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The Riverbend Lineup just grew a little 'Sweeter!'
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Chattanooga, TN - Gavin DeGraw will hit the Coca-Cola Stage Friday June 15th at 9:30PM.
He has one of the most recognizable voices of our time. With blue eyed soul vocals and free wheeling melodies, Gavin DeGraw has enjoyed success since breaking through in 2003 with his debut album, Chariot. Chariot sold over a million copies, earned platinum certification, and yielded three hit singles: "I Don't Want To Be," "Follow Through," and the title-track, "Chariot." He followed that up with his self-titled second album, which debuted at No. 1 on the digital sales chart and at No. 7 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart in 2008 (earning Gavin his first Top 10 album and spawning the hit singles "In Love With A Girl" and the gold-certified "We Belong Together." DeGraw says this about his latest album, "I think SWEETER is the first album I've made that has caught my true sound, and that was the result of taking risks."
Also 10,000 Maniacs, Cherub and Break Science
10,000 Maniacs play Sunday June 9th on the Bud Light Stage. The Maniacs are the group who helped define college rock as we switched millenniums. They've been critically acclaimed for 3 decades. Their hits include "Jealousy," "What's the Matter Here," and "Trouble Me."
If you want to dance the night away head to the Unum Stage Saturday June 15th for electronic dance music until midnight. Cherub takes the stage at 6 PM and Break Science starts at 8 PM.
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We could never 'Forget You'.....and you won't forget this show! Cee Lo Green will dazzle Riverbend Festival |
Chattanooga, TN- CeeLo Green, the five-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter-producer and self proclaimed professional lady killer will spice up the Coke Stage Saturday June 8, 2013, 9:30 PM at Riverbend Festival.
CeeLo has received five Grammy nominations for his worldwide hit "Forget You" winning the category for "Best Urban/Alternative Performance".
In October 2012, CeeLo released his Christmas album "CeeLo's Magic Moment", which featured the single "All I Need is Love" featuring The Muppets; and he is also releasing a new solo album this year entitled "Everybody's Brother".
CeeLo was formerly part of a duo called Gnarls Barkley who was best known for the hit 'Crazy.'
What does this guy NOT do? The television personality, actor, entrepreneur, pop culture & fashion icon is now working a new Las Vegas residency "CeeLo Green is Loberace" at Planet Hollywood running through April 2013.
Super Sunday schedule with Mountain Heart, Scotty Bratcher...and do you need a laugh? Comedian Tim Wilson joins the lineup.
Mountain Heart is the band that has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played. The band's name has been synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic music circles since the group's creation in 1999. Widely known throughout the music industry for continually redefining the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has gained legions of loyal fans both as a result of their superlative musicianship, and more notably, their incomparably exciting live performances. Mountain Heart hits the Unum Stage Sunday, June 9,2013 at 9:30PM.
Scotty Bratcher hits the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Stage Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 9:45PM. Scotty Bratcher began playing guitar at an age that it became second nature to him, he was 2. In 2000, he entered the National Jam with Kenny Wayne Shepherd Contest. In this contest, contestants were to download via computer, KWS's new single of which the lead solo was to be made up by the competitors. Out of 1,200 entries, Scotty received 1st runner up. Tim Wilson adds a little comic relief to Riverbend once again. A favorite of Chattanooga Comedy Catch, Wilson has made appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", and "Grace Under Fire", as well as many cable shows, Tim is a legend in the South. He's a regular guest on some off the country's hottest syndicated radio shows, "The John Boy & Billy Show" "Bob and Tom" as well as "Rick and Bubba." Wilson will take the TVFCU Stage on June 9, 2013 at 7:30.
Bessie Smith Strut
Eric Sardinas plays Monday, June 10, 2013, 6:45 PM at the Bessie Smith Strut.
Slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Sardinas has a reputation for packing intensity into his live performances. Since the late-90s' Sardinas has taken the stage thousands of times across the globe, with audiences growing exponentially each passing year. His six albums have displayed a distinct style that musically pushes the boundaries of rock and blues, and the world has taken notice.
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Riverbend partners with City of Chattanooga in anti-gang initiative.
The Pimps of Joytime
Chattanooga, TN- Riverbend Festival continues its community outreach project with a couple of top notch line ups for the Artist of the Day and 'Bend Unplugged series.
But, Friends of the Festival hit a home run when they scored The Pimps of Joytime. Teaming up with the City of Chattanooga Department of Parks and Recreation and the Gang Task Force, Friends of the Festival scheduled PJT to perform for Chattanooga teens at Lindsay Street Hall June 10,2013. The Brooklyn based band knows the challenges young people face. PJT members will share how they overcame the temptations of gang life to chase a dream and found their place in music.
The outreach series is designed to give music lovers and fans a chance to get closer to the artists in a more intimate setting like downtown restaurants and attractions.
Artist of the Day: Artists arrive at noon for lunch and a short acoustic set
Friday 6.7.13 Turnpike Troubadors (alternative country) - Honest Pint
Saturday 6.8.13 Rosco Bandana (Americana rock) - Big River Grille
Sunday 6.9.13 Scotty Butcher (blues) - 212 Market
Monday 6.10.13 Pimps of Joytime (partnering with anti-gang initiative) Lindsay Street Hall
Wednesday 6.12.13 Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines (Texas performer living with Epilepsy) - Hennen's
Thursday 6.13.13 Willie Watson (first solo project by front man of Old Crow Medicine Show) -Greenlife/Whole Foods
Friday 6.14.13 Moon Taxi (psych-rock jam band)- Mellow Mushroom
Saturday 6.15.13 Michael Foster Project (old school funk) - Blue Water Grille
'Bend Unplugged: performances at 2 PM unless noted
Friday 6.7.13 - 2nd Carolina String Band - The City Library (the nation's most authentic musical reenactors from the Civil War era will be part of the city's sesquicentennial celebration. Friends of the Park will host a performance at Point Park Saturday 6.8.13)
Saturday 6.8.13 The Barr Brothers - Hunter Museum of Art
Sunday 6.9.13 The Church Sisters - Creative Discovery Museum
Monday 6.10.13 Pimps of Joytime - Lindsay Street Hall (partnering with anti-gang initiative) *1 PM
Wednesday 6.12.13 Harper - Tennessee Aquarium *4 PM
Grab your dancin' shoes Linda Lou....Skynyrd is coming back to Riverbend!
Chattanooga, TN- The legendary rock band is still going strong after decades. Fresh on the heels of a new album, Lynyrd Skynyrd will rock Riverbend fans from the Coke Stage on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Skynyrd returns with a fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock heaven in Last of a Dyin' Breed, their latest release on Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records which released last August. This is the kind of record guaranteed to feed the needs of the multi-generational Skynyrd Nation, and continue the renewed vigor the band exhibited with their last album, 2009's God & Guns.
Despite surviving tragedy and the hard miles of rock 'n roll, Skynyrd is remarkably at this stage of their career, on a roll. God & Guns debuted at #18 on the Billboard Top 200, giving the band their highest debut since 1977.
Skynyrd is known for hits like "Free Bird," "Simple Man," Gimme Three Steps," "Sweet Home Alabama," and many more.
Drake White will open for Lynyrd Skynyrd, starting at 9:30 PM on the Coke Stage June 13th.
White is an aspiring singer songwriter living in Nashville, TN. The Hokes Bluff, Alabama native has a very different country feel with a freestyle twist on many of his original songs. He ad-libs throughout a show phrasing rhythmic lyrics as his entertaining live show unfolds. The 27 year old credits many country, blues, rock, freestyle and bluegrass influences with helping to form his musical sound that is unique in its own way.
Reggae at its best!
Steel Pulse is one of Britain's greatest reggae bands. They started out playing authentic roots reggae with touches of jazz and Latin music, and earned a substantial audience worldwide. Their 1978 debut, Hands worth Revolution, is still regarded by many critics as a landmark and a high point of British reggae. By the late '80s, Steel Pulse had won a Grammy and was working full-fledged crossover territory. They subsequently returned to a tough-minded, rootsy sound and have added touches of dance hall and hip-hop along the way.
Steel Pulse will jam on the Bud Light Stage, Saturday, June 15th at 7:30 PM.
Newsboys to headline Faith and Family Night...and say hello to the hometown stars Voices of Lee!
January 31, 2013
Chattanooga, TN -Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Newsboys will dazzle fans during Faith and Family Night of Riverbend 2013.
The award-winning and chart topping band recently announced an extension on their popular "God's Not Dead Tour." They plan to plaly 30 some odd dates through this spring. The tour kicks off February 15 and runs through May 12.
The sellout tour has been touted as one of the most in-demand nights of worship, praise and celebration. Newsboys are know for hits such as "God's Not Dead," "Born Again," and their latest chart-topping hit,"Your Love Never Fails," which has been No. 1 for six weeks in a row at Hot AC radio.
Newsboys will hit the Coke Stage at 9:30 PM, Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
First they sing for President Obama....next, thousands at Riverbend!
Fresh off the heels of singing in Washington, DC at the 57th Presidential Inauguration, The Voices of Lee will grace the Bud Light Stage at 7:45 PM on Tuesday, June 11th.
Voices of Lee is a 16 member a cappella ensemble from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. Under the direction of Danny Murray, Voices of Lee performs at a variety of venues boasting excellence in harmony, spirit, and performance.
Since their debut in September '94, their intense musical focus has captivated audiences worldwide. The seventeen-member group is characterized by a unique variety of lush vocal harmonies, high-energy patriotic numbers, fun-filled audience participation, and heart-felt gospel favorites.
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Jake Owen Opens Riverbend
December 6, 2012 11:41 am
Jake Owen opens Riverbend 2013 on June 7th! And .....don't call them crazy, but Riverbend fans are sleeping in the cold to guarantee the riverside seats!
Chattanooga, TN - Get ready for a 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night' to kick off Riverbend Festival 2013! Riverbend has roped in Jake Owen, an overnight sensation on the country music scene, with the help of our partners at US 101.
Owen will kick off the Riverbend celebration on June 7, 2013 at 9:30 on the Coke Stage. 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night' is the title of Owen's latest CD and his biggest hit to date.
His revival of "Life in a Northern Town" with Sugarland and Little Big Town in 2008 earned him Grammy and CMA Award nominations. Owen was named 2009's Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music.
Some Riverbend fans are making the sacrifice 6 months early to guarantee a ring side seat when Owen takes the stage!
Ross's Landing -If you've ever wondered how those boat owners get the super sweet parking spot right next to the Coke Stage during Riverbend, here's your answer.
It started as a tradition that had the feel of camping in line for the best concert tickets or latest electronics on Black Friday. But it has morphed into a tail gating party of sorts.
Boaters and Riverbend fans have been camped out since Monday to guarantee themselves a spot to dock at Ross's Landing during Riverbend 2013. They're hoping to score a slot on the "sign up" sheet to gain access to the dock during the festival.
Marty Puryear of Marine Max, the group who manages the docks along Chattanooga's riverfront, says, "They love it, they bring tarps, they cover the breezeway, they pack a cooler, and we have a fire pit for them."
Space is limited, and so is the time available. Boaters can only park festival-side for half the week, either Friday - Tuesday or Tuesday- Friday. First come, first serve. Marine Max will open the doors at 8 AM Friday, exactly six months to the day that Riverbend 2013 kicks off.
More to get excited about.....Ed Roland of Collective Soul
The Atlanta native has been the front man and heart of the platinum-selling rock band Collective Soul for two decades. He's teamed up with a group of friends to compile the Sweet Tea Project. Roland has written seven #1 radio hits and has sold more than 10 million records worldwide, but the Sweet Tea Project is a new approach to his classic hit-making style. Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project will hit the Budweiser Stage Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Get ready for Big Smo, an artist, with his own unique sound, that may be best described as country rap. In 2002 Big Smo self released his first album, "Kuntry Kitchen" The album received rave reviews and Big Smo was on his way to becoming a local independent force. A few years later he released his sophomore album, "The True South", a crossover album that blends his street experience with his backwoods southern roots. Big Smo plays Friday, June 14th on the Budweiser Stage.
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Brandy Headlines Coke Stage
November 29, 2012 4:36 pm
3 Stage Announcements........
Brandy is back! And Riverbend has her locked in for Sunday on the Coke Stage.
Chattanooga, TN - After four years away from the music game, multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning R&B/pop singer, songwriter, and actress has come roaring back with the fearless and inspired 'Two Eleven' a thoroughly modern R&B album that Rolling Stone has called "Brandy at her most realized: romantically shaky, vocally sharp, and musically sound." Billboard has hailed it as a "strong return to Brandy's multi-layered impassioned vocals." With its unforgettable melodies, glorious harmonies, edgy beats, and Brandy's sultry voice front-and-center, 'Two Eleven' sounds like an artist reborn. "It's an honest album," she says. "It's relatable. It's sexy and vulnerable. I really let my true self come through on every song. It has so many different colors, but at the same time, it represents the artist I am now."
Brandy was most recently on 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2010. She was also the star of the hit TV series 'Moesha' from 1996-2001. Brandy will perform Sunday June 9, 2013 on the Coke Stage at Riverbend.
The Bud Light stage will be on "cruise" control on Friday, June 7, 2013.
With the help of our partners at US 101 Friends of the Festival has snagged the rising country duoGeorgia Florida Line, made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley. The pair is getting plenty of play with their new single, "Cruise," that creates a picture of falling in love on a back road in Georgia.
The high energy stage performers have in a short time, worked their way into opening slots for artists like Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, and Colt Ford. More recently they scored a gig on the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour with Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, and Justin Moore.
Get ready for Civil Twilight, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 on the Unum Stage. The Nashville based band, originally from South Africa, has been turning heads world-wide and opening for acts like Smashing Pumpkins and Florence & The Machine. This fall will begin a nationwide tour with Mutemath. They say their music is for a world that's not quite dark and not quite light, but like the moment when the sun sets when we stop to take a breath.
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Star Seating is available for the Dierks Bentley and Brandy performances.
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Dierks Bentley
November 29, 2012 4:30 pm
'5-1-5-0 somebody call the po-po':
Riverbend captures country music star Dierks Bentley for the 2013 festival
CHATTANOOGA, TN- Dierks Bentley will hit the Coca-Cola stage Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Bentley has had 10 number one hits like "What Was I Thinking, " "Come a Little Closer," "Free and Easy Down the Road I Go," and "5-1-5-0." Bentley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2005.
Four time Grammy winner Larry Carlton joins the Riverbend line up on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from the Unum Stage. The guitarist was one of the most in demand studio musicians before he transitioned to his solo career. Carlton has worked on more than 100 gold albums with artists of many genres ranging from Michael Jackson to Dolly Parton.
Moon Taxi will hit the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Stage Friday, June 14,2013. The indie-progressive rock band is based in Nashville and formed when the members were attending Belmont University.
It's never too early to snag your 2013 Riverbend pins.
Buy early, $ave more!
Corporate pin sales begin Monday, November 12, 2012. A purchase of 100 or more pins generates a savings of more than 40%. Advanced pins are $26 each.
Pass savings to your employees
Pamper clients
Create employee incentive programs
Tackle holiday gift lists
For more information on advanced pin sales, contact Karen Shostak.
423.756.2211
karen@riverbendfestival.com
Star Seating is available for the Dierks Bentley performance.
On sale now for $20 in addition to admission!
Call 423.756.2211 to order today!
