2021 Schedule Main Stage Schedule
July 9th, 4-7 PM, The Outcrops
From the woods of Northern New Jersey, the Outcrops bring original blues-infused rock’n’roll. The four-piece band was formed in 2016 by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Cassidy Rain & lead guitarist Bryan Schroeder. As a singer, Cassidy has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi but her raw sensibility as front person could as easily bring comparisons to blues legends like Howlin Wolf or Muddy Waters. Bryan’s playing falls somewhere between Duane Allman and Derek Trucks, as many fans have pointed out. Bryan has also noted Jerry Garcia as a major influence. His long flowing lead lines throughout songs intertwine with Cassidy’s vocal phrases to create a very melodic sound that sets the tone for The Outcrops. The rhythm section of the band includes Jason Casanovas on bass and Dave Moore on drums. Both Dave and Jason bring a funk and soul feel that melds beautifully with Cassidy and Bryan creating the perfect band tag: Rock & Roll, Blues & Soul.
https://www.theoutcrops.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theOutcrops/
July 9th, 7:30 – 10:30 PM, Billy The Kid & The Regulators
AWARD WINNING BLUES
2014 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE 3RD PLACE WINNERS
2013 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE BEST SELF PRODUCED CD TOP 5 FINALIST
2013 BLUES SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA 1ST PLACE WINNERS
2007 WEST VIRGINIA BLUES SOCIETY 1ST PLACE WINNERS
Billy the Kid and The Regulators are a high powered, guitar driven, rhythm and blues band based in Pittsburgh. Lead singer Billy Evanochko is widely-known across the Steel City for his impassioned lyrics, seductive vocals, and stinging guitar riffs. Together with his band, The Regulators they deliver a well-balanced dose of funky rhythm and blues, with heart and soul being the main ingredient, playing countless clubs and festivals throughout the country. The band attracts fans with their fresh mix and interpretation of the iconic R&B experience.
https://www.billythekidandtheregulators.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BillytheKidBlues
July 10th, 11 AM-1 PM, Looseleaf
Stripped down, Philly-bred alternative rock.
Looseleaf was built on a foundation of love for tight vocal harmonies and music from the 60/70’s. The band mixes rock/blues/funk/reggae into an instantly recognizable sound.
Lead Vox/Guitar: Rhett Tierney
Bass/Vox: Andrew Napoli
Drums/Vox: Ryan Lutz
Guitar/Vox: Kyle Sparkman
July 10th, 1:30 -3:30 PM, Bluestime
Take musicians from Philly and Chicago and ask them to play rootsy American music.
What you get is Bluestime.
With its genesis coming from the grit of Chicago and the soul of Philly, Bluestime brings you their own brand of rocking blues.
Bluestime plays original songs as well as covers that they make their own. Their strong vocals, great improvisation, and high energy gets everyone up and dancing wherever they perform. Bluestime’s sound is a contemporary take on traditional Chicago blues and their original songs tell great stories in the true blues tradition.
https://www.bluestimephilly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BluestimeBandPhilly/
July 10th, 4-7 PM, The Supra/Ayers Band
James Supra
James Supra’s blues harmonica prowess is legendary in the world of blues. For more than 30 years he has been playing the blues with variations of his own bands and sharing the stage in the U.S. and abroad with blues notables as diverse as B.B. King, Catfish Hodge, Bobby Radcliff, Tommy Castro, Rhett Tyler, Slam Allen and Kid Bangem. He has won Best Harmonica Player honors in a 19 year LVMA (Lehigh Valley Music Awards) streak before refusing further nominations and earning the first LVMA Legacy Award. James’ other LVMA multiple year (Fan and Industry) awards have also included Best All Around Performer and Best Blues Band.
Sarah Ayers
Classically trained Sarah Ayers began singing the blues while in college even before she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Opera Performance. Proving her chops early, Ayers has the honor of being one of the youngest ever to win an award at a Metropolitan Opera competition. She later sang with the Anchorage Opera Company in Alaska. While there she continued to expand her extraordinary vocal talent to the blues, jazz, and rock and roll.
July 10th, 7:30-10:30 PM, Rollin ‘N’ Tumblin
We Call It “Good Ole Butt-Shakin’ Music”. Based in Bucks County Pennsylvania.
July 11th, 11 AM-4:30 PM, The BC Combo
The BC Combo has been bringing their wealth of experience and passion to Blues, Jazz, Swing, Folk, R&B, Soul and more for over 30 years. Their interpretation of Americana is expressed through their self-penned songs about truth, soul, love, peace and harmony. This band’s journey and its members have been graced with performances on bills that included Ray Charles, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Ronnie Earl, Shemekia Copeland, Son Seals, Lonnie Brooks, Rhonnie Baker Brooks, Saffire, the Holmes Brothers, Eddie the Chief Clearwater, Carl Weathersby, Eddie King and so many more. The BC Combo is among the Lehigh Valley’s well respected groups and have been honored since 1999 by the Lehigh Valley Music Awards as individuals, a band, veterans, life-time achievers, for their recordings and community involvement in addition to being distinguished Finalist at the International Blues Competition in Memphis TN.
https://www.thebccombo.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/thebccombo