WHYS
Music Festival
Lineup
11am:
Wepons of Brass Destruction
With musical roots from the Crescent City, The Wepons of Brass Destruction feature flair from funky R&B, gospel, afro, to mambo grooves!
Back in 2014, trombonist Tom Carlson started the Destruction with some cream-of-the-crop horn and percussion players. Permanent members include tuba-wizard Phil Huebner, Jay Collins on bari sax, Levi Felling and John LeBrun on the skins, Stuart Wallace and Pat Hull on trumpet, and Jeff Reitz on tenor, clarinet, flute – you name it! And last but not least, Jennifer Hazen on lead vocals.
Showtime: 11am
Noon:
Rock Creek Song Dogs
Jake Soha -Vocals, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Dani Jo Soha -Vocals, Bass, Harmonica
The Rock Creek Song Dogs are partners in life, love and music. We met in art class when we were fifteen and connected during choir & guitar lessons on Thursdays. From there, our friendship blossomed into love and musical creativity. We are independent recording and performing artists who reside in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Our music seems to defy the aspect of genre. We like to think we have a little something for every heart to hear, appreciate, and/or relate to. One might say we are a little folk, a little rock, a little gritty with a hint of bluegrass. Unconcerned about fitting into a certain category of music we create freely and often.
Most of our song writing is driven by emotions and patterns of behavior we notice. We find it easier to sing about struggling than to say we are struggling with something. All in all, we are open about our shadows and invite our listeners into our lives with every album we release.
Showtime: Noon
1pm:
Sliceless Brevelers
The Driftless Revelers & Sliced Bread Jug Band are making their debut at the WHYS Music Fest as Sliceless Brevelers!
Jug band music is a Slice of American history, born in the early 20th century in Southern towns like Louisville and Memphis, as mainly African‐American musicians gathered and shared and commingled diverse musical influences, such as Delta blues, ragtime and jazz, Appalachian songs, and vaudeville and “medicine shows”.
The Sliced Bread Jug Band lovingly tries to carry on the jug band tradition. Our music is unpredictable and often wildly, hilariously cantankerous, armed with guitar, ukulele, seemingly improbable homemade percussion, and, of course, jugs. The Slices perform traditional, old style jug band music, a little “jug‐o‐lated” rock and roll, and our own highly original material arranged for the modern jug band orchestra.
The Driftless Revelers formed in the second spring of the first global pandemic of the 21st century, with one ear turned toward the shellac platters and Victrola virtuosos of the early to mid 20th century, and the other ear glued to the soundscapes of the 1960's & 1970's American freak-folk scene. Featuring the original songwriting of Ben Nelson, Matthew R. Sayles, and Jerod Kaszynski, The Driftless Revelers will pleasure a crowd with plectral banjo tones, the mournful wailing of resophonic steel guitars, and the up-right bass bellows of an era that can't quite be defined, but revels in the timeless ephemera of weird old-time American music
Sliced Bread Jug Band
The Driftless Revelers
@thedriftlessrevelers
Showtime: 1pm
2pm:
The Ditchlilies
Wisconsin's American and International Roots duo, The DitchLilies have been in musical cahoots since 1998. Kari Larson and Lisa Schultz are stringed multi-instrumentalists/vocalists with a soft spot and keen enthusiasm for early swing, old-time mountain music, world roots and juke joint songs from the golden era. Together, they turn back in time to dust off the rare and forgotten tunes or to hone the familiar tried and true melodies with the aim of carrying them forward to share with audiences of today. Variously tender and bold, imaginative and well-crafted, The DitchLilies bring a refreshing sound to the roots music revival. Kari Larson: mandolin, reso-phonic guitars, tenor guitar, reso-phonic ukulele, and vocals. Lisa Schultz: guitar, clawhammer banjo, mandolin and vocals.
The Ditchlilies are dedicated to learning, playing and dancing to Old-Time Country Music. Kari Larson, Lisa Schultz, Meghan Dudle and Liz Draper all bring to this high energy band the grit and talent it takes to fairly represent folk music from country music's Golden Age. From hillbilly swing to jug band, honky-tonk to Appalachian mountain music, their love for it all can send audiences on a music ride from Bakersfield to Galax.
Showtime: 2pm
3pm:
Dames
Formed in 2009, Dames exists where modern folk, rock, and country intersect. Through rich harmonies and a blend of electric & acoustic guitars, saxophone, and more, Dames brings their original songs and occasional covers to life with energy and drive that engages the audience.
facebook.com/DamesWIIG:@dameswi
Showtime: 3pm
4pm:
The Foxgloves
The Foxgloves are an all-female band with songs you won’t be able to stop humming. Their engaging presence, rich instrumentation, compelling storytelling songwriting, three-part harmonies, and creatively reimagined covers render them a force to be reckoned with. This powerful band is making moves you’ll want to witness. A little bit of country, a little bit of folk, a little bit of classical, and a whole lot of heart — your toes will tap of their own accord.
Thefoxgloves.com
facebook.com/thefoxglovesband
IG: @thefoxglovesband
Showtime: 4pm
5pm:
Michael Perry
and the Long Beds
Michael Perry and the Long Beds feature all-original songs written and sung by Michael Perry (New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including: Population 485, Truck, The Scavengers, and Visiting Tom). Perry began writing music in the early 1990s as a way to break up all-night typing sessions when he was struggling to survive on prose.
Since then Michael has released 4 albums, several singles, and toured backed by a collection of renowned musicians who have performed on numerous stages throughout the world (including The Tonight Show, Austin City Limits, and Eaux Claires festival) and worked with a host of artists, including Bon Iver, S. Carey, The Staves, Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, Field Report, The Tallest Man on Earth, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and many more.
facebook.com/sneezingcow
IG:@sneezingcow
Showtime: 5pm
6pm: Finale Jam
As many of these musicians as we can fit on and around the stage
Showtime: 6pm
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