[Type text] “ Entertainment Schedule 2017 Friday, Sept. 1 Featuring: “The Allen Tate Companies All-You-Can-Ride Wristband Night” $15 for all you can ride in the carnival! 6:00pm Sponsor Displays, Carnival, Amusements, Food Vendors open Wells Fargo Main Stage 6:30-8:00pm The Carolina Soul Band 8:30-10:00pm The Chairmen of the Board Saturday, Sept. 2 Featuring: “The Matthews Alive Parade brought to you by GEICO” beginning at 10:30am in Historic Downtown Matthews! 9:00am Arts & Crafts, Sponsor Displays, Carnival, Amusements, Food Vendors, Butterfly Exhibit open Cultural Center opens (Indoor exhibits open later) 2:30pm Silent Disco disco for kids near Fire Station 1 3:00pm Game Trailer opens 6:00pm Silent Disco for Teens, near Fire Station 1 WWells Fargo Main Stage 12:00n-3:00pm DJ Chuck Carland 3:30pm-5:00pm Gump Fiction 5:30pm-7:00pm The Classic Rock Experience 7:30pm-9:00pm The Purple Xperience (Prince tribute) Home Depot Children's Stage 1pm Gravity Check Juggling 2pm Corky the Magic Clown 3pm Steve Langley Bubbles & Juggling 4pm Drew Nowlin Puppets 5pm The Magic of Adrian Gagnon Woodforest Bank Indoor Cultural Center Stage 1:00pm-1:45pm Steve Brogan & Company – ventriloquist show 2:00pm-3:00pm Hannibal – magic & illusions 3:30pm-4:30pm Greg Steele - hypnotist 10:00pm FIREWORKS SHOW! Launched from MARA ball fields. Best v iews from MUMC and MARA parking lots! --more [Type text] “ Entertainment Schedule Continued... Sunday, Sept. 3 Featuring: Country harmony & country rock on the main stage! Songwriter Sunday returns – local artists and their original material on the indoor stage! 12pm Arts & Crafts, Sponsor Displays, Carnival, Amusements, Food Vendors open Butterfly Exhibit & Game trailer open Cultural Center opens (Indoor exhibits also open) 2:30pm Silent Disco for Kids, near Fire Station 1 6:00pm Silent Disco f o r teens, near Fire Station 1 Wells Fargo Main Stage 1:30pm -3:00pm Diamonds & Whiskey 3:30pm-5:00pm Brian Mayer 5:30pm-7:00pm The Josh Brannon Band 7:30pm-9:00pm SAMMY KERSHAW - Country Music Legend! Home Depot Children's Stage 1pm Gravity Check Juggling 2pm Corky the Magic Clown 3pm Steve Langley Bubbles & Juggling 4pm Drew Nowlin Puppets 5pm The Magic of Adrian Gagnon Woodforest Bank Indoor Cultural Center Stage “Songwriter Sunday” 1pm Ang Medlin 2pm Lisa DeNovo 3pm Cory Wells 4pm Cammie 5pm Jason Jet -more [Type text] “ Entertainment Schedule Continued… Monday, Sept. 4 Featuring: The Kiwanis Labor Day 5K & Fun Run At 7:30am The Chamber of Commerce Auto & Motorcycle Reunion at 9am at the Town Hall Green 9:00am Arts & Crafts, Sponsor Displays, Carnival, Amusements, Food Vendors open Butterfly Exhibit & Game trailer open Cultural Center opens (Indoor exhibits also open) Wells Fargo Main Stage 11:30pm -1:00pm Painted Man 1:30pm-3:00pm Uptown Swagga Band 3:30pm -5:00pm Next Level Band of Charlotte Home Depot Children's Stage 12pm Gravity Check Juggling 1pm Corky the Magic Clown 2pm Steve Langley Bubbles & Juggling 3pm Drew Nowlin Puppets 4pm The Magic of Adrian Gagnon Woodforest Bank Indoor Cultural Center Stage 1:00pm-2:00pm Queen City Groove, a capella performers 3:00pm-3:45pm Impromptu, a capella performers from The Carolina Voices 4:00pm-4:45pm Impromptu, a capella performers from The Carolina Voices 5:00 pm FESTIVAL CLOSE – SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! --more WELLS FARGO MAIN STAGE HEADLINERS The Chairmen of the Board – has pleased music lovers for over 30 years with hits like “Give Me Just a Little More Time,” “Pay to the Piper,” “Finders Keepers,” “Chairmen of the Board,” and “Everything’s Tuesday.” Group leader General Johnson died on October 13, 2010 at age 67. At the request of the General, to keep the group’s legacy strong, 38-year member Ken Knox continues to lead the group touring with members Thomas Hunter, Brandon Stevens and six musicians. Chairmen of the Board are members of the NC Music Hall of Fame. The Purple Xperience – is a five-piece tribute band hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have been touring the country since their inception in 2011, bringing the memories of Prince and The Revolution to audiences of all generations. The Purple Xperience embodies the spirit and sounds of Prince, with front- man Marshall Charloff channeling the vocals and movements of the icon himself. The Purple Xperience brings you the greatest, most authentic Prince tribute show in the world, leaving no one disappointed. Sammy Kershaw – Sammy Kershaw rode in on country’s new traditionalist wave in the early 90s, finding success with a penchant for ballads and a blend of updated honky tonk, southern rock, and Cajun flavor. Kershaw’s debut album, “Don’t Go Near the Water,” was released in 1991 and spawned the breakout hit single “Cadillac Style,” which reached number three on the country charts the following year. The title cut and “Yard Sale” both charted in the Top 20, and the hits “Anywhere But Here,” “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Queen of My Double Wide Trailer,” “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,” “National Working Woman’s Holiday,” and “Third Rate Romance” soon followed. In 2016, Kershaw returned with a new solo album, “I Won’t Back Down.” The Next Level Band of Charlotte – is the area’s most diverse party band, having both male and female vocals, saxophone, bass, lead guitar, drums, and keyboards. With more than 15 years of experience, Next Level plays Beach, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, Jazz, Motown, Top 40, and much more. They are the ultimate party band that continues to provide audiences with an awesome music experience. Next Level has performed throughout the US with such artists as Ohio Players, Shalamar, Melissa Morgan, Keith Sweat and many more. [Type text] “ “SONGWRITER SUNDAY” on the indoor WOODFOREST BANK CULTURAL CENTER STAGE Ang Medlin – Blending the acoustic sounds of guitars and percussion with a soulfully powerful voice is the acoustic duo known as ANG. Consisting of Ang Medlin and Tom Williams, the pair play locally and regionally throughout the Southeast, promoting their first CD “Play Without Fear.” Lisa De Novo – is a singer/songwriter from Charlotte, NC. Lisa began singing and writing songs at a very young age. By age 10, she had 3 albums in handwritten journals. She started performing at church through music, drama, and dance, then branched out to open mic nights and solo gigs. She performs acoustic sets all over the Carolinas with her solo, duo, and trio acts. Cory Wells – was born in New Orleans, LA in 1986, and has been writing and performing since the age of 10 on violin, alto sax, guitar, and piano. Cory has performed as a solo artist, as an acoustic duo, and as part of the alternative rock band “Falling Through April.” Cory has shared the stage with many notable artists, and has appeared in several magazines an e- zines in the UK. Cammie Ward – is a singer -songwriter based in Charlotte NC. She is known for her evocative lyrics, melodies, and vocals. Cammie shares her ‘heartfelt stream of consciousness’ through her performances on keyboard. Her songs are emotive, introspective pieces, that ‘pierce right through the center of those who are simply willing to listen. Jason Jet – is a native of Iceland, now living in Charlotte. He rooted himself into the local indie- soul music scene quickly, and many have now heard his brilliant tenor voice, production prowess, and lyricism. Jet is a Carolina Music and NY Urban Music award winner. His style goes beyond traditional pop, R&B, and dance music—it is best explained as a toe-tapping blend of ‘electro-soul.’ -more [Type text] “ VARIETY SHOWS on the indoor WOODFOREST BANK CULTURAL CENTER STAGE Steve BROGAN – Ventriloquist, Comedy HANNIBAL – Unique Inspirational Theatre, Magic, Illusions GREG STEELE –COMEDY, HYPNOTIST And returning MONDAY on the indoor stage… IMPROMPTU – delights in presenting primarily a cappella vocal jazz and popular repertoire from the 40s to today. The 14 to 16-member ensemble performs extensively in the community, consistently impressing audiences with its energy, artistry, and exuberance. The group has been under the direction of John C. Quillin since 2011. .