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With more than a dozen bands—everything from the soulful country of Chely Wright, to the urban beat of J.C. and Live Version, to the heart-pounding rock of REO Speedwagon—this year's music will continue the tradition of Sundown Salute's appeal across America's music.
 What they said in Dallas:
Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon. . . rocked the house. He was a dynamo who never missed a beat while singing or talking. And he made all those old REO hits sound new again, especially the tracks from 1980's Hi Infidelity, the band's commercial zenith. It was cool to see the album cover so huge on the video screen during "Don't Let Him Go," "Keep On Loving You," "In Your Letter" and "Take It On the Run." What a blast from the past. Mr. Cronin's sense of pure joy was contagious. He addressed the masses: "I'll tell you what makes me feel good, standing here in Dallas, Texas, playing our music for you. We need you guys. We need your energy." Truth is Mr. Cronin had enough energy for the whole amphitheater.
Bad Medicine- A Tribute to Bon Jovi, Wednesday, July 4, 6:30 pm
 "This band is really an AWESOME tribute to my favorite group!! They have the music down pat, and the Steve Sage has the voice to pull it off! While he (Steve) has some resemblance to Jon, and definitely has the moves/mannerisms down, what I really appreciated was that this band KNOWS they are a tribute band (love the "me, I'm just a singer in a Bon Jovi tribute band" line in Last Man Standing), and didn't try to portray themselves as the "next best thing" or imply that they're fooling anyone.
 Beach Toys- Beach Boys Tribute Band, Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 pm
The only Beach Boys tribute show to play Las Vegas and Disneyland's California adventure, this high profile Vegas-type show has dazzled audiences across the country. With the show's authentic instruments, costumes, equipment, hair cuts, dance steps and most of all, the exact slurs and vocal mannerisms as the real boys, most audience members walk away feeling like as if they have just experienced a live 1960s Beach Boys performance.
The Guess Who, Monday, July 2, 8:30 pm
 The Guess Who, the band that became Canada’s first international rock music superstars, began in 1962 in Winnipeg as Chad Allen & The Reflections. Including members Randy Bachman (guitar), Jim Kale (bass) and Garry Peterson (drums), Chad Allen and the Reflections had become Chad Allen and the Expressions by the time they recorded a cover of “Shakin’ All Over” released by Quality Records in 1965. The song was a #1 single in Canada and reached #22 in America. Burton Cummings joined the group that same year, replacing the keyboard player and sharing lead vocals.
 JC & Live Version, Monday, July 2, 6:30 pm
Jewel Carter, known by many as "JC", was born in Kansas City, KS, in 1969. He grew up with the love of music: his parents were gifted singers in their church. Through them, JC was exposed to many styles of music and many difererent musical instruments. But JC was learned to love music, and love making music, whether using drums or bass guitar.
 Live Bait- A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett and Island Favorites, Tuesday, July 3, 8:30 pm
Take a trip to the tropics with LIVE BAIT. Party to all your favorite Jimmy Buffett hits, as well as island favorites by Bob Marley, James Taylor, UB40 and many more!!
Love and Live- Kris Jones & Company, Sunday, July 1, 6:30 pm
“The gospel of Jesus Christ on the wings of groove,” that is how Love and Live would describe their music. A blend of groove, funk, and rock is what the band uses to carry the age-old message of the gospel of Jesus Christ into modern times.
Ben Markley Quartet, Saturday, June 30, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
From All About Jazz: Ben Markley is working on his Masters of Arts in Jazz Performance and Composition at New York University. Prior to arriving in New York, he had earned his Bachelor's of Arts in Piano Performance from Fort Hays State. Once he made the move to New York, he started performing with Ralph Alessi, Ron McClure, Lenny Pickett, John Scofield, and George Garzone.
Mardell Maxwell, Saturday, June 30, 7:30-8:30 pm
 From Soundtrack: My name is Mardell Maxwell and I am a singer/songwriter. I have been pursuing a career in music for nearly two years now. Yet, performace has been an aspect of my entire life. I began acting and doing musicals at a very young age. I also exercised my musicianship through playing the saxophone for 13 years. I am a true student of music as I study it at Kansas State University. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to visit my official website www.mardellmaxwell.com.
Alton Miller, Friday, June 29, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
 Alton was born in March 1969 in Aiken, South Carolina, then moved to Southeast Texas as a child. At the age of eight, he began impersonating Elvis Presley at nightclubs, VFWs, American Legions, and retirement facilities. He performed in various country, rock, Cajun, and blues bands in the Golden Triangle of Beaumont, Texas. he moved to Wyoming at seventeen, where he sang lead vocals in a country band known as The String Stealers. Later, he joined a rock and roll band known as Rattlesnake Logic. Together, they toured Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana.
 NewSong, Sunday, July 1, 8 pm
A touring legend and Christian radio hit-maker, NewSong is a Dove Award winner and GRAMMY nominee. The group has garnered 20 No. 1 singles, seven Dove Award nominations, numerous songwriting awards, and five of the Top 100 Christian radio
 Street Dance with Outlaw Junkies, Saturday, June 30, 9 pm - 1 am
The Outlaw Junkies are in their seventh year together as a band and for good reason, they just keep getting better and better. Previously Steel Horse, this group has performed at fairs, festivals and concert venues and have opened for many national acts including RCA recording artist ALABAMA.
Chely Wright, Friday, June 29, 8:30 - 10 pm
 Country star Chely Wright is best known for hits such as "Single White Female" and "Shut Up and Drive," but is also a top notch songwriter in her own right. Through her songs, Chely feels the freedom to write and record songs that mean something to her and is willing to fully share with us what she is about. Wright wrote eight of the 12 songs on her new CD, her sixth album, The Metropolitan Hotel, including the emotionally moving single, "The Bumper of My S.U.V." The song spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard magazine Country Singles Sales chart and touched the hearts of our deployed military and their families around the world .
Last Updated
June 16, 2008
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