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6th Annual Chili Cook-Off present by The Exceptional Foundation
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Saturday Mar 6, 2010 10:30 AM
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- All Ages Show -
The day of the event, tickets can be bought at the entrance for $15.
The Exceptional Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides social and recreational activities to mentally challenged individuals in the Greater Birmingham area.
Tickets can be purchased on this site or at The Exceptional Foundation location prior to the event for $10 each. The day of the event, tickets can be bought at the entrance for $15.
For more info visit http://www.exceptionalchilicookoff.com
10:30 Gates Open
Sweetwater Roads | 11:00 AM
 Sweetwater Road blends an eclectic mix of Bluegrass, Country, and Country rock with an Acoustic flare. The soulful harmonies of Kelli Johnson and Michelle Cone, layered with the solid rhythms of Jason Bailey and Brandon Peeples, makes this group a delicacy of the southeastern music scene!
Jason Bailey Mandolinist, composer, teacher, studio musician, Jason Bailey possesses a range of musicianship of a well-seasoned professional. At the young age of 28, Jason quickly pushed through the Birmingham music scene to become a regional performing musician in a short amount of time. Jason entertains his audiences with a solid wholesome sound, and places himself in the mix of the greatest innovators of the acoustic music scene. www.baileyjason.com
Brandon Peeples Brandon is an accomplished upright and electric bass player. He has supported Willie Nelson, John Fogarty, The Little River Band, Silverchair, Randall Bramlett, Jimmy Hall, Jeff Carlisi, Derek St. Holmes, Taylor Hicks, and many other artists. He is endorsed by Thomastik-Infeld string co. and Euphonic Audio, Inc.
Michelle Cone Michelle Cone is a singer /songwriter from Ashville, Alabama. Much more than just another singer, Michelle is a one of those rare performers who can make you feel the words of a song. Her soft, yet strong vocal ability holds onto a crowd , much like children mesmerized by a master storyteller. Her vocal style has been compared to Emmylou Harris and Allison Krauss, while her writing makes you reminiscent of a young Dolly Parton. Michelle has been performing around the Birmingham area for the past four years. She has sung with various ‘progressive bluegrass’ groups including Tew Lane Road and Good Time Grass.
Kelli Johnson Kelli Johnson is a singer/songwriter from Gadsden , Al. She has been performing at various bluegrass festivals and other venues in the Southeast for almost a decade. Formerly the lead singer for Distant Cousins, Kelli is also an accomplished solo artist, and also performs with the dynamic progressive group, Sweetwater Road more >>> |
Hightide Blues | 1:00 PM
 Hightide Blues took the stage for the first time in 2006 and has been gracing hundreds of stages for thousands of fans ever since. Their sound is a throw back to southern rock with a modern twist and an original delivery that's in a category of it's own. With their high-energy performances and huge fan base it's no surprise that Hightide Blues has shared the stage with national acts such as Sara Bareilles, Graham Colton, Jason Isbell, Matt Costa, Donavon Frankenreiter, Sister Hazel, The Whigs, Zac Brown Band, Karl Denson, and many more.
Their delivery of acoustic and electric guitars with a hard-hitting rhythm section has lead to sold out shows all over the Southeast and won't be stopping there. Hightide Blues played Bonnaroo 2008, and are expanding their touring with shows throughout the Midwest and up the East Coast.
In February 2008 Hightide Blues recorded their second EP "Love Come Easy" with producer Richard McLaurin at House of David Studios in Nashville, where music legends Elvis, Neil Young, B.B. King, Joe Cocker, and Roy Orbison recorded some of the most influential albums in music history. The highly anticipated "Love Come Easy" is generating excitement from fans and major record labels alike. Being labeled the fastest up and coming band in the Southeast, Hightide Blues is following in the footsteps of the many music legends who graced the very same studio, and anything is possible for this band as they tour the country picking up momentum and fans along the way. more >>>
2:30 Chili Winners Announced |
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