Saturday's Lineup
Saturday's Lineup
On The Main Stage
10:55-12:55 A Chicken Pickin Lunch
Jeff Riales and Jed Curran & The Flipsiders will open this year’s festival with special guests Dave Donnelly, Al Keltz & Connie Deming. With Jeff this year will be all the musicians that performed “The Ticket”, his 2008 local album of the year. This show will definitely include some of the finest Country & Americana musicians this area has to offer. (www.jeffriales.com)
1:30-3:00 Chet Catallo & The Cats (smooth jazz)
Former Spyro Gyra master guitarist Chet Catallo is a six time Grammy award nominee & one of Rochester's very best musicians. The Cats include World bassist & composer Peter Chwazik as well as Rochester favorites Jim Richmond, Todd East, Vince Ercolamento, Andy Calabrese, & Steve Curry. Do not miss this outstanding smooth jazz performance. (www.myspace.com/chetcatallo)
3:30-5:00 Po’ Boys Brass Band (New Orleans style brass, funk & rock)
Eastman School of Music students & alumni will bring you a taste of both traditional and modern New Orleans music to the festival. This is true New Orleans Brass fueled by the exuberance of Eastman School students. (www.poboysbrassband.com)
At The Gazebo
11:15-12:45 The Deep Blue Dream (fusion rock & blues)
Local singer & songwriter Lauren Faggiano brings her deep powerful vocals & funky blues band to The Gazebo to open the festival. (www.thedeepbluedream.com)
1:15-2:45 Dan Schmitt & The Shadows (blues)
Masterful blues guitarist and local boy Dan Schmitt returns to Corn Hill after ten years. Dan will be backed up by a well seasoned group of musicians that have been entertaining local audiences for years. Dan has performed with a number of national acts including Martha Reeves & The Vandella's.
3:15-4:45 Walt Atkison (original Americana)
This year Walt Atkinson, a major folk & Americana act, will return to Rochester to perform both festival days. Walt is known for his unique style as a one man band. The guitar, harmonica, & tambourine are all incorporated into his shows. During the mid 80's Walt released a disc called “Cadillac Hotel” named after the Chestnut Street hot spot. Today, Walt makes his home in Burlington, North Carolina where he can be found performing at local college venues. His original music & witty humor should not be missed. (www.waltatkison.com)
In Avery Mall
11:30-1:30 The Westview Project (jazz)
This creative and spontaneous jazz trio will perform both original and classic jazz standards. Coming from different areas of the country, these three musicians now make their homes in Rochester. This will be their first appearance at the festival. (www.westviewproject.com)
2:00-4:50 Left On Red (indie)
Liah Alonso and Kelly Halloran have performed on the subway platforms at rush hour and posh French & Italian restaurants in New York City at night. These ladies are an up & coming east coast act and will perform both festival days. Violinist Kelly Halloran will be making her second appearance at the Corn Hill Arts Festival. (www.leftonredmusic.com)
27 Atkinson Street
11:20-1:00 The Lake Effect (acappella group)
A fabulously talented, high energy, acappella group will perform their renditions of popular music and original works.
1:30-3:00 Talia Paul (original Americana)
Talia Paul, a well traveled musician and actress recently relocated back to the Rochester area. Talia’s original compositions are well thought out & unique. Armed with the voice of an angel and the guitar mechanics to match, she has played venues all over the country with way too many national acts to name. She has appeared in several films and on Broadway. Talia’s music has been included in the sound track of several major motion pictures. This will be Talia's first time performing for the guests of Corn Hill. (www.myspace.com/Taliapaul)
3:30-5:00 Andy & Ernie Lawrence (folk, blues & jazz)
27 Atkinson Street will be the perfect setting for this front porch father & son duo. These guys are blues & jazz music historians who mainly work the coffee house circuit in the area. Their many talents are as enjoyable to watch as to listen to; enjoy. (www.ernieandandy.com)