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Bands & Musicians
Line-up is subject to change.
All performances will be on the Main Stage in Spring Park,
unless a different location is designated.
Thursday, June 23rd
Shane Baker
Performance time: 7:00 pm
Location: Main Street, Tuscumbia
Shane roots in music run deep having grown up on the Tennessee River in Muscle Shoals, AL, home of some of the greatest music in the world. Although music appeared to be a natural course for Shane, considering his father is a Grammy award winning songwriter, Gary Baker, who wrote “I Swear” and “I’m Already There”, Shane’s love for music left him with no other choice but to pursue music or be pursued by it.
Although Shane is a songwriter and studio musician, his ultimate passion is connecting with an audience through sharing his music.
Whether playing for 10 or 10,000 people, Shane leaves everything he has on the stage. You can truly see, feel, and experience the love and effort that Shane puts into every performance.
Shane released his first full length, self titled album in 2009 and toured the US promoting it and received overwhelming reactions from audiences. With his new EP, Shane is taking things to a new level and is coming from a new perspective on life and love and it’s clear in his lyrics and the contagious, upbeat, love for life, style of music.
Archie Hubbard
Performance time: 7:45 pm
Location: Main Street, Tuscumbia
Modern folk rock infused with grassroots country and a splash of rock, Archie Hubbard has taken the best of each genre and used it to full effect in creating a record that stands solidly on its own. A singer/songwriter who writes simple songs about complex things, “The Ride” is a collection of stories, woven together, that meditate on themes of sacrifice, ambition, love, and loss. Written from a storytelling perspective, filled with emotional imagery, and full of engaging melodies, “The Ride” is an album of standout tracks.
Hailing from Tuscumbia, Alabama, Archie decided early on that he would write songs and sing them. At the age of 14, he received his first guitar, and began by learning the songs on all of his favorite albums. At the age of 18 Archie put together his first band and ended up touring the southeast playing camps, festivals, and opening for bigger acts. In 2004 Archie released his first solo record (“The Great Redemption”), and began to tour the area in support of it.
Friday, June 24th
Matthew Craig
Performance time: 6:30 pm
Matthew Craig is a local singer/songwriter from Florence, AL. He’s a staff writer for Noiseblock Music Publishing and has just released his debut album “Rich Man”. He moved to Florence from Nashville in 2000 as a UNA student and took an internship at Fame in Muscle Shoals. He immediately fell in love with the rich songwriting heritage. The Shoals has shaped has shaped his style and sound for more than a decade now and he’s proud to be an adopted son of the area.
Lenny Leblanc
Performance time: 7:30 pm
Lenny LeBlanc has been writing and creating music for over 30 years. His songwriting, singing and playing talents have graced the recordings of such artists as, Roy Orbison, Mac Davis, Hank Williams, Jr., and Amy Grant just to name a few. In 1978 he became a part of the duo “LeBlanc and Carr” and co-wrote and recorded the Pop hit “Falling” which ultimately became one of billboards magazines all time “Top 40 Hits”.
Lenny became a Christian in 1981 and has since recorded 11 solo projects. In 1996, he co-wrote the #1 Country hit “Treat Her Right” for Sawyer Brown and in 1999 he penned the song “Above All” with Paul Baloche, which later received the Dove Award for “Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year”.
The Shooters
Performance time: 9:00 pm
The Shooters were a Muscle Shoals based band in the late 80s. They recorded for Epic Records and Fame Productions and had several top 40 hits that enabled them to tour throughout the US both as an opening act and headliners themselves. The group was formed of writers, studio players and road musicians who had worked together in various capacities. Conceptually, they were patterned after rock bands of the 60s and 70s such as the Eagles and Beatles that featured more than one lead singer. The band's sound relied heavily on the band members playing on their record- a policy that was uncommon for country bands at the time- and instrumentation and production that broke from the traditional twangy country sound of music with fiddles, steel guitars and banjos.
Gary Baker - Lead Vocals - Bass Guitar
Walt Aldridge - Lead Vocal - Acoustic Guitar
Barry Billings - Lead Guitar
Mike Dillon - Drummer
Chalmers Davis - Keys
Saturday, June 25th
Hairy Knuckles
Performance time: 1:00 pm
If you like to tap your toes and sing along to the classic songs you grew up with then you will love the Hairy Knuckles. Originally formed by accident 3 years ago for a church talent show, the band blends today’s rock and roll favorites with classic soul and rock hits from the 60s and 70s to offer audiences an experience that is as fun as the band’s unusual name implies. Founding members include Bill Lyons on vocals and rhythm/acoustic guitar, Brian Earwood on vocals/bass guitar and Greg Rutland on vocals/lead guitar. Recently the band added drummer Keith Davis, also of the local band Showdown, to complete the 4 man ensemble.
Little Elvis - 2011 Award of Courage Recipient
Performance time: 2:00 pm
Introducing Danny Frasier, an amazing young man that inspires people with his positive outlook and zest for life. Born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome that left him with no legs and hearing impaired, Danny considers himself blessed. He has a great talent for music, comedy and motivational speaking. Danny has performed at schools, churches, nursing homes and festivals. Whether it's a crowd of 20 or 2,000, Danny puts his heart in it. He's had the privilege of performing with Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary, the group Alabama and the gospel singer Squire Parsons. Danny has written a book and released a gospel CD. Danny has the unique ability to perform for a variety of interests such as Gospel, Country, Elvis and Comedy. He also plays a mean guitar!
The Wildwood Ruminators
Performance time: 3:00 pm
The Wildwood Ruminators is a group emanating from the fertile musical soil of the Muscle Shoals, Alabama area. The trio is comprised of veteran singer/songwriter and independent producer Eddie Martin, Tony Lee (formerly of the celebrated Celtic band, Full Moon Ensemble) and John Jackson (leader of the pop/punk band, Jessica’s Mistake). All three members are Shoals-area natives. In addition to Jackson, Lee, and Martin, Chris Fryar (from the highly successful Zac Brown Band) is the only other musician to make an appearance on the project. Acoustic and electric guitars combine with bouzouki, bass, and dulcimer to evoke a rootsy, laid-back vibe throughout. The self-titled debut album from The Wildwood Ruminators combines each individual member’s various influences into a singular musical vision.
McKenzie Lockhart
Performance time: 4:00 pm
McKenzie Lockhart, a 19 year-old singer/songwriter from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, draws inspiration from observations of everyday life. Embodied in her debut EP the “The Sound of Pindrops” and her upcoming full length album, her unique sound is a refreshing break from the typical style of modern mainstream music. Mixing together the old-school vibe of Muscle Shoals and the modern sound of Indie Singer/Song writers, she has unique musical blend and a message of love and hope that transcends age and gender.
3 Lanes Crossing
Performance time: 5:00 pm
For talented sisters – Rachel, Jenny & Jill,it just comes natural. Born into a musical family and raised in the Muscle Shoals area of North Alabama, known for its musical heritage, these girls are keeping the legend alive. As children, these girls were often gathered around a piano to “sing at the drop of a hat”. It is no surprise that they began singing together and entertaining audiences of all genres. They bringtheir individual talents and skills together to create a seamless blend of richness and depth as a trio. These dynamic voices resonate with a diverse mix of country, pop, bluegrass, soul and gospel, creating a true Americana sound that holds their audiences captive to their gorgeous, distinctive sibling harmony.
Angela Hacker and James LeBlanc
Performance time: 6:00 pm
James LeBlanc was born and raised in Shreveport Louisiana. He has been playing since his Dad taught him to play as a toddler. In his teen years James started writing songs and playing in local bands. Over the years his following began to grow to include other songwriter’s and musicians. In 1995 one of these musician friends sent son of James’ songs to Rodney Hall at Fame Publishing. After two years of staying in close touch with the FAME staff, James was signed to FAME Publishing’s, House of Fame branch. Since that time James has fast become one of the hottest songwriters around garnering cuts on artists such as Rascal Flatts(3), Martina McBride, Travis Tritt(2), Joe Diffie, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Heartland and Cyndi Thompson(2). In late 2000 James relocated to Muscle Shoals, Alabama where has continued to pursue his livelong music habit. James first hit single was released on Travis Tritt. The song is entitled “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde. The song garnered James his first top 10 single and ASCAP award for One of the Most Performed Songs of the Year. More Recently James has landed the title cut on Platinum artist Jason Aldean, as well as two cuts on Gary Allan’s forthcoming project. James also recently signed to FAME Records and will be releasing his next cd this fall. As an artist James released a singer/songwriter cd titled “Muscle Shoals City Limits” in 2003. The CD garnered widespread critical Acclaim throughout the music industry.
www.myspace.com/jamesleblancmusic
Angela Hacker - Music is Angela’s passion. It has always been a huge part of her life. Being surrounded by her family who were all singers and musicians, She was born with the love for music. She wrote her first song at the age of 10. At the age of 13 won her first school talent show and she was hooked.
Angela recently landed her first cut outside of her own projects. She has written with some great writers such as, Billy Lawson, James Leblanc, Gary Nichols, James Slater, Kris Bergsnes, Walt Aldridge, Brad Crisler and the late Ava Aldridge.
Angela’s music is Country, R&B and Rock and Roll and has strongly been influenced by the Muscle Shoals Sound.
Paul Thorn
Performance time: 7:30 pm
Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity, and character – as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of Paul Thorn is already familiar. Now, Thorn reveals another layer of his fascinating history on the album Pimps & Preachers, addressing that subject on the title cut and in the intriguing "family portrait" he painted for the cover, which highlights his daddy the preacher and his uncle the pimp.
Pimps & Preachers addresses this lingering riddle. On Thorn's ninth album, released on his own Perpetual Obscurity label (through Thirty Tigers/RED), the answer begins in the title and the cover image, painted by Thorn with the same power, paradoxes, rough edges and passions that animate his writing and performance. Specifically, it takes us to a central theme of Thorn's youth: the pull of polar opposites - one representing the severe ecstasies of fundamental faith and the other, the pleasures stigmatized and yet glamorized by the church.
Jimmy Wayne
Performance time: 9:00 pm
“Sara Smile” is more than another hit record for Jimmy Wayne. Much more.
“For 13 years, I have been singing that song,” he explains. “I sang it on the prison yard when I worked at the prison. Even though I didn’t write it, I sang it at writers’ nights in Nashville. It is the song that taught me how to play the guitar. In 2002, I sang ‘Sara Smile’ for Scott Borchetta, and he gave me a record deal. This song has had a major impact on my life.”
Jimmy Wayne’s remake of the Hall & Oates pop classic is now the centerpiece of an album that showcases his formidable talents as both a vocalist and a songwriter. His soulful singing permeates every note of such soaring, powerful ballads as “All the Time in the World,” “Belongs to You” and “Counting the Days.” He rocks splendidly on “There’s a Memory” and “Things I Believe.”