Main Stage - Friday, June 5th
6:00pm: Kenosha’s own 89 Mojo will kickoff this year’s festival with their great rock covers and originals.
Ever since forming in 1999, 89 Mojo has been one of the area’s favorite rock ‘n roll party bands, earning them praise as “the perfect festival band.” Their years of consistent gigging will soon be heard on their upcoming live recording (their 6th cd release), due out in fall 2007. Being both a DIY indie band as well as a hard-working cover band has provided the group it’s successful niche. It’s what works for both the band and any fan of melody-driven rock and pop music.
89 Mojo’s fun, energetic live show, coupled with their recordings, has built them a great fanbase. With an ever-growing catalog of over 50 original songs and another 50 covers, each show is unique and entertaining. The band has also found success on many online music-related sites, including having a couple songs being named the “Power Pop track of the week” at Garageband.com and another chosen as “Editor’s Pick” on RollingStone magazine’s website.
89 Mojo has performerd at Milwaukee Summerfest, Racine Harborfest, Vernon Hills Summer Celebration, Kenosha’s Weekend at the Lake, McAuliffe’s (Racine), Dry Bean (Madison), On Cue (Grayslake, IL), Vnuk’s (Cudahy, WI), Pitcher’s Mound (Beloit), Brat Stop (Kenosha), Cubby Bear (Lincolnshire, IL), Bobby Rockets (Lyons, WI)and has opened for opened for Grand Funk Railroad, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Great White, Will Hoge, Sister Hazel, Night Ranger, Fingertight, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Firehouse, and more…
Simply stated, 89 Mojo are having a blast, which is evident by their smiles, jumps, and comraderie - as well as their longevity.
website: http://89mojo.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/89Mojo
8:00pm: Radioactive Squirrels will reunite for this one show to perform music by the Doors, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and their signature punk versions of oldies and classic rock tunes.
Radioactive Squirrels will reunite for this one show! This Kenosha-based band is known for it’s unique, fuel-injected versions of oldies and classic rock songs. They’ve opened for regional favorites like Pat McCurdy and Catfight and shared the stage with the legendary Peter Tork of the Monkees. The Squirrels performed over 300 shows and developed a following rarely seen by a Kenosha-based band. They also received press for their Doors tribute shows (complete with Morrison poetry) and were the 1st Place Winners of Austin’s 2006 Headliner Competition in Libertyville, IL. The Squirrels headlined at the Brat Stop, The Cubby Bear in Chicago, Famous Freddies in Mount Prospect and 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, IL. They’ve also performed at local festivals such as Harborfest, Woofstock and Bloomin’ Days.
“A fun loving band with contagious energy that the crowd responds to; professionals on and off the stage with a well-rounded set list that will appease most everyone – everyone loves the Squirrels!” - Richard Torine, Harborfest
“When I went to your website and realized you guys were a cover band, honestly I was like, “Oh, a cover band.” Kind of disappointed. But then when I listened to it I said, “Yay!” because you took the songs and made them your own.” - Tammy Peacy, ExposeKenosha.com
“Schuld has taken a fresh, energizing approach to classic rock and oldies tunes, adding a punk and alternative edge to them. Even songs like “Wipeout”, “Happy Together” and the group’s signature cover, “Paint It Black” get a frenetic, punky punch.”- Bill Robbins, Kenosha News
“The Rolling Stones Would Be Proud” - Steve Salzman, 95 WIIL Rock
“I promise if you go see these guys live, it’s a show you will not see any place else. These guys fill a void that other bands can’t”. - John Hemmer, WKRS Waukegan
website: http://www.myspace.com/radioactivesquirrels
Main Stage - Saturday, June 6th
11:00am: The Kenosha Conservatory of Music will feature 5 of their student rock bands (ages 10 to 16) to perform their first gig!
Performing this year at the 2009 Blooming Days are the Rock Band Classes from the Kenosha Conservatory of Music. This year’s bands are kids between the ages of 10 and 16 and they have been working very hard to perfect their songs. The kids have not yet picked a name for their bands but they are working on it.
The Rock Band Class teaches students how to play in a band or group. All the students are enrolled in private lessons and come in for an additional class to play in a band. The students are grouped together according to age and skill level. Each student gets to pick a song that he or she wants to play and all students are required to play songs from different styles such as: Rock, Jazz, Blues etc.
Each Rock Band Class is required to perform at seasonal recitals and also have opportunities to perform at local events such as the 2009 Bloomin’ Days. For more info about the Kenosha Conservatory of Music please visit our web page at: www.kenoshaconservatory.com
12:30pm: Kenosha’s own 9 piece teen ska band, Our Own Syndrome will perform on the main stage.
Our Own Syndrome began back in 2003 as a group of friends getitng together to jam in one another’s garages. As we got older, the music came together, and the band you know today was formed. A few line-up changes have occurred over the years, but Our Own Syndrome has been operating with it’s current nine-member ensemble for about a year now. We’ve played nearly a hundred shows to date, and are always looking to play a few more when asked or prompted, or even bribed (wink, wink).
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/OurOwnSyndrome
2:00pm: International superstar Tallan Noble Latz and his band will perform music from Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. Tallan is only 9 years old, but plays electric guitar like an old blues veteran.
Tallan Noble Latz (aka: The T-Man) now 9 years old, is a guitar player/singer/songwriter that seems to be destined for the big stage. He has been playing music since the age of 3, picking up the guitar for the first time at 4 and finally getting serious about the guitar at age 5.
Everyone is talking about this young guitar slinger who possesses an old musical soul, the way he carries and conducts himself on stage is something that just has to be seen. As one reporter put it, ¨When T-Man takes the stage, people stop what they’re doing and collectively stare. People entering the room look up and stop as if their shoes were suddenly glued to the floor, not moving again until the song is over, when they reflexively break into wild shouts and applause. Everyone is saying the same thing ¨You gotta see this kid called T-Man!!!¨
Tallan has been on featured on CBS’ Rachael Ray TV Show, WGN’s Morning Show, Fox’s Morning Show, CBS’ Early Show, FOX News: Studio B with Shepard Smith, The Bonnie Hunt TV Show, CNN, NBC’s Today Show with Meredith Vieira, NBC’s Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda, Chicago’s WLS TV Morning Show and Almost Live with Johnny B TV Show are just a few. He’s been talked about on news broadcasts and radio programs all over the country and the world, Tallan was featured on the BBC. His story has appeared in every major newspaper, worldwide. He was even the feature story on Yahoo’s Homepage.
He’s had the privilege to play with some of the best guitarist around, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Walter Trout, Albert Cummings, Hubert Sumlin, Jackson Browne, Wes Jeans, Lance Lopez, Louie Zagoras, Eric McFadden, Chris Aaron, Wayne Baker Brooks and Greg Koch to name a few. Tallan also had the honor of sharing the stage with the legendary Mr. Les Paul.
Tallan has played some of the best venues in the country such as The Pabst Theater, Alpine Valley, Turner Hall, Chicago’s House of Blues, J & J Blues Club in Dallas, Cowboy’s in Dallas, Buddy Guy’s Legends, Kansas City’s Knuckleheads, Summerfest, Austin’s Fuel Room, Club 152 and BB King’s Blues Club in Memphis are just a few.
Tallan has performed at many major area festivals. Summerfest, Bloomin Days, Lakefront Art Fest, Steel Bridge Songfest, IL Blues Fest, Harley’s 105th Birthday Celebration, Paramount Blues Festival and CO-HEADLINED the SRV Ride and Concert in Dallas, TX are a few of festivals already on Tallan’s resume.
Website: www.tallanlatz.com
4:00pm: Stockwood, the “world’s youngest Beatles’ tribute band”, will perform tons of great songs made famous by Britain’s greatest rock n’ roll band.
Formed in April of 2004, Stockwood started as an acts for an elementary school talent show. At that time, much like the real Beatles, there were five musicians. Shortly thereafter the firft member left the group and the other four original members remain to this day.
The recipients of the 2006 and 2007 “Battle of the Beatle Bands” at Chicago Fest, Stockwood is the “world’s youngest Beatles tribute band”. At an amazingly young age, these lads bring together their musical proficiency to entertain audiences of varying ages with music that transcends time. People often ask, “Do the boys lip sync?” or “Do they play a CD in the background to help them out?” The answer to both is a resounding NO! All four boys sing and play their musical instruments without accompaniment from anyone or anything. They are friends offstage and have a musical connection in their admiration of The Beatles.
website: http://www.stockwoodrocks.com
6:00pm: Kenosha’s legendary band Orphan will take the stage performing classic rock hits from U2, David Bowie, Peter Frampton, Jackson Browne and more.
For over 30 years, local legendary band Orphan has developed generations of fans throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Orphan is an “old school” classic rock band with great harmonies, electrifying guitar work and a solid rhythm section. Since 1974, lead guitarist and frontman Jeff Kemen remains as the band’s only original member. In the mid-80s, Jeff also performed in Hollywood, California with Willie Aames (from TV series “Eight Is Enough”). Orphan’s rhythm section includes veteran musician Jimmy LeRose on bass guitar. Jimmy LeRose is also a songwriter with his own CD of original music and has performed his solo act at Summerfest and other venues throughout the area. Steve DeAngelis has been Orphan’s drummer for the past 15 years.
With a deep repertoire of great tunes from the 60’s to current, Orphan will perform hits from U2, David Bowie, Peter Frampton (with the signature talk box!), Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Matchbox 20, Third Eye Blind and more. This veteran band promises to deliver a great performance that shouldn’t be missed.
8:00pm: Headlining Saturday night’s lineup is the Milwaukee-based acoustic rock band 3D at 8pm. 3D will perform all the great “summer” hits from Journey, Boston, Toto, The Outfield, Survivor and more.
3D is a pop rock, vocal harmony filled, acoustic cover band playing all the hits from yesterday and today. With a history of music lineage, these three brothers bring instrumental precision along with heavenly vocals to all the songs they play. Gracing the stages of Summerfest, Wisconsin State Fair and a multitude of other Wisconsin bars and festivals, these guys have also shared the stage with such legendary acts as Loverboy, The Outfield, Survivor, Taylor Dayne, Phil Vasser and Blackhawk.
website: http://www.myspace.com/3DBrothers
