GUIDE TO THE
Buck Creek Festival HELENA—2019
The Rubber Duck Race over Buck Creek Dam starts promptly at 3:00pm. Get there early to secure a great spot to watch it!
INSIDE: STAGE SCHEDULE, ENTERTAINMENT INFO & PARKING MAP This printable complimentary guide brought to you by the Helena City News
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11:00-12:00pm Helena High School Jazz Band
The Helena High School Jazz Band is comprised of students ranging from grades nine through twelve. The jazz group plays a variety of styles and genres from big band swing to light rock. Every appearance presents them as ambassadors for the era of “Big Band” music and the city of Helena.
12:20-1:20pm Tuckahoe Travelers
FRIDAY, MAY 10 6:00-7:30pm
2BLU & The Lucky Stiffs
The 2BLU “core” is George Dudley on guitars and Bruce Andrews on vocals and harp. George honed his guitar chops in New England while Bruce worked out his musical style in the Deep South. The two met in 1994 and they’ve been playing and writing ever since. Their original music reflects their faith, sense of humor and personal struggles. 2blumusic.com
8:00-10:00pm DOCTOR ZARR’S AMAZING FUNK MONSTER
Playing 70s disco to 80s glam rock, the band has been entertaining legions of funky partygoers in the South for over two decades. Don’t miss the chance to see one of the most popular dance bands ever to hit the party scene. Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster is one of the most energetic, fun, and professional party bands you’ll ever see. funkmonster.com.
Taking influences from a variety of genres and the upbringings of a southern heritage, the Tuckahoe Travelers are a four-piece group originating from Gadsden, Alabama with a sound that has been described as a new take on the Southern Rock genre. tuckahoetravelers.com
1:40-2:45pm
Automatic Slim Blues Band
3:00-3:45pm
DUCK RACE!
Nowhere will you find a band that continues the great tradition of the real deal down home Blues like the Automatic Slim Blues Band. Catch them live and get yourself baptized in the Blues! automaticslimbluesband.com
The Helena Band Boosters are selling tickets for the duck race. Remember, you can receive a FREE Festival t-shirt when you buy a flock of five ducks for just $25.00.
3:45-5:00pm
Razz Ma Tazz
SATURDAY, MAY 11
Dance the afternoon away to the sounds of Razz Ma Tazz. The party band, led by Helena resident Henry Lovoy, has been playing Classic Rock tunes and partying with area residents for over a quarter of a century. facebook.com/TheRazzMaTazzBand
10:00-10:50am Hooley
5:15-6:30pm
Old South Band
For nearly 20 years Hooley has been entertaining folks throughout the southeast with a mix of great Celtic music featuring traditional Irish and Scottish tunes. Hooley promises to satisfy your need for a little Irish boost to your life in a St. Patty’s Day fashion. hooley.online
Old South Band is a six piece Country sensation from Tuscaloosa. Although the band has written some awesome tunes of their own, playing cover songs from country to rock to party is the band’s bread and butter. facebook.com/oldsouthband
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2019 STAGE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, MAY 10th 6:00pm 2BLU & The Lucky Stiffs 8:00pm DR. ZARR’S FUNK MONSTER
SATURDAY, MAY 11th 10:00am Hooley 11:00am Helena High School Jazz Band 12:20pm Tuckahoe Travelers 1:40pm Automatic Slim Blues Band 3:00pm DUCK RACE 3:45pm Razz Ma Tazz 5:15pm Old South Band 6:45pm The Edmonds Butler Band 8:30pm DEPUTY 5
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Check the Festival Website for the latest info!
www.BuckCreekFestival.com
Ampitheater
1st Ave 2nd Ave
6:45-8:00pm
THE EDMONDS BUTLER BAND
2nd St
3rd St
3rd Ave
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Deputy 5 is one of the absolute best Country cover bands in the Southeast. The four member band has an extensive repertoire of songs ranging anywhere from the latest hits to classic country of the Haggard/Cash era. They’ve also been known to break into a Southern Anthem like “Sweet Home Alabama” if the mood strikes. deputy5.com
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The Edmonds Butler Band is a Birmingham based working band steeped in Blues, Southern Rock and Soul. The musicians have entertained far and wide for many years. You’ll want to come whet your appetite and you’ll leave wondering if you have room for dessert.
The Buck Creek Festival is a free, family-friendly community event held on the second weekend of May at Helena’s Amphitheater Park. On the banks of Buck Creek, just below the dam, the heavily wooded site, together with the sound stage, provides a wonderful venue for people of all ages to enjoy crafts, children’s activities, great food, and fabulous music. Over the past 17 years the festival has returned more than $297,000 back into the community for a variety of projects that benefit the citizens of Helena.
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The Rubber Duck Race will begin promptly at 3:00pm Get there early to secure a good spot for watching it!
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