Heydays Entertainment Line-Up |
We have put together an ALL STAR line-up of bands for your entertainment this year. Below is a list of those acts including links to their own websites, links to stream some of their music, as well as some video footage of the bands in action! |
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Performing Thursday May 17th, @ 6:30 - 10:30 PM
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Big Boss Twang was founded in October of 2007 as a result of 4 friends and their love of Traditional Country music. Their sound is a blend of many influences, including: Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Dale Watson, Dwight Yoakam, Elvis, and Johnny Cash. Todd Phoenix and Brock Boss alternate lead vocal and harmony duties. In keeping with their love of Traditional Country Brock, Todd, & Shane utilize Fender Silverface Twin amplifiers and Telecaster guitars to get their Twangy country sound. Rick Tackett on bass and Greg Milton on drums make up the rhythm section. Big Boss Twang recently finished recording their 1st CD of originals.
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Performing Friday May 18th @ 6:00 - 7:00 PM
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I’m Ariel Petrie from Heyworth, Illinois. I’ve written over 80 songs. There’s a mix of pop, love ballads, jazz, folk and even Christian worship songs. I definitely wouldn’t limit myself to one particular genre of music. There are a lot of different artists who have inspired my music. To list a few: Adele, Paramore, Maroon 5, The Civil Wars, One Republic, and Switchfoot. For the future I would like to sign with a label that allows me to be me, and hopefully tour with those who inspire me.
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Performing Friday May 18th @ 7:30 - 11:00 PM
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"Matthews’ vocals are also tight- he sells the lyrics with his great intonation and fire in his voice. On “Hear The Highway” Curry takes us on another fiery ride, where he tells us the story how he wants to hit the road and bring his blues to the world, and I believe him. This kid is committed to his craft and his roots in the blues sound deep and firm. The guitar here is driving and flaming hot. "
-Blues Blast Magazine.
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Performing Saturday May 19th @ 12:30 - 3:00 PM
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"Joe Zaklan has released his solo debut CD – "There Ain't No Better Time". Joe is a veteran Chicago blues sideman who has finally stepped out front. He has played with Chicago stalwarts such as J.B. Hutto, Studebaker John, Lonnie Brooks and Little Mac Simmons. After moving to Bloomington, Illinois from Chicago, Joe found the opportunity and support he needed. He wanted to start something, and finish it. The end result is a fine collection of both originals and some select covers like the Smokey Robinson penned cut "Get Ready". Joe gives this well known song a nice reggae vibe. For the first time Joe's vocals are featured along with a little harp. Who knew the man could even sing? "Thin Ice" gives us a taste of his harmonica prowess. "Chicken Bone" not only has an amusing name, but also features the saxophone talent of Jim Curless. Overall there is a nice Jeff Healey feel to Joe's sound. The vocals and guitar never over power and there are well placed saxophone"
— Joe Skotnicki, The Chicago Examiner
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Performing Saturday May 19th @ 3:30 - 7:00 PM
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With a covers catalog that spans from Styx to Motley Crue, from Journey to Velvet Revolver, and from ZZ Top to Cheap Trick plus some Scorps, Ozzy, Hagar, and Kiss thrown in for good measure, Jury's Out can play with such diversity as to truly cater to a crowd.
Coming out to see Jury's Out is not just a great rock experience, but a truly entertaining evening. It's quite obvious that there exists a great chemistry between the members and they're out each and every show to make sure that the good times are shared by everyone.
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Performing Saturday May 19th @ 7:30 - 11:00 PM
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Merge is made up of musicians with very diverse backgrounds including pure Jazz, funk, hardcore heavy metal, new age alternative and punk. They have been together with the current group of bandmates now, since the summer of 2004. Merge is a world class talented cover band that currently is rocking central Illinois as well as areas other than central Illinois, including the big stage in Orlando!
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If you have any questions please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with any information that you may need.
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