2010 Headline Entertainment Schedule for the Bud Light Main Stage:

• Friday, June 11^th at 8pm RUSTED ROOT

Formed in Pittsburgh by singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki in the early ‘90s, RUSTED ROOT’S worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock. After debuting in 1992 with the self released Cruel Sun, RUSTED ROOT released the 1994 platinum selling breakthrough When I Woke, which featured the hit songs “Send Me On My Way,” “Ecstasy” and “Martyr.” Not long after, the band scored on tours with Toad the Wet Sprocket, Santana, The Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, The Allman Brothers Band, HORDE Festival and, perhaps most notably, the highly coveted support role on the landmark Jimmy Page/Robert Plant reunion tour. RUSTED ROOT will be touring in support of their latest album, Stereo Radio.

• Saturday, June 12^th at 3pm CAROLINA LIAR

Based in Los Angeles, the rock band CAROLINA LIAR released their first major debut album in 2008, and their success story has proven to be as captivating as their music.  Influences of Duran Duran, Iggy Pop, Depeche Mode, and The Cure have produced a unique style of infectious pop music and a deeper rock discourse, often branded “new wave” or “euro centric”.  The group, headed by singer/song writer/guitarist Chad Wolf, includes an all-Swedish band with drummer Max Grahn, guitarists Jim Gandara and Rickard Goransson, bassist Erik Haager and keyboardist Johan Carlsson.   CAROLINA LIAR’s history began with the Chad Wolf’s relentless zeal, leading him to a chance meeting with famed Swedish producer, Max Martin.  Catching the attention of Atlantic Records, CAROLINA LIAR’s juxtaposition of desperation and hope have yielded popular songs such as “Show Me What I’m Looking For”, “I’m Not Over” “Beautiful World”, and “Something to Die For.”

• Saturday, June 12^th at 8:00pm KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND

From the mid- to late ’70s, the multi-member and racially integrated group, KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND, led by Harry Wayne “KC” Casey and Richard Finch racked up some of the era’s biggest and instantly recognizable dance hits.  The group had an impressive run of disco hits including: 1977’s “Shake Shake Shake (Shake Your Booty),” “I’m Your Boogieman,” “Keep It Comin’ Love,” “Boogie Shoes” (the latter included on the monster-selling soundtrack to the hit John Travolta disco movie, Saturday Night Fever), 1979’s “Do You Wanna Go Party,” and 1980’s “Please Don’t Go.”  The 1990s saw an appreciation of everything ’70s swept across the U.S., which led to a renewed interest in bands from the era, prompting KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND to re-form for concert performances and release multiple collections of their countless “hits.”

• Sunday, June 13^th at 4:30pm JOSH THOMPSON & JIMMY WAYNE

JOSH THOMPSON

A compelling singer, JOSH THOMPSON is an artist whose songwriting reflects both the gritty realities of blue-collar life and the beer-fueled release of the Friday-night honky-tonk. JOSH THOMPSON kicked off his career in 2009, when the songwriter released his first Top 40 country single, “Beer on the Table,” and co-authored a song for Jason Michael Carroll’s Top Ten album Growing Up Is Getting Old. JOSH THOMPSON’S Columbia Nashville debut, Way Out Here, showcases the man who has lived the music he makes.  At its core are “Who I am” songs like: “Name In This Town,” “I’ve Always Been Me,” “You Ain’t Seen Country Yet,” “Sinner,” and “Way Out Here.”

JIMMY WAYNE

JIMMY WAYNE’S remake of the Hall & Oates pop classic “Sara Smile” is now the centerpiece of an album that showcases his formidable talents as both a vocalist and a songwriter. His soulful singing permeates every note of such soaring, powerful ballads as “All the Time in the World,” “Belongs to You” and “Counting the Days.” He rocks splendidly on “There’s a Memory” and “Things I Believe.”  The new album caps what has been an extraordinary year for JIMMY WAYNE. “Do You Believe Me Now” soared to the top of the country charts, was No. 1 for three weeks, and became one of the biggest hits of 2008-2009. He toured with Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley and played Madison Square Garden. Nashville Lifestyles magazine named him one of its “Beautiful People of 2009.”
In addition to the outstanding entertainment schedule, there are plenty of enhancements to the already extensive family programming at Celebrate Fairfax!, including new program areas such as Mini-Golf presented by Specialicious.com, KidWay MidWay – rides for our smallest of guests, the Fairfax Karaoke Championship, the new ArtsFairfax.org stage in the Better Living Expo, Blaze the Comedy Hypnotist in the Board Auditorium and Bike To The Fair Day on Sunday with FREE bike valet.

General admission seating is available for all performances; shows are free with daily tickets to the event.  Advance tickets go on sale May 7^th at the Wegmans in Fairfax and online at www.celebratefairfax.com.

The 29th annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival is a presentation of Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. and will be held Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13, 2010.  Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3 organization commissioned in 1982 by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.  Its mission, “The Celebration of Fairfax County and Its Communities,” is met through the production of the Celebrate Fairfax! Festival, Fall for Fairfax, and educational programs such as the Northern Virginia Events Network (NoVEN).  For more information call (703) 324-3247 or visit the website at www.celebratefairfax.com.

Full Schedule

Chainsaw Baby

Along Those Lines

Poor Man’s Lobster

Alan Scott

Three String Giants

Westmain & Natural Born Easy

Zaug, Bart and Miller

Irresponsible

Poor Man’s Lobster (Photo: Courtesy Mike DiBella)

Don’t miss Poor Man’s Lobster’s Cd Release Party this Saturday February 13th at Fat Tuesday’s in Fairfax, VA. The Fairfax-based quintet has been jamming together for three years and has finally put together an album that’s sure to be funky. Poor Man’s Lobster is one of the few original bands in the northern Virginia area worth checking-out. I’ve jammed to their music several times at Fat Tuesday’s and have never been disappointed. Hopefully if they know how to push the album right, they can expand their territory – it would be a good thing for the DC area and Mid-Atlantic region to get more funky jam bands playing at the bars. It’s only $5 to get-in so don’t miss this show.

Wednesday: April 22, 2009

Earth day

Soul Patch

JM Randall’s (Williamsburg, VA): 12:21AM

John Scofield

The State Theatre (Falls Church, VA): 07:00PM

The Jefferson Grisman Project

Birchmere (Alexandria, VA): 07:30PM

Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra

Blues Alley (Washington, DC): 08:00PM

Open Mic

Iota Club and Cafe (Arlington, VA): 08:00PM

Willy Porter

Carrie Rodriguez

Rams Head Tavern (Annapolis, MD): 08:00PM

Tesco Vee

Meatman

American Speedway

The Electricutions

Copstabber

DC9 (Washington, DC): 08:30PM

Fonseca

Black Cat (Washington, DC): 09:00PM

Gonzo’s Nose

Clarendon Grill (Arlington, VA): 09:00PM

Vinyl Headlights

Manhattan’s N.Y. Deli & Pub (Newport News, VA): 09:30PM

Taylor Carson

Whitlow’s (Arlington, VA): 09:30PM

Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra

Blues Alley (Washington, DC): 10:00PM

Rockin Blues Stage

Star Hill Music Stage

Acoustic Music Cafe

]]> http://blog.musicdetour.com/archives/635/feed 0 http://blog.musicdetour.com/archives/468 http://blog.musicdetour.com/archives/468#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:02:28 +0000 Dave http://blog.musicdetour.com/?p=468 One of the nation’s top venues, Jammin’ Java, happens to be in our backyard in Vienna, Virginia. This weekend it’s got two shows going on that are must see concerts. Friday night, March 6th, Shane Hines and the Trance is having a CD release party. Check out this post for more info on that show. The big show from a rising star is on Saturday, March 7th with Theresa Andersson. A month ago, Andersson was featured on Conan O’Brien’s late night show on NBC and her one-woman-band (think female version of Keller Williams) is starting to take off. Catch her at this intimate night club before she’s playing stadiums. Details on both shows after the jump.

Friday March 6th at 8:00pm – $12 at the door

Shane Hines and the Trance

Stepanian

Madi Diaz

Saturday, March 7th at 7:00pm – $10 advance/$12 at the door

Theresa Andersson

This Saturday,November 22nd, Redshift is playing at Firehouse Grill in Fairfax. They’re playing as a power trio now and are ready to rock even harder. Also playing, Kamura, Madrone, and Iris Divine. Shows starts at 9pm.

Also this Saturday, the Speaks are playing at PJ Skidoos in Fairfax.

Also on Saturday, a bit of an all day music festival will be going down at Jammin Java. Beginning at Noon David Moreale, Brianna Lane, Kelley McRae and Ben Arthur will be performing. Then at 6:00pm The Midnight Appointment and Sparky’s Flaw are playing. Finally, the main jam going on at 10:00pm features Square Trio and Politicks. There’s no excuse to not rock-out in Northern VA on Saturday Night.

Link Wrap

• Fat Tuesday’s [Venue Information]
• Everyone But Pete [Artist Info]
• The Speaks [Artist Info]
• NUMA [Artist Info]
• Anamide [Artist Info]
• 23 Rainy Days [Artist Info]
• The Common Threat [Artist Info]
• Vinn Fiz [Artist Info]
• Finver Four [Artist Info]
• Jammin Java [Venue Information]
• Kelley McRae [Artist Info]
• David Moreale [Artist Info]
• Ben Arthur [Artist Info]
• Brianna Lane [Artist Info]
• The Midnight Appointment [Artist Info]
• Sparky’s Flaw [Artist Info]
• Politicks [Artist Info]
• Square Trio [Artist Info]