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2008 Ag Land Entertainers
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The highlight of Ashton Gap is Ashley Lewis, who has fronted the band
for six years with her dynamic mandolin performances. A multi-talented
musician, Ashley also plays guitar, fiddle, is a profound songwriter and
adds impassioned, haunting vocals with her clear sweet sound. Ashley has
been recognized by the Illinois Arts Council as an accomplished artist
who is preserving the heritage and art of bluegrass mandolin. She has
been chosen to represent Illinois as a performing artist with the
Illinois ArtsTour program. Touring throughout the country at festivals
and other venues, she has also performed on the WTTW/PBS program, Arts
Across Illinois on CenterStage, and this October, she will be performing
at the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association Convention
in Nashville.
Accompanying Ashley is renowned fiddler, Edgar Gabriel, who has worked
with ensembles such as Cheap Trick and Cirque du Soleil. Ashton Gap also
consists of award-winning Danny Pitney who provides bluegrass drive with
his vocals, harmonies, and guitar; energetic Jon Eric on banjo; and
Grand Ole Opry artist, Forrest Carter, who adds powerful rhythm on the
upright bass.
This concert is sponsored by the Sandwich Fair and admission is free
with your purchase of a fair ticket. Please visit
www.ashtongap.com
or call (815) 786-9313 for more information.
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Ashley Lewis
with
Ashton Gap
Wednesday,
September 3rd
5:30-6:00
p.m.
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Coco and the Nuts
Thursday,
September 4th
7-10pm
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“Coco & the Nuts”
is a fun-time roots, rock and
rhythms band based out of the Sandwich area. The band brings energy and
fun to the stage playing a mix of reggae, pop, funk, rock & roll, and zydeco songs. Bass guitarist Mark “Coco” Demian ensures the audience
gets to participate in the show with limbo contests and conga lines
while “Negril” Bill Mayer’s keyboard work lays a solid foundation for
the band which features “Kingston” Mike Colle’s vocals and dazzling
guitar work.
Combining solid musicianship with a sense of humor,
Coco & the Nuts have played numerous shows at clubs, marinas and private
events throughout the Illinois River Valley, the Fox Valley and as far
north as the Chain of Lakes.
Formed in early 2007, the members of Coco & the Nuts
are all seasoned veterans of numerous Fox Valley and Chicago area bands.
Coco & the Nuts are: “Coco” Mark Demian from Serena on bass guitar and
vocals: “Kingston” Mike Colle from Sandwich of guitar and vocals, and;
“Negril” Bill Mayer from Somonauk on keyboards, vocals and bongos. For
more information on the band, visit their website at
www.cocoandthenutsband.com.
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The Lizzi Neal Band is fast becoming one of the most
versatile, original, and dynamic bands in the tri-state area, blending
blues, funk, soul and rock in a tight stage commanding package. Just
three short years into this musical journey, and The Lizzi Neal Band
already made an impact that only road tested veterans can stake claim
to. Lizzi Neal, herself, can hold an audience captive
in her soulful renditions of the industries best entertainers. The fist
time Lizzi heard an Aretha Franklin song, there was no doubt as to what
she would become. A force to be reckoned with. Lizzi’s talents have come
from years of emotion and training. She will touch your heart as well as
your soul and leave you wanting more! Backing Lizzi on
her musical venture into stardom are three solid musicians with decades
of experience. Dave Neal has been playing guitar locally since the ripe
are of 13. At an age where most kids would be playing at the local
baseball field or playground, this talented musician was honing his
chops in front of crowds of people three times his age.
Todd capes are what one might call the quintessential drummer. Smooth
and confident. Todd makes many of the worlds drum anthems look easy.
Todd spent years of his life in the pressure cooker that is called L.A.
Todd has played clubs such as The Roxy, and Whiskey-A-Go-G0 to name a
few. Marquee venues that most rockers only dream of.
Jason Freeman is a self taught bass player with an ear for accuracy. He
has been called the human jukebox by many. Name one of your favorite
songs, and chances are that he can play it note for note, no mistakes.
This amazing feat is only surpassed by his love of the stage and his
craft. So sit back and strap yourself in for an
amazing journey. The Lizzi Neal Band is coming to your area, and they
are taking the local scene by storm. Go to
www.lizzinealband.com or find us on
myspace.com/lizzinealband for upcoming shows in your area. Come
experience what many are calling the best complete package to come along
in decades. For booking information, call (815) 530-5207. And Monica
will be glad to address your live entertainment needs. The Lizzi Neal
Band thanks you for your time.
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The Lizzi Neal Band
Friday,
September 5th
7-11pm
Lizzi Neal-Lead
Vocalist
Dave Neal-Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals
Todd Capes-Drums/Backup Vocals
Jason Freeman-Bass Guitar/Backup Vocals
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White Horse
Saturday,
September 6th
1-4pm
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BAND MEMBERS:
Rick Stallman
Craig Cox
Keith Stephens
Mike Wilson
Mark Nixon
Ryan Stallman White Horse is driven by their
passionate desire to make music the center of what they do. A mixture of
many styles and varied musical backgrounds has molded this tight knit
ensemble into one of the best up and coming bands in the area.
In the past year and one half, they have performed more than one hundred
shows. They have self-produced a CD and are working on their second
effort in 2008. Having recently signed a deal with CCM Records, White
Horse hopes to bring their inspired brand of rock and roll to your home
soon. They also hope to see each and every one of you Saturday afternoon
on the Agland Stage.
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Guitars and banjos and mandolins, oh my! Hailing from
the heart of the heartland, Slick Adams is an American band. Their
unique, laid back energy is Midwest American through and through. From
the sweet strut of “Dancin’ in the Rain” to the hoe down swing of “Honky
Tonkin”, Slick Adams debut release “Dues Paid” is like a sentimental
ride through the small towns and wide open spaces of Middle American
values. Lead Singer Troy’s voice ranges from farm boy
innocence to world wise country soul. Backed by first class
multi-instrumentalists Chris, Len, Dan and JD along with the absolutely
smoking rhythm section of drummer John and bassist Al, Slick Adams can
make you sing and dance of laugh and cry. :Dues Paid: boasts not only
some great, all original songs, but also some dynamite playing along
with a wide selection of musical ideas. Sweet harmonies glide over a mix
of acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, mandolins and harmonica. As
good as “Dues Paid” is, there is nothing like seeing this band live.
Chemistry may be an overused term for bands like this, but these seven
musicians no doubt have it in droves. In the Grand
tradition of the Eagles, Creedence, John Mellencamp, Alabama and many
others, Slick Adams is an American Band aimed straight at the heart of
the Heartland.
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Slick Adams
Saturday,
September 6th
7-11pm
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Outpatience
Sunday,
September 7th
1-4pm
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Outpatience is an energetic, tight,
and edgy four-piece rock band that focuses on providing a great time for
audiences of all ages. An entertaining band to watch live, they play a
variety of tunes from the 70’s to the present that the audience can
enjoy dancing and singing along to.
Outpatience covers tunes from artists ranging from The Beatles, Talking
Heads, Men at Work and The Ramones to Johnny Cash and The Cars.
Outpatience is made up of Mark Rothman on rhythm guitar and lead vocals,
Jeff Wild on drums and backing vocals, “Evil” John Wilson holding down
the bottom on bass and backing vocals, and Ray Conley on lead guitar and
occasional keyboard duty.
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