A Little Country…a Little Rock and Roll!
WE THE KINGS
5:15 PM—Bradenton Main Stage
We the Kings are a melodic emo pop band from Bradenton, Florida. Friends since childhood (the band’s moniker even refers to the name of their junior high school mascot), the four bandmates: singer/guitarist Travis Clark, guitarist Hunter Thomsen, his brother, and drummer Danny Duncan—formed the group while attending high school. They placed a number of tracks on the social networking site Purevolume in 2007 to build online buzz. From the release of their debut album, “We The Kings” in ’07…to their newest studio album release titled “Six” this year, the group has has earned national fame and recording success including a Top 100 singles such as “Check Yes Juliet” and “We’ll Be a Dream,” the latter which featured guest vocals from Demi Lovato.
Andy Pursell Band
4 PM: “Tribute To George Strait” Show
5:15 PM: Headliner Performance Show
Palmetto Main Stage
The Andy Pursell Band was started by lead singer/songwriter Andy Pursell in 2015 and has performed at venues such as: Grand ‘Ole Opry, Hard Rock Café, and the Whiskey a Go Go blending country with a rock edge. The band keeps fans on their feet with an energetic mix of originals and cover songs.
In 2016, the band was named “Favorite New Country Artist” by the Tampa Bay Music Network and this year opened up for John Micheal Montgomery at the Punta Gorda Downtown Hoedown Festival. They were also a supporting act for Clay Walker at the Kix Country 92.9 Fest in Port Charlotte, FL and the headline act for the 2017 Suwannee River Jam.
Couch Music Education Foundation Students
Noon—Bradenton Main Stage and Palmetto Main Stage
The Del Couch Music Education Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to provide area youth with the opportunities to create and learn the art of music, to record and listen to their musical creations and to provide a platform where they can enhance their musical, cultural, academic and life opportunities.
Focusing on underprivileged and disadvantaged youth, but available to all, the Foundation works with local schools and civic organizations to provide services that have been drastically reduced over the years or are no longer available in area schools. To provide musically inclined kids with these opportunities, the Foundation has arrangements with organizations such as The Boys & Girls Clubs, The YMCA and the Palmetto Youth Center.
Penny Fountain
1 PM—Bradenton Main Stage
Penny Fountain is an alternative punk band from Palmetto, Florida. Members JT Baumgardner [vocals], Tony Koon [lead guitar], Tyler Esposito [rhythm guitar], Xavier Wilkinson [bass] and Joel Lopez [drums] formed April 2018.
Trevor Bystrom Band
1:45 PM—Bradenton Main Stage
Trevor Bystrom plays a wide range of instruments in various styles, including a
Weissenborn slide guitar, 12-string guitar, and an instrument he built himself
called an ngoni (African harp). Spanning multiple genres, his original
compositions continue to explore new world sounds and grooves. Trevor is a
singer-songwriter at his core, having begun writing his first year of high school,
and enjoys the process of seeing his originals come to life, from the initial
acoustic versions of his songs, to the engineered art of the recording studio.
Trevor and Morgan joined up with Kristie Armas on the U-bass to form, The
Tribal Trio. With this acoustic act, Trevor released his second album, “Live and
Direct,” which sold almost 1,000 copies without a label. After two years with this
trio, Trevor’s songwriting visions led him to pursue a more dynamic project with a
full size band.
Shaman–Tribute to “ABBA”
2:45 PM—Bradenton Main Stage
Formed by Del Couch, Shaman has toured throughout the southeast for 20 years, performing at corporate functions, weddings and street parties. Playing almost every genre, they are known for their high-energy dance sets. Featuring Dian Kalley on vocals, Kenny Crawley on Drums, Dr, Erol Ozsever of guitar and Del on keyboards and trumpet.
Under the Moon & Friends
4 PM—Bradenton Main Stage
A dynamic 3 piece band, Under the Moon performs around the Tampa Bay area at
various functions including: The Farmers Market, The Reserve in Sarasota and the Art Ovation Hotel. Featuring Delaney Couch, Savannah Waller and Ivan Biletsky, all members are seniors at Manatee School for the Arts.
Sam Woolf
4:30 PM—Bradenton Main Stage
SAM WOOLF is a singer-songwriter who gained national recognition as a Top Five finalist on American Idol’s 2014 season. Best known for his original compositions and pitch perfect vocals, Sam has been hailed as a “natural singer whose soul and passion are undeniable in every note he sings.” With the support of his strong network of fans, dubbed the “Woolfpack,” Sam’s live performances and recordings has garnered millions of views on social media.
In 2014, Sam released his debut EP Pretend, produced by Grammy award-winner Danny Blume. The album, which was released independently, debuted at #9 on the Billboard Heatseakers Chart. Most recently, Sam released two new singles, “Fast ‘n’ Dirty,” and “Stop Thinking About It,” which he co-wrote with Stephen Puth (brother of singer-songwriter Charlie Puth). Additionally, he recorded “On It” with the Como Brothers at Germano Studios in New York City with Grammy Award-nominated engineer Kenta Yonesaka.
301 Travelers
1 PM—Palmetto Main Stage
301 Travelers is a up and coming band that doesn’t limit themselves to a genre! 80s Rock, 90s contemporary, New Country and even a little Pop mixed in here and there! You’ll be out of your seat and on your feet all “show” long!
