Tom, Dick & Harry - 9:45 pm

Memphis' own Tom, Dick and Harry are rockin’ the regional club scene and concert stages with their stellar musicianship and high energy performances! TDH covers 40 years of musical terrain in an evening, performing show-stopping covers of songs like Peter Frampton’s “Do You Feel Like We Do” and classic Van Halen right along with modern chart toppers from groups like Nickleback and Big and Rich. TDH keeps the hits coming ALL NIGHT LONG, rockin' the house with non stop energy! The moment they crank up you'll know these guys aren't your average Tom, Dick and Harry... Each of the band members has toured and recorded with national acts - John Roth (Winger and Black Oak Arkansas) Kory Myers (Jimi Jamison of Survivor) Scotty T (Roxy Blue) and Ted Partin (Suzy Boggus and Bruce Carroll) just to name a few. Tom, Dick and Harry bring their own high energy brand of Memphis Style wherever they play. Check the band’s calendar to catch a show you won’t forget!

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Rail -8:30 pm

Straight out of Memphis, TN home of Rhythm, Blues and Rock -n- Roll, comes the powerful sound of Rail. Todd Poole (Vocal/Guitar), John Snyder (Bass), Chris Turnbow (Guitars), and Ronnie Knight (Drums), make up a quartet of pure energy. With the release of their self titled CD, the band exploded on the scene with heavy tracks like “Nobody Cars”, “Out of Control”, and “Stand Alone”, mixed with crossover ballads like “World Breaks Down”, and “Runaway Train”, topped off with the hit “Save Me”.
Rail has opened show for Disturbed, Chevelle, Taproot, and ShineDown. With an awesome live show it’s a no brainer, this band is here to stay.

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The Donnie Brunson Band - 7:20 pm

Formed in the summer of 2009 the Donnie Brunson Band was anticipated by many before the first note was ever played. The idea came to Brunson after talking to Hal McCormack ( Guitarist Black Oak Arkansas ) about putting a band together to pick up the slack between the two artist shows. by chance Brunson was asked to appear at a show in Arkansas with Tony Spinner (guitarist TOTO and the Tony Spinner Band ) with that, a light bulb went off in Brunsons head, hey why not put these two guys together see what happens? the search went out for a drummer and first on the list was Pete mindello ( drummer Jimi Jamison ) Brunson had known of Pete for years and although they played the same venues and been at each others shows had never talked. everything is looking good right ? now for a bassist. there was never a question who the guy for that job was . Rome Mcminn ( Don Mcminn and night train / Curbside players ) is one of the best bass players I have ever heard says Brunson.


Looker - 5:00 pm

In mid 1983 vocalist David Kurtz (The Next, David Kurtz Band) and guitarist Ricky Triolo (Medieval Steel) joined White Kid Leather members David Wade, Billy Maharrey and Tony Maharrey and to form the original line up of Looker. The writing styles of Kurtz, Wade, Triolo and Maharrey made a great match combining, Rock, Pop and Folk with hard driving guitars, keyboards, big harmony's and a rock steady rhythm section made for a sound that was unforgettable and all LOOKERS.
Looker was different then most Memphis

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Aquanet - 3:50 pm

August 15 is an important date in music history--a time to celebrate the life of the King of rock-n-roll. And this celebration served as the catalyst to bring the glam sounds of '80s American rock back to the streets of Memphis. It was at the Elvis candlelight vigil at Graceland in 2000, where the five stars of Aquanet first met. From five corners of the world they came, each carrying with them a passion for the music of their youth.What started as sharing shots of Night Train has evolved into a full production of the greatest sounds of the hair metal age. This is wild, flashy and full of the decadence that marked the '80s. It's the women, the clothes, and of course, the hair. But most of all, this is pure fun. This is AQUANET, and this is their story.

 

Rukus - 2:40 pm

"Rukus" is a progressive metal project that has been in the works since winter 2006. Songs covering everything from deceit, religion, hate, society, hypocrisy, all the way up to whiskey and good times. Rukus collides with sick ass guitar, chest thumping bass, demanding lyrics with contagious vocals, all topped with bangin' vicious beats. All individual musicians that are complimentary and all fueled by straight aggression. Rukus is currently playing in Northeast Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and Western Tennessee. Help spread the "RUKUS"!!!

Sons of the South - 1:30 pm

Sons of the South is a tribute to southern rock playing the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, 38 Special, Blackfoot, Marshall Tucker, The Allman Brothers, etc.. They have been together for over 6 years playing some of the best southern rock around. The band members are Scott J lead vocals/guitar, Trey Madsen Bass, and Zenas Ivy guitar/Vocals/Keyboards. The combined experience of the band members are well over 100 years and counting. The band is working hard and is booking gigs-more datses posted soon... Ya'll come on out now ya hear! SOS supports such groups and organizations as The Memphis Songwriters Association, Music Cares, MMRC.


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Down 2 Five -12:25 pm

Down2 Five was formed in the later part of 2006. Originally, members Joel Williams (Black Oak Arkansas, Ricky Nelson, Ruby Starr, Target, Larry Raspberry and the Highsteppers), Josh Haynes (Pulse-Tribute to Pink Floyd, Carey Haynes, Larry Raspberry and The Highsteppers) , Steve Spear (Horizon, The Gentrys, Larry Raspberry and the Highsteppers, Moloch, Tony Joe White, The Memphis Horns, Rufus Thomas) and Mike Russell (Pulse-Tribute to Pink Floyd, Reba Russell and the Portables, The Midnighters ,Bluebird, Companion, Leviathan) served as the back-up band for country artist Kitty Jerry, as well as Larry Raspberry and Jimi Jamison (formerly of Survivor). They decided to form their own band with lead singer, Ron Herron (Jerricho, Dakota, Carl Perkins). In the later part of 2009, Joel went on semi-retirement, and Down2 Five hired veteran drummer, Walter Polk (Lash Laroo, Jaguar, Roy Harper, Yankee Dime). There is no doubt that a lot of Down2 Five's influence is mostly of the "British Invasion" era. They do songs ranging from bands such as Deep Purple, The Beatles, Emerson Lake and Palmer, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Bad Company, etc.

 
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Closely Watch Trains - 11:20 am

CLOSELY WATCH TRAINS was formed in December of 2008 by Scott Perry and Johnny Curry in Desoto County, MS, just south of Memphis, TN. The two came together after working on a collaborative project to form a “new” country music band in light of the recent popularity and air play of such artists as Keith Urban, Rascall Flatts and other well known country contemporaries. The duo worked together acoustically; writing and arranging cover music from other popular country artists while trying to assemble their break out band.

Jeremy Allen joined Perry and Curry on vocals and guitar in the spring of 2009. Shortly after, Eddie Sorrell, Rex Bright and David Mason followed suite on keyboards, bass guitar and drums, rounding out the powerhouse group now known as CLOSELY WATCH TRAINS. This band has successfully set its course to become a hometown favorite of the Midsouth area creating an unmistakable pride with the deep roots of the country music community.

Since their debut at the Hernando, MS “A FAIR” in May of 2009, CLOSELY WATCH TRAINS has catapulted into the mainstream music arena and performed in various venues across the Midsouth. Bringing edgy guitar riffs and strong, melodic vocal harmonies to the table, this group takes country to another level that will have everyone moving in their seats. Whether they are tuning up to a cover song you know or jamming out to an original that can be found on their debut album (coming soon), CLOSELY WATCH TRAINS is making its mark on audiences everywhere and the music industry has spotted a shooting star.