The ghosts of the Byrds and the Beatles' with just a smidge of They Might Be Giants' shake the dust off their chains and haunt songs performed by this group for a new generation, not to explicitly remind anyone of a particular band so much as a particular time. Atomic Flea don't sound overtly nostalgic themselves, but certainly possess the ability to trigger nostalgic feelings within the listener for the simpler time in your life when things like a job, bills, mortgages, and the like were adult concerns and all you had to worry about was the level of air in the tires of your bicycle and the occasional math problem. Well, now you're an adult with all the crappy, boring responsibilities that go along with it. Hopefully, though, your sense of wonder and ability to a have guilt-free, careless good time have not left you. If not, prepare for a euphoric night out; if so, may God save your soul.
Heatherlyn
Heatherlyn is an acoustic soul roots singer song artist from Minneapolis MN, selected as a 2010 Midwest Regional Finalist and awarded the Midwest “People’s Choice” of NPR’s Mountain Stage Performance Contest. Her soulful, honest voice resonates with people from many walks of life. In Concert, Heatherlyn leads participants on a refreshing journey of connection –from whimsical laughter together to deeper thoughtfulness about life and love, considering how we each are conduits of peace and hope in our world.
Ride
The current band membership is starting its eleventh year. Ride is best known for creating a live party atmosphere with a compilation of blues and rock songs that facilitates moving energy and healing. A typical set list is taken from the rich heritage of Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield and Freddie King through to the Grateful Dead, Bill Withers and Lou Reed. Ride pays tribute to the connecting experience these songs stimulate. Band Members: Dan Parker, Bass and Vocals; Steve Huston, Drum Kit and Vocals; Mike Bruns, Guitar and Vocals; John Layton, Guitar; Randy Johnson, Vocals, Trumpet and Harmonica. Few musical groups have greater mojo at the Unvarnished Music Festival than Ride. An integral part of the original concept, they were found jamming on the Shores of Lake Okabena late one evening after a big day of sailing. Generous in musical spirit, the members of Ride most always participates in the Shoreline Jam, inviting onlookers and other musicians and vocalists to join in. You may enjoy them on the stage but also consider the Shoreline Jam. We encourage and expect the unexpected.
Roe Family Singers
The Roe Family Singers are a good time, old-time, hillbilly band. What started as the husband-and-wife duo of Kim and Quillan Roe has now grown into a band that can comprise as few as two musicians or as many as nine! You're always going to have a good time as they play a mix of music from Bill Monroe to the Misfits, Hank Williams to Patsy Cline, and their own songs too. In 2006 Kim was voted Best Female Vocalist by City Pages. In February 2010 the band won the 28th Annual Battle of the Jug Bands, crowned best jug band of the year, and beating out 18 other bands in the process.
Sheltered Reality
Sheltered Reality performances use the power of percussion set to music, as well as high energy choreography, to engage and then motivate audiences to realize that any person, at any age in life, can dream and succeed. Success is first demonstrated through audience drum lessons followed by one or more audience participation songs; these always prove to be fun for audience members of all ages.
The Stallions
A blues band since 1999, they put their own spin on everything they do. Born on the prairies of South Dakota, these Stallions definitely deliver "Blues with a Kick". Featuring 2 guitarists, bass, harmonica, drums and congas, this group will give a ride like you haven't heard from these parts for some time. Multiple vocals always deliver variety and spice to any group and the Stallions excel here. Everybody sings including some guests.
The Trishas
Four girls, all can sing, none are named Trisha, except their fiddle player, the 5th and only Trish. To give you an idea of the sound you'll hear, think of what would happen if Texas dirt, Mississippi River water, City lights and Apple Pie all sat down in a pickin' circle in an Austin, TX backyard party. This combination creates a kind of soul that no definition is worthy to define and plants a seed of bluegrass that gives blues a place to grow from. Add a couple of country accents, a lot of truth to be told and rhythm you couldn't shake a stick at...but you'll want to ...and you've got The Trishas.
The ghosts of the Byrds and the Beatles' with just a smidge of They Might Be Giants' shake the dust off their chains and haunt songs performed by this group for a new generation, not to explicitly remind anyone of a particular band so much as a particular time. Atomic Flea don't sound overtly nostalgic themselves, but certainly possess the ability to trigger nostalgic feelings within the listener for the simpler time in your life when things like a job, bills, mortgages, and the like were adult concerns and all you had to worry about was the level of air in the tires of your bicycle and the occasional math problem. Well, now you're an adult with all the crappy, boring responsibilities that go along with it. Hopefully, though, your sense of wonder and ability to a have guilt-free, careless good time have not left you. If not, prepare for a euphoric night out; if so, may God save your soul.
Heatherlyn is an acoustic soul roots singer song artist from Minneapolis MN, selected as a 2010 Midwest Regional Finalist and awarded the Midwest “People’s Choice” of NPR’s Mountain Stage Performance Contest. Her soulful, honest voice resonates with people from many walks of life. In Concert, Heatherlyn leads participants on a refreshing journey of connection –from whimsical laughter together to deeper thoughtfulness about life and love, considering how we each are conduits of peace and hope in our world.
The current band membership is starting its eleventh year. Ride is best known for creating a live party atmosphere with a compilation of blues and rock songs that facilitates moving energy and healing. A typical set list is taken from the rich heritage of Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield and Freddie King through to the Grateful Dead, Bill Withers and Lou Reed. Ride pays tribute to the connecting experience these songs stimulate. Band Members: Dan Parker, Bass and Vocals; Steve Huston, Drum Kit and Vocals; Mike Bruns, Guitar and Vocals; John Layton, Guitar; Randy Johnson, Vocals, Trumpet and Harmonica. Few musical groups have greater mojo at the Unvarnished Music Festival than Ride. An integral part of the original concept, they were found jamming on the Shores of Lake Okabena late one evening after a big day of sailing. Generous in musical spirit, the members of Ride most always participates in the Shoreline Jam, inviting onlookers and other musicians and vocalists to join in. You may enjoy them on the stage but also consider the Shoreline Jam. We encourage and expect the unexpected.
The Roe Family Singers are a good time, old-time, hillbilly band. What started as the husband-and-wife duo of Kim and Quillan Roe has now grown into a band that can comprise as few as two musicians or as many as nine! You're always going to have a good time as they play a mix of music from Bill Monroe to the Misfits, Hank Williams to Patsy Cline, and their own songs too. In 2006 Kim was voted Best Female Vocalist by City Pages. In February 2010 the band won the 28th Annual Battle of the Jug Bands, crowned best jug band of the year, and beating out 18 other bands in the process.
Sheltered Reality performances use the power of percussion set to music, as well as high energy choreography, to engage and then motivate audiences to realize that any person, at any age in life, can dream and succeed. Success is first demonstrated through audience drum lessons followed by one or more audience participation songs; these always prove to be fun for audience members of all ages.
A blues band since 1999, they put their own spin on everything they do. Born on the prairies of South Dakota, these Stallions definitely deliver "Blues with a Kick". Featuring 2 guitarists, bass, harmonica, drums and congas, this group will give a ride like you haven't heard from these parts for some time. Multiple vocals always deliver variety and spice to any group and the Stallions excel here. Everybody sings including some guests.
Four girls, all can sing, none are named Trisha, except their fiddle player, the 5th and only Trish. To give you an idea of the sound you'll hear, think of what would happen if Texas dirt, Mississippi River water, City lights and Apple Pie all sat down in a pickin' circle in an Austin, TX backyard party. This combination creates a kind of soul that no definition is worthy to define and plants a seed of bluegrass that gives blues a place to grow from. Add a couple of country accents, a lot of truth to be told and rhythm you couldn't shake a stick at...but you'll want to ...and you've got The Trishas.