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Norfolk, VA (August 19, 2014) --Smithfield Music's Aiken & Friends Fest returns to Smithfield, Virginia for its ninth year with an outstanding talent lineup, one-of-a-kind educational seminars and more. Performing at this year's event are Fest founder and Northwind Records' artist Mike Aiken, talented singer/songwriter Tim Buppert (Trisha Yearwood, Billy Ray Cyrus, Mike Aiken), Washington Area Music Association award-winning entertainer Patty Reese (2009 Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year), Folk/Rock/Americana duo Moors & McCumber, American Soul-inspired Caleb Hawley Band, popular Piedmont stylists M.S.G. Acoustic Blues Trio, area favorites Snuff Trio (featuring Chuck Larson, Norman Harrell & Robbie House), Mississippi native and Southern/Soul singer/songwriter Adrian Dickey, 16-year-old sensation Evan Button, the Mike Aiken Band, and local teen songstress Mollie Taylor. Also appearing will be three songwriters who will compete for their stage slots via Fest open-mic nights scheduled for September. Proceeds from the Fest benefit area youth music education.
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M.S.G. Acoustic Blues Trio
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"We're definitely taking a turn towards more Piedmont, Delta and American Soul music this year," observes Mike Aiken. "We like that Americana, Country and Roots have a wide base and we embrace it all in our genuine original music festival. It's a unique weekend experience that will be great for all."
Smithfield Music's Aiken & Friends Fest has become well known for its quality workshops and this year is honored to feature acclaimed musician Rich Eckhardt (Toby Keith, Blake Shelton) as the host of its popular Guitar Workshop. Rounding out the educational offerings are the Songwriting Workshop (hosted by Mike Aiken) and Indie Music Promotion (presented by Northwind Records' executive Amy Aiken).
TICKET PRICING:
Weekend Pass $35 - all events, concerts, workshops
Songwriters-in-the-Round (Friday only) $25
Saturday All Day -Field Pass $20 advance, $25 day of show (12 & under FREE with paying adult)
COMPLETE SCHEDULE:
Friday, October 3, 2014 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
Smithfield Little Theater - 210 N. Church St., Smithfield, VA
Songwriters-in-the-Round concert featuring Mike Aiken, Patty Reese and Tim Buppert
Saturday, October 4, 2014 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
All performance times are approximate and are subject to change.
Workshops - times TBA
Indie Music Promotion
Songwriting
Guitar
River Stage
12:30-1:30 p.m. - Open Mic Winners
2:30-3:30 p.m. - Moors & McCumber
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Caleb Hawley Band
7:45-9:00 p.m. - Mike Aiken Band
Castle Stage
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Evan Button / Mollie Taylor
1:30-2:15 p.m. - Adrian Dickey
3:45-4:45 p.m. - M.S.G. Acoustic Blues Trio
6:30-7:30 p.m. - 'Snuff Trio' featuring Chuck Larson, Norman Harrell & Robbie House
ABOUT FEST FOUNDER MIKE AIKEN
Mike Aiken is a renowned entertainer who has toured the U.S. and abroad extensively. His current CD, CAPTAINS & COWBOYS (Northwind Records), is his sixth studio project and was co-produced by Aiken, Dan Baird (Georgia Satellites) and Ben Strano (Jack Sundrud/Poco). Mike's latest single, "Your Memory Wins," was released to Country radio earlier this month, while the contest for his previous single/video, "Put A Sail On It," continues into the fall.
Stay social with Mike:
www.mikeaikenmusic.com
Facebook
Twitter
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CONTACTS:
Festival Media
Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media
martha@somuchmoore.com
Northwind Records
Amy Aiken
pr@northwindrecords.us
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