20th Annual
August 4-6, 2011

Entertainment Schedule

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
August 4-6, 2011 

Stationary Travelers: Stationary Travelers blend the beauty  of thick harmonies, syncopated rhythm, and soothing folk-like music with the flailing, belting, and passion of a messy rock and roll show. All music brings some sort of movement, movement to dance, to love, to turn up the volume, to turn off the song, to run. This four piece band out of Holland, Michigan, in the simplest terms, strives to create the type of songs and live show that create movement of the feet, the vocal chords, and the heart. So come join in the ruckus.

Scarlet White:  This Christian rock band straddles the line between Alternative Metal and Post-grunge, reflecting the best of their collective influences while simultaneously carrying the banner of Christian faith with veracity. “We play our music so that people can recognize our hearts and see that we have a thirst for God and what He can do in our lives. We just want to be role models for the youth,” states lead vocalist Spencer Minor. Since hitting the Three Rivers, Michigan scene in 2008, the band continues to expand its horizons with upcoming shows in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado.

Leo: According toGregory Johnson of 89.7 Shine.FM Chicago & ChristianBandsLive.com, “LEO’s melodic and cutting edge melodies are both soothing and empowering. LEO grasps at the very heart of today’s music scene by pouring out a true love for the music and ministry. With an impressive connection to their fans and intense heartfelt live performances, LEO is on

 Attaboy: Attaboy is the little indie band that could. Three years of hard work have reaped over 450 performances, 3 CD releases, and 2 successful radio campaigns, all without the help of a major label. Their song "Wait On You" spent 9 weeks on Billboard's Christian CHR Top 30 chart, and "California" is their second and current single released nationwide. And the momentum is certainly building. With more national tours on the horizon and a brand new album titled "Being Remade," the group shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

FRIDAY

The Outer Vibe: The Outer Vibe is the revival of rock and roll's classic power and free thinking soul. The high-energy 5 piece group uses trumpet and keys to color their Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Chicago-inspired music. Their sound is an innovative take on rock music's most timeless elements, which pays tribute to the voice that screamed out in the 1960's and 70's for change and freedom.

Sweet J Band: Blended soul, blues, and classic rock covers ranging from the 60's to today. Kalamazoo's own top five American Idol finalist Matt Giraud approached The Sweet J Band in late 09 to be his backing band. Sweet J Band has been playing behind Giraud for over a year playing to tens of thousand's of fans throughout the region including such festivals as Muskegon Summer Celebration, Taste of Kalamazoo, Van Andel arena and the Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo.

The Rock Show:  Imagine, attending a live musical event, listening to the sounds emanating from the stage and hearing a song from your childhood or simply a favorite tune from your past. Focusing your eyes on the musicians, you are first surprised, then shocked to not see the original artist but - The ROCKSHOW: Ultimate Tribute Rock 'n' Roll Band! This is the unique experience you will get, created by Tommy K Michael Hawkes, both are founding members with an extensive musical pedigree. They provide an all-ages musical voyage; an ultimate tribute event which sounds and looks just like the real deal. Raucous, rebellious, pure entertainment and very satisfying!

Lovesick Radio: LoveSick Radio is a pop-rock band hailing from Columbus, Ohio. The chemistry and writing were instantly apparent as frontman Justin Theriault & guitarist Dave Harris inked two tracks in their first meeting. Their initial Armed Forces tour included dates in South Korea, Guam, Singapore, etc. LoveSick Radio has already become a hard act to follow, opening for New Found Glory, Bowling For Soup, Hinder and Three Days Grace. Thanks to their road work and live shows, the band has built a strong, loyal fan base. Their single is available on iTunes.

SATURDAY 

Montage: If you are looking for a great band that brings energy and professionalism to every event, Montage is the band for you. With over 20 years of experience, Montage authentically recreates music from the 1940s to today's hottest hits. From Motown to 70s party music, and "big" 80s to today's most popular songs, Montage guarantees that you will get just the right selections for your event. When you consider the fine facilities and events throughout Michigan that Montage has performed, you can be assured of getting great musical entertainment delivered in the most professional manner.

Great White:  The Southern California blues Hard Rock band, GREAT WHITE, first took a bite out of the rock scene in 1984 and since then has achieved worldwide success, encompassing sales of over six million records. They received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" and earned a double platinum certification for the album “…Twice Shy”. The soulful, blues-based signature sound, that turned songs like "Face The Day", "Rock Me" and "Save Your Love" into international hits, can also be found in the new songs on “Back To The Rhythm.”  Since reuniting in January 2007 to perform a benefit concert, GREAT WHITE has moved forward releasing their first album in 8 years, “Back To The Rhythm" in 2008 and marking GREAT WHITE’s 25^th Anniversary. “It’s just like old times,” stated lead singer, Jack Russell. “There’s a bond that forms between people that is very special. I’ve mised my friends."

 InCustody:  Since their inception in 2005, “In Custody” has become one of Kalamazoo’s most sought after party bands. Their unique blend of songs spanning over four decades is comprised of popular hits that everybody knows and loves, yet are not all the “same old songs” most other cover bands have in their set lists. With almost 80 songs in their active play list, “In Custody” is able to entertain patrons on back to back nights by giving them two very different shows. Their stage presence and personal interaction entertains crowds of all sizes, and makes fans feel like a part of the show. Whether performing on Festival stages in front of thousands of people, or in small weekend clubs, “In Custody” always delivers a very entertaining, and extremely professional show. The utilization of a full-time sound and lighting professional as part of the “In Custody” family further enhances the visual and audio experience their fans enjoy night after night.