WeFest 2011 by Detroit Lakes Newspapers

THE 2011

WE Fest

is produced by FACE, Inc. Rand Levy - Proprietor Board of Directors Rand Levy Mark Schultz

Bob Bliss John Gourley

Past Team Members Jeff Krueger, Founder . ..........................(Retired) Chyrll Weimar Sparks.............................(Retired) Les Strand.........................................(Deceased) Terry McClousky................................(Deceased) Jim Worm..........................................(Deceased) Administrative Staff CEO................................................... Rand Levy COO....................................................Bob Bliss CFO...............................................Mark Schultz Executive Consultant......................John Gourley Sponsorship Director......................David Larson Sponsorship Manager..................Phyllis Johnson Media Director.....................................Bob Bliss Promotions Director.......................David Larson Vendor Coordinator.....................Phyllis Johnson Administrative Assistant............. Chrissy Carlson Office Coordinator........................... Bev Olander Ticket Office Manager......................... Amy King Ticket Office Assist...........................Sue Granger Maintenance Supervisor...................Jim Fletcher Karaoke Director..............................Sherie Koby Web Master...............................Gabe Frobenius Graphics...........................................Lacey Koby Social Networking.......................... Kim Bettcher Brand Ambassadors............................ Lexie Bliss Sponsorship Sales...........................John Iverson Jayne Emory Writer........................................ Marianna Taves Program Designed by..................... Luanna Lake On-Site Management Festival Directors................................ Rand Levy Bob Bliss Assist. Event Operations Mgr.............. Corey Bliss Chris Semural Financial Director...........................Mark Schultz Legal Consultant.....................Charles Seuntjens Sponsorship Coordinator................David Larson Sponsorship Sales Mgr.................Phyllis Johnson Sponsorship Sales...........................John Iverson Jayne Emory Vendor Coordinator.....................Phyllis Johnson Vendor Assistants...........................John Albright Nate Parr, Steve Knettel Office and Vehicles..................... Chrissy Carlson Artist Settlements............................ Bev Olander Technical Services.......................Gabe Frobenius Graphic Design..................................Lacey Koby Employment Director.............................Sue Holt Communications Manager...................Tom Hunt Chaplain Manager.......................... Crystal Bliss Event Staff Manager.......................Mike Sandau Shower Manager & Ice.................. Max Centeno Parking Manager........................ Warren Koester Charlie Charboneau 2

Gate Manager............................ Steve Bachman Gate Manager Assist......................Ann Knutson Box Seat Manager.......................... Dan Johnson Mark Hagedorn Reserved Lawn Mgr......................Dave Fishbach Rebecca Fishbach Camping Supervisor........................ Dave Suppa Hospitality Manager....................... Sue Huebsch Artist Catering..............................Nancy Nugent Beverage Manager........................... Lisa Hepola Mark Healey Beverage System Mgr.......................... Bob Stein WE B Green Director......................David Larson WE B Green Manager.....................Kevin Ballard Jenna Ballard On-Site Production Production Manager.......................... Rod Volker Production Assistants Lacey Koby Dustin Richter Ian Jura-Baum Stage Manager .............................. Jamie Lutski Backstage Operations Manager.......... Lexie Bliss Director of Artist Relations.........Lee Ann Weimar On-Site Media Director................. Jayne Stauffer Credentials Manager............. Jacqueline Bennett Credentials Assistant.........................Taylor Bliss Jumbotron Design.............................Lacey Koby Stage Host...........................................Tom Katt Stage Producer.............................Lynn Kitty Katt Ranch House Stage Mgr........................Tim West Ranch House Host......................... Ted Fiskevold Video Producer...................... Christopher Nason Vicki Lynn Nason Photography Director.................Gabe Frobenius Merchandise Mgr..................... Mike Hutchinson Network Systems........................ Dave Johnston On-Site Ticketing Ticket Office Manager..........................Amy King Admissions Mgr......................... Julie Wieczorek Stephanie Wieczorek Camping Cashier Mgr................... LeAnn Groth Food & Bev Mgr................................Barb Oistad Accounting.................................. Linda Zsedeny Treasurer..........................................Kathy Haley

Welcome to WE Fest!

Heaven in 2011 represents our 29th year of bringing you the very best in country music, camping and fun! Please enjoy yourselves and have the time of your life. Treat each other with respect and enjoy the company of so many old and new friends. It is our desire to give you the greatest experience possible starting with a venue that is very fan friendly, with vendors of a great variety, always offering service with a smile, bringing you the best in country music, and more fun than you would think possible. Enjoy yourselves and stay safe!

Artists October Road �� 12 Troubadour �� 12 Jerrod Niemann �� 13 The Charlie Daniels Band �� 20 Blake Shelton �� 22 Brad Paisley �� 24 Lost Highway �� 26 Hitchville �� 38 Sunny Sweeney �� 40 Willie Nelson �� 42 Lynyrd Skynyrd �� 44 Sugarland �� 46 Rocket Club �� 51 Easton Corbin �� 52 Darius Rucker �� 54 Miranda Lambert �� 56 Rascal Flatts....................................................... 58

Features WE Fest Staff �� 2 What’s NEW at WE Fest! �� 4-5 Welcome to WE Fest �� 6-7 WE B Green �� 8 Wednesday Happenings �� 9 Barn Stage �� 10-11 On-Site Contests �� 14-15 Campground Contest �� 16 Walk of Fame �� 17 Schedule �� 17 Thursday Happenings �� 18 Shuttle Bus Schedule �� 26 Sponsors.......................................................28-29 2012 Online Ticket........................................30-31 Concession & Concert Bowl Map...................32-33 Onsite Map........................................................ 34 Media Partners................................................... 36 Friday Happenings.............................................. 37 Karaoke........................................................48-49 Saturday Happenings......................................... 50 Crossword (answers on page 59)........................ 58 Emcees.........................................................60-61 WE Fest Rules.................................................... 62 3

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEW at WE Fest! Twenty-nine years ago an ambitious young man named Jeff Krueger joined by good friend Chyrll Weimar-Sparks, came to Detroit Lakes looking for a place to house an outdoor music and camping festival. In his hunt he came upon the Soo Pass Ranch and WE Fest was born. After pouring their hearts into building an event that is today the largest music and camping festival in the nation, they both elected to retire after the WE Fest 2010 show. On November 1, of 2010, this transition went into place with a new Management Team and great excitement for the future. The new Team is dedicated to not just maintaining an already successful business, but to grow 4

the Company for the future. Everyone on the Team is taking this opportunity very seriously. We desire to have an event that is not only second to none in size, but second to none in what this venue offers our Patrons. We are focused on improvements that make our venue very fan friendly, comfortable and the best experience possible for the best Country Music Fans in the world. We are focused on tomorrow not just today and here is just a brief highlight of some things we have added this year, with more to come. One of the biggest improvements are the baseball stadium seats that came from Comiskey Park in Chicago, former home of the White Sox. Although, we are great TWINS fans, the baseball history that comes with these seats is tremendous. These seats have seen some of the greatest players in baseball as well as witnessing a World Series Championship. Now they are in Detroit Lakes and will continue building history in front of the biggest stars in Country Music. We trust you will enjoy.

We also have upgraded all our jumbotrons and added a new one. The previous screens were great, but like everything in the technology world…they were getting outdated. Today we have state of the art screens for your viewing enjoyment, plus we have added one more. Each of these is the same quality and synchronized to perfection. One hanging from the towers on each side of the main stage, one back in the middle of the concert bowl, and the new one just behind the Upper Grand Stand.

enable us to provide greater shows. The new stage is able to host national acts and we will inaugurate it at WE Fest by headlining Jerrod Niemann for our Wednesday evening WE Fest Pre-party. Make sure you make your way to the Saloon to experience this great improvement.

All of this and more has been done to improve your enjoyment while you are our guests. Please enjoy yourselves and be kind to your neighbor. There will be more to come for our 30th Anniversary show “Lovin’ Your Country in 2012” headlining none other than Alabama. They headlined the very first Just as the four jumbotrons truly assure that every seat in WE Fest in 1983, and along the house has a great view of with the five times they have everything on the Main Stage, returned, they headlined our we have improved our sound 10th and 20th Anniversary, and now are reuniting to be system with several more here for our 30th! We trust delay towers to assure that we will see you there as well! every seat in the house also has the best sound possible. Please be sure to let us know Whether you have a front row seat or are a fan of Gen- your thoughts at eral Admission, the sound will chrissywefest@arvig.net be the same great quality. Bob Bliss, COO WE Fest We also rebuilt the old Barn Stage and remodeled the Ranch House Patio area to give you more room and 5

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WE B Green is an audience friendly recycling program aimed at reducing the amount of landfill waste generated by events at the SOO Pass Ranch through increased recycling.

When you arrive at the campgrounds each Campsite will receive • One Black Bag for trash- Think Before You Throw • Clear Bag marked Aluminum - for cans and foil NORTHERN • Clear Bag METAL marked Mixed RECYCLING Recycling - for Plastic Bottles, Cardboard, Paper and Metal. Curbside pick-up You can just leave the bags on the curb when they are filled and our curbside pick-up team will remove them or you can take the bags to a recycling station and receive WE B Green Prize registrations.

WE B Green VIP Ticket Drawing It takes all of us to make a difference. When you recycle and keep your campsite clean WE B Green Volunteers will reward you with a chance to WIN VIP TICKETS to the Festival in 2012. Earn WE B Green registrations by impressing our Campground and Concert bowl Volunteers with the cleanliness of your campground and proper disposal of waste. Earn chances to enter and WIN by taking your Recyclables and Compostable Food items to a Recycling Station. You could win 6 VIP tickets to the show in 2012.

Less Trash makes for a better planet, and every time you recycle you’re a winner. Together we can make a difference.

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Go to the Barn Stage area and check out the new surroundings. We have made it roomier, built a new stage and of course have the shade canopy over the audience to keep you cool in the early evening heat. Help us get this thing started! Saloon opens at 4pm Wednesday night just in time to enjoy a cold Miller Lite. Your first chance to see the newly

remodeled Barn stage is at the Pre-party on Wednesday night headlined by Jerrod Niemann at 11pm and we want you to come back often during the weekend. See the best singers of the WE Fest Karaoke contest live as they perform their favorites - Thursday 5:45 to 6:15, Friday 5:15 to 5:45 and Thursday and Saturday 5:45 to 6:15

RANCH HOUSE SALOON OPENING WEDNESDAY 4PM â&#x20AC;˘ THURSDAY-SATURDAY 2PM 10

More happenings on the newly remodeled Barn Stage Nashville Producer, Singer Songwriter Chas Sandford will be hosting on the Barn Stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7:45 to 8:30. Each night Sandford will be bringing up a special guest to play and discuss the way they create great songs. Early in his career Sandford wrote, performed and produced songs covered by John Waite (#1 hit “Missing You”), Stevie Nicks (Top five single “Talk to Me”) and Chicago (Top five single “What kind of Man should I be”) and more recently “Love Will Come Back” with Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus. “I’ve always wanted to be an artist, but I was on a roll as a

producer and writer, so I went with it” says Sandford. Today he finds himself one of the most in-demand producer/songwriters in the business. Storme Warren, host of Headline Country, an American country music news and entertainment show airing on GAC, will be joining Sandford on the stage Thursday and Friday night. Based in Nashville, TN, “Headline Country” is the only nationally airing television program to cover the world of country music. The show features news, interviews, performances and various forms of “behind-the-scenes” content.

performance time — 12:15am-2am

Friday Morning

Lost Highway

SATURDAY Morning

Hitchville

SUNDAY Morning

Rocket Club

When the main stage goes dark you can always come up the hill and close out the Festival! 11

October Road

Wednesday, August 3 7:00 p.m. WE Fest Country’s own October Road, will be playing at the 2011 WE Fest Kick Off party for the 6th year in a row. Come up, to the Barn Stage at 7:00 p.m. and join the fun!

The super group Troubadour will be making a return performance at WE Fest! Although the band has only been together since 2009, it’s comprised of some of the Fargo area’s finest musicians and veteran entertainers. Troubadour will be treating WE Festers to a show at the 2011 Kick Off Party on Wednesday AND the Main Stage on Thursday!

Troubadour Thursday, August 4 2:45 p.m.

Wednesday, August 3 9:00 p.m. - Barn Stage 12

Jerrod Niemann

Thursday, August 4 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 3 11:00 p.m. - Barn Stage

Jerrod Niemann will be headlining the WE Fest Kick Off Party at the Barn Stage on Wednesday, August 3rd! This newcomer recently released his first number one country hit “Lover, Lover”, but he’s no newcomer when it comes to songwriting. Niemann started writing songs at the age of eight, and has since written for several big names in the country music industry including Garth Brooks. Known for his trademark puns and sly wordplay in his songs, Niemann’s well on his way to the top, but along the way his main goal is just to make his fans laugh and enjoy country music. Start your 2011 WE Fest experience off right with Jerrod Niemann at the Kick Off Party! Encore - Main Stage Thursday at 4:15 p.m. 13

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CO NT ES TS Great Miller Lite Cooler Hunt. The Miller Lite Team will be out and about in the campgrounds looking for coolers filled with Miller Lite. You could be chosen to be on stage during the Miller Lite-Minnesota State Lottery “Cheers Scratch-off” Game or receive other valuable prizes.

T-Shirt Cannons. T-shirt cannon’s will be blazing with Miller Lite Tshirts during Main Stage breaks, also look for your chance to win VIP tickets to WE Fest 2012 at the WE B Green stations when you recycle those Miller Lite cans.

WIN with Froggy

Froggy will be giving out Frogified merchandise and prizes all weekend, look for them in the VIP Campground. On-stage, judging the Campground contest, and in the Concert Bowl. Froggy is also a co-sponsor of the WE B Green recycling program. WE B Green and you could win VIP tickets to 2012- 30th Anniversary show.

Be a Rockstar WIN an autograph guitar

Look for the Rockstar Bar set-up in the main Concert bowl for your chance to register and win a Guitar autographed by the superstars of Heaven in 2011. Drawing held from the main stage Saturday night.

Register to Win a Leinen-Canoe-kugel Canoe Hi WE Fest fans, Jake Leinenkugel here! Welcome to WE Fest, Heaven in 2011. Join us for a Leine’s at the Leine Lodge and sign up to become a Leine Lodge member, as well as register for a chance to win a Leinenkugel Canoe. 14

Show us your Mike’s MN State Lottery SUITE DEAL

We are so excited to be partnering with the Minnesota Twins this year! To offer WE Fest fans a suite deal. Buy a Suite deal Cheers package and get a chance to win a suite to a Twins home game for your group. We will conduct the drawing for this special giveaway on stage Saturday night and will only offer 1,000 of the “Suite Deal” packages.

It’s always good to find a Hard Mike’s and Mike’s Hard lemonade will be in the campgrounds checking coolers looking for refreshing Mike’s Hard Lemonade now available in a WE B Green recycle friendly Aluminum can. Show them a hard Mike’s and you could win FUN Goodies and trinkets. Remember to recycle your new aluminum cans and plastic bottles.

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Stop by the Lost and Found/Information booth located near the West Gate entrance to sign-up and be eligible for the drawing.

Detroit Lakes Lions Club Local fundraiser, worldwide effect. Grab a hammer at the Lion’s booth on the East side of the concert bowl and hit the bell to win admiration from your fellow Festers and a prize. More brain than brawn feel good about yourself and help children in need all over the world by purchasing a raffle ticket for the chance to win one pair of box seats to Heaven in 2012.

WIN VIP TICKETS TO See Alabama at the 30th anniversary show in 2012

Help support the arts in the community that supports WE Fest all year long by purchasing a raffle ticket from one of the Historic Holmes Theater volunteers. Tickets are $5.00 a chance to win a VIP weekend for two or a Reserved lawn chair package to 2012- 30th Anniversary show. When you purchase your ticket you will also help support the many fine theatrical and music performances at the Historic Holmes Theater plus programs that provide cultural diversity to the Detroit Lakes area. 15

Camping Contest

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We’ve teamed up with Froggy 99.9 and Miller Lite to put All three winning campsites will receive from WE Fest, to be used in 2012, together a Camping 2 - vehicle passes in the winners current Contest that highcampground, 8 per person camping passes and lights Brad Paisley’s 8 general admission tickets for 2012. Hit!- “This is Country — MILLER LITE — Music”, Miller Lite, “This is Country Music” Great Taste Gold Medal Beer Award winners will receive 2- tents, and Froggy 99.9. 2- Coolers, 8- Sleeping Bags, 8- Miller Chairs and 2- Fire Rings.

— Froggy 99.9 —

““This is Country Music” #1 for New Country Award will receive 2- Tents, 9- Sleeping Bags, 2- Coolers, 9-Froggy chairs, 2- Folding tables, 9- Water bottles, and 3 Flashlights. .

— FROM WE FEST —

“This is Country Music” Award, 8 Saturday-2011 VIP Box seats, 8 WE Fest Chairs and 8-WE Fest T-shirts, 8 WE Fest Pins

We Fest Top honors will go to Miller Lite “This is Country Music” Great Taste Gold Medal Beer Award - Best use of Miller logo showing Great Taste Froggy 99.9 “This is Country Music” # 1 for New Country Award - Best use of Froggy logo showing Country music. We Fest “This is Country Music” Award - Best overall campsite, showing why WE Fest- is America’s Best Country Music.

•Rules• 1. Please inform your campground manager that you are participating as soon as you have your campsite set up. If you don’t inform your manager we cannot guarantee we’ll stop by. 2. Campground managers will be doing preliminary judging between 9 am and noon on Friday. 3. You do not have to be present when the judges make their rounds. Final Judging will be based on creativity, bribery and you must feature the Miller Lite and Froggy 99.9 logos somewhere in the site. 4. Final judging will be done sometime between Noon and 5pm on Friday. Winners will be notified that evening. 5. Did we mention that bribing the judges is acceptable and you must use Miller Lite and Froggy Logos somewhere in the site? 6. Prize award ceremonies will be filmed Saturday between 10am and Noon and broadcast on the Jumbotron that afternoon. 7. If you are afraid your campground manager has missed your site please double-check with them. If at that time you still feel you’ve been overlooked stop by the Froggy 99.9 campsite in the VIP campgrounds.

Bring your camera to the Walk of Fame, located just south of The Saloon, and explore dozens of hand prints and signatures from legendary country music superstars. This historical spot is a great place to relax in the shade and take in all of the greatness that has graced the WE Fest stage over the past 29 years.

— Schedule — WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2011 4PM - Saloon Opens 7PM-2AM – Kick Off Party at Barn Stage 7:00PM - October Road 9:00PM - Troubadour 11:00PM - Jerrod Niemann THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011 2:45 PM – Troubadour 4:15 PM – Jerrod Niemann 5:45 PM – Karaoke at Barn Stage 6:15 PM – The Charlie Daniels Band 7:45 PM – Barn Stage – Singer Songwriter Chas Sandford and Storme Warren 8:30 PM – Blake Shelton 10:45 PM – Brad Paisley 12:15 AM – Barn Stage – Lost Highway

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011 2:45 PM - Hitchville 4:15 PM – Sunny Sweeney 5:15 PM – Karaoke at Barn Stage 5:45 PM – Willie Nelson 7:45 PM – Barn Stage – Singer Songwriter Chas Sandford and Storme Warren 8:30 PM – Lynyrd Skynyrd 10:45 PM – Sugarland 12:15 AM Barn Stage – Hitchville SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011 2:45 PM – Rocket Club 4:15 PM – Easton Corbin 5:45 PM – Karaoke at Barn Stage 6:15 PM – Darius Rucker 7:45 PM – Barn Stage – Singer Songwriter Chas Sandford 8:30 PM – Miranda Lambert 10:45 PM – Rascal Flatts 12:15 AM Barn Stage – Rocket Club

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The Charlie Daniels Band Thursday, August 4 6:15 p.m.

For over 50 years, Charlie Daniels has been creating hit songs on the country, pop, rock and christian charts. Born in Wilmington, NC, Daniels was raised on a wide variety of music styles. His signature song from 1979 “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” topped both country and pop lists, bringing him international success and millions of diehard fans. In 2008 Daniels fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. He recently released a patriotic compilation called “Land That I Love” and continues to tour all across the U.S. WE are so honored to have this living legend perform at WE Fest “Heaven in 2011”! 20

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Blake Shelton Thursday, August 4 8:30 p.m.

WE are fortunate to have country crooner Blake Shelton returning to the WE Fest Main Stage for the second year in a row! His ability to tap into the touching side of country music, as well as the rowdier side, is one of the reasons fans just can’t get enough of him. Shelton just finished as judge and coach on NBC’s smash hit reality TV singing competition The Voice, and recently married fellow country superstar and 2011 WE Fest performer, Miranda Lambert. Shelton and Lambert are the reigning CMA male and female vocalists of the year. This hot couple is at the top of their game and we are so excited to have both of them at WE Fest “Heaven 2011”! 22

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Lost Highway Friday, August 5 12:15 a.m. The regional band Lost Highway will be electrifying crowds at the Ranch Stage on Friday, August 5th at 12:15 am. Get up the hill and join the party!

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A Huge Thank You to all our WE Fest Sponsors All States Automotive Anderson Sawmills Artco Promotional Products Artic Glacier Ice International Associated Insurance Agents Brookings Auto Mall Christian Motors DL-Online Don Wilhelm, Inc. First Security State Bank

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Saturday, August 6 12:15 a.m. Barn Stage The Twin Cities group, Hitchville has already had a whirlwind start to 2011. They recently released their first single “I Ain’t Gonna Lie”, to several country radio stations and you are sure to hear MUCH more from this talented band in the months to come. With the powerful lead vocals of Heidi Owens, and vibrant new comer Matt Kneefe, you can find this ultra busy country-rock group exciting crowds with their great music and gaining loyal Hitchville “residents” and WE Fest followers everywhere they go. They are also busy doing TV and Radio performances and securing sponsorship deals; most recently signing with Miller Brewing, a presenting sponsor at WE Fest. Watch them live on the WE Fest Main stage Friday at 2:45pm and at the Barn Stage, Saturday at 12:15am! 38

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Sunny Sweeney Friday, August 5 4:15 p.m.

With her thick Texan accent and love for old school country, Sunny Sweeney is well on her way to being country music’s next “it” girl. She has opened for country icons such as Loretta Lynn and Hank Williams Jr. and will be opening for Sugarland at WE Fest on August 5th! She’s also an Opry favorite, playing more than 20 times since her debut. Sweeney recently signed with Republic Nashville and has released her first album with the label. The record features her hit single “From A Table Away,” which earned her the highest-charting debut single of any female country artist in the last four years. This beautiful new country starlet is definitely one to watch in 2011. 40

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Lynyrd Skynyrd makes their debut at WE Fest Friday and it is about time. Can you picture the WE Fest stage when the first chords of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ echo over the speaker towers? Or imagine yourself and your friends singing along to a live version of ‘Freebird’, widely considered one of the ten best rock songs of all-time. Don’t forget the bluesy ‘Ballad of Curtis Loew’, the old country influence in ‘All I Can Do Is Write About It’, the inspirational song ‘Simple Man’ and the emotion of ‘Tuesday’s Gone’. It will be great to rock out and hear ALL these songs live at WE Fest! Don’t be late for this party. 44

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The Best of the Best in the Upper Midwest For the past 11 years WE Fest has conducted the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup, the largest Karaoke contest in the upper Midwest. Singers from every walk of life, and from all over the upper Midwest sing for the opportunity of becoming one of the elite, one of the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup Winners. Participating venues throughout the upper Midwest host weekly WE Fest Karaoke Roundup competitions. The contest runs January through May. Weekly winners return for a final in-house competition. The w i n n e r s from each participating venue advance to a state competition. This year they were held at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge, Newtown, ND, Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort, Granite Falls, MN, Shooting Star

Casino, Mahnomen, MN, and Shenanigans, Aberdeen, SD. The top winners from each State Region advance to the Grand Final held in June at the Grand Casino, in Hinckley, MN. The level of talent at the Grand Finals is unsurpassed. After a day long competition performing for a panel of judges, the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup winners, the Elite Top 3, RISE TO THE TOP! They have earned the opportunity of a lifetime, to perform on Main Stage at WE Fest for a screaming crowd of over 50,000 people on the same stage as Country Music’s Super Stars. They also receive WE Fest VIP package’s, cash, prizes and recording time at Hudson Records. Each one of these talented performers has the potential to be the next new country music star. THIS IS WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE! If you want to share your gifts and sing in the WE Fest Karaoke Contest, check us out at wefest.com — the contest will start in January of 2012. If you want to host a contest in your establishment or become a sponsor contact me at wefest.com, under the Karaoke icon. Blessings, Sherie Koby

Sherie Koby WE Fest Karaoke Roundup Director

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Opening for Rascal Flatts

CHRIS ROGERS, MAXBASS, ND Represented Chug-a-Lug, Landa, ND

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KEVIN SOULIER, BAYFIELD, WI Represented Roper’s Saloon, Superior, WI

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Rocket Club Saturday, August 6 2:45 p.m. Sunday, August 7 12:15 a.m.

Rocket Club hails from Minneapolis, they are rising national stars in the country music world. By blending amazing three part harmonies, great guitar hooks and good ole’ fashioned storytelling they’ve created a sound that is uniquely their own. They’ve had a very successful start with their first song “North Country” recently hitting Billboards Hot Country Songs at number 60. WE are excited to see them on the main stage Saturday and again closing out the show on the barn stage, 12:15.

Easton Corbin Saturday, August 6 4:15 p.m.

Recognized for his traditional country sound and rich baritone voice, new country phenom Easton Corbin has been lighting up the country music charts. In 2009 Corbin released his debut single, “A Little More Country Than That”. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, making Corbin the first male artist in seven years to have his debut single go number one. His second single “Roll with It”, also hit number one. Check out this great new talent on the Main Stage at WE Fest on Saturday, August 6th!

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Darius Rucker Saturday August 6 6:15 p.m.

There’s a new sensation on the country music scene and he’s here at WE Fest—“Heaven in 2011”. Darius Rucker, former lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish has gone back to his roots and is quickly becoming country music’s new “it” man. Rucker has always produced catchy tunes that were rooted in the same elements that make up great country music. One of the most popular front-men in mainstream pop/rock during the mid-’90s, his vibrant first country album debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts and he has had multiple hit singles since. His down to earth personality, matched with his veteran stage presence will make Darius Rucker someone you don’t want to miss! Yet another reason why WE Fest is Heaven in 2011 54

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Miranda Lambert Saturday, August 6 8:30 p.m.

We have been dreaming of this moment for a long time… Miranda Lambert will be making her WE Fest debut at “Heaven in 2011!” 2010 was an incredible year for the country starlet, starting with her engagement to Blake Shelton and followed by winning the Academy of Country Music Awards’, Top Female Vocalist of the Year, Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and her marriage to Blake in May of this year, 2011. The Texas native is known for her bold, honest and aggressive approach to music making. Miranda Lambert is the hottest Female Country Artist around and country fans new and old are sure to fall in love with this incredible performer with her southern charm and undeniable talent and beauty at WE Fest, “Heaven in 2011!” 56

ACROSS 1. Hit song “She Country” 4. Hit song “Sweet Thing” 6. Sang duet with Kid Rock 8. Hit song “Blue” 9. Hit song “I Lost it” 11. Hit song “Long Haired Country Boy” 12. Songwriter song “Harper Valley PTA” 13. Hit song “Ol Red” 14. Hit song “Holdin Heaven” 15. Hit song “Strawberry Wine” 17. Hit song “Wrong Road Again” 19. Hit song “ Together Again” 21. Hit song “Hell or High Water” 22. Hit song “The Rest of Mine” 24. Hit song “Somebody Lied” 26. Hit song “Thank God and Grayhound” 27. Hit song “Great Balls of Fire” 29. Hit song “Six Pack To Go” 31. Hit song “Memphis” 33. Sang duet with Willie Nelson

35. Hit song “Redneck Woman” 36. Hit song “If it Makes You Happy” 42. Hit song “How Blue” 46. Sang duet with Dolly Parton 47. Sang duet with Marty Stuart 48. Hit song “Angels in Waiting” 49. Hit song “Gimme That Girl” 48. Hit song “Angels in Waiting” 49. Hit song “Gimme That Girl” DOWN 1. Hit song “Wanted” 2. Hit song “Tips of my Fingers” 3. Hit song “Wichita lineman” 4. Hit song “Before he Cheats” 5. Hit song “That ain’t my Truck” 6. Hit song “I Walk the Line” 7. Hit song “You’re my Best Friend” 8. Sang duet with Ernest Tubbs” 10. Hit song “Fishing in the Dark” 16. Hit song “It Would Be You” 17. Hit song “Passionate Kisses” 18. Hit song “Indian Outlaw” 20. Forester__________.

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Rascal Flatts Saturday, August 6 10:45 p.m.

Country music trio Rascal Flatts, is one of the most successful groups to come out of Nashville in years-- and they’re here at WE Fest, “Heaven in 2011”! In November of 2010 the band released their latest album, “Nothing Like This” and it instantly rose to the top of the charts. Their single “Why Wait” was the first #1 single with the group’s new label Big Machine Records, and their 12th #1 song todate. They sure know how to put on a great show with their state of the art equipment, high energy stage presence and hit filled set lists. Be prepared to dance the night away!

K&K Tubing

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No need to drive, shuttle bus available, just a short walk from WE Fest to the Shorewood Pub. 1743 Long Bridge Rd. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

847-5734 or 841-1904

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TOM KATT The one-and-only Tom Katt and his beautiful wife Kitty Lynne, are back again as the stage hosts. Since the inaugu-

ral year in 1983, Tom Katt has been the voice of every WE Fest: welcoming performers, announcing contests, hosting giveaways, and most importantly keeping the crowd going and the shows rolling all weekend long. The dynamic pair have become WE Fest celebrities in their own right. Make sure to join us in giving them a warm welcome!

STORME WARREN Storme Warren, television host of Headline Country on GAC and radio host of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music Row Happy Hourâ&#x20AC;? on XM radio, will be at WE Fest hanging out and filming TED FISKEVOLD Hosting on the Barn Stage is Ted Fiskevold who also helps us out around the site with his dynamic photography. Ted is always smiling. Smile back and your photo could be on the WE Fest website.

the campgrounds for his country music news and entertainment show. On Friday, Storme will do his live radio show for XM from the WE Fest grounds!

L to R - Jeremiah (Froggy Gang Morning Show), Shawn - Afternoons, Amanda (Froggy Gang Morning Show)

FROGGY 99.9 Today’s Froggy 99.9 is your Official WE Fest Station. Froggy is back again to be your radio hosts at WE Fest 2011. The station does a tremendous job of promoting WE Fest year round, all over the region. Be sure to have your radios at your campsite

dialed to 99.9FM for the latest WE Fest news, interviews and weather announcements. You can also listen to Froggy on your smartphone. Just search “Froggy 99.9” in the Android Market. Make sure to stop by their booth and say “Hi” to the Froggy team!

K102 K102 knows country! The dominating country music station of the Twin cities has been supporting WE Fest since the first year in 1983 and WE’re so glad to have Muss and the whole gang back again! For the latest news in country music, check out www.k102. com and be sure to join the Country Club. 61

We Ask That You Comply With a Few Simple Rules: 1. Absolutely no underage drinking! You must present photo ID to receive an over 21 wristband and carry your ID with you at all times. 2. No Glass Containers, Coolers, Beverages, Food, Umbrellas, Weapons of any kind or Contraband may be brought into the concert area. Backpacks and large bags will be searched. 3. No Glass containers, Fireworks, Kegs, Beer Bongs, Weapons or Contraband allowed in campgrounds. 4. You must keep your camping area clean and please recycle. 5. Violations may result in being asked to leave without refund 6. Follow the golden rule. Treat each other as you would like to be treated. Have fun and enjoy yourself. Q - Can we leave the festival grounds and re-enter? A - Yes, however we ask you to use the shuttle bus service located at the West Gate in the Upper Circle Thursday-Saturday from 10am to 6pm Free to all campers with wristbands. It stops at the city beach and downtown for supplies. Q - What emergency services will be available on site? What should I do if I need emergency assistance (medical, police, towing, locksmith, etc.)? A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Find the closest employee with a radio for assistance. In extreme emergency dial 911 Q - Will pets be allowed in the venue / camp grounds? A - NO PETS!!! PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME Q - What can I bring into the show? A - Lawn chairs (for the grass area), empty water bottles, empty cam-

elbacks. All entries will need to go through physical search for unsafe items or items not allowed. Q - Will we be allowed to leave the show and come back? A - Yes, you will have a wristband that must be worn all weekend. We are not responsible for lost or stolen wristbands. You will be subject to gate searches each time you re-enter the concert bowl. Q - Will cameras be allowed in the concert (venue) area? A â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Yes, however no professional video cameras. Q - Will chairs be allowed in the concert area? A - Beach chairs will NOT be allowed into the concert venue. Please bring lawn chairs only.

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