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THE ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION

The For more than 30 years, members of The Atlanta Rhythm Section have entertained audiences all over the world with their hits. The members of Atlanta Rhythm Section originally came together as a session band at Studio One, an Atlanta area studio recording artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Al Kooper, Dickey Betts and .38 Special. The band put out 15 albums and were paired with contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd as the successors to the Allman Brothers – carrying the mantle of “Southern Rock” in the late 70s. But performing songs that were more musically diverse and having hits that had a softer, pop flavor, they had a sound all their own. Influenced by music coming out of England and sharing the musical styling’s of groups likes The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, the members of ARS were accomplished musicians who constantly tried to evolve – think Steely Dan or Little Feat. With multiple gold and platinum albums to their credit, the band had 2 top 10 singles, “So Into You” and “Imaginary Lover”, as well as Top 40 hits including “Doraville”, “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight”, “Do It Or Die” and “Spooky”.

THE ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION WEBSITE

THE SPRINGS

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SHOW!! Nashville recording artist The Springs, ages 19 to 22, won the New Music Awards "Country New Group of the Year" for 2009, and Nashville's ICM "Youth Artist of The Year" in 2008. They are one of the nominees, along with Sugarland, Steel Magnolia, and Lady Antebellum, for this years "Country Group of the Year", at the New Music Awards in LA. The Springs have been touring for over four years now, and have opened for Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Reba and 50 other major acts, at shows all over the US. The band has charted three songs on the main Country Music Row chart, thus far, had a #5 and #6 on the main Country New Music Weekly chart, as well as having four #1's on the "Christian Country" charts. Their first CD is in Walmart stores, and their new one has 17 songs that the bands 21 year old singer, Stewart, wrote. This is the same young man who won one of the "Star Search" competitions when he was just 16.

THE SPRINGS WEBSITE

Blues Underground has been playing clubs, festivals and concerts around the NC and SC region. The band currently features Collin Smith, Guitarist and Vocalist; Bass Randy Scruggs; Rhythm Guitar, Brain Scoggins; Vocals and Drums, Tim Clark; Harmonica and Percussion “ Kingfish”  Jack Montgomery and Lead Vocalist Stacey Howell.

Blues Underground takes the influences of blues, rock, soul and R&B and creates a sound that respects the tradition of the blues but also pushes its contemporary bounds. The band's stage show is filled with an entertaining and danceable mix of blues and R&B classic songs. With Stacey’s vocal range they cover artists like KoKo Taylor, Etta James, Susan Tedesschi, Bonnie Raitt, Ella Fitzgerald, Kitty, Daisy and Louis, BB King, Eric Clapton and more.

Lead Vocalist Stacey Howell has been singing as far back as she can remember. She was 5 years old when she sang up front at church for the first time.  She loves singing and the stage ever since as a teenager she sang in her high school choir in Charleston SC with Charleston stars J. B. and the Harmony. In her high school Blues and rock band she sang back up for the amazing Bill Dees and came in third in the nation in the coast to coast Challenge in Florida .  Her love for the Blues and R&B early on and her musical influences has molded her in to the powerful soul singer she is today.

Lead Guitarist and Vocalist Collin Smith, has a B.A. in Music Performance with a concentration in Jazz.  Collin started playing guitar as a teenager self taught and played in a high school band.  He decided to learn and read music so for the next 3 years he studied under Colonel Gene Wyatt. He transferred to Limestone College and earned his B.A. where he currently teaches. You can tell by his style of playing guitar some of his influences are John Mayer, Eric Clapton, and BB King.

Bass player Randy Scruggs has been playing music professionally for over 33 years. He loves to groove in the pocket with the drums and keep the rhythm section solid.  In his opinion everyone may listen to the lyrics and lead instruments, but it’s the groove of the bass and drums which holds it all together.  I have played in several regionally popular groups over the years, Castle and Triad being two of the most well known.  He even stepped into the country vein of music with the band Silvercreek but always most enjoyed playing blues and R&B, especially Motown

“Kingfish” Jack Montgomery started his music career playing the drums in the late 60’s to mid 70’s at church and with a local rock band in Ionia , Michigan . He moved to Columbus NC where he picked up the harmonica and hooked up with the Chesnee Road Band, then with Blues Underground where he plays harmonica and some percussion. He said he was destined to play the harmonica blues. He loves the Blues. Lead guitar player Collin Smith nicknamed him “Kingfish” and it stuck. “Kingfish” says James Cotton, Adam Gussow and Paul Butterfield influence him the most on harmonica. 

Tim Clark started playing drums at age 10 and has been playing for 32 years in a band in some form or another.  Tim has played with various kinds of bands from church, Vengeance, Heavenly Heart, Leather Lace, Level 3 Reckless Groove and that’s why his skill level works so well with Blues Underground.  Tim can stay in the groove and has great timing. He also helps in writing music. Tim says we have something for everybody’s taste.

CITY LIMITS has a versatility that is unmatched! With musicians that are multi-talented, have soulful harmonies and an expression of music that ranges from Disco, Beach, Rock, Motown, Southern Rock, Country and all in between. CITY LIMITS is well known through the south-east,  performing at festivals, fundraisers, corporate events, night-life  venues, and Stadiums. We are well known for our 80's show and enjoy  watching our fans tear up the dance floor enjoying what  true entertainment is supposed to be. CITY LIMITS recently performed at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. and received rave reviews among an international audience.  Locally, you may have heard a new original played on 105.9 Local licks. We are a family friendly band and encourage audience participation, Our fans  are our biggest asset and we really appreciate you!.

CITY LIMITS WEBSITE 

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THE SMOKEY JOE SHOW

Still kicking after all these years, The Smokey Joe Show returns with some old favorites and a few things you have not heard yet. “Smokey Joe” Peoples has been writing and performing his songs for over forty years. He will be returning to the 2012 BBQ Festival with his daughter, Susan Swanson, Howie Johnson, Harland Johnson and Gus Adams from “Howie's House Party”. Turn off your radio ears and get ready to hear a bunch of homemade Americana music. “Be Careful, Be Safe, God Bless”.

GAS HOUSE MOUSE

Funky Blues and R & B. The band gets it's name from a B-24 Liberator. A bomber that flew out of England in WWII. The sax player's father was a navigator on the plane. Since their first gig in February '03 they've become a favorite at festivals, city sponsored events and clubs around the southeast. Gas House Mouse members include:

Lee Devico, guitarist, is a founding member of the Fabulous Fleetwoods and traveled extensively with that group from 1981 to 2001 throughout the U.S. and Europe. He?s played on the same bill or opened for Johnny Winter, Dr. John, Jimmy Thackery, Buckwheat Zydeco, The North Mississippi Allstars

Butch Giusto hails from Augusta, GA where his first professional gigs started at 14 years old playing in a popular regional act Frank Britt and The Reserve. After an English degree, he completed a Music degree in composition at the University of Colorado (Boulder) and wrote a number of scores for everything from small ensemble to full orchestra with performances in Denver, LA, New York, and Chicago.Butch has worked extensively with Augusta based groups that have included James Brown (studio), The Dixie Dreggs, Livingston Taylor, Modoc, The Edge, Snafu, Word of Mouth Band, All That Jazz, CrossCut, The Truly Dangerous Swamp Band, and many others

Dave Shealy sings, plays saxophone and percussion. Shealy’s musical career started in the late- 60’s in Spartanburg, S.C. From 1974-1979 he traveled the East Coast with Fresh/Rize, the 1974 Spartanburg and the 1975 S.C. Battle of the Bands winner. 1979-1987 found Shealy fronting the popular beach music group, Grandstrand. In 1987, he moved to Florida forming The Kingtones, nominated best blues band and best new band at the 1990 Tampa Bay Music Awards. Though the band split in 1992 their website garnered them The Top MP3 Band/Song on Rolling Stone.com in the summer of ’98. During this period he also worked as a session musician and sang bass with The Ruth Eckerd Hall Singers, a small choral group that backed up Andy Williams, Rosemary Clooney and The Canadian Brass. From ’96-’02 he performed with The Willie Lomax Blues Revue playing festivals and clubs throughout Florida. Dave has shared the stage with Delbert McClinton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Buddy Guy, Rod Piazza, Dr. John, Marshall Tucker, Robert Cray, Derek Trucks, Kenny Neal, Wet Willie, The Chairman of the Board, Dave Mason, Orleans, The Commodores, Dickey Betts, Charlie Daniels, Artimus Pyle, .38 Special and many others.

T-Bone McCall... plays fretted and fretless bass and has performed on the road and in the studio for many years both in Britain, Europe and the US, working with numerous different rock, blues and folk acts. Now a resident of Asheville NC, he also doubles on guitar, mandolin and resonator slide National and Dobro. He uses Fender, Lakland and Musicman basses and Ashdown amps.

Bill Chatoney – Drums & Percussion-Bill has played drums just about all his life. Living in Jacksonville, FL in the late 60’s during the “birth” of Southern Rock found Bill in the Mason Dixon Band. They had a regional No. 1 single that stayed at the top of the charts for 17 weeks. He played in a 13 piece Soul Review that included members of Grinderswitch and could be found hanging with members of the Allman Brothers band and Skynard during those early Jacksonville days. For 2 years Bill had the drumming job with Rock-n-Roll legend Bo Diddley and then went on to do session work in FL and Atlanta. He played in Underground Atlanta for 4 years alongside Atlanta Rhythm Section drummer Dennis Yoast & Classics. He then toured extensively with the band Lazer. Bill has shared the stage and preformed with Ted Nugent, Styx, The Drifters, Canned Heat, The Zombies, The Outsiders, Shemika Copeland and more. Bill is a founding member of Gas House Mouse.

GAS HOUSE MOUSE WEBSITE

GIANT CARNIVAL

With Spectacular adult and children's rides and games

All Ribfest hours.

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CUSTOM AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Sunday July 15th 11AM - 3PM
Open to all Customs, Classics and Club Cars & Trucks
Entry fee $10.00
includes 2 admissions to the Ribfest ($14.00 value)
Registration 11:00AM-2:00PM
Enter the Fairgrounds at Gate #6 off Airport Rd.
and follow registration signs
Trophies awarded - 50/50 drawing

All proceeds benefit
SHRINERS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Presented in co-operation with:
HENDERSONVILLE ANTIQUE CAR CLUB
Addtl. Entry Info. Contact 828-329-4971

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