific pairing of local favorites Rhonda Hart and Elaine Petty (aka Smokin' Elvises) brings down-home acoustic country plus country with a rockabilly/soulful flare.

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The Tommy Morse Band covers all your favorite hits. You'll be driven to dance when you hear songs such as "Mustang Sally," "Shout," "Wild Thing," "I Feel Good" and many, many more.

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Les Linton of Gulf Shores has performed throughout the southeastern U.S. for more than 25
years with various bands and as a solo gig.

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Gary and Jane Morris may call the Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, TN "home," but their musical variety as New Rain will take you on an acoustical journey through time from sea to shining sea. Gary's "locomotive" style on his shiny, black, 12-string guitar is soulfully suited to his smoky voice blended with Jane's pure, wide-ranging vocals and harmonies. With 5 CDs of exceptional original music to their credit and thousands of covers and originals in their memory, their live performances span an amazing presentation that keeps every audience captured. To sum it all up and to steal a previous description of Gary and Jane Morris, "The combination of both voices together creates a seamless harmony that fits every song like a glove." And that is....New Rain.

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Pure fun. Jay-Ray & Gee delight audiences with their a cappella doo-wop. You'll love the hits of the 50s and 60s - plus a sampling of other styles - as presented by these New Orleans guys.

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Lee Yankie delivers a mix of R&B and rock 'n' roll. His influences include, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, B.B. King and Little Feat. Lee and his band are currently working on an album of original tunes written by Lee himself. The songs are a mix of soul, rock, and funk, with some hip hop grooves. His shows are high energy, but also have a laid-back soul feel.

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The REZ, from Mobile, AL, has been playing their blend of funky originals and soulful renditions of great tunes (oldies, Top 40, rock) all across the Southeast. They have opened for many international artists such as Eric Lindell, Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam, Cedric Burnside and Lightning Malcolm, Matt Hires and more. This band has become a local favorite and is always looking to rock out for a new crowd, playing their songs from every end of the spectrum.

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This 5-piece dance band serves as the house band for Nolan's in Gulf Shores Tuesday through Saturday evenings. With 5 singers, Midnight Confessions can offer great vocal blends, and each singer has their own unique style to add to the mix. The group is first and foremost a variety dance band covering many genres from the 50s to today: country, R&B, soul classics, swing, reggae . . . the list goes on.

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Hailing from Alabama and spending over a decade in New Orleans, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Grayson Capps has built a loyal following the world over. Nowhere is this more evident than in Holland where his shows draw impassioned fans who hang on every lyric from the Southern troubadour. In May 2008, Grayson headlined the legendary Amsterdam venue, The Paradiso, for a solo acoustic performance. Playing over two hours, he enthralled the audience with stories from his life and favorites from his repertoire, including "Get Back Up," "Poison," and "A Love Song For Bobby Long."

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When a history of playing music with Col. Bruce Hampton is the glue that binds a band together, there’s bound to be some serious mojo at play. Duane Trucks requires no introduction - the young drummer held his own as a frequent guest with big brother Derek as a teenager before striking out as a full-time member of Hampton’s band, the Pharaoh Gummit. Rounding out the Flannel Church rhythm section is fellow Hampton bandmate, bassist Kevin Scott. But the Colonel’s storied legacy digs even deeper with New Orleans guitarist and vocalist Gregory “Wolf” Hodges, a veteran of the legendary Codetalkers and Blueground Undergrass. From swampy late nights on Frenchmen Street to blazing hot shuffles on the Carolina coast, Flannel Church’s live show is a raw celebration of jazzy NOLA funk and Deep South rhythm and blues. Don’t expect to be preached to, but you may just find salvation.

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DJ Trey keeps the party movin' and groovin' into the late night hours. Setting the standard for DJs in the area, Trey Stein has done everything from prestigious weddings, mitzvahs, major corporate events, radio, studio sessions and toured nationally for over ten years, creating memories that last a lifetime.

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This 5-piece dance band serves as the house band for Nolan's in Gulf Shores Tuesday through Saturday evenings. With 5 singers, Midnight Confessions can offer great vocal blends, and each singer has their own unique style to add to the mix. The group is first and foremost a variety dance band covering many genres from the 50s to today: country, R&B, soul classics, swing, reggae . . . the list goes on.

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Pure fun. Jay-Ray & Gee delight audiences with their a cappella doo-wop. You'll love the hits of the 50s and 60s - plus a sampling of other styles - as presented by these New Orleans guys.

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Pure fun. Jay-Ray & Gee delight audiences with their a cappella doo-wop. You'll love the hits of the 50s and 60s - plus a sampling of other styles - as presented by these New Orleans guys.

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Singer/songwriter/session player John Joiner plays regularly in the Baldwin County/Escambia County area with several different band and duo configurations. He has recently enjoyed increasing his solo work as well, sharing an equal blend of original music and cover material. John spent years touring and playing with such groups as .38 Special, Bellamy Bros., ZZ Top and Ringo Starr. He now spends most of his time writing, performing, offering writing and guitar workshops, and recording.

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Join Funky Meters guitarist Brian Stoltz for his first solo appearance in Gulf Shores. Brian is joined by long-time cohorts, Kilmo Doome, bass (Shack Daddy's, Ernest Ranglin) and "Boomer" Bosarge, drums (Vince Gill, Delbert McClinton).

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1st Annual Late Night All Star Show featuring Brian Stoltz (guitar player for The Neville Brothers & Funky Meters), Jo El Sonnier (RCA recording artist), Grayson Capps (songwriter & recording artist), Raymond Weber (Dr. John's drummer), Joel Cummings (keyboard player for Umphrey McGee), Larry T. Wilson & Big Muddy.

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A New Orleans native, Reed Lightfoot started his performing career in early 2003 as bassist for the hard rock band Sole Element. After leaving the group in 2004, he began writing songs adult contemporary and alternative music on his own, and performing them around various open mics in the New Orleans area. His aggressive gigging in the area built a fan base rather quickly, catapulting him from acoustic sets in low-key coffee houses, to acoustic sets in large venues such as Tipitina’s Uptown.

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Jim St. James began developing his style in the mid 1980s as he traveled to open mic opportunities around his stomping grounds of northwestern Indiana. As an owner of local coffee houses, he enjoyed his time at the mic between the hundreds of acts he brought in. But he also yearned for a larger opportunity as a performer, eventually living and honing his talents in Nashville, Los Angeles and Austin. In 2007, his song “Caroline” reached Number One on independent music charts, and he now claims the Number Five spot in the folk/rock category for Chicago’s Reverbnation charts.

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Yep - sing it yourself!

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Jimmy Lumpkin is a singer/songwriter playing multiple instruments, but is most fond of his acoustic guitar. In addition to his solo career, he also plays with the band Trigger Root. He lives in Summerdale AL, close to Fish River, in a log cabin with his wife, Talia, and dog, Charlie. Whether you prefer folk, rock, soul, blues or country, you'll love Jimmy's music.

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Rockin' country blues.

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Categorically speaking, modern rock/alternative would nail it down, but would grossly underestimate the number and variety of influences drawn from to create the sound that defines Phar Fletcher. In its few years of existence, Phar Fletcher has won awards including Clear-Channel Broadcasting's Shooting Star (rock / March 2004), and placed first in the Got Milk battle of the bands sponsored by MTV and Rolling Stone Magazine in the fall of 2004. The band has opened shows for national acts such as Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Cowboy Mouth, Afroman, and Collective Soul, and is a three-year veteran of BayFest (Mobile, AL).

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Stephen Lee Veal has been featured on 16 writers’ shows at the famous Bluebird Café in Nashville and on seven shows in New Orleans at the House of Blues/Parish Room Songwriter’s Night. For three years, Stephen headed up a monthly All-Alabama Round on Lee Rascone's night at the Broken Spoke in Nashville. He produced Mobile's Songwriters’ Saturday Showcase monthly for six years and has
been a part of the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival every year since 1998. His songs have won numerous awards, notably the first place in Open and Overall Best for "Feels Like Alabama" at the 2002 Hank Williams Festival held annually in Georgiana, AL. Stephen is currently
a co-coordinator of the Pensacola Chapter of NSAI.

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When Sugarcane Jane makes music, heads bob, feet tap, smiles spread, and hearts beat just a little faster. Truly, the musical sugar the band produces is indeed so fine. The alchemy of Alabama’s own Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee Crawford yields mystically sweet, organic harmonies which are both accessible and familiar, while at the same time intuitive and distinctly their own. Whether singing original works (like "Louisiana," "Butterfly," and "Sugar") or putting their down-home sound on familiar classics (ranging from an incredibly playful and fun Hot Rod Lincoln to a spontaneous rendition of Roger Miller’s "Dang Me" or a dreamily mellow and psychedelic "Midnight Rider"), Sugarcane Jane’s appeal cuts across generations and appeals to a wide audience. The strong talents of Jimmy Lee Hannaford on bass and Rusty Miller on percussion allow for even more flexibility and creativity in their shows. If it’s your first time to hear Sugarcane Jane, you’ll find yourself saying, “Wow, who are these guys? They’re good.” If you are familiar with their work, you’ll overhear such comments and smile knowingly as you remember the exact time and place you first stumbled onto the band.

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Pure fun. Jay-Ray & Gee delight audiences with their a cappella doo-wop. You'll love the hits of the 50s and 60s - plus a sampling of other styles - as presented by these New Orleans guys.

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Heralded by George Clinton as “The Long Lost Queen of Funk," Shawna Pierce has shared the stage with Kid Rock, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, James Otto, Charlie Daniels and Donnie Van Zant, to name a few. In 2007, Shawna moved back to her hometown of Muscle Shoals, AL to finish recording her latest release, EarthFunk Muzik. She was recognized as Female Vocalist of The Year at The Muscle Shoals Music Awards 2008. Recently Shawna P and her hubby, accomplished guitarist Adam Tyler Brown, are currently writing new material and touring to promote EarthFunk Muzik.

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Trio from Gulf Shores, Alabama, features Brandi Edington, Jim Merrick and Eric Ramey.

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Top Hat and Jackie are popular performers in Lower Alabama and have a strong following. They also own STRING-A-LONG music store (guitar sales/repairs), give guitar lessons, and operate a recording studio on Canal Road in Orange Beach.

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Jon Cowart is an amazing talent who can be seen playing guitar and singing in solo gigs or as part of the popular Cornbred band he formed.

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When Sugarcane Jane makes music, heads bob, feet tap, smiles spread, and hearts beat just a little faster. Truly, the musical sugar the band produces is indeed so fine. The alchemy of Alabama’s own Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee Crawford yields mystically sweet, organic harmonies which are both accessible and familiar, while at the same time intuitive and distinctly their own. Whether singing original works (like "Louisiana," "Butterfly," and "Sugar") or putting their down-home sound on familiar classics (ranging from an incredibly playful and fun Hot Rod Lincoln to a spontaneous rendition of Roger Miller’s "Dang Me" or a dreamily mellow and psychedelic "Midnight Rider"), Sugarcane Jane’s appeal cuts across generations and appeals to a wide audience. The strong talents of Jimmy Lee Hannaford on bass and Rusty Miller on percussion allow for even more flexibility and creativity in their shows. If it’s your first time to hear Sugarcane Jane, you’ll find yourself saying, “Wow, who are these guys? They’re good.” If you are familiar with their work, you’ll overhear such comments and smile knowingly as you remember the exact time and place you first stumbled onto the band.

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Jon Cowart is an amazing talent who can be seen playing guitar and singing in solo gigs or as part of the popular Cornbred band he formed.

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Primarily a reggae band from Pensacola, Florida, Vibe Irie plays styles ranging from mellow roots and dub reggae to energetic, booty shakin' dancehall, calypso, Afro/Latin fusion, and reggae hip-hop. They perform originals as well as an eclectic arrangement of covers.

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