|
|
July 4 - 6, 2008 • 12 noon - 10 PM
|
| THANK YOU AMERICAN MUSICFEST SPONSORS! |
| AAA Specialty Contractors, Advanced Communications, Arthritis Foundation, Bath Savers Inc., BELCO Community Credit Union, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, Capitol Blue Cross, Citadel Broadcasting: 105.7 The X, Mix 106.7, Red 102.3, Citizens Bank Foundation, Coca Cola, Comcast, Crowne Plaza, Dad's Pet Food, FastSigns, FOX 43, GEICO, Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District, Harrisburg Senators, Hilton Harrisburg, Humana MarketPoint, Kibble Select, Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing, Owens Corning, The Patriot News, Renewal By Andersen, Sprint/Nextel, Sundance Vacations, Vacation Village. |
| JULY 4 | JULY 5 | JULY 6 |
| Friday July 4 |
Artist/Event |
Description |
Stage/Location |
Website |
| All Day |
Pets Welcome on City Island Only |
City Island |
X |
| Times Vary |
City Island Vendors Open |
City Island |
X |
| 12:00 Noon |
American MusicFest Opens |
Riverfront Park and City Island |
X |
| Amusement Rides open - 2 locations |
Amusement Rides for Children and Adults |
Belco Children's Village & City Island |
X |
| Songs of Solomon |
Reggae |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Harrisburg Dance Conservatory |
Artistic Dance |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Over and Out |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| The Tamboureens |
AMF Showcase- Retro English Pop Rock |
Patriot-News Stage, Market St. |
 |
| Chinese Dance |
Chinese Cultural and Arts Institute |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| 1:00 PM |
Jackie Robinson Show |
Children's Entertainer |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Hannah Bingman |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 1:30 PM |
Unity Reggae Band |
Reggae |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Old Man Cactus |
AMF Showcase - Mellow, Thick & Full Blues |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
|
| Troupe Miraj |
Middle Eastern Dance |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| 2:00 PM |
Jack Brunner |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| One More Time |
Community Big Band |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 2:30 PM |
Jim Rule |
Children's Entertainer |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| 3:00 PM |
Brian Lockman |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| Tori Sparks |
AMF Showcase - Rock Blues & Folk Fusion |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
|
| Danzante |
Flaminco Dance |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| 3:30 PM |
Sam'O & JFC |
Tropical Island Sounds |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Goombay |
Reggae, Calypso Children's Show |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Jennifer Rose & The Mix |
Original and Pop Country |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 4:00 PM |
Antonio Andrade |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 4:30 PM |
Jim Rule |
Children's Entertainer |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Lasting Factor |
AMF Showcase - Modern rock |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
|
| Troupe Miraj |
Middle Eastern Dance |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| 5:30 PM |
Tropical Soul |
Original & Jimmy Buffett Island Songs |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Goombay |
Reggae, Calypso Children's Show |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Raven Sun |
Native American Flute & World Guitar |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 6:00 PM |
The Nothing |
Hip-hop/Rap |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| Fallou Dieng |
Senegalese Mbalax - Afropop |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
|
| USA Amature Boxing Event |
Harrisburg Boxing Club |
City Island - Carousel Pavilion |
X |
| 6:30 PM |
Reverb |
6 man a cappella - Gospel and pop covers |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
|
| 7:00 PM |
Firefighter Phil |
Fire Safety Puppet Show |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Kenia & The Steve Rudolph Trio |
Brazillian Jazz at the Patio Grill |
Hilton Harrisburg & Towers, 2nd & Market Streets, Harrisburg |
X |
| 7:30 PM |
AZUCAR |
Latin Dance Band |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
|
| Along for the Ride |
Unique folk, bluegrass, blues & country |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| Whole Wheat Bread |
Pop punk & Crunk |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
|
| The Family Stone Project presented by The Hilton Harrisburg |
Original band members - Original Hits! |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
|
| 9:05 PM |
Holiday Fireworks Display |
Recorded Soundtrack |
Fired from City Island |
X |
| 10:00 PM |
American MusicFest Closes |
|
Saturday
July 5 |
Artist/Event |
Description |
Stage/Location |
Website |
| 9:00 AM |
Harrisburg Karate Tournament Begins |
Skyline Sports Complex Field |
City Island |
X |
| All Day |
Pets Welcome on City Island Only |
City Island |
X |
| Times Vary |
City Island Vendors Open |
City Island |
X |
| 12 noon |
American MusicFest Opens |
Riverfront Park and City Island |
X |
| Amusement Rides open - 2 locations |
Amusement Rides for Children and Adults |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Kenia & The Steve Rudolph Trio |
Brazillian Jazz Vocals |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Uncle Pete with Kids |
Interactive Children's Party Music and Fun |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Jim Dandy |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| Lost Generation Bluegrass |
Bluegrass |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| Troupe Miraj |
Middle Eastern Dance |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| 1:00 PM |
Mr. Music |
Children's Performer |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| We 3 |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| Lochiel Society Pipes |
Strolling Pipe & Drums |
City Island |
X |
| 1:30 PM |
Chinese Music & Dance |
Chinese Cultural and Arts Institute |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| 2:00 PM |
First Trumpet |
Reggae |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Kenny and Jerry |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| American Cheese |
Energetic Folk & "Blues-a-billy" Rock |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
|
| The Tear Jar - "Blues Opera" |
Selection from the August 7 Whitaker Show |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
|
| 2:30 PM |
Uncle Pete with Kids |
Interactive Children's Party Music and Fun |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| 3:00 PM |
Pat Panther |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 3:30 PM |
Lee Robinson |
World Music |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Ten Karat Gold |
Soul and Blues - Oldies and Original |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| NAYO |
African Drum and Dance |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| Smokin' Gunnz |
Pop Country |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 4:00 PM |
Kalechi Reggae Jazz Fusion |
Reggae |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| AKA & Kick the Fridge |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 4:30 PM |
We're Holdin' Puppets |
Puppet Show |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| 5:00 PM |
Stealing December |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| Shafaatullah Khan |
Classical Indian Sitar, Tabla and Dilruba |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
|
| 5:30 PM |
Lee Robinson |
World Music |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Jonathan Frazier & Kevin Neidig |
Ambient, World with Classical Guitar |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 5:40 PM |
The C.C.L. |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| 6:00 PM |
Jose Conde y Ola Fresca |
"Fresh Wave" Rootsy, funky, jazzy, Latin Dance |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
|
| 6:20 PM |
Torn From Red |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| 7:00 PM |
Firefighter Phil |
Fire Safety Puppet Show |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Evelyn's Ashes |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| The Balkanics with Daniela Ivanova |
Dynamic Balkan Band with Slavic Folk Dance Instruction |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| Bob Barry |
Award winning international pianist/composer |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| Kenia & The Steve Rudolph Trio |
Brazillian Jazz at the Patio Grill |
Hilton Harrisburg & Towers, 2nd & Market Streets, Harrisburg |
|
| 7:30 PM |
Godisaegyptian |
Acoustic, Roots, & Happy Hardcore |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 7:40 PM |
Friction Broadcast |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| 8:00 PM |
Meshach |
Reggae recording artist from St. Lucia |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| We're Holdin' Puppets |
Puppet Show |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| 8:20 PM |
The Black Orkid |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| 8:30 PM |
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra |
Classical |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
|
| 8:30 PM |
Outdoor Movie |
"The Bee Movie" |
Levitt Pavilion Reservoir Park |
|
| 9:00 PM |
Mycenea Worley |
Acoustic Rock/ R&B |
Coca Cola Community Stage |
X |
| 9:30 PM |
Capital City Clash Winner Announcements |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| Mini Fireworks Display |
HSO - Conclusion of 1812 Overture |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 10:00 PM |
American MusicFest Closes |
|
Sunday
July 6 |
Artist/Event |
Description |
Stage/Location |
Website |
| All Day |
Pets Welcome on City Island Only |
City Island |
X |
| Times Vary |
City Island Vendors Open |
Riverfront Park and City Island |
X |
| 11:00 AM |
Jazz Brunch |
Rasberries Restaurant |
Hilton Harrisburg & Towers, 2nd & Market Streets, Harrisburg |
X |
| 12 noon |
American MusicFest Opens |
X |
| Kids Rides FREE until 2:00 p.m. |
Compliments of Belco Credit Union |
Belco Children's Village & City Island |
X |
| Creation |
Reggae |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Mr. Music |
Children's Entertainer |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Martin Gangl |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| Capitol City Clash 3rd Place Winner |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| NAYO |
African Drumming and Dance |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| God's Army of Tenacity Fellowship Choir |
Gospel at the River |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 1:00 PM |
Firefighter Phil |
Fire Safety Puppet Show |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Hank Imhof |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 1:30 PM |
Capitol City Clash 2nd Place Winner |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| The Balkanics with Daniela Ivanova |
Dynamic Balkan Band with Slavic Folk Dance Instruction |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| Scott White Family |
Gospel at the River |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 2:00 PM |
Brooks West |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| Lochiel Society Pipes |
Strolling Pipe & Drums |
City Island |
X |
| 2:30 PM |
Kinderdance |
Children's Interactive Dance and Games |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| 3:00 PM |
Tropical Soul |
Original & Jimmy Buffett Island Songs |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Melissa Cox of Mythica |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| Capitol City Clash 1st Place Winner |
Battle of the Bands hosted by The X 105.7 |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| The Jackson Southernaires |
Gospel at the River |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 3:30 PM |
Kent Courtney |
Storyteller & Musician |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Troupe Miraj |
Middle Eastern Dance |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| 4:00 PM |
Jeff Kelley |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
|
Lochiel Society Pipes |
Strolling Pipe & Drums |
City Island |
X |
| 4:30 PM |
George Balderose |
"The Wind That Shakes The Barley" |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Krukid |
Ugandan Hip Hop Artist |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
|
| 5:00 PM |
Meshach |
Reggae recording artist from St. Lucia |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
X |
| Silk Road Gypsies |
Mid-East and European Fusion |
World Stage, Chestnut St. |
X |
| 5:30 PM |
Kent Courtney |
Storyteller & Musician |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Jay Wachter |
Banjo and Ragtime Fun |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| Deni Bonet |
Singer/Songwriter with Electric Violin |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 6:00 PM |
Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings |
Blues, R&B and Jazz |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| 6:30 PM |
Stars of Beatlemania w/ Alan LeBoeuf presented by Crowne Plaza |
Stars from the Broadway Musical |
Comcast Star Stage, Vine St. |
X |
| 7:00 PM |
Nation Beat |
Latin, Funk, Rock, Bluegrass Fusion |
Citizens Bank Foundation Caribbean Cove Stage, Liberty St. |
|
| George Balderose |
Children's Performer |
Belco Children's Village Stage, State St. |
X |
| Terry "Harmonica" Bean |
Traditional Mississippi "Harmonica" Blues |
Coca-Cola Community Stage, Locust St. |
X |
| 7:30 PM |
Daylow |
Hip-Hop Groves |
Patriot News Stage, Market St. |
X |
| 9:05 PM |
Mayor's Holiday Address |
Broadcast throughout Riverfront Park |
Mayor's Barge |
X |
| Grand Finale Fireworks |
Soundtrack Broadcast on MIX 106.7 |
Fired from City Island |
X |
| 10:00 PM |
American MusicFest Closes |
