Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, April 14th 2011, The Bucket Boys performed on the Public Square Stage at the Rivers and Spires Festival.

The Bucket Boys are a progressive percussion duo, combine high-energy rhythm and mediocre comedy to deliver an interactive performance of sight, sound and laughter. From witty creators Vince Romanelli and Mitch Martin, The Bucket Boys use a mobile collection of ordinary items to crash, bang, and pound out extraordinary cadences. Using trash cans, pots and pans, garbage barrels, and – of course – buckets, the duo creates hip-hop, funky dance beats.

Originally from Chicago, 25 year olds Vince and Mitch have been passionately involved with music for over 16 years. The Bucket Boys have toured extensively with highlighted performances in Times Square with The Naked Cowboy and the AVP Volleyball Tournament for Olympic gold medalists. The Bucket Boys have headlined the Illinois State Fair by capturing the attention of thousands with their unique percussion antics and, they have inspired students in schools all over the United States.

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The Bucket Boys are a progressive percussion duo, combine high-energy rhythm and mediocre comedy to deliver an interactive performance of sight, sound and laughter. From witty creators Vince Romanelli and Mitch Martin, The Bucket Boys use a mobile collection of ordinary items to crash, bang, and pound out extraordinary cadences. Using trash cans, pots and pans, garbage barrels, and – of course – buckets, the duo creates hip-hop, funky dance beats.

The Bucket Boys performing at the Rivers and Spires Festival in Clarksville TN.

For more information on The Bucket Boys, visit their website: www.bucketboys.net

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The last act of the evening was Mr. Speed, America’s KISS Tribute band. By the end of the night, Mr. Speed had the crowd a rocking.

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So come downtown and catch some glimpses of The Civil War, coming next week to the Roxy.

Clarksville, TN

Next week, starting on Thursday the 14th, Rivers & Spires will kick off the three day festival with the Patchwork Premiere event from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Commerce and Hiter Street. And for those who have a need for speed, Mr. Speed will be paying tribute to the 70’s favorite make-up clad band KISS. They will be on the Public Square Stage Thursday at 8:00pm. Then watch as the Historic Downtown Clarksville transforms into a shopping, dining and music filled destination. There will be an array of activities for kids and kids-at-heart. For those who have never attended, be prepared to have non-stop fun and be amazed at all that Clarksville-Montgomery County has to offer.

Last year the Rivers & Spires festival saw a record breaking 42,000 people pass through the streets of Downtown Clarksville.

On one of the six stages during the festival you will find a band that caters to your taste in music. From country and rock to jazz and Christian, you can check out the complete line up on www.riversandspires.com. Be sure to make plans to see Here Come The Mummies at 9:00pm on Friday night and headliner Clint Black at 9:00pm on Saturday night. Both acts will be performing on Public Square Stage on their respective nights.

In between all that music and free activities, you are sure to get hungry, so good thing that at the festival you will find a multitude of food vendors that will be serving favorites like funnel cakes, onion rings, frozen lemonade and giant turkey legs among other treats. All of the other fine dining and casual restaurants famous for their cuisine will be open downtown if a sit down atmosphere is what you are looking for.

You simply cannot come to Rivers and Spires without getting some shopping in. During the fun-filled three days, you will have the opportunity to purchase unique gifts and novelties that you won’t find anywhere else. From dresses, sunglasses and home décor, The Marketplace at Rivers & Spires Festival has everything you could imagine. Artisans from all over the country come to Clarksville to show off and sell their handmade artwork, jewelry and woodwork in the Artz Galore area. Take time to browse the booths in search of the special something to take home as a souvenir from your Rivers and Spires adventure.

Before you get Downtown, be sure to sign up for the text club. Text SPIRES to 68255 to get all of the up to the minute information about what is going on during the festival. Messaging and data rates may apply.

The Rivers & Spires festival hopes to see you Downtown next week enjoying everything there is to offer. Visit us online, become a fan of us on Facebook and follow us along on Twitter @riversandspires.

Diana was raised on two “types” of music, gospel and Elvis. Her influence and love of both styles resonate in her rich, soulful, and powerful voice. Her powerful vocals, combined with her high energy self proclaimed “rock” band make for a new sound that is truly unique to the country genre.