FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH
6:30 ALGERNON (BALTIMORE, MD)
Known for their mix of modern day and classic covers, and incredibly
infectious original music, Algernon is known as a dynamic live act with
a repertoire that is hard to compare.
7:30 SETTLE (EASTON, PA)
SETTLE® is a musical trio with strong, natural vocals,
powerful melodies, great lyrics, tight musicianship,
exceptional songwriting skills and a catchy sound
that is sure to impress.
8:30 KARMABLIND (WARWICK, NY)
Karmablind is a rock band with catchy, radio ready
tunes, slammed out on guitars, bass and drums
that make your lunch quake in your stomach, and
live vocals that make the hair stand up on the
back of your neck.
9:30 THE HINT (WASHINGTON, DC)
In three years, THE HINT has performed before thousands, generated an
impressive number of downloads, and amassed a loyal and growing following.
Focused on creating great songs, the trio delivers Clash-inspired performances
packed with alluring and driving energy. Their infectious sound has placed them
at the forefront of the new school punk movement. Produced by
David Ivory (The Roots, Eryka Badu, Silvertide), the Black & White Album serves
up smart, upbeat and addictive songs. Released and supported independently,
with guidance from Don Zientara (Fugazi, Minor Threat), the CD blends early
Social Distortion and Down by Law with a unique and refreshing element all their own.
10:30 ANDY GERMAK (NEW YORK, NY)
Andy Germak's songs feature intelligent lyrics set to roots-rock musical hooks
reminiscent of Counting Crows, The Wallflowers and Bruce Springsteen.
Since 1997, Germak has called New York City his hometown, and has been
steadily gaining momentum as a performing songwriter.
11:30 MATT SANTRY (WAYNE, PA)
Matt Santry, recently nominated for “Best Acoustic Act in Philly” for 2003, is on a mission. That mission is
to create awareness of his songwriting and vocal skills and reach as many receptive audiences as
possible. With the help of his new band members, Matt is translating his heart felt, acoustic guitar based
compositions into a full spectrum of sound that makes for an exciting, energy-packed live show.
Matt is proud to release a two song CD sample featuring the tracks “Liberty” and “She Said No”, produced
by Scott Stallone. These tracks were chosen to showcase the emotional conviction and pop appeal that
Santry’s songs have to offer.
12:30 WORRY STONES (WASHINGTON, DC)
The Washington, DC based Worry Stones bring their high-energy, guitar-driven rock to the stage.
Infectious lyrics are accompnied by thick, precise vocal harmonies, and piano.
The lyrics are filled with catchy choruses and tell tales about love, drinking, and life.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH
6:30 CARROWAY (ARLINGTON, VA)
Straightforward, unadulterated American rock and roll is
the only way to describe Carroway. Every performance is
full of raw energy and emotion. They combine familiar
sounds with a clear vision of their own. Good honest
music... nothing more, nothing less.
7:30 THE ANDY BROWNE TRIO (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
born in the war torn warehouse district of n.e.
philadelphia/fall 02. "the trio" seems blessed with an
ever evolving musical output. slight hints of the band, coldplay, lou reed, curtis mayfield, the clash, pink floyd,
david bowie, neil young, radiohead, the pretenders and the who flow thru.
atmospheric rock.
country,soul tinged.
euro-influenced.
from elmore to eno.
8:30 MIKE SHUPP (WASHINGTON, DC)
Washington, D.C.-based Mike Shupp writes American guitar pop songs in the way that
Matthew Sweet, Tommy Keene, REM, or Paul Westerberg do. Like those artists, his
songs conjure the heartland, cruising through summer nights with one hand on the
wheel, and the unlimited potential in tomorrow. With his buzzing and crunching
guitars, soaring vocal harmonies, and hooks that he seemingly has written into
every other line of every song, Shupp's music, and his newly released "This Time" (Private Mind Records),
is classic American pop. Recorded at Shupp's own City Park Sound studio, and mixed by producer/engineer Don McCollister
(Sister Hazel, Shawn Mullins, Indigo Girls) at Nickel & Dime Studios in Atlanta, the critically acclaimed
"This Time" is Shupp's third full-length solo release.
9:30 AJ & ALTERCANA (LANCASTER, PA)
Dodging the "bubble gum pop, bubble gum punk, bubble gum
everything" epidemic, A.J. honors heroes like Bob Mould with
meaty guitar rock where lyrics rule.
The result: American roots rock with a wry smirk.
Now with a full band behind him,
A.J. and Altercana begin to take it all to the next level.
10:30 FOUNDRY (LONG ISLAND, NY)
Roots based rock combining folk,
traditional country and rock music.
Foundry has become one of the premier original bands in the Long Island / NY
area with accomplishments including: being selected to play at the first-annual
Nashville New Music Conference, finishing as top 10 finalists in the 2000
Long Island Music Festival, playing at the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Millennium Music festivals in Harrisburg, PA,
playing at the 2003 West Virginia Music Conference, playing at the 2002 Rock and
Roll ½ Marathon in Virginia Beach, VA, and also performing at the respected Hellcountry Americana music
showcase in Boston, MA, this past June.
11:30 BEGGARZ (TORONTO, ON, CA)
Crafted with a boot in the blues, and the other on the nearest accelerator,
the Beggarz sound is crisp, chunky guitar riffs, compelling grooves,
soulful vocal hooks and meaningful lyrics.
With distinct rhythm signatures borne of frontman Adam Cassidy's
taste for open tunings, and a gritty story behind every rhyme,
The Beggarz combine rock and roll recklessness with a shrewd eye for
life's more tumultuous moments.
Distilling influences that range from Bob Dylan to Slim Harpo,
and bridge through time from Sheryl Crow to Rufus Thomas,
the Beggarz are inspired by the popular song's potential for depth and truth,
simultaneous with grab-you-by-the-guts excitement.
12:30 SODAJERK (PITTSBURGH, PA)
four insurgent super heroes out to make the world safe for rock and country
music alike....imagine the ghost of hank williams sharing beers with the
replacements in a seedy dive bar!
what sets sodajerk apart from the pack is their sheer ignorance of convention
in songwriting, by combining the best of rock AND country to
produce a revved up, high octane blast of fun, energy and attitude.
your cd player is guaranteed to smell like whiskey when the night is done,
while you're sleeping off the hangover!
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Algernon
Settle
Karmablind
The Hint
Andy Germak
Matt Santry
Worry Stones
Carroway
The Andy Browne Trio
Mike Shupp
AJ and Altercana
Foundry
The Beggarz
SodaJerk
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