Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair
Budweiser Stage Scheduled Events

We have some great entertainment lined up for 2011!

Opening Night Thursday, September 15th

Thursday, September 15th

Coco Montoya
  • Coco Montoya

  • Thursday, September 15
  • 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Mentored by legendary bluesman Albert Collins, Coco went on to become the guitarist for John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers for ten years before leading his own band. A self- taught guitar slinger who plays with an emotional intensity few string benders possess, he plays left-handed and upside down in the style of Albert King and Jimi Hendrix.

www.cocomontoya.com

Friday, September 16th

Foreverland: A Tribute to Michael Jackson
  • Foreverland: A Tribute to Michael Jackson

  • Friday, September 16
  • 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Foreverland is a 14-piece Tribute to one of the most well-known and beloved entertainers in the world: Mr. Michael Jackson. With four lead vocalists, four horns, and a six-piece rhythm section, the band brings songs like “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough,” “Beat It,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” to life, in a way that no other group has done before. Inspired by Michael’s legacy, Foreverland takes his music a step further, going far beyond any typical tribute band or MJ act. Rather than be limited by an MJ impersonator and pre-recorded backing tracks, Foreverland’s unique approach celebrates the larger-than-life performances, imagination and infectious spirit of this legendary artist. The result is a fabulous and thumping 14-piece show band that pays homage to MJ’s undeniable talent and timeless dance music.

Based in San Francisco, this electrifying group was formed in March of 2009 to honor Michael’s musical genius and legendary showmanship. The ensemble is best described as a “Remarkable and Rocking Michael Jackson Revue,” and they have been packing crowds into some of the Bay Area’s hottest clubs, including: a recently sold out show at Bimbo’s 365 Club; Slim’s; The Regency Ballroom; Red Devil Lounge; Harlows; The Fox Theatre Redwood City; and many more. Foreverland has also expanded its touring circuit this summer to include New Jersey, L.A., and New York’s Brooklyn Bowl, with more dates to come.

Michael Jackson lives on forever with Foreverland, elevating his music, inspiration and creativity to innovative new heights. You won’t want miss this one-of-a-kind band, guaranteed to keep you on your feet and “thrill you tonight” As the band likes to say, “Let’s dance, let’s shout. Shake your body down to the ground!”

www.foreverlandsf.com

Saturday, September 17th

Houses of the Holy
  • Houses of the Holy

  • Saturday, September 17
  • 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.

Houses of the Holy are a dedicated Led Zeppelin Tribute Band based in Sacramento. Houses of the Holy is a high energy group of virtuoso players with an intense love for Led Zeppelin. Previously known as The Zeps, the band was formed in early 2009 and has been performing ever since. With a great attention to detail and a wall of authentic instruments, Houses of the Holy specializes in creating an unforgettable experience for their audience and hopes to take you back to what a Led Zeppelin concert would have been like in the 70's while the band was in their prime. Audiences agree that Houses of the Holy accurately pays tribute to Led Zeppelin and encompasses many of the highlights from their stellar career. From the lead singer's vocal range, to the electric guitar solos and bass grooves, to the drummer rhythmically pounding on his replica amber-colored Ludwig Vistalites, Houses of the Holy transports their audience to a time of powerful classic rock and talented jams and pay honor to the greatness of Led Zeppelin. The Houses of the Holy musicians have an exceptional balance of talent, knowledge, experience, and friendship. The band has performed at numerous high-profile venues throughout Sacramento/Northern California, including a concert at the California State Fair in July 2011. The band was also featured on live TV, Good Day Sacramento, in late February 2011. For more information and ongoing band updates, visit Houses of the Holy on Facebook.

www.housesoftheholy.com

Stealing Angels
  • Stealing Angels

  • Saturday, September 17
  • 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Caroline Cutbirth, Jennifer Wayne, and Tayla Lynn are STEALING ANGELS. In case any of their last names sound familiar…they should! These young women are descended from American icons, including country great Loretta Lynn, film legend John Wayne and American folk hero Daniel Boone. But it is their music, not their background that promises to make their names as well known as their famous families.

  • STAR POWER IS IN THEIR GENES: Jennifer Wayne is John Wayne’s granddaughter. Tayla Lynn is Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter. Caroline Cutbirth is a sixth generation Texan and counts Daniel Boone as a relative.
  • Initially aspiring solo artists, the ladies of Stealing Angels met on the Nashville music circuit, performing, writing and trying to be heard by record executives and A&R people. They began writing music together and quickly found artistic common ground as a group.
  • Currently on tour across the country with dates scheduled to open for KID ROCK & LADY ANTEBELLUM.
  • The Trio took part in Sean Connery’s “Dressed To Kilt” fashion show on April 5 in New York City, benefiting the Wounded Warriors Project.
  • Album produced by Paul Worley (Lady Antebellum, Dixie Chicks, Martina McBride).
  • New single “Paper Heart” from upcoming debut album impacted Country radio April 18th.
  • The music video, directed by Wes Edwards, World Premiered on CMT.com and received 30k+ views for 3 days in a row.
  • “Paper Heart” was written by: Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, and Steve McEwan.
  • The women of Stealing Angels are all gifted songwriters and contributed 11 of the 13 songs on their upcoming debut album.
  • Even before their debut album has been released, Stealing Angels has been featured by ABC’s Robin Roberts in her one‐hour national TV special on country music.

www.stealingangels.com

Sunday, September 18th

Journey Unauthorized
  • Journey Unauthorized

  • Sunday, September 18
  • 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.

Journey Unauthorized is a concert tribute show that provides nothing less than a great rendition of the 1980’s Journey. Their vocals are 100% live with no backing tracks or sampling used. They perform the full-range of Journey’s multi-part harmonies as in Lights, Separate Ways, Who’s Cryin’ Now, etc. to span the entire era of Journey’s repertoire with not only the Steve Perry material, but with the inclusion of Gregg Rolie’s lead vocals Anytime, Feeling That Way and to deliver a high-energy show that’s packed with all recognizable songs and mega-hits like Open Arms, Don’t Stop Believin’, Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, Wheel in the Sky and many more.

www.journeyunauthorized.com

Skynnyn Lynnyrd
  • Skynnyn Lynnyrd

  • Sunday, September 18
  • 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Skynnyn Lynnyrd began to take form at the very moment of the tragic crash that ended the lives of Ronnie VanZant, Steve and Cassie Gaines and well as Dean Kilpatrick. An American saga ended on that day in 1977, knocking fans to their knees and leaving a void that begs to be filled by millions of fans the world over.

It’s about the music…real, honest and often edgy. Skynnyn Lynnyrd has stripped the music of the legendary band down to its finest detail and re-assembled it…not as a cover but as it was intended. Every nuance and detail is pursued with passion and determination…performed as if by the 1977 pre-crash band.

Skynnyn Lynnyrd is the “Reloaded” Lynyrd Skynyrd. The parity is remarkable…as if guided by the spirit of the original band members who departed long ago. While there will never be another Lynyrd Skynyrd, Skynnyn Lynnyrd is Lynyrd Skynyrd---RELOADED. Check it out y’all!

www.reloadedrocks.com

*All shows are free with paid fair admission*
*Seating is on a first come, first serve basis*
See you at the Fair!

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