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ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE FALL FESTIVAL 2021
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4
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11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. TOM LEGGETT Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage
CELEBRITY KARAOKE
6:00 P.M. USI Basketball Team Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage & UE Basketball Team 7:00 P.M. Lighthouse Parade 8:00 P.M. Amateur Hour Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. ROCKTURNAL Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage
EMMISSIONS
5:00 P.M. Tug-Of-War 6:30 P.M. Youth of the Day Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Amateur Hour Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 8:15 P.M. King & Queen Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. SCOTT WINZINGER Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. LINDSEY WILLIAMS Stage 2 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Amateur Hour Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. HAYWIRE Stage 2
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. TROY MILLER Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WILLIAMS & CROOKE Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 7:00 P.M. Youth of the Day (HS) Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 7:15 P.M. Amateur Hour Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. ANNABEL Stage 2
WHITLEDGE MUSIC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. JOSH MERRITT Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. JAKE GAITHER Stage 2 7:00 P.M. Amateur Hour Finals Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. TAILGATE REVIVAL Stage 2
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
10:00 A.M. Pet Parade 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. KENNA ELPERS / Benjamin and Anna Bosse Foundation Stage
TRENT GLISSON
4:30 P.M. Main Parade
2021 FALL FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITY KARAOKE
Hosted by WSNC Member Tom Leggett featuring various local celebrities!
Rockturnal Emissions
ROCKTURNAL EMISSIONS made their debut in the tri-state area New Year’s Eve 2017. Although we’ve only been playing together for about a year, Deb Rust and Chuck Flaim have over 70 years combined playing and performing experience. Prior to returning to the area, Deb toured and sang backup with the Marty Balin Band. Marty Balin, a member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was the lead guitarist, who along with Grace Slick, founded the 60’s rock band The Jefferson Airplane. The Airplane later became The Jefferson Starship which, in turn, evolved into The Marty Balin Band. Chuck Flaim has been performing in the area for years and is a multi-time state champion on the mountain dulcimer as well as a 4 time state champion of original, instrumental music composition. We’ve combined our styles to create an exciting, entertaining, and powerful duo that has made 2018 our breakout year in the area. If you haven’t gotten to hear us yet, check us out- we’ll rock your socks off.
Sound by Stage PRO AUDIO SERVICES Scott Winzinger
Born and raised in Long Island NY Scott has been playing music around the Evansville area for the past 30 years. He has performed at many popular Franklin Street venues including Sportsmans, Buds, Chasers, Lamascos, Franklin Street Tavern, Riverbend and Smittys. He plays songs from most every decade including todays hits.
Lindsey Williams
Wednesday, October 6 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Stage 2
Lindsey James Williams is a local music staple of over 20 years. His style offers a range of oldies, rock, and many of his own original songs all woven together with on-the-fly studio quality effects and live recordings known as looping. While his guitar can sound like drums, bass and electric guitar, a tasteful acoustic and vocal core makes for sing-a-long fun and surprise favorites as a full band sound takes shape from a lone performer.
Haywire
Wednesday, October 6 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Stage 2
Haywire is an Evansville based band playing your favorite Country, Classic Rock, Blues, and Original hits. This All Star cast of musicians have traveled the country playing beside the likes of Luke Bryan, Confederate Railroad, as well as, opening for such greats as John Michael Montgomery, Doug Stone, Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker and many more.
Lead singer Joe Greulich and guitar/vocalist Tim Smith celebrated 25 years as bandmates earlier this year. Jeff Miracle (Whip) on bass/vocals, and Pat Howard on drums complete the cast. Be sure to catch them Wednesday evening following Amatuer Hour.
Troy Miller
Thursday, October 7 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Stage 2
Singer/songwriter Troy Miller born & raised in Southern Indiana is a powerhouse guitar player and crooner. It’s a sight to watch him perform his yesteryear repertoire as if channeling the favorites of Leon Redbone, the energy of Jerry Lee soothed with the baritone voice of Johnny Cash or dare I say Robert Mitchum. He pays homage to this part of the world he holds so dear in his originals “Warrick County Cowboy”, “Sterling Girl” & co-written w/ Jubilee Fly “Stop Light City.” He is honored to be playing at the 100th year West Side Nut Club Fall Festival.
Williams & Crooke
Thursday, October 7 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Stage 2
The duo of Mike Crooke and Lindsey James Williams grew from a chance meeting in a local music store in 2013. Their shared interests and musical tastes shape a sound ranging from Pink Floyd to Simon and Garfunkel and far beyond. The result combines respectful treatment of familiar classic songs played with the serious fun that comes from two friends that really love to play.
Annabel Whitledge Music
Thursday, October 7 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Stage 2
Annabel Whitledge is a 14 year old Nashville singer/ songwriter based out of Henderson, KY. Annabel started singing as a young child in church and quickly developed a passion for music and the stage. Her voice, coupled with coaching from local artists, landed her an opportunity to hit her first Nashville stage at age ten. By age 12, she was recording her first EP with legendary country music singer, Jeff Bates. With Bates taking her under his wing, Annabel released her first song, “I Woke Up”, to nation wide radio at 12 years old. Her second release to radio, “No Strings”, won a HMMA (Hollywood Music & Media Award) for 2021. Annabel is young, full of fire, and her passion for country music is just beginning.
Josh Merritt
Authenticity can’t be faked. So when an artist hails from the heartland and shares stories drawn from personal experience, the music resonates in ways that genuinely express their passion and purpose. Josh Merritt is one of those artists.
A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, he inherited the grit and honesty so essential to heartland culture. Having spent the better part of the past decade honing his chops on the Southern tour circuit, Merritt slides effortlessly into his own on debut studio release Reynolds Station, a stirring collection of autobiographical songs that recount his tumultuous childhood in the clutches of rural America’s amphetamine epidemic. A countrified concept album, it’s a grim testament to the tragedy that has upended so many lives and led to the loss of both faith and fortitude. Taken from his young mother as she struggled with drug addiction and raised by his grandparents, Merritt experienced the effects of substance abuse at close range.
“I’m not necessarily trying to impart any big lesson here,” Merritt says, “I’m just trying to tell people about what I’ve experienced, to share this album with people who have gone through the same thing so maybe they’ll be able to relate and find a connection to their own experience.”
Jake Gaither
Friday, October 8 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Stage 2
I’m a singer/songwriter raised in a small town in Indiana called Osgood. I Have been playing and performing music for over 15 years. My main musical influences would be my father who I have a band with currently and 90s to today’s Country. My musical styling ranges from Johnny Cash to Luke Combs and pretty much anything in between. My writing style is about the same. Just a smalltown guy with big City dreams!
Tailgate Revival
Friday, October 8 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Stage 2
Forming in early fall, 2016, Tailgate Revival has spent the past four years making a name for themselves in the Midwest. Known for their high-energy brand of Country music, while also being able to strip it down for an acoustic set here and there, this quintet puts on one hell of a show. Between their own original work, and their ability to cover just about any Country artist at the drop of a hat, the band has honed their ability to work together seamlessly, bringing what most would call a “big city sound” to Midwest bars, venues, and festivals. Drawing on the influence of Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, and Joe Diffie, Tailgate Revival has grown from a bar-based cover band, to a full fledged power-house of a country western act… having opened for artists like Travis Tritt, Lo Cash, Randy Houser, Colt Ford, Craig Campbell, Darryl Worley, Michael Ray, Riley Green, & Jordan Davis to name a few. Whether you’re looking for someone to bring the energy to a Friday night venue, an acoustic performance to set the mood, or an opener for one of the many Country acts that roll through The Midwest, Tailgate Revival will bring the party every time.
Kenna Elpers is a Nashville recording artist from Southern Indiana who recently relocated to Nashville,TN to continue pursuing her musical journey in country music. Kenna has opened for many well known artists throughout the industry along with some of her very own country music idols. She has played at many notable venues countrywide. With her energetic talents and strong songwriting skills the stage she creates will be a show full of fun and excitement. Trent Glisson is a singer/songwriter from Gastonia North Carolina who moved to Nashville to start his musical journey at the age of 23. Trent has a regular residency at Luke’s 32 Bridge and Jason Aldean‘s Kitchen and Rooftop Bar on Broadway in Nashville along with many notable venues countrywide. With his carefully crafted song lyrics and his ability to entertain this is a show not to miss. Kenna and Trent met each other in LA while both pursuing their music endeavors, only to find out that they live just a few hours away from each other. Together they have written multiple songs, shared many stages, and have created many memories along the way. These two artists together on stage create a fun, original, and energetic environment for every crowd.
Kenna Elper & Trent Glisson
