The Entertainment line-up for 2010 is now full. Please join us in listening to the talented musicians that will be performing at the festival live on two stages. Click here for the schedule.
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Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
Photo by David Burroughs
Jimmie’s Chicken Shack are best known, internationally, for their top ten hits “High” and “Do Right,” both of which were featured on MTV’s buzz bin. In fact they are one of the hardest working bands in the business having been on the road continuously since 1995, and their last release, Fail on Cue was their eighth album. In between headlining their own shows in the US and Europe they’ve been out with groups such as Live, 311, Creed, Fuel, and Everclear. They shared festival stages with nearly every major alternative rock band. Some of the subsequent tour-bus friendships led to co-writes with, such luminaries, as Aaron Lewis (Staind), Art Alexakis (Everclear), Butch Walker (Marvelous 3), Mark Tremonti (Creed) and John Wozniak (Marcy Playground).
The band has long been noted for its astounding musicianship and ability to “jam” on their classics. At the nucleus stands Jimi Haha’s dynamic and often hilarious stage presence, exciting, eccentric melodies, riffs and chord changes and his biting, often ironic, lyrical take on life. “We mix up a lot of different sounds,” says Jimi, “we’re schizophrenic because our tastes are.” From bluesy rap-infused grooves through reggae to rock, their powerhouse live set is lesson in controlled diversity.
HaHa got his musical start singing an a cappella version of the Beach Boys’ Surfin’ as a second grader in an elementary school talent show. He started playing music when he was 12 and singing when he was 15, “because I got expelled from school.” His musical influences run the gamut from the Beatles, to Jimi Hendrix, to Bob Marley, to Black Sabbath, to Ministry, to the Grateful Dead. Jimmie’s Chicken Shack was named after the Harlem restaurant where “Malcolm X used to hang out before he became Malcolm X.”
One of the major tenets of Jimmie’s Chicken Shack’s philosophy is to expect the unexpected—and embrace your mistakes. As Jimi said, “I think that’s the coolest part of art. Whether its music or painting, mistakes are crucial. So why the hell are you gonna work them out?” In fact when Jimi is not playing music he can often be found painting. He has had many successful exhibitions featuring his abstract-surrealist creations often painted on reclaimed cardboard. “It disintegrates,” says Jimi, “I like that.”
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Soul, Blues, Reggae, Funk, and more… it’s a mishmash of urban styles when the Kelly Bell Band comes to town. Voted the Top Blues Band in Baltimore for 12 years running, they bring together many genres that are lost in today’s culture. With elements of Motown combined with today’s modern rock and pop, there’s simply no show that compares to a Kelly Bell show. Fronted by a professional wrestler, well-known Baltimore radio personality, and special education teacher who arose from inner-city Washington, D.C., the story of Kelly Bell (and his stories on stage) will keep you fascinated from the opening note. They have passed the 100,000 record sales mark, still as an independent band, and have been touring with acts as diverse as Maroon 5, Ziggy Marley, Buddy Guy, G Love & Special Sauce, James Brown, Edwin McCain, and many more!
This band recreates the sounds of the 1980s; a day when Ronald Reagan was President, M-TV first aired, CDs emerged, Acid Washed jeans were “Cool” and alternative music was called “New Wave”. Since 1996, The Reagan Years has been headlining events to sold out crowds throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Five talented musicians with five diverse vocal ability enables them to replicate uncanny versions of the Pop, New Wave, Heavy Metal and Rock hits of the Video Era. While often imitated, the formula for The Reagan Years has never been duplicated.
An acoustic pop smorgasboard – delectable melodies, sensitive arrangements, expressive vocals – all served up with plenty of smarts and soul. 
For over ten years, Dan Haas has been writing, singing, performing and promoting his own style of real acoustic / pop / folk / rock music. Performing both solo and with two bands, Bens Bones & The Invisible Band (formerly the ‘Dan Haas Band’ ), he has entertained many all across the mid-Atlantic region. From the smallest of bars to some of the country’s biggest festivals, Dan has been lucky to enjoy a bath in many a stage spotlight and along the way, gain some critical acclaim. Sometime along the way, Dan started to work with bassist Josh Chapman and drummer Jamie Watkins on an all-original project. After much deliberation, they decided to call themselves Bens Bones. Combined with Dan’s guitars and vocals, they were oftern joined on stage by Robin Jung (violin & vocals), Bryan Ewald (guitars), Elisa Infante (percussion and vocals), Joe Morson (pianos & keyboards) and Tevis Marshall (keyboards, pianos & organs). On occasion, Dan has been known to collaborate with Mike Noonan and John Pineda of Unified Jazz Ensemble. In addition, sometimes Dan hosts concerts for his own enjoyment at 49 West. Some notable acts that have performed with Dan include Joe Pisapia, David Mead, Swan Dive & Richard Julian.
Hailing from Annapolis, Maryland, the Rovers have a musical style that is a fusion of old and new; paying tribute to traditional Irish roots, as well as honoring good old time rock’n roll.
The band encorporates traditional music via fiddle, bagpipes, djembe and percussion, yet sets an edgy stage with assistance from a tight guitar/bass/drum ensemble.
This meld of melody, harmony, and rhythm is sure to keep onlookers on their feet! They always bring it!
Annapolis Junction Big Band
A local Big Band, Annapolis Junction Big Band has been playing since 1992. Enjoy favorites from the heydays of Glenn Miller, County Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and the like.
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Rob Levit Trio One of the best loved jazz groups in the mid-Atlantic region, the Rob Levit Trio is anchored by acoustic bassist Amy Shook, one of the few women acoustic jazz bass virtuoso in the world, and master drummer Frank Russo. Together, they create a seamless mix of jazz, world, classical, and funk grooves that is rapidly vaulting them to national and international status. Led by renowned multi-directional artist, guitarist and award-winning community leader Rob Levit, the Trio performs traditional jazz and Latin classics, new takes on Beatles and Bob Marley tunes and plenty of originals with even some room for the audience to participate. Rob has been chosen twice by reader’s of What’s Up Magazine as Best Jazz Musician.
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There is no question of Doug Segree’s genuine enthusiasm and love for the music he makes. A singer/songwriter out of Annapolis, MD, he speaks to his audience through acoustic guitars and spirited vocals. People are drawn to the melodic nature of the music – great songs about life, sung with conviction and performed with true passion. “Doug Segree is one of our brightest stars.” The Mid-Atlantic based Music Monthly magazine. He began his music career as a regular performer at local college bars in and around Gainesville, Florida while receiving his MBA at the University of Florida in 1994. The world of business took a backseat as he began fulfilling his love for writing and performing his own music that has taken him to stages from New York to Florida for the past decade.
Performing solo or with his band, Doug Segree has been a mainstay in the Mid-Atlantic region sharing the stage with acts like Matchbox 20, Sister Hazel, Less Than Jake, Dave Mason of Traffic, Pat McGee Band, Derek Trucks, The Coral Reef Band, George Clinton and P-Funk, and Mark Broussard. For the past eight seasons, the Doug Segree Band has been performing at every Washington Redskins post game celebration at Fed Ex Field. Doug has performed the National Anthem three times including a nationally televised performance on the NFL Network (redskins vs. Bears 12/06/08). He has also performed courtside at various Washington Wizards basketball games at the Verizon Center. He has been a part of the “Dewey Tradition” for the past ten summers, helping create the Suicide Sunday afternoon deck parties at the world famous Starboard in Dewey Beach, DE. These guys ROCK! Definitely one of the tightest bands I have seen live.” Billy Zero, XM radio Unsigned Program Director. He has also garnered airplay from XM radio, WRNR 103.1, WTMD 89.7, WHFS 99.1, DC 101, 98 Rock and various college stations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to name a few. Doug Segree also contributes his talents in giving back to the community by donating his time and services to many great causes for organizations like the Summitt School, Friends Foundation, The Boys and Girls Club of Annapolis, Breast Cancer and the SPCA.
Ace Elijah
Ace Elijah has covered a lot of ground for being barely twenty-one. He has gigged his way across the United Kingdom, New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis, Maryland and Virginia. He delivers fresh, thoughtful i magery matched with timeless melodies in a rich baritone voice accompanied by his masterful acoustic guitar playing. His distinctive style is a seamless articulation of jazz, blues, gospel and roots influences delivered with an elegance that belies his age. He is currently finishing up his third album for MARVA Records.
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The Swingin’ Swamis perform an eclectic set of jazz and world rhythms. From 1930’s jazz to 1970’s funk and everything in between, it is the band’s goal to present to listeners a wide range of popular as well as lesser-known music. Since 1997, The Swingin’ Swamis have provided the music for hundreds of corporate and private functions, weddings, music and arts festivals, restaurants and night clubs. Noteworthy performances include: The Kennedy Center, MusikFest 2005, Artscape 2004 & 2005, The Ram’s Head Live (opening for The B-52’s), The Baltimore Museum of Art, and The Maryland Film Festival.
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Virgil Cain
A life-long passion for music has culminated into a tightly woven, professionally produced show by Virgil Cain. A multi-talented musician, Virgil has drawn on over a decade of recording sessions and live performances to meticulously build a multi-layered show that appeals to most any audience.
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The Bridgette Michaels Band 
Bridgette was born in Jamaica and has always lived “by the sea” – whether in Trinidad in the Caribbean, Florida, or Chesapeake Bay. Her dad taught her to play the guitar when she was a teenager and she has played and sang in many bands for fun over the last several years. The band “Bridgette and The Band” has Dawn Madak on conga drums/percussion (back up vocals), Adam Diamond on bass guitar and Bridgette on guitar and lead vocals. They have played both adult and kids venues around the Annapolis/DC for the last 2 years.
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Brad Glasco is a professional country/southern rock male vocalist (Frontman) and has been performing for over 30+ years. Brad was schooled in theater and music and was awarded a full vocal scholarship in Texas and performed all across the US in special events both large and small. After college he joined the US Air Force and ended up traveling the world. While stationed in Germany he formed a band called “Texas Pride”.
Texas Pride was very well known for their country/southern rock sound, tight musicianship, lively stage shows and their concert formatted performances. For the next six years, Texas Pride traveled across Europe and garnered a very large following as the featured act in numerous large festivals and events performing in front of crowds 10,000+.
For the past couple of years Brad has been the special guest at numerous events and has traveled back and forth several times to Germany where he routinely tours. Unfortunately, Texas Pride hasn’t been overly active in the local DC scene until the past 6 months. Brad has been able to assemble the best musicians in the DC Metro area and once again is thrilling crowds with his crystal clear country vocals and dead-on musicianship that Texas Pride has been known for ever since it was formed back in 1991.
David Glaser is a relative newcomer to the acoustic songwriter scene, but he is not a neophyte. After seeing him perform at NERFA, The International Folk Alliance, Kerrville Folk Festival, and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, some folks have asked, “Where has he been hiding, and why haven’t I heard of him before?” After nearly 3 decades under the radar, playing in bar bands and touring as a side man, award-winning songwriter and consummate guitarist David Glaser burst onto the Acoustic/Folk scene in 2008 with “Cars and Lovers”, a genre-bending CD that shows his range as a performer, and as a songwriter. Greeted with praise and rewarded with nationwide airplay, C&L charted on Folk Radio with the popular titles “Picture in My Car” and “House in Baltimore”. A new CD, “Caffeine and Nicotine” is set for release in 2010. David’s songs are lush, evocative, and full of imagery – like an album of snapshots from his rich journey. An evening with David is a rollercoaster ride of style, emotion and genre; you can expect everything from contemporary singer/songwriter fare to traditional offerings, and many shades in between. David’s fluent guitar and mandolin skills have made him a sought after side man, studio musician, and guitar teacher. He performs regularly with Dan Navarro, Stephanie Corby, and Bob Sima, among others. David offers a comprehensive Guitar and Mandolin Workshop on many of his tour stops.
.Chesapeake Steel Drum Band The Chesapeake Steel Band was formed over nine years ago and its 25 members are from all walks of life and all ages. All are welcome to join the band which is a “club”. Those interested in joining would first have to take a beginner course with Kevin Martin and info on lessons can be found at Rockcreek Steel Drum.com website.Our members rehearse every Monday under the guidance of Mike Miller, Music Director, Old Mill High School and the well-known Geckos. Our band has played at the Annapolis Tug of War numerous times, Maritime Festivals, Volvo Ocean Race Restart, regattas, parades, festivals, fundraisers, private parties, weddings and various arts programs and concert series throughout the state. We have also studied at the University of West Virginia’s Festival of Steel with Ellie Mannette over a four-year period. Our music includes island favorites, traditional trini, jazz, pop and original arrangements. We invite you to join us in celebrating the joy of steel drum (pan) music. We encourage our listeners to approach us at breaks and after plays to view the pans up close and personal and even play them.
Old Mill High School Steel Drum Band The Old Mill Steel Band resides at Old Mill High School in Anne Arundel County. Band leader Mike Miller started the program in 2000 with a handful of students during lunch. The steel band program is up to 80 students and is still growing. Old Mill Band performs music in the style of a traditional Trinidad steel orchestra.
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