Lake Wylie Music Fest e-News May 21, 2014 edition

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Performer Highlight:

In the last e-news, you got a peek at Sonny's band. Get a little retro 'n check out what comes a little later in this year's Fest ...

The Briarhoppers ... perform at 5:15pm

For those of us native Charlotteans from a few decades back, the name Briarhoppers brings back some sweet nostalgia. Back when radio and tv had some creative choice in their hometown expressiveness, something like this could come about. WBT not only supported local performers but actually created their own musical combo: The Briarhoppers, born in 1934!

This year, the group celebrates its 80th year as a bluegrass band and while the folks performing have changed, the inspiration behind The Briarhoppers still twinkles in the eyes of its supporters.... and those of us who remember when there once was a time for The Briarhoppers, Arthur Smith, Tommy Faile, Fred Kirby,...

CLICK on the link over there in the RIGHT column to learn and hear more from The Briarhoppers! >>>>>

Anchor Early!

Remember that this event is CO-CREATED BY YOU! Your participation and neighborly cooperation fill The Cow Cove with good vibes. As you enter the cove, consider how you can best contribute to what's going on... if you're a big boat with many viewing options, perhaps you want to anchor toward the back of the crowd so as not to block views and sound for other smaller vessels. If you've got your own party music going on, maybe you want to set up at a distance that you're not hindering others who are listening to the acts on stage. And if you intend to dive right into the flow of it all and MAKE the scene, do it! You are not only welcomed but strongly encouraged to, as we keep saying, "let your freak flag fly!" ... and that means have fun and help us all have to have as much fun as we can on June 14th!

Thanks again and again to our supporters ....

Lake Wylie Music Fest is an all-volunteer event that's free to the boating public. Thanks to some wonderful sponsors, we are able to have a stage (Yay, Sunbelt Rentals!), a full production sound system (Woo-hoo, 3rd Wish Productions!,) support in getting the word out (Yes indeedy, Pier 88 and Sweetwater Sportsbar!,) garbage clean-up help (We appreciate you, Jay & Sharon Trash!,) and flyers/banners/posters to remind you all what's up (Thanks much, Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor!)

This year, we'll have a brief opening celebration around 1:45pm. If you can and want to join in, bring a drum or something to beat on then and during the cove drumming later too!

2pm Underground Detour Band

3pm Carson Hill

3:30pm Steven James

4pm Sonny Skyyz & the Rainmakers

4:45pm Kennon Knight leads drumming & singing in The Cow Cove

5:15pm The Briarhoppers

6pm Analog Daze

7pm Breeze & The Bayou Blasters

There will be a brief closing as the music ends. Stick around if you can!

Click on links in right column to see and hear more about each performer! =>

Boats are Encouraged to Fly Flags!

Let Your Freak Flag Fly!

This year our Fest is on Flag Day so we invite you to fly your flag of choice on your boat. Express your nationality, your originality, your individualtiy with a flag and, as the CSNY song says, “Let your Freak Flag Fly!”

As one Cow Cove resident said, "imagine every boat with a bunch of flags!" Indeed ... imagine a cove filled with colorfully-flagged boats, happy people, rockin' music, and good vibes!

Many ways you can support this annual event:

Lake Wylie Music Fest is FREE to all who want to come by boat. A stage is donated by Sunbelt Rentals, food and drinks for musicians are provided by volunteers, garbage service on land is offered by Sharon Trash, financial support is provided for printing of banners/posters/flyers by The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, marketing work is donated by Satisfaction Marketing, music production & equipment is led and guided by 3rd Wish Productions, businesses & individuals all around the lake including Pier 88 put up posters and banners, and all performers donate their time and gifts!

This is the spirit of Lake Wylie Music Fest - folks coming together to enhance the friendly adult fun, individual artsyness, and natural beauty we share here on The Wonderful Waters of Wylie.

Your energies are needed!

VOLUNTEER! Please help us spread the word, put up posters and distribute flyers. We have lots to distribute. Email jan@lakewyliemusicfest.com today if we can display them in your business or you want to help put them out!
FLAGS! Please participate in the theme for this year and fly flag/s on your boat
SUPPORT MUSICIANS! Please support the musicians by buying their cd's, hiring them for your parties/events, showing your appreciation during the Fest, & following them in other live performances
FOOD VENDORS! Please let us know if you have a food business and an appropriate distribution boat and want to be a floating vendor during the Fest
PLAN FOR FUN! And please, as always, we suggest you get a sitter and feed the dog so you can stay all afternoon/evening for the full party ... And plan your own unique boat party by stocking your boat with special food and drink and friends!

For Questions & To get Involved:

Contact jan@lakewyliemusicfest.com

"Almost cut my hair"

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young

Almost cut my hair
It happened just the other day
It was gettin' kind of long
I coulda said it was in my way

But I didn't and I wonder why
I feel like letting my freak flag fly
Yes, I feel like I owe it to someone

Must be because I had the flu for Christmas
And I'm not feeling up to par
It increases my paranoia
Like looking in my mirror and seeing a police car

But I'm not giving in an inch to fear
'Cause I've promised myself this year
I feel like I owe it to someone

Woo!

When I finally get myself together
I'm gonna get down in that sunny southern weather

And I find a space inside to laugh
Separate the wheat from the chaff
I feel like I owe it to someone, yeah

LAKE WYLIE MUSIC FEST

is a completely volunteer-driven not-for-profit community effort started by an individual lake resident who pulled together musicians, sponsors, equipment, website, e-news, stage and support production, and many, many, many details that can't be remembered.

If one person can do all of this, what can a whole team do?!!!!

Lake Wylie Music Fest is a joint production by

Satisfaction Marketing

(Individualized marketing services for small businesses and individuals pursuing their dreams)

and

3rd Wish Productions

(A Sound Production & Recording Studio in Steele Creek)

Lake Wylie Music Fest

Promotions by Satisfaction Marketing

2879 Hwy 160 West, PMB 4100

Fort Mill, SC 29708

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