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           Fabulous, Funky, Fun Music in the Band Shell

KU Jazz Ensemble 12-12: 30

Maggie Spike 12: 45-1: 15

Maggie Spike (Maggie & Eric Gernerd) are a husband and wife singer-songwriter duo from rural eastern Pennsylvania. Known for their “mixed bag” of folk originals, they are not an easy band to label. Their music blends elements of jazz, Celtic, Americana, and world rhythms. They were recently nominated for “Best Folk Duo” at the 2010 Lehigh Valley Music Awards. After spending 6 years as the principal song writers in the acoustic world fusion band Fieldstone, 2005 marked the release of their first album, “Passenger Station.” They continued on with their multi-stylistic approach releasing “Sol Paradise” in the summer of 2009. “Sol Paradise” (produced by Eric) brought together the many musical influences that have helped to shape their diverse writing styles into a cohesive and easily accessible sound. To date, both albums have garnered air play on Women of Substance radio, WDIY-FM, WXLV-FM, and WPAZ-AM radio. “Sol Paradise” is currently being distributed world-wide through CanadianAmerican Records.

Caroline Reese 1: 30-2: 00

Caroline Reese & the Drifting Fifth are an Americana band based in Reading, PA. Reese’s acoustic guitar, strong songwriting, and emotive lead vocals combine with electric guitarist Mark Watter’s indie-rock feel for a fresh take on their genre. Since forming the band in 2013, Reese has toured extensively in the tri-state area with the Drifting Fifth and as well as down to Nashville. Reese has released three original albums (most recently, 2014’s The Electric Year) and opened for songwriters such as Ben Folds and Chris Stapleton (of the Grammy-nominated band SteelDrivers). Caroline Reese & the Drifting Fifth have been written up in Pennsylvania Music Magazine, American Songwriter, and released Y102’s 2014 album of the year.

Bryan-Betts 2:15-2:45

A Reading based guitarist playing a progressive fusion of MOD-Jazz-Psychedelic…i.e. Baiyina!

Jonathan Monument 3:00-3:30

Reading, PA based Jonathan Monument debut album “GHOLA” delivers a mercurial sound that ranges from jangly pop that echoes British Invasion era Kinks at their most Kinkish, to the hooky metallic sounds of Marc Bolan and David Bowie. Jonathan Monument combines these influences into an unmistakably modern sound that is as exciting and unconventional as any modern artist performing today.

 Lazy Afternoon 3:45-4:15

A fresh new sound in the Pagoda City, Lazy Afternoon is here to make you move and groove. Whether you are a jazz lover, a funk freak, or a jamband phan, Lazy Afternoon is sure to entertain and excite.

         Wandering Troubadours in and Around the Park

    Charlene Grater Charlene started playing keyboard at 9 and guitar at 13 and has been playing out since she was 15. Former bands include Rock Runn (beginning stage of Arthur’s Museum), High Risk(MySpace.com/highriskrocks), Dynamic Tension , Triage, The Bluezberries, various duo collaborations with Steve Seacrist from High Risk, Shakey Ground, The Graters and now Jagged Blue Band and Impulse Band. Charlene has also always embarked in her own solo activities for the past 15 years, (MySpace.com/charlenegrater). On her website she has several originals she has recorded in her home studio. Charlene taught guitar at Strickland School of Music in Pottstown for 3 years and taught guitar, piano and vocal instruction at George’s Music in Spring City for 4 years. You can see videos of Charlene playing with High Risk (Mark Smith, Steve Seacrist, Dan Wright and Charlene Grater) on YouTube.com. Search charlenegrater!

  CREPITUS Classic rock with a bluegrass twist at its finest. Crepitus boasts bluegrass for boomers and features Steve Benton and Dave Christman of the legendary Benton and the Bentonites. Crepitus bluegrass contingent is Ken on drums, Marty on banjo, and Joe on fiddle. Crepitus will wander around Kutztown Park during Taste of Kutztown bringing their “tongue in cheek” bluegrass for our tasting pleasure.