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Arts, Beats & Eats announces their big line-up for this year's Festival of Hope.
The festival runs Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 through Sept. 7.
It will feature music from all genres, from country, caribbean, celtic, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, gospel, swing, rock, funk, metal, jazz and reggae.
More than 100 local bands and entertainers will perform on five stages.
The Michigan Lottery Stage will be the main event with names like David Nail, Whitney Duncan and The McClymonts will warm up for country superstar Phil Vassar on Monday.
Also hitting the stage at the Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater will be Candlebox on Friday. Steward Francke, Justic Nozuka and rock and roll legends Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will hit the stage on Saturday and on Sunday a gospel showcase and Alexander Zonjic and friends.
“This year, Arts, Beats & Eats continues to offer a top-notch eclectic lineup, certain to entertain all music fans,” said event producer Jon Witz. “Year after year, this event attracts a diverse group of well-known national and local musical acts. We are proud to deliver the high quality of music programming festival attendees have come to expect.”
The annual Arts, Beats & Eats, Oakland County's Taste, Music & Arts Festival, is held over Labor Day weekend, September 4-7, 2009 in downtown Pontiac.
The four-day festival will be open from 11a.m. – 11 p.m. on Friday (with art fair opening at 4 p.m.), 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Labor Day Monday. For additional public information, visit www.artsbeatseats.com, or call 248.334.4600.
The full music schedule is as follows:
Michigan Lottery Stage
Friday, Sept. 4
6 p.m. The Reefermen
7 p.m. The Gelheads
9 p.m. Candlebox
Saturday, Sept. 5 6 p.m. Stewart Francke
7:30 p.m. Justin Nozuka
9 p.m. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Sunday, Sept. 6 2 p.m. -5 p.m. Gospel Showcase
2 p.m. Elder Derrick Rutley/ Tiffany Cummings
2:30 p.m. Larry Callahan & Selected of God
3 p.m. Lemarsha Spann
3:30 p.m. Dorinda Clark-Cole & the Conference Choir
4 p.m. Kierra Sheard & Bold Right Life Choir
4:30 p.m. Demetia Hadden
5:30 p.m. Alexander Zonjic & Friends with special guest James Lloyd
7:30 p.m. Keiko Matsui
9 p.m. Angie Stone
Monday, Sept. 7 11:30 p.m. Annabelle Road
12:30 p.m. The McClymonts
1:30 p.m. David Nail
2:30 p.m. Whitney Duncan
3:30 p.m. Phil Vasser
5:30 p.m. Critical Bill
6:30 p.m. Puddle Of Mudd
Soaring Eagle Casino Rock Stage
Friday, Sept. 4
4 p.m. Sun 209
5:30 p.m. Marshall Neely & the Deputies of Destruction
7 p.m. Deadstring Brothers
8:30 p.m. The Orbitsuns
Saturday, Sept. 5 11:30 a.m. Wall Clocks
1 p.m. Woodward
2:30 p.m. Shoe
4 p.m. Jam Samich
5:30 p.m. Strange Habits
7 p.m. Down For Now
8:30 p.m. Rev. RightTime
Sunday, Sept 6 11:30 a.m. Liquid Motor Commission
1 p.m. Guitar Army
2:30 p.m. The Cult Heroes
4 p.m. Broadzilla
5:30 p.m. Octopus
7 p.m. Detroit Pony Express
8:30 p.m. The Muggs
Monday, September 7 11:30 a.m. Free Dirt Band
1 p.m. Twin Pigs
2:30 p.m. Nuroksol
4 p.m. Super Mecado
5:30 p.m. National Ghost
7 p.m. Reefermen
Big Three Stage
Friday, Sept. 4 11:30 a.m. Jason Pyzik
1 p.m. Whiplash
2:30 p.m. Random Family
4 p.m. Urban Nomads
5:30 p.m. Steven Springer
7 p.m. Phil Treas
8:30 p.m. Laith Al-Saadi
Saturday, Sept 5
11:30 a.m. Robin Moore & the NorthStar
1 p.m. Pato
2:30 p.m. Band B
4 p.m. Dig A Phoney (Beatles Tribute)
5:30 p.m. Robin Horlock Band
7 p.m. Barbara Payton Band
8:30 p.m. Persausion
Sunday, Sept. 6
11:30 a.m. Skin N' Bones
1 p.m. Genesee Ramblers
2:30 p.m. Domingo
4 p.m. The Ragbirds
5:30 p.m. Tim Diaz Band
7 p.m. Back Forty
8:30 p.m. Impact 7
Monday, September 7
11:30 a.m. Light in August
1 p.m. TJ Kelly
2:30 p.m. Cowboy Alan
4 p.m. Ultra Violent Hippopotmus
5:30 p.m. Bump
7:00 p.m. JTX
Comcast Metromix Stage
Friday, Sept. 4
4 p.m. The Blue Effect
5:30 p.m. Port to Port
7 p.m. Ghosts of August
8:30 p.m. Giftus (funk rock)
Saturday, Sept 5
4 p.m. Silent Violet
5:30 p.m. Friendly Foes
7 p.m. Aran Ruth
8:30 p.m. Prussia
Sunday, Sept 6
4 p.m. Champions of Breakfast
5:30 p.m. Charlie Slick
7 p.m. Daniel Zott
8:30 p.m. Misty Lyn and Big Beautiful
Monday, Sept. 7
4 p.m. Tone and Niche
5:30 p.m. Hannah Fralick
7 p.m. Lord Scrummage
Flagstar Bank Acoustic Stage
Friday, Sept. 4
4:30 p.m. Chris Degnore
6 p.m. Beth Stalker
7:30 p.m. Jan Krist
Saturday, Sept 5
12 p.m. Rude Dog
1:30 p.m. Drake The Band
3 p.m. Ian Thomas
4:30 p.m. Jen Cass
6 p.m. Royal Garden Trio
7:30 p.m. LVNMUZIQ
Sunday, Sept. 6
12 p.m. Bob Gerics
1:30 p.m. Jimmy Atto
3p.m. Brandon Calhoon
4 p.m. Frankie D'Angelo
6 p.m. Ian Thomas
7 p.m. Mary McGuire
Monday, Sept. 7
12:00 p.m. Matt Ratza
1:30 p.m. Griff N' John Afterhours Experience
3 p.m. Capps
4:30 p.m. Josh Davis
6 p.m. Rachael Davis
Pepsi R&B Stage
Friday, Sept. 4
11:30 a.m. Octopus
1 p.m. Kerry Clark Blues Company
2 p.m. Jason Pyzik
4 p.m. Just Friends
5 p.m. Tomas Esparza & The Boa Constrictors
7 p.m. Priscilla Price
8 p.m. Larry Lee & The Back in the Day Band
Saturday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. Pete "Big Dog" Fetters
1 p.m. Joey Spina
2 p.m. Third Coast Kings
4 p.m. Jstokes
5 p.m. Tumbao Bravo!M
7 p.m. Nadir Distorted Soul
8 p.m. Mikhal Caldwell
Sunday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. BeBe & The Blues Masters
1 p.m. Quincy Stewart
2 p.m. Sierra Leone
4 p.m. Rev Marc Falconberry
5 p.m. Inoh Savid
7 p.m. Pamela Wise Quartet
8 p.m. Sky Covington
Monday, Sept. 7
11:30 a.m. Susie Woodman
1 p.m. Erich Goebel
2:30 p.m. Jesse Palter
4 p.m. Eric Tessmer
5:30 p.m. Flophouse
7 p.m. David Gerald & Insurrection
Pepsi R&B Stage
Friday, Sept. 4
11:30 a.m. Octopus
1 p.m. Kerry Clark Blues Company
2 p.m. Jason Pyzik
4 p.m. Just Friends
5 p.m. Tomas Esparza & The Boa Constrictors
7 p.m. Priscilla Price
8 p.m. Larry Lee & The Back in the Day Band
Saturday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. Pete "Big Dog" Fetters
1 p.m. Joey Spina
2 p.m. Third Coast Kings
4 p.m. Jstokes
5 p.m. Tumbao Bravo!
7 p.m. Nadir Distorted Soul
8 p.m. Mikhal Caldwell
Sunday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. BeBe & The Blues Masters
1 p.m. Quincy Stewart
2 p.m. Sierra Leone
4 p.m. Rev Marc Falconberry
5 p.m. Inoh Savid
7 p.m. Pamela Wise Quartet
8 p.m. Sky Covington
Monday, Sept. 7
11:30 a.m. Susie Woodman
1 p.m. Erich Goebel
2:30 p.m. Jesse Palter
4 p.m. Eric Tessmer
5:30 p.m. Flophouse
7 p.m. David Gerald & Insurrection
- Detroit Local News
BOATS, BALLOONS & BBQ ANNOUNCES 2009 CONCERT LINE UP!
Port Huron, MI- Come enjoy the newest FREE outdoor summertime event– The Boats, Balloons & BBQ Festival. In celebration of the Blue Water Boat Month the Boats, Balloons & BBQ Festival will be held in conjunction with Downtown Port Huron and AchesonVentures Wednesday, July 15 through Sunday, July 19, 2009. This is event will take place at Desmond Landing in Downtown Port Huron. With the anticipated attendance of more than 150,000, patrons, the festival will encompass a wide range of attractions enjoyable for all ages.
To kick off the festival, the Rotary International Day Parade takes place opening day. Patrons will get the chance to enjoy a rare form of entertainment for the area – 10 Night-Glow Hot Air Balloons will come in from all over the country to fill up the skies of St. Clair County. In addition, throughout the festival, there will be FREE performances all week long from World-Class Recording Artists and the Hottest Regional Acts performing on the National Act Main Stage. Daredevil circus performers, carnival amusement areas, BMX/skate stunt shows and interactive military displays will all be featured throughout the weekend. Old-fashioned Barbequed foods, along with several other American Food Cuisines will be served up by food vendors in the Taste of America food court. Spectators can attend the historic Port Huron to Mackinac Sail Boat Race on Saturday, July 25th. The 2009 Boats, Balloons &BBQ Festival is truly going to be a fun event for the ENTIRE family.
Special VIP Seating Available for ONLY $25. Includes access to Preferred up-close seating, private bar & restrooms.
TICKETS are on sale NOW!
Following is a list of the 2009 Boats, Balloons & BBQ concert lineup:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
* War Machine (Kiss Tribute)
* Devin Scillian & Arizona Sun
Thursday, July 16, 2009
* Not Guilty
* Candle Box
* Green Street
* Class Three Overbite
* Critical Bill
Friday, July 17, 2009
* Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad
* Cowboy Alan
* Dave Hamilton
* Redhill
Saturday, July 18, 2009
* Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
* Sally Arrendondo as Hannah Montana
* BeBe & The Blues Masters
* 9 House
* The Muggs
Sunday, July 19, 2009
* Rod Stewart Tribute
* Sally Arrendondo as Taylor Swift
* Gun Shy
* Cliff Erickson
- Music New & Concert Dates
This weekend in Downtown Plymouth is the 29th annual Ice Festival with sculptures and structures all over town. Come down and warm up at Liberty Street on Friday the 21st with a return visit from The Northern Skies. Haling from the Grand Rapids area, The Northern Skies are a group that creatively blends bluegrass, Americana and Celtic music into something that is very easy to get dancing to. On Saturday the 22nd, we welcome back BeBe and the Bluesmasters for a night of jazz, R&B and Soul music including a full rhythm section, plus brass and beautiful vocals. Both bands are now known for their high energy performances here, and musical material that anybody could love. Both of these shows are expected to be incredible performances, and we are anticipating large audiences for both, so don’t miss it!
- Joe Walters
BeBe and The Blues Masters
Saturday, July 31, 6 to 8 pm The 'Masters' are set to remind Marine City of the ability of a good blues band to rev an audience. Their appearance at last year's
Music Festival was very well received. This is their first appearance in the Summer Concert Series. - Marine City
Discography
Feel it 7 songs
I sing the blues 5 songs
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BIO
The Epitome of a Stone cold blues Band.
BeBe and The Blues Hive were formed in 2007, with the intentions of putting a refreshing twist on blues. Originally from Waynesboro, Ms., now risiding in Marysville, MI., Bea Bahr
lead vocalist (BeBe) began singing in Laurel, Ms. at the age of 5yrs old in 1966 and since then has performed in venues stateside and overseas. A vocalist
who can achieve many different vocal ranges.
The BluesMaster from the Metro Detroit Area, were hand picked by Bea B., because they all contribute something special to the project and incorporate their influences into their music. Five multi talented musicians make this an awesome group.
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