Dewey Beach Music Conference & Festival

THE RUSTY RUDDER

THE RUSTY RUDDER
113 DICKINSON STREET
DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971
302-227-3888

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH

RUDDER DECK

TWO STAGES - STAGES A & B

(A)8:00 JAY HANSEN (LONG ISLAND, NY)
Jay Hansen is a rising singer/songwriter on the verge of stardom. His music has been featured on Dawson's Creek (twice), MTV Battle of the Sexes and he will have music on next season's MTV Real World: all before Jay's 20th birthday. ..

(B)8:40 MALCOLM BLISS (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
Malcolm Bliss is Philly's band of five guys with one distinctive, yet accessible sound. With their love for rock's great masters and their vision of creating a new and fresh sound, Malcolm Bliss' music is melodic, passionate and always fun.

(A)9:20 MICHAEL SHEPPARD (WASHINGTON, DC)
"POWER-ACOUSTIC MODERN-ALTERNA-ROCK" writes one reviewer! Currently touring in support of their 2nd MILESH RECORDS CD, "Ghost Of A Chance," Michael and team drive thelr original rock - a blend of styles and influences from Matchbox Twenty to Seal, and Dave Matthews to Jimi Hendrix - right at you!! "Strong vocals, memorable lyrics and melodies, huge guitars and a kick ass rhythm section; a passionate collaboration of heart, soul, mind, and musical integrity..!" It's no wonder he's packing them in!!

(B)10:00 CORI YARCKIN (ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL)
ON RADIO - "La Di Da" - WAZY-FM, Lafayette, IN - full rotation; The Vibe 98.9, Grand Cayman Island - full rotation; "Sensational" - WAZY-FM; WXCV – Homosassa Springs, FL
ON STAGE - American Airlines Arena – Miami Heat Summer Slam w/Prymary Colorz; SeaWorld w/Aaron Carter; Readers’ Digest QSP Tour with Triple Image, B5, and Janene Fatone; Pop City, Tampa; House of Blues w/A-Teens, Play, Baha Men, Nick Carter and others; Seventeen Magazine Rock Your Prom Tour; Hard Rock Live – Headline performances; Seventeen Magazine Model Search - headline
ON CAMERA - Starring role, Camille, on Nickelodeon’s "Noah Knows Best"; The Truth Campaign’s TV and theater commercial, "Focus on the Positive." Shown on television and in major theaters; Featured player in ABC’s "Making the Band"

(A)10:40 LOVE SEED MAMA JUMP (LEWES, DE)
Love Seed Mama Jump is six-piece rock band from Sussex County, Delaware. Their music is described as guitar-driven pop rock - a blend of modern beats and melodic hooks delivered with powerful, impassioned vocals. After releasing 4 CD's independently and garnering a reputation as one of the most energetic and engaging live shows on the East Coast, the band has released it's first nationally promoted CD on the Artemis/Plump recording label out of New York City. The new self-titled CD continues the Love Seed tradition of fun and intensity - from the playfulness of My Superstar and Bored to the open frankness of Flying Solo and Life. Enjoy!

RUDDER LOUNGE

STAGE C

8:00 RED NUMBER 40 (WILMINGTON, DE)
Original rock band that writes and performs introspective songs with healthy doses of cynicism and humor. Their performance is energetic and appeals to music fans who want to see musicians express themselves instead of "parroting" what is on the radio.

9:00 APE HOUSE (WASHINGTON, DC)
Ape House's acclaimed sound combines the unbridled energy of The Ramones and The Buzzcocks with the melodicism of The Knack and Cheap Trick. "This is powerful, tight, clever power pop with a super tasty and refined guitar sound " -Not Lame Records

10:00 MAPPARI (ALLSTON, MA)
Out of the Boston music scene comes one of the most exciting rock bands to land in your hands. Mappari is a songwriter’s rock band that avoids the traps of trends and maintains an ever-growing prolific arsenal of material. Rock and roll is their weapon of choice and their adoring fans are their muses. The fan base has been exponentially growing since their first and sold out show in 1999. Their loyal street team ranges from Pontal, Brazil to Victoria, British Columbia. "Solid pop tinted with heavy powerful riff rock has the crowd’s attention... very radio friendly, complete with big catchy choruses and meaty hooks."

11:00 3RD DEGREE (BROOKLYN, NY)
3rd Degree are a rock band "straight outa" Brooklyn, NY. They are preparing to tour in support of their second release "Very Short Album." By melting classic influences like Queen, AC/DC, and Cheap Trick together with the modern sounds of bands like Foo Fighters and STP, 3rd Degree has created its own blend of high energy melodic rock.

12:00 PULASKI (MILLERSVILLE, MD)
Quirky, dual-guitar rock, memorable lyrics and vocal harmonies reminiscent of Neil Young and Brian Wilson being simmered in their own juices mark this Baltimore quartet's musical methods. No style is safe from Pulaski's meddling little paws.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26th

RUDDER DECK

TWO STAGES - STAGES A & B

(B)5:30 FE (MOUNT LAUREL, NJ)
Calypso from New Jersey, Cort Farris played Steel Drum on The Sucession Movement's We Need A Hill.

(A)7:00 STARGAZER LILY (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
Stargazer Lily is a band like a rock and roll amusement park. Whether you come for sugar-sweet sexy soul, raspy-indie guitar growl or solid passion grooves you'll find satisfaction in this three-year-old four piece from Philadelphia. Step right up...this roller coaster packs love, pain, joy, wit, anger, hope and sex into 3 minute and 15 second rock rides that will make you want to get right back in line and go again.

(B)7:40 CAPITOL AIR (LANCASTER, PA)
Combine the power and drive of American rock and roll with the artful tapestry of British rock and you get the Pennsylvania based foursome, Capitol Air. Capitol Air will entertain you with a new, refreshing sound and a powerful live show.

(A)8:20 MISSION 19 (DENVER, CO)
Mission 19, the four piece pop-rock outfit from Colorado, offers a unique blend of great melody, strong rhythm, phenomenal songwriting and perhaps the most entertaining live show in the Rocky Mountain region. As strong musicians and fabulous entertainers, these guys are geared up to make a run to the top of the national music scene.

(B)9:00 FOOLS & HORSES (BALTIMORE, MD)
Redefining Rock music in a way Baltimore has never seen, Fools & Horses rocks you with the same star qualities that have made groups like the Beatles and the Who such a phenomenon. Contagious lyrics, vocals and songs have made Fools and Horses the hot commodity of Baltimore.

(A)9:40 MELODROME (BOSTON, MA)
Melodrome delivers contemporary rock music with a slight retro flavour. Think U2 meets Beck and then hangs out with the Stones. Simple, pulsing drums, smooth, tight bass lines, haunting guitars and a hypnotic vocal sound combine to make a sound so deep it might change your DNA. Melodrome blends sampling with the warmth of vintage gear to create a sound that is theirs alone.

(B)10:20 THE JELLYBRICKS (HARRISBURG, PA)
Almost ready to release their third album, Harrisburg's The Jellybricks combine the sounds of Matthew Sweet and The Replacements with relentless hooks, killer riffs, and tight harmonies to garner acclaim as "One of the hottest pop-rock acts around." -FMQB

(A)11:00 WAYNE SUPERGENIUS (YORK, PA)
Wayne Supergenius writes the old fashioned kind of song. The big hook, the unforgettable melody, the crafted solo that many who have been sucked into the dreary world of the image conscious have missed. Alt.country, insurgent country, americana, roots rock ........ The essence of American music that Wayne Supergenius calls rock and roll

(B)11:40 BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB (JERSEY CITY, NJ)
Billionaire Boys Club, or BBC, as some call it, was formed in the summer of 2002 by four like-minded young men, tired of being told what was cool and hell-bent on having their own say. Bored with the same lame sounds being peddled over the airwaves, our friends in Billionaire Boys Club resolved to be at the forefront of a revolution years overdue—the re-birth of Rock & Roll. What they stand for is simple: honest, catchy, guitar-driven/harmony-laden rock with street credibility. They have a sound and image that go hand-in-hand, but they are definitely not all style and no substance.

(A)12:20 SOCK FULL OF PENNYZ (WILMINGTON, DE)
To the untrained eye, SFOP’s instrumentation remains true to their roots: with a three piece horn section that can blast infectious melodies into anything with a pulse. But the versatility of the horns is what creates the true SFOP sound. They establish an atmospheric depth in the background of a chorus that alludes to the greatest of rock anthems, allowing for the melodic dual guitars to drive the punk rock sound into the heart of the listener. Meanwhile, singer Mark Lukach throws a new twist on the devastatingly hackneyed nasal pop punk vocal sound. His voice is certainly angst driven, and certainly poppy, but lacks the ‘shoot yourself in the head’ whine that has plagued the punk and emo scene as of late.

RUDDER LOUNGE

TWO STAGES - STAGES C & D

(D)6:30 JAMES HARVEY (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
James Harvey began his musical journey through years of classical training and performing, honing the technicalities of the art of singing. Studying voice for over 10 years, Harvey experienced many triumphant moments: Making his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 17, multiple television appearances on 6 ABC, as well as performances at the Acadamy of Music and many Philadelphia events. Harvey has recently teamed up with Grammy nominated producer David Ivory to find his sound in the studio and continue his musical journey.

(C)7:10 DARCIE MINER BAND (HARRISBURG, PA)
Think Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac meets Jams Joplin w/ Big Brother & the Holding Co., along with any tight band fronted by a rock female with a voice & songs which move from beautiful to heartwrenching ballads that anyone at any age will relate to. Straight up rock songs with an unforgettable melody that jam & there you have it, The Darcie Miner Band, whose music will last many lifetimes to come.

(D)7:50 VIRGINIA (RED BANK, NJ)
Prepare yourself for the Virginia experience. Virginia takes it to a new level with her second release on Gig Records. Working from her ethereal, acoustic songwriting base, she weaves her ambient vibe with powerful pop hooks and soaring vocals that are impossible to ignore. Virginia defies categorization, taking her musical cues from the storytelling tradition of singer/songwriters, while always maintaining a seductive groove, and a mood driven, melodic and insightful lyricism that speaks to audiences of all ages.

(C)8:30 JOE CONDIRACCI (HOBOKEN, NJ)
Joe is a gifted songwriter with the ability to provide an intimate look into love and relationships. His lyrics and voice compel you to feel the happiness and the heartache. With a smooth and soulful voice, Joe manages to capture his audience, and keep them captive long after the set is over.

(D)9:10 BOWMAN (BOSTON, MA)
BOWMAN is a singer/songwriter, who has been causing quite a buzz in the Boston area, as well as at several of the music conferences/showcases. In 2002, BOWMAN was invited to participate at NEMO in Boston, EAT'M in Las Vegas, the Atlantis Music Conference in Atlanta, as well as the 6th Annual Millenium Music Conference. In addition, Billy Bowman was nominated for a Best Male Vocalist Award at last year's Boston Music Awards. He has been catching the eye of several producers, as well as A&R people for whom BOWMAN has been showcasing. Check him out while he's still unsigned!

(C)9:50 NIKI BARR (DENTON, MD)
Upon seeing and hearing nineteen-year-old Eastern Shore native Niki Barr it's easy to come to the conclusion that she is "good for her age." But repeated listening of her lyrics and melodies, and the more times you see her perform live, it becomes quite clear that Barr is just plain talented period, age aside.

(D)10:30 HUCK (BOSTON, MA)
In a study conducted in Massachusetts since 1994, it has been found that people who have attended Huck shows in New York, Worcester and Boston or have listened to any of Huck's three CD's have gone on to move out of their parents' basements, get jobs and form meaningful, emotionally satisfying relationships with members of both sexes.

(C)11:10 10 HEADS HIGH (NEW YORK, NY)
New York energy and attitude. Remember good songs?

(D)11:50 THE MAYAN FACTOR (BALTIMORE, MD)
"The Mayan Facor are a new band out of the Baltimore area. They are an independent band, but don't be fooled. They are about 10 to 20 times better than such regurgitated bullshit like Linkin Park. The Mayan Factor blend incredibly melodic acoustic guitars with spacy electric guitar techniques, atmospheric percussion (kongas and drums), bass that you can feel thumping in your chest and vocals reminiscent of many bands." - AmericasBestRock.com

(C)12:30 HALESTORM (HARRISBURG, PA)
Halestorm has emerged into a harder rock genre with songs that are both gritty and accessible. With the vocal chops to pull it off, Lzzy Hale has signed a production agreement with producer David Ivory and there is no doubt that this fresh perspective on Rock Metal will indeed be one thing that the genre has been starved of... and only Halestorm can deliver!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27

RUDDER DECK

TWO STAGES - STAGES A & B

(B)5:30 FE (MOUNT LAUREL, NJ)
Calypso from New Jersey - Cort Farris played Steel Drum on The Sucession Movement's We Need A Hill.

(A)7:00 NICOLE MCKENNA (NEW YORK, NY)
No frills pop-rock hooks, unforgettable melodies, and lyrics that reach you. She doesn't waste a single moment winning your heart. "Nicole's captivatingly beautiful vocal style is downright awesome." Kweevak says of Nicole's new release Stay Awhile, "...this sweet and soaring collection of power pop strikes a chord..."

(B)7:40 DENI BONET (NEW YORK, NY)
Deni Bonet is a singer/songwriter and world-class electric violinist. Deni performed with REM, Sarah McLachlan, Indigo Girls etc. before forming her own highly regarded band. The Wall Street Journal described Deni's music as "like Sheryl Crow meets the B52's".

(A)8:20 SAUL ZONANA (NEW YORK, NY)
NY-based solo artist SAUL ZONANA is an impressive new singer-songwriter who captures the perfect combination of very strong melodies and driving rock tunes. "It's the first of those 'new power production' releases that REALLY deserves the expression POWER POP"... "...the kind of melodic pop music that not only sticks in your head, but has varied production to the point where the musical flavor lasts along, long time." (Mike Parley, Bullz-Eye.com)

(B)9:00 PILOT RADIO (HOUSTON, TX)
Pilot Radio, the four piece pop/rock band from Houston Texas has been playing together since 1997. First public performance was in 2001, momentum for the band has built ever since. Currently on indie label Solar Flare Records and touring extensively.

(A)9:40 EVOKA (WINSTON SALEM, NC)
EVOKA is a alternative rock band based out of Winston-Salem, NC. The band has been compared to acts such as the Remy Zero, Ours, Kent & Radiohead. EVOKA was conceived in May 2000 when Taylor, singer/songwriter, composed a few songs for friend Bryan Ledbetter to hear. They decided to form a band and record an ep at Mitch Easter's Fidelitorium Studios. Evoka has been touring the southeast and licensed music to MTV & ESPN. They also played several high profile conferences and radio festivals.

(B)10:20 STEPHEN RESO BAND (HARRISBURG, PA)
Stephen's heartfelt emotional lyrics and soaring pop anthems have captivated audiences and packed venues across the country. The young man from Harrisburg has appeared on compilations with the likes of Material Issue, Matthew Sweet, Local H, The Posies, and more. Tracks from "Ordinary Life", his 1st release on GIG RECORDS, was featured on MTV's Real World Las Vegas last fall.

(A)11:00 THE FAIRWELL (MEMPHIS, TN)
As most know, Memphis is a place with a booming music scene. The Fairwell has experienced every side of its diverse background. Coming from four different music styles and 4 different backgrounds, they have created a style of rock of their own. With the first EP produced by John Hampton (Gin Blossoms, ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Ray Vaughan.) With two European Tours and many U.S. dates playing with the likes of 3 Doors Down, Saliva, Brother Cane, Breaking Point, Michelle Branch, Beth Hart, Staind, Seether, SR-71. The band now plans to tour on their own putting out a full length LP in late fall produced by Damon Johson of Brother Cane and mixed by Kelly Gray (Candlebox, Queensryche, Second Coming.)

(B)11:40 LP (NEW YORK, NY)
To paraphrase an old expression, no artist is an island - and New York City Rocker L.P. is no exception. Her full-throttle vocals are backed by the hardest-working band a singer could wish for. Her performances have been touted by luminaries including Howard Stern, producer Phil Ramone (Billy Joel, Paul Simon), and New York Times critic Ann Powers. She has collaborated with seasoned industry vets like Linda Perry (4 Non Blondes, Pink) and David Lowery (Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker). But none of this was just handed to L.P. In a musical universe cluttered with hurried knockoffs of the Next Big Thing, carving out her unique place has been hard work. Fortunately, it's a job she loves.

(A)12:20 THE WITNESSES (NEW YORK, NY)
The Witnesses are garnering high praise all over NYC and in national publications with their infectious blues/soul/rock fusion. The band's vintage sounds push the city's obsession with the late-70s a few years back, and rightfully so. Their 3 song EP is full of Stones-y riffs and the rowdy soul of rock 'n' roll. --Other Music (www.othermusic.com) New York City 12/02

RUDDER LOUNGE

TWO STAGES - STAGES C & D

(D)6:30 EVA (EAST MORICHES, NY)
"Eva", as some may come to think, is not "The Rebekka Carol Band". Instead it is a chance to come together as four musicians with many varied influences to feed off of each other and explore new avenues. Having their own ideas and visions creates an environment of collective individuality and originality. Now in the works of their first CD, Eva is on a mission to capture their audience with honest and creative emotional music. Eva can be found in such venues as The King's Cub, The Village Pub and The Orange Bear in Manhattan.

(C)7:10 THE BRIDGE (BALTIMORE, MD)
The Bridge is one of Baltimore’s premiere up and coming bands. Fusing Bluegrass, Funk, Jazz, Rock and Electronica over a solid foundation of Folk and Blues, this quintet has quickly gained themselves a diverse and devoted following. This ensemble, comprised of guitar, bass, mandolin, human beat-box, saxophone and drums, uses their unique instrumentation and broad range of musical tastes to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation.…An old school blend with new school flavor.

(D)7:50 OMNISOUL (NEWARK, DE)
Omnisoul's sound combines soaring vocals over grooving beats, synthesizers, and guitars. Their style can be described as something between Radiohead and John Mayer. "Climbing Ladders", their newly released EP, has received outstanding reviews and has been featured on www.garageband.com.

(C)8:30 LOVEDRUG (CANTON, OH)
Like many great bands, there is something hauntingly spiritual and honest about Lovedrug. Generically described as a Coldplay/early Radiohead mix, the Ohio-based rock band musically delivers to the more attuned listener highbrow art akin to Mercury Rev or Sunny Day Real Estate, crossed with the pop sensibilities of Third Eye Blind and the arena grandeur of Queen. Lyrically, Lovedrug reveals a writer wrestling with the demons that face us all, winning and losing all at once.

(D)9:10 ERIC JAMES (PITTSBURGH, PA) As one of the writers of The Cool Grand (including Slide, Fallen, Benson's Back, Long Distance Mistake), Eric continues to hone his writing and direction on his decidedly diverse rock EP. Eric recently recorded at Saturation Acres studio, working with producers Brett Alexander & Paul Smith (The Badlees, Breaking Benjamin, The Cellarbirds) throughout July and early August.

(C)9:50 LOVELESS (NEW YORK, NY)
Hailing from both New York City and Boston, Loveless harnesses wall-of-sound American guitar rock to melodic Brit-pop, both brawny and shamelessly beautiful, making their powerful, layered sound seem effortless. The band's debut full-length CD will be out this fall on Q Division Records.

(D)10:30 FOOLED BY APRIL (BOSTON, MA)
The style would be brit-pop meets garage-rock, except that it's not British and they actually play in a basement, not a garage. Regardless, Fooled By April is celebrating the release of their debut EP, produced by Mike Daly (Whiskeytown). In addition to their relentless touring of the Northeast, Midwest and South, the band has played showcases at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City and a showcase at SXSW 2003 in Austin this past March.

(C)11:10 SILVERTIDE (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
We may be approaching a time in rock and roll when a band has finally come along to transform the scene and shift what fans want and expect. Their name is SILVERTIDE. Bubbling up from the teenage wasteland of Northeast Philadelphia, SILVERTIDE seem beamed straight off the pages of Creem magazine, sent to revive the live action music show and reintroduce classic rock for their generation.

(D)11:50 HOTSOCKY (NEW YORK, NY)
HotSocky play New-Tone Power-Pop-punk songs that combine raw guitars, addictive in-ya-face melodies, powerful vocals, and Queen-esque harmonies. They've been compared to bands such as Cheap Trick, XTC, and Guided By Voices and described as cartoon music for super heroes. Jim Carroll and The Ramones meet Matthew Sweet.

(C)12:30 ROTOGLOW (FAIRFAX, VA)
ROTOGLOW's every kind of energy you can imagine. A sonic adventure, genuine feeling channeled through rocking, vocal/guitar-driven chops. They don't try to write 'fast'/'slow'/'love'/'hate' songs. They can't be pigeonholed. Groove with ROTOGLOW and find something for all the different emotions/moods you experience.