Saturday Evening Headliner
Terry Sylvester Formerly of The Hollies
Historic rock figure Terry Sylvester was born in Liverpool, England, has opened for the Beatles at the Cavern, joined the Swingin’ Blue Jeans, and replaced Graham Nash in the Hollies. He has a staggering list of hits including “Hippy Hippy Shake” with the Swinging Blue Jeans and Hollies favorites such as “Just One Look,” “The Air That I Breathe,” “Carrie-Anne,” “Look Through Any Window,” “He Ain’t Heavy- He’s My Brother,” “Bus Stop,” and “Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress” among many others. The Hollies charted 22 hits between 1964 and 1975 which were- and are- Top 40, Underground FM, Rock, Classic Rock, and Oldies Radio staples four decades later!
As well as performing with his backing band, Terry also likes to appear in concert with his solo up close & personal "Live & Acoustic" stage act. Both feature the Hollies & Swinging Blue Jeans hits, plus songs & stories from his early days at the Cavern Club, where he appeared with the Beatles & the rest of the great groups from that wonderful era.
Other Featured Performers:
Backintyme
Frank and Mary Lee Sweet perform as Backintyme. Frank plays the banjo in the classical style of the time and Mary Lee “rattles the bones,” keeps time with tamborine, Irish bodhran drum, or beats on the old jawbone (of a donkey.) History will come alive as you hear the popular songs of the nineteenth century, performed as they were written, by song writers Stephen Foster, George Root, Henry Clay Work and others. Sing along to favorites like Oh Susanna, Camptown Races and Grandfather’s Clock. Tap your feet to the lively music of nonsense songs, patriotic songs and gospel tunes, or enjoy the gentle love ballads of nineteenth century America. More information about Backintyme at http://backintyme.com/performances.php
FLY BY NIGHT
“A Band of Dubious Distinction”Marcia Buckingham (Bass Guitar; Mandolin; Vocalist and Song Writer): She started playing the Bass about three years ago. Marcia’s most recent musical accomplishment is as song writer of a tune called: “Shuttle’s End”. Wes Malone (Rhythm Guitar; Vocalist and Song Writer): He can be found every Thursday evening playing guitar and hosting the open mic at the Java Jungle in Port Orange. Charlie Poplees (Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Bass Guitar and Vocalist): Charlie started playing guitar – a long time ago, in a galaxy far away – at the tender age of 14.
Ashley Gang
At the Barberville (Florida) Fall Jamboree in 1998, two solo singer/songwriters from distant points along Florida's East Coast decided to share sets. Three CD's and a few years have brought some changes to the Gang, but the heart and soul of the group remains same. The core of the group, Michelle Lowe on Bass and vocals, Norm McDonald (The Most Dangerous Man in Folk Music) on percussion, vocals and accordion, and Al Scortino on Guitar and Lead vocals, are still keeping the Gang tradition alive. Joined occasionally on stage by an assortment of guitar slinging outlaws, and when possible, original members Paul and Kay Garfinkel.
M. T. Pawketts
The M. T. Pawketts Revue is a melding of several singers, songwriters, and musicians from the Eustis, Florida area. The core of the M. T. Pawketts group consists of Jeff Frieberg (guitar, vocals), Jonathan Hodge (fiddle), Steve Waters (bass, guitar, vocals), and Wayne Carter (guitar, vocals). Often, other talented musicians and singers from the area join us on stage. Website
Barry Brogan
Barry Brogan has been searching for almost forty years for the best guitar…Six- and 12-string, bottleneck slide, and the vintage music for which they were made American music that became blues, Piedmont, and swing, from Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Jimmie Rodgers. . American music that has kept jug bands, string bands and swing bands busy and listeners happy for a hundred years. So far……Just In Time
An award-winning 3-piece Old-Time String Band comprised of Carol Taktikian on guitar, fiddle, and vocals; Joanne Whisler on vocals and upright bass; and Ron Whisler on banjo and vocals; there is no way you can sit still while listening to these folks – Old-Time music right from the heart! – Just In Time can be found playing festivals, private events, coffee houses, tea rooms, and on the radio throughout Central Florida.Jenn Weidley
Jenn Weidley is a singer/songwriter who has performed in the Central Florida area for many years. Performing in coffee houses, pubs and festivals, she plays a variety of Celtic inspired original and traditional songs. She was in the band JENRIC with her late husband Rick and is also in the Central Florida Celtic Folk band BardicRose. Her Solo CD is entitled "Home with the Girls in the Morning" and she is currently working on her second solo CD. Jenn lives in the Orlando area and is also the owner/operator of Green Fiddle Studios, a small studio which caters to the acoustic musicians in Central Florida. http://bardicrose.com/The Carlo Mercieri Band (CMB)
Carlo Mercieri –Guitarist • Kirk Jackson – Bass • Mark Kirkstetter – Drums • Andy Rice - Keyboards The Carlo Mercieri Band brings together four unique souls that embellish their music with fresh ideas and unique experience. The group is led by the beautifully complex, ragingly simple and oh so pleasing guitar sounds of Carlo Mercieri. Having played with bands such as The Fenwicks, Sonic Lobotomy, Pili Pili, Mystic Dino & The Reggae Swat Team, Jesus Chrysler, Exit 80 and The Outcasts, Carlo plays with style and artistry that will put a smile on your face yet force you to run for cover. http://www.thecarlomercieriquartet.com/The Dunehoppers
From St. Augustine, have been a staple of North Florida folk festivals for over five years now. Their tasteful blend of high energy bluegrass, folk and old time string band music make them a favorite wherever they play. Leo Sheppard keeps the group grounded with solid upright bass playing while Kathy Zemanek, Mike Elias, Allen Hood and Bob Parsons add many different combinations of guitar, mandolin, banjo and fiddle. Allen Hood was a recent Florida Fiddle Champion.Valinda McQueen and Jay Wood are StarBird
Florida songwriters from Eustis who write songs about everything in several styles including contemporary, folk, mountain, blues, and celtic. Jay and Valinda have traveled the state of Florida for five years, are Rising Star Performers with White Springs Folk Festival -and performed weekly for three years on Tampa PBS. In 2007 they did a CD with national folk musician Arlan Feiles that went to fifteen in Europe...Jay Wood is a proficient guitarist. Both musicians say their favorite pastime is writing new music.."Rog Lee
This award-winning performing songwriter is a favorite among Florida Folk festivals and venues through out Central Florida. Rog was the winner of the 2008 Will McLean "Best New Florida Song" and a 2007 Will McLean "top Ten" pick, he was also a finalist in the 2007 South Florida Folk Songwriter competition. His songs about miles of coastline, haunting wetlands, unique wildlife, colorful politicos & people, has all the grit and funk that makes up everyday life. His interesting twist and good natured rants provides something for every listener. "Rog Lee is Old Florida's unofficial bard. Lee combines down-home guitar picking, a grizzled and soulful voice, a sly sense of humor and a strong environmentalist consciousness to create his folk songs. Lee's songs evoke smiles, sometimes a melancholy sigh--sometimes both at the same time." Website
The Ancient City Slickers
What do you get when you combine banjos, kazoos, tuba, maracas, washtub bass, guitar, and washboard? BIG TIME FUN! The Ancient City Slickers perform a variety of music--bluegrass, old time favorites, novelty songs, and popular music from the 20's-60's that will have you tapping your toes and humming (or singing) along. Grab a kazoo and join in! Current band members are Chuck Kranz, Kayla Douglas, Russ Thomas, and Cable Spence. Website
Pickin' Kind
Matt Meehan (Guitar and Vocals) and Jason Miller (Mandolin and Vocals), in duo form known as Pickin' Kind, have been putting their stamp on the Halifax area for a few years now. With their own brand of Irish/American Folk, Bluegrass and Original songs, they have entertained many audiences in many venues - from restaurants and bars to festivals and private parties. Riverfest is a welcome addition to their busy regular schedule of shows in the Volusia County area. For booking, contact Jason directly at 386-503-6380Website
Point in Time
Bill Dollahite, Leigh Losey and Mara Silies have exquisite harmonies with applaudable acoustic accompaniments. Featuring Folk, Bluegrass, 70’s Lite-Rick and OrinalsAl Poindexter
Al Poindexter has been a folk musician most of his life. He ran the Middle Earth Coffee House in Gainesville in the early 70's. He has played at the Florida Folk Festival, Barberville Festivals, and numerous other engagements and venues in Northern Florida. When Al plays solo he performs old time songs and blues and songs written by friends. He is an accomplished finger style guitarist and also plays a National steel guitar with a bottle neck for blues. He plays banjo in the old time clawhammer style and occasionally a more modern three finger style. Al also teams up with fiddler Susan Staton and plays with the Celtic contra dance band Meridian.Website
P.S. Dan does have a day gig. He currently owns Sun Coast Builders, Inc. and builds homes in the Daytona area.
Dan Allen
Dan was born and raised in Cambridge Ontario, Canada. At age 14, he moved to Florida and started playing drums on weekends in local bars before he had a license to drive. (Ya his mom or dad had to pick him up after the gig). Dan was an original member of the Nashville Mustangs with Tommy Brown at the Castaway motel in Daytona Beach Florida in the early 1970’s. This was a magical time when Daytona Beach was electric with night life and live music was everywhere. Dan attended North Texas State University, a renowned school of jazz. After college he played many forms of music and did session work as a drummer. He moved to Nashville where he sang and played guitar on Ralph Emory’s TV show and traveled the country for years playing the major hotel circuit. Dan loves all forms of music as long as it’s good. Today Dan plays guitar and sings in all the best entertainment venues in Volusia and Flagler counties. He’s one guy that sounds like a band, playing a wide variety of music from Island, Rock, Blues, Adult Contemporary, Country to Oldies. It’s all about HAVING FUN, and ENTERTAINING the AUDIENCE!P.S. Dan does have a day gig. He currently owns Sun Coast Builders, Inc. and builds homes in the Daytona area.
Somethin' Else
Somethin' Else grew out of the duo, Lonnie and Jeff, who have successfully combined their guitar styles and distinctive music arrangements. Lonnie Hardesty blends lead vocals with his unique style guitar. Jeff Mayer specializes in harmony vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, mandolin, piano, and keyboard. Hector de Jesus brings richness to the group with his vocals and plays guitar, bass, mandolin, and fiddle. John Stroud kicks everything up a notch with wild and crazy banjo and guitar. Marsha Hardesty chimes in with percussion. Newcomer to the band is Linda Clipp, who joins in with a touch of fiddle. Larry Testerman contributes with vocals, guitar, and harmonica. The group has performed at the Barberville folk festivals, Lake County Folk Festival, DeLand Outdoor Art Show, and Rotary River Fest. It all adds up to a kaleidoscope of contemporary and traditional folk music that aims to please.Tie-dye Road
Tie-dye Road comes to us from right here in Ormond Beach. They were born from their love of the music that played in the days when artists like Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger and John Cougar Mellencamp were on the airwaves. You can catch them playing around town at restaurants like Frappes North. Get ready for some of the great songs of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s….when music came out on black vinyl and the journey was on a tie-dye road.Junkanoo
Junkanoo is an expression of Bahamian culture. It's now the national festival of the Bahamas and has its roots traced back to West Africa. It is celebrated year round in the Bahamas. The rhythmic yet powerful sounds of Junkanoo are produced by traditional Bahamian instruments for example, the goat skin drum or Goombay drum, and cowbells. The costumes of Junkanoo in modern times are comprised of several basic materials, cardboard, metals (aluminum), crepe paper for color, glitter, rhinestones and glass for decorations. Junkanoo is simply a gift given to a people by their ancestors. Junkanoo near you is an entity committed to exposing the world to Junkanoo. The aim is to carry a major portion of Bahamian culture (Junkanoo) to the world. The group originated in Tallahassee Florida at Florida A & M University in 1996. The current group consists of University graduates and current students that reside in Orlando, Florida. Website
Mountain Brew
As Mountain Brew, Sara and Andy Burr play a wide variety of styles with mandolin, guitar, harmonica, and vocals. Musical specialties include Irish, old-time, country, Cajun, and mellow pop and rock standards. The duo performed seasonally for three years at Cypress Gardens and has done four years of holiday shows at Silver Springs. They also played daily at the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach in 2009. Mountain Brew's current calendar includes monthly performances at Dicey Reilly's, St. Cloud; Genuine Bistro, DeBary; The County Line, Apopka; and Nolan's Irish Pub, Cocoa Beach. 
The River Drivers
The River Drivers is an acoustic trio comprised of Steve Broussard (bass, banjo, bodhran and vocals), John Parrish (fiddle, mandolin and vocals), and Doug Armstrong (guitar and vocals) -- all are also members of New River Bluegrass. The repertoire of The River Drivers includes some Canadian and Scottish maritime tunes, folk, contemporary acoustic, blues, and old time tunes - a neat mix of tunes assuring a great mix of different and fun tunes.
Barnstorm
Old Time/Neo-folk, fiddle tunes, etc.