Sausage Fest Entertainment: Biergarten Stages
- Friday, September 18, 2009
- Indoor Biergarten: Gymnasium Stage
- 5:00PM to 7:30PM
- Voodoo Alley
- Voodoo Alley recreates a high energy fusion of Blues, Punk, Pop, Rock, and Polka. The power trio's show style has become synonymous with Tri-Cities night life. Voodoo Alley hosts a diverse repertoire and constantly changing set list that keeps new listeners impressed and loyal fans interested. Voodoo Alley's joy of performing creates a raw energy that can't be fabricated.
- Voodoo Alley website
- 7:30PM to 8:00PM
- Sultana Dancers
- Belly Dancers
- 8:00PM to MIDNIGHT
- IV Band
- IV is three guys making music, having fun and entertaining anyone who will take a minute to listen. The bands' sound is huge for a three piece and anyone who has seen a live show knows they got their money's worth. The group has opened regionally for acts such as Gregg Rollie, Sara Evans, and Night Ranger as well as backing Warner Brothers artist James Otto at a KORD listener appreciation concert. IV rocks. No ifs, ands, or buts. The group can make any event fun and as their songs says it's a " Good Time for a Party."
- IV Rocks website
- Outdoor Biergarten: Under the Trees
- 5:00PM to 7:00PM
- Bluestone
- Bluestone is one of the newest jazz groups performing in the Tri Cities. They perform jazz, blues, grooves and standards for dancing & listening.
Nationally known keyboardist, trombonist and singer John Farey is a new arrival in town. He has quickly assimilated into the local music scene, partnering with popular groups here in town and the extended area. With a long career of recording, composing and touring he is the vocalist and co-founder of this new group.
Having performed locally since moving here a year ago Greg Miner is a well known and sought-after saxophone, flute and harmonica player. He is well established in the local blues and club scene and plays jazz with virtuosity, reflecting his 29 years as a professional musician.
Bass player player Bruce Kirton provides the swing and groove foundation of the group. Originally from England he has toured and performed extensively on the west coast as well as world wide. You've seen him perform with most of the best local bands in recent years.
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- 7:00PM to 10:00PM
- Dara Quinn Project
- Dara Quinn brings influences of jazz, funk, latin and world music to her keyboard playing. A native Northwesterner, Dara spent over 10 years aggressively touring the West Coast based out of Seattle. Dara's keyboard playing has crossed many genres from avante garde with "The Oxygen Project" to live dance and funk with Skerik (Critters Buggin) and Reggie Watts (Maktub) in "Das Rut" and "Ghoul Booty". Dara Quinn's unique flavor in her improvisations and rhythmic tendencies has earned her the honor to jam with such greats as Les Claypool (Primus), Stanton Moore (Galactic), Jessica Lurie (Living Daylights), Reggie Watts and countless other fantastic musicians.
- Dara Quinn Project website
