Street Dance w/ Wasteland Kings

Performs from 8:30 -10 p.m., Aug. 21

Take a full dose of Americana, add some blues, a bit of reggae, a touch of punk, and a shot of country, you end up with The Wasteland Kings. If you like Drive-By Truckers, Old 97's and Steve Earle, you need to check out The Wasteland Kings.

From Motown to Nashville, Austin to SoCal, you will hear it all with The Wasteland Kings. Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Tom Petty, and Hank Williams can all be heard when you listen between the lines--even in what could be a west coast punk tune. But what you will never hear is this band trying to sound like anyone else. Their straightforward, no gimmicks, rock-solid approach is showcased with the kind of strong lyrics, hard-sell vocals, and deft guitar playing that not only makes you listen, it makes you believe!

Jimmy Lloyd Rae and His Big Time Blues Buddie

Performs from 8-10 p.m., Aug. 22

The Line-Up

• Jimmy Lloyd Rea : Bass and Vocals
• Jim Mesi : Guitar and Vocals
• Bill Rhoades : Harmonica and Vocals
• The Reverend Danny G : Guitar and Vocals
• Randy Lilya : Drums

Saturday night, grab your boogie shoes and join the lowdown, rockin’, good-old-blues with Blues Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Lloyd Rea. Called a master of the “real deal, seat-of-your pants” bluesman, JLR has played with the best of the best, including blues legends Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, Willie Dixon, Sonny Rhodes, Charlie Musselwhite and dozens more. Jimmy Lloyd Rea was friends with the late John Lee Hooker, who dubbed him as “the boogieman.” JLR plays a guitar-based blues with harmonica threads interwoven between the chords and syncopated rhythm. Get a sample of JLR on their latest CD, “Cruzin’ for a Bloozin’,” available at www.blueshat.com or locally at La Grande Stereo & Music.

Summit Ridge

9:00am to 11:00am.

Summit Ridge has been performing bluegrass and Americana music for the past five years, and has polished the act as much as folk music can be, according to their websites. From the web page: "Summit Ridge is a bluegrass band, more or less. At least that was the original intent."

Oregon 234th Army Jazz Band

Performs from 12-2 p.m., Aug. 22

Oregon 234th Army Jazz Band takes the main stage from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22. Touring as part of the Oregon 150 celebration, the 234th performs a variety of jazz and swing, as well as a few traditional pieces. This is a touring sensation you won't want to miss!

Formed in 1919, “Oregon’s Own” has toured around the world, performing at military installments, for presidents and world leaders, and many ceremonies. The group served in active combat in World War II, where three members received the Purple Heart and the unit received the Combat Infantry Badge with Bronze Star, the only band in the Pacific Theatre to receive this award. The bands Commander/Bandmaster is Chief Warrant Officer Ashley Alexander and the band’s First Sergeant is 1SG Joseph Worley.

Rhythm Culture

Performs from 3-5 p.m., Aug. 22

Rhythm Culture, a Pacific Northwest mainstay, will perform its signature sound driven by a reggae beat. Combining members’ individual influences of the Caribbean and the Americas, and using a roots reggae foundation, the band infuses blues and jazz into their brand of Reggae music.

The band is based in Portland, Oregon and led by Byron Mercurius, of Guyana, South America. Rhythm Culture, featuring guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and trumpet, consists of five core musicians who represent a variety of age groups and different backgrounds. This family-friendly, interactive performance is guaranteed to get even the most reluctant of dancers out of their chairs.