{"id":10834,"date":"2012-04-19T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2012-04-19T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=10834"},"modified":"2012-04-19T10:57:48","modified_gmt":"2012-04-19T15:57:48","slug":"rivers-and-spires-kicks-off-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2012\/04\/19\/rivers-and-spires-kicks-off-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivers and Spires kicks off today!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Rivers<\/a>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s hard to believe another year has passed and we are ready up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities. But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you\u2019ll have to come out and see!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival or are new to town, put it on your calendar and get ready to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, six music stages, kids\u2019 activities and artisan booths, Historic Downtown transforms each year as the festival goes into full swing. Music is a big part of the event, with at least two artists on one of the many stages at any given time. But it doesn\u2019t stop at just music. There is art, crafts, a children\u2019s parade, food, drinks and fun to be found on every corner.<\/p>\n

\"Little<\/a>

Little Big Town to Headline the 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

In case you haven\u2019t heard, the award winning vocal group, Little Big Town will be the featured headliner at this year\u2019s festival. Little Big Town will take the stage on Saturday night at 9:00pm. They are known for their string of hits over the past several years including “Boondocks”, “Little White Church”, “Good as Gone” and “A Little More You”.<\/p>\n

Contemporary Christian artist Lincoln Brewster will make his Clarksville debut this year on Friday night. Listen as Lincoln shares his story and sing the songs that have made him a celebrated musician. Known for his acclaimed albums, Real Life, Today is the Day, All To You and Amazed, Lincoln will be sure to both inspire and entertain while at Rivers & Spires.<\/p>\n

Rivers & Spires brings a wide variety of events to the streets of downtown Clarksville. Here are some of the events you can enjoy:<\/p>\n

Arts Galore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come and shop with us in Historic Downtown Clarksville to find all kinds of unique art from local and regional artists. All pieces are handcrafted and\/or homemade. Mediums include: woodworking, pottery, paintings, illustrations, fabric\/clothing, jewelry, furniture and much more.<\/p>\n

Aspire to Stardom<\/strong><\/p>\n

This award-winning Youth Talent Show features some of the area\u2019s youngest entertainers. From singers to dancers, magicians to comedians, this show has it all. Those interested in competing must fill out and application and attend try-outs. If selected, you will perform in front of a panel of talent scouts! This could be your BIG BREAK!<\/p>\n

Car Shows<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gearheads will delight in the Motor Madness that takes over the festival streets! Two car shows are part of this year\u2019s festival: Memory Lane Cruisers featuring vintage vehicles of all makes and models and Corvettes on the Cumberland showcasing one of America\u2019s most loved vehicles \u2013 the Corvette.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Parade<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once again, kids 12 years of age or younger and their accompanying adults can join all the fun \u2013 characters in costume, small floats and walkers \u2013 in the Eighth Annual Rivers & Spires Children\u2019s Parade.<\/p>\n

Clarksville\u2019s Got Talent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montgomery County\u2019s amateur stars shine in this local talent competition. Tryouts begin before the festival, held in locations throughout Clarksville, and those who advance compete on stage in front of a live audience at the 2012 festival. There is a cash prize to the winner! Keep checking the festival website as more information is available.<\/p>\n

Festival of Nations (formerly International Streetfest)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This Clarksville favorite has been redesigned and enhanced for the 10-year anniversary! The diverse cultures of the Clarksville community are showcased in an array of costumes, dance, food and visual arts. Festival of Nations is a whole world of culture, cuisine and entertainment in one area. Among the diverse regions representated are cultural experiences from Japan, Panama, China, India, Africa, the Phillipines, Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico and many more!<\/p>\n

Get DOWNtown<\/strong><\/p>\n

The festival\u2019s Thursday night kick-off party always features great food, music and entertainment for young professionals\u2026 and those who are just looking for a good time.<\/p>\n

Green Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n

This area, located in the Madison St. UMC parking lot, teaches children and families about stewardship, recycling and Earth\u2019s valuable resources. Local businesses can set up a booth to teach festival goers about their companies green initiatives.<\/p>\n

Jazz N Wine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located in the plush Trinity Episcopal Church Courtyard and grounds, Jazz N\u2019 Wine is Rivers and Spires Annual Wine Tasting. Wineries from across the Southeast bring their best vino for samples and for sale! Enjoy the cooking demonstrations and live music from local songwriters as well.<\/p>\n

Kidz Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel through our inflatable jungle, climb velcro walls, paint, create, or participate in all kinds of interactive entertainment! The Kidz Zone is a fun area filled with over 21 FREE events for kids of all ages to enjoy. Special kids entertainer will perform on Friday and Saturday at various times. Also look for Mascot Mania where all of your children\u2019s favorite characters compete in fun games and silly challenges!<\/p>\n

Last Band Standing<\/strong><\/p>\n

This rock and roll competition grows every year! Hundreds of bands from around the region submit their songs and those selected play on stage in a Battle of the Bands competition. Audience and guest judges choose the winner!<\/p>\n

Marketplace<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open on Friday and Saturday the Marketplace is a plethora of vendors selling everything from sunglasses to antiques. This flea-market inspired area is a bargain shoppers paradise!<\/p>\n

Quilts of the Cumberland<\/strong><\/p>\n

This FREE art show features quilts of all shapes and sizes. The artistic beauty of these pieces will amaze you. Juried exhibitions as well as non-juried exhibitions will take place at this year\u2019s show. Those interested in participating in the exhibition may fill out an application.<\/p>\n

River Queen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Young ladies from across the state are invited to compete in the festival\u2019s beauty pageant. Winners will advance to the Miss Tennessee USA and Teen USA pageant. River Queen is held Saturday, March 24th, 2012 at APSU Clement Auditorium. For more information visit the River Queen page.<\/p>\n

Step Show presented by Daymar Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n

This hip-hop infused dance competition is certain to get you out of your seat! Multiple groups take the stage and perform unique dance numbers.<\/p>\n

Fireworks<\/h3>\n

There will be a fireworks display Friday evening at 9:45pm, it should be visible from all over the downtown area.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h3>\n

\"2012<\/a><\/p>\n

Schedule<\/h3>\n

Thursday, April 19th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Roxy<\/td>\nRoxy Regional Theatre<\/strong><\/em>
\n
\n5:15pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLast Band Standing<\/strong><\/em>
\nLAST BAND STANDING is back! We\u2019re looking for
\n6:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWhiskey Angel<\/strong><\/em>
\nPart of the Last Band Standing competition.
\n6:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"APSU<\/td>\nAPSU Step Show<\/strong><\/em>
\n
\n6:15pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The<\/td>\nThe Deep Fried 5 <\/strong>(Other<\/em>)
\nWith original tracks, reminiscent of 60s and 70s funk
\n7:00pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nQuestion the Chaos<\/strong><\/em>
\nPart of the Last Band Standing competition.
\n7:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEchoes in Silence<\/strong><\/em>
\nPart of the Last Band Standing competition.
\n8:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Guilty<\/td>\nGuilty Pleasure<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nGuilty Pleasures is a cover band playing everything from
\n8:30pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHarlott<\/strong><\/em>
\nPart of the Last Band Standing competition.
\n9:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n



\nFriday, April 20th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Screaming<\/td>\nScreaming Eagle Trail Launch<\/strong><\/em>
\nCome hear state and local representatives speak at the
\n4:30pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Aspire<\/td>\nAspire To Stardom<\/strong><\/em>
\nRivers & Spires Festival along with Gateway Realty will
\n5:00pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Tres<\/td>\nTres Hombres: A tribute to ZZTop <\/strong>(Other<\/em>)
\nThe Best Little Ol’ Band east of the Mississippi
\n5:30pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLast Band Standing<\/strong><\/em>
\nLAST BAND STANDING is back! We\u2019re looking for
\n6:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Lovey\"<\/td>\nLovey<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe absolute most Funtastic Show that your children will
\n6:00pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Whatnot\"<\/td>\nWhatnot<\/strong><\/em>
\nWhatnot is a Nashville-based duo that cooks up an
\n6:00pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/em>Come watch some of the best undiscovered talent in
\n6:00pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nA Perfect Enemy<\/strong><\/em>
\nPart of the Last Band Standing competition.
\n6:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Chris<\/td>\nChris Crow<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nAcoustic\/Soul\/Rock
\n6:30pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The<\/td>\nThe Unexpected Boys<\/strong><\/em>
\nFor the last two years, The Unexpected Boys have
\n7:00pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSnow Black Sunday<\/strong><\/em>
\nPart of the Last Band Standing competition.
\n7:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"ExitRight\"<\/td>\nExit Right<\/strong> (Christian<\/em>)
\nAdult Contemporary Christian
\n7:15pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Lovey\"<\/td>\nLovey<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe absolute most Funtastic Show that your children will
\n7:30pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sam<\/td>\nSam Haines<\/strong><\/em>
\nSam Haines is a Clarksville native and graduated from
\n7:30pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Spare<\/td>\nSpare Time<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpare Time started as a friendly get together of
\n8:00pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAlmost Atlantic<\/strong><\/em>
\nPart of the Last Band Standing competition.
\n8:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"7<\/td>\n7 Bridges <\/strong>(Eagles Tribute Band)<\/em>
\n7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience is a stunningly
\n8:30pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Lincoln<\/td>\nLincoln Brewster<\/strong><\/em>
\nLincoln Brewster began his musical journey at an age
\n8:30pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Jay<\/td>\nJay Wilkinson<\/strong><\/em>
\nJay has been singing ever since he can remember,
\n8:30pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJust Off Main<\/strong><\/em>
\nPart of the Last Band Standing competition.
\n9:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n



\nSaturday, April 21st<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"CSA<\/td>\nCSA Flute Choir<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nThe Community School of the arts, Flute Choir,ages 13-18.
\n10:00am | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nUnited Voices<\/strong> (Christian<\/em>)
\nThe choir is formed from members of several local
\n10:00am | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Branon<\/td>\nBranon Jaggers<\/strong> Alternative<\/em>
\nSinger\/ Songwriter
\n10:00am | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Mt.<\/td>\nMt. Juliet Pow Wow<\/strong><\/em>
\n
\n10:00am | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSango Honor Choir<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nElementary school choir grades 4th & 5th
\n10:30am | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"CSA<\/td>\nCSA Percussion Ensemble<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Community School of the Arts, Percussion Ensemble, ages
\n10:30am | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Baize<\/td>\nBaize Martial Arts<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nMartial Arts Demonstration
\n10:30am | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"CSA<\/td>\nCSA Dance Class<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Community School of the Arts, Dance Class, ages
\n10:45am | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMCES Honor Choir<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\n3rd -5th grade Honors Chorus We are singing Country
\n11:00am | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Static<\/td>\nStatic Calm <\/strong>(Alternative<\/em>)
\nThis young five-piece Grunge Metal band is from Clarksville.
\n11:00am | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Gateway<\/td>\nGateway CAST & Crowns Performing Arts Center<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nWe are a fully functioning youth performing arts center.
\n11:00am | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Spare<\/td>\nSpare Time<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpare Time started as a friendly get together of
\n11:00am | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Ballet<\/td>\nBallet Folklorico Viva Panama<\/strong> (Alternative<\/em>)
\n
\n11:00am | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Naima\"<\/td>\nNaima<\/strong> (Christian<\/em>)
\nA family friendly mix of contemporary Christian, urban and
\n11:30am | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Lovey\"<\/td>\nLovey<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe absolute most Funtastic Show that your children will
\n11:30am | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Hui<\/td>\nHui Hawaii O Tenesi Hawaiian Civic Club <\/strong>(Other<\/em>)
\n
\n11:30am | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Natalies<\/td>\nNatalies Dance Network <\/strong>(Alternative<\/em>)
\nA local dance group will perform.
\n11:45am | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBarksdale Elementary School Bengal PAC<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\n4th and 5th grade Performing Arts Club from Barksdale
\n12:00pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The<\/td>\nThe Dance Force of Clarksville<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nDance Studio 3 groups
\n12:00pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The<\/td>\nThe Gospel Starlights <\/strong>(Christian<\/em>)
\nUpbeat gospel hits that will motivate, encourage, lift up,
\n12:00pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Clarksville<\/td>\nClarksville Judo & Jujitsu Club<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nThe group will demonstrate proper technique and skills in
\n12:00pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Cumberland<\/td>\nCumberland Winds Concert Band<\/strong><\/em>
\nCome and join Clarksville\u2019s community concert band, the
\nCumberland Winds,
\n12:15pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Cumberland<\/td>\nCumberland Heights Elementary Honor Choir & Dance<\/strong> (Alternative<\/em>)
\nHonor Choir and Dance Team will sing and dance.
\n12:30pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nD 4 G Dancers<\/strong> (Alternative<\/em>)
\n
\n12:30pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"WhatWeWere\"<\/td>\nWhat We Were <\/strong>(Other<\/em>)
\nA local pop\/rock band from Clarksville. They have played
\n1:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Trademark\"<\/td>\nTrademark<\/strong> (Christian<\/em>)
\nEnergetic, inspiring, and worshipful are words that have been
\n1:00pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Lauren<\/td>\nLauren Weakley Band <\/strong>(Country<\/em>)
\nLauren is a local, Country singer\/songwriter who has been
\n1:00pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nKorean Womens Organization<\/strong><\/em>
\n
\n1:00pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Jackson<\/td>\nJackson Alley <\/strong>(Country<\/em>)
\nCountry, bluegrass, originals, covers, a little bit of everything!
\n1:30pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"CSA<\/td>\nCSA Youth Choir<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nThe Community School of the Arts, Youth Chorus, ages
\n1:30pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The<\/td>\nThe Ladies of Lada, Troupe Thalia<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nMiddle Eastern Dance Performances.
\n1:30pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"CSA<\/td>\nCSA Youth Orchestra<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nThe Community School of the Arts, Youth Orchestra, ages
\n1:45pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Josh<\/td>\nJosh Mullins<\/strong> (Country<\/em>)
\nJosh Mullins is a full band playing country music.
\n2:00pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNew Panther Singers<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nElementary Show Choir from Centennial Elementary in Dickson, TN
\n2:00pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Jamie<\/td>\nJamie Worley Band<\/strong> (Alternative<\/em>)
\nContemporary Christian
\n2:00pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Kriegisch<\/td>\nKriegisch Martial Arts<\/strong> (Alternative<\/em>)
\n
\n2:00pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Vizcaya\"<\/td>\nVizcaya<\/strong> (Rock<\/em>)
\nPop\/rock female fronted band located in Nashville. Plays original
\n2:15pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Lovey\"<\/td>\nLovey<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe absolute most Funtastic Show that your children will
\n2:15pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Step<\/td>\nStep Off <\/strong>(Other<\/em>)
\nStep Off for local groups to perform.
\n2:30pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Filipino<\/td>\nFilipino American International Association<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\n
\n2:30pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWoodlawn E.S. Chorus\/Drum team<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\n4th and 5th grade singers and 5th grade drum
\n3:00pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Saints<\/td>\nSaints of Havana<\/strong> (Country<\/em>)
\nCountry Rock in the styles of Rascal Flatts, Keith
\n3:00pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Shaken\"<\/td>\nShaken <\/strong>(Christian<\/em>)
\nShaken is a Christian Rock band from MS.
\n3:00pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNortheast High School Exit One Show Choir<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nGreat High School Show Choir performing to the music
\n3:00pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Clarksville<\/td>\nClarksville Budo Club<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nThe Clarksville Budo Club is a Traditional Japanese
\n3:00pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNEHS Guys and Dolls Concert Choir<\/strong> (Alternative<\/em>)
\nJoin the Northeast High School Concert Choir and Women’s
\n3:30pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Chinese<\/td>\nChinese Drumming and Lion Dance<\/strong><\/em>
\nChinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN) is organized to
\n3:30pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Soul<\/td>\nSoul Gate 7 <\/strong>(Christian<\/em>)
\nWe are a Christian rock band. We have been
\n4:00pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nYesterday!<\/strong> (Rock<\/em>)
\nBeatles cover band
\n4:00pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Kate<\/td>\nKate McRae & Texas Medicine<\/strong> (Country<\/em>)
\nOur energetic shows keep toes tappin’ not only to
\n4:00pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Derek<\/td>\nDerek Lorin<\/strong><\/em>
\nDerek is a jazzy-pop artist and singer\/songwriter. He writes
\n4:00pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLittle Mexico & Latin Folklore<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nInternational Folklore Dances of the Latino Tradition.
\n4:00pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Lovey\"<\/td>\nLovey<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe absolute most Funtastic Show that your children will
\n4:30pm | Fun Zone Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBack Lot Pickers<\/strong><\/em>
\nBack Lot Pickers, We consist of Travis Cook, on
\n4:30pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHarris Holt Martial Arts Academy<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nThis martial arts demonstration will feature Japanese style. Be
\n4:30pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Brinn<\/td>\nBrinn Black and the Gentlemen<\/strong> (Country<\/em>)
\nCountry artist creating a rockin’ high energy show. From
\n5:00pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Ragdoll\"<\/td>\nRagdoll<\/strong> (Country<\/em>)
\nRagdoll is a husband wife duo that performs pop-country.
\n5:00pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Krusifyed\"<\/td>\nKrusifyed<\/strong> (Christian<\/em>)
\nWe are a Christian Rock Band,we Just love People
\n5:00pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJonathan Scales Fourchestra<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe steel pan, an amazing musical discovery born in
\n5:00pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Backroad<\/td>\nBackroad Brigade <\/strong>(Rock<\/em>)
\nThis band is known for their Rock, Blues and
\n5:30pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Spare<\/td>\nSpare Time<\/strong><\/em>
\nSpare Time started as a friendly get together of
\n5:30pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEagleoke<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Eagle is teaming up with Gasaway Farmer &
\n6:00pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"A<\/td>\nA Rotterdam November<\/strong> (Christian<\/em>)
\nChristian Contemporary
\n6:00pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHenry MacAfee<\/strong><\/em>
\nCaptain Henry is a classically trained violinist and composer
\n6:00pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHot Lanta<\/strong><\/em>
\n
\n6:15pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLast Band Standing<\/strong><\/em>
\nLAST BAND STANDING is back! We\u2019re looking for
\n6:30pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Cumberland<\/td>\nCumberland Winds Jazz Combo<\/strong> (Jazz<\/em>)
\nThe Cumberland Winds Jazz Combo is a 5 piece
\n7:00pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSam Spivey<\/strong><\/em>
\n
\n7:00pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLBS Thursday Winner<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe winner from Thursday night’s competition will perform again.
\n7:00pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The<\/td>\nThe Lost Trailers<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Lost Trailers is a country music duo of
\n7:30pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Salsa<\/td>\nSalsa Dancing Lessons<\/strong><\/em>
\nCome learn how to salsa and then dance the
\n7:30pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Attalus\"<\/td>\nAttalus<\/strong> (Alternative<\/em>)
\nChristian \/ Rock \/ Alternative
\n7:30pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNathaniel Green<\/strong><\/em>
\nMy name is Nathaniel Green. I am 19 years
\n7:30pm | BrewFest Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The<\/td>\nThe Jaystorm Project<\/strong> (Other<\/em>)
\nHigh-Energy Funk, Soul, and Blues
\n8:00pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLBS Friday Winner<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe winner from Friday night’s competition will perform. Part
\n8:15pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nRevolfusion Latin Band<\/strong><\/em>
\nRevolfusion is an authentic Latin band specializing in Samba,
\n8:30pm | Festival of Nations Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Little<\/td>\nLittle Big Town<\/strong><\/em>
\nWhat is \u201cThe Reason Why\u201d some bands survive and
\n9:00pm | Public Square Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPure Star Movement<\/strong> (Christian<\/em>)
\nAlternative\/Melodic\/Progressive Rock with fun twists of hip-hop and very
\n9:00pm | Christian Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The<\/td>\nThe Dirty Grindstones<\/strong><\/em>
\nWinner of the 2011 Last Band Standing Competition.
\n9:15pm | Strawberry Alley Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Tina<\/td>\nTina Brown Band<\/strong> (Alternative<\/em>)
\nTina Tina Brown Band is an R&B and Blues
\n9:30pm | Courthouse Stage<\/a> \"Map<\/a> | More \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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