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OKTOBERFEST MUSIC LINEUP

Friday

Main Stage

7 to 8:45 p.m.
Norva Jean Dreams
A high-intensity rock show with tunes from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today.

9:15 to 11 p.m.
Alabama Blues Brothers
Jamey and Justin Crisler are the nation’s only real brother team performing in the style and spirit of Jake and Elwood.

5:30 to 7 p.m.
The Jacob Johnson Band
Blues and blues-based songs include numerous tunes from the blues masters.

7:30 to 9 p.m.
Foothill Oompah Band Traditional German beer hall music lends an air of authenticity to Oktoberfest.

10 to 11:30 p.m.
The Dang Trio
An instrumental funkrock trio, these old pals rip through original music and cover tunes from Hendrix to Zeppelin.

Singer/songwriter stage

1 to 3 p.m.
Mile-257
Band includes Alexander Central High School students Josh Kelsoe, Dave Gilbert, J.kins Saevang and Josh Tomblin.

3 p.m.
30 SUM
This band plays original tunes reminiscent of 80s hair rock. Also expect rock covers from the 50s to today.

Totally Teen Stage

8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Adenine
This alternative rock foursome recently won the Battle of the Bands semi-finals in Charlotte and play across the state.

10 to 11 p.m.
Lyra Shines
This female-fronted alternative rock band showcases the softest of ballads to the heaviest of rock anthems.

7 to 9:30 p.m.
The Little German Dancers and Band
Bavarian and German music and dance submerges festivalgoers in the culture.

SATURDAY

Main Stage

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Pandemic and LRU Steel Drum Band
Group provides the beat for a variety of popular tunes.

2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
20/20
A 70s and 80s cover band.

5 to 6:30 p.m.
The Newz
Classic and current rock and pop tunes make up the bulk of this energetic show.

7:15 to 8:45 p.m.
the Logic
Hits from the 80s to today star in the tech-savvy, familiar-yet-fresh shows from the Logic.

9:45 to 11 p.m.
Charity Case
Current and classic rock favorites, hip-hop and a dash of country combine with arena-rock risers and a light show.

Pavilion Stage

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Foothills Oompah Band

2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Little German Band and Dancers

7 to 8 p.m.
Rebecca Rippy
This singer songwriter is a little folk, a little country, a little soft rock. She switches easily from ballads to rock tunes.

8:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Moods and Memories
This foursome has a penchant for 50s and 60s rock, as well as current and classic country.

10 to 11:30 p.m.
Tablu
A trio covering the blues, these guys go from the traditional to the non-traditional.

Totally Teen Stage
6 to 6:45 p.m.
Lindsay Gurley
Country and pop mix to form a style for this 14-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist from Hickory.

7 to 7:45 p.m.
Krystal Heffinger
This 17-year-old country and contemporary rock singer and guitarist is a regular in coffee shops and her church band.

8 to 8:45 p.m.
Frostbite
Modern and classic rockers from Catawba County love to lay on the music from Nirvana to Zeppelin and more.

9 to 9:45 p.m.
9 Point 5
Funk, psychedelic, rock and blues make up the heavy-hitting show from these teens.

10 to 10:45 p.m.
Syndrome
Hard rock and metal make an appearance along with 80s to modern rock.

SUNDAY

Main Stage

12:30 to 2:30 p.m. This Year’s Promise
A pop to punk Christian trio.

3 to 5 p.m.
7-Miles
One of the region’s favorite Christian rock bands.

Pavilion Stage
12:30 to 2 p.m.
The Hickory Jazz Orchestra
The 19-piece ensemble performs music from the big-band era including Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and more.

2 to 5 p.m.
Foothills Oompah Band

Singer/Songwriter Stage

1 to 3 p.m.
Sensational Heavenly Voice of Lincolnton
Group features Timothy Leroy Kincaid, Louise Jackson, Jonathan Shipp, Derek Shipp, Bernard Moore, William Edwards, Winnefred Misher and William Robinson

Totally Teen Stage

1 to 1:45 p.m.
Jerry’s Bones
Christian blues, folk, Southern rock, alternative and funk songs aim to bring the message of Jesus to the street.

2 to 2:45 p.m.
The Moore Brothers
Bluegrass, gospel and blues command the stage with these lively, fast-picking and fast-talking brothers.

3:15 to 4 p.m.
Mount Pisgah Praise Group
Hear praise and worship music from this Hickory church-based band.

Kidfest Stage

1 to 4 p.m.
DJ Moose on Stage

By Ragan Robinson | Hickory Daily Record

Published: October 9, 2009

Hickory - The new
For the first year, a Totally Teen stage will feature the songs and stylings of the area's young musicians.
Teen tunes include country, pop, heavy metal, bluegrass, gospel, alternative, classic, modern and hard and Christian rock.
The Totally Teen Stage, on Second Street, NW, between Wachovia and BB&T, also will feature a XBox gaming competition on the big screen.

The brew
What's more German than beer? Two beer gardens offer a variety of the sudsy stuff. But you'll need to stay within the beer gardens if you want to drink.
One, at the Pavilion Stage, is on Union Square in the center of the fine crafts area. The stage, with all-day entertainment, is under the same tent.
The second beer garden is nearer the Main Stage on the easternmost edge of the festival grounds, between North Center Street and First Street, NW. It extends all the way to the stage so you won't have to put down the beer to enjoy the tunes.

The uninvited few
Sure, your puppy likes funnel cake, too. And maybe he's the best-behaved dog in four counties. But he's not invited to Oktoberfest. No pets are allowed in the festival area.

The altruism
Students from Hickory-area schools have been collecting food since mid-September for the annual Castle of Cans.
Boy Scout Troop 903 constructs the castle in the Kidfest area Saturday morning.
You can help by adding a can to the collection Saturday or Sunday. Can't make the festival? No problem. Castle of Cans organizers have bins at Food Lion grocery stores in Catawba County.
In demand are pop-top cans for the homeless and large cans for area soup kitchens.
All of the food will go to area food pantries and soup kitchens.
Last year, the Castle of Cans brought in more than 10 tons of food. This year, soup kitchens report they are serving more than twice as many meals and food pantries are facing similar shortfalls.

The pursuit
The Oktoberfest footrace, a 5K run/walk and 10K run, benefits the Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry.
10K participants pay $25 and 5k runners and walkers pay $20 to register.
Race packets are available Saturday from 6 to 7:30 a.m. at the start/finish line near the corner of Main Avenue, NW, and Center Street.
This year's race has chip timing. All participants will get a computer chip to attach to a running shoe.
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry has Catawba County's only free clinic and pharmacy for uninsured residents. It also provides crisis assistance, a food pantry, a thrift store and a shower ministry.