Musical Performers July 19
Eric Lindell and Company – WaterFire is pleased to welcome Eric Lindell from New Orleans, LA. Lindell performs music that is as at home on your front porch
on a summer evening as it is in a hot sweaty club on a Saturday night. It is southern soul music, infused with R&B and a touch of New Orleans funk. It is blues music, glazed with a taste of country. It is simple, heartfelt song writing; melodic guitar solos and an energized live performance. This is a must see music-event at WaterFire 2014.
Shawn McDonald – Those who’ve followed Shawn McDonald’s celebrated career in any capacity already know he’s consistently one to defy artistic
conventions and push himself well beyond the boundaries of comfort zones. In fact, when we last heard from the critically revered singer/songwriter, he was forsaking the traditional greatest hits compilation route to cap off his first ten years of expression, and instead, turned in a batch of past re-imaginings and future foreshadowing’s on 2013’s The Analog Sessions. Considering the Eugene, Oregon native and longtime Columbus, Ohio resident has always marched to his own creative drum, it’s all the more fitting his first entirely new studio offering in three years is a bold reinvention, though never at the expense of the vulnerable lyrical sentiments that have always made McDonald one of the most authentically relatable artists of his generation.
Jimmy Adler Band – Jimmy Adler is a live wire entertainer who packs passion and energy into every performance! His music is a blend of Chicago
Blues and West Coast Jazzy Jump. His passionate, powerful vocals compliment his spirited playing. The Jimmy Adler Band channels the essence of the blues and always deliver great performances.
Sam Torres – It’s hard to imagine what it would be like as an artist to lose your voice for nearly 2 years but that’s exactly what happened to Sam
Torres. Sam had just been nominated for a Grammy for his work on a Spanish album when the music stopped. But never one to rest Sam moved to Canfield, OH and began to reinvent himself. Incredibly during this time his voice returned and new songs were born. With his new release “Until the Whole World Knows,” Sam is striking out with an infectious anthemic pop rock sound similar to Switchfoot and Coldplay. The future is bright for this incredible singer/songwriter.
Bojewski Singers – The Bojewski Singers from Erie, PA will be featured as soloists during WaterFire. Brianna, 22, recently returned from a college
internship at Walt Disney World, where she was a singer and performer. Chelsea, 20, recently returned from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she studied vocal performance. Blake, 18, has recently graduated from Fairview High School. He has been accepted at Berklee College of Music for vocal performance and songwriting.
Midnight Drive – playing hard driving bluegrass, Midnight Drive is one of the newest and most powerful bands of the Northwestern PA area.
Starting as a jam session at the Clarion, PA bluegrass festival in March of 2010, the band has already made quite an impact on the local level as well as the national level. The members consist of some of the strongest pickers of the Northeastern part of the country.
Everyday Sunday – Everyday Sunday is the passion of Trey Pearson from Columbus, OH. After years of touring all around the world, across all 50
states, and thousands of shows, selling hundreds of thousands of albums, 15 Top Ten U.S. singles, 5 of which hit #1, Trey Pearson is back with his latest Everyday Sunday release, A New Beginning (Part 1).
Pipe Dreams – The sounds of Pipe Dreams – a tribute to the music from the mid 60’s – 70’s, appeals to all audiences creating a super fan atmosphere
that makes everyone want to get up and dance. Experience the irresistible beat and infectious vibe of Pipe Dreams’ diverse show.
2nd Avenue Project – when you put young, hot shot musicians with experienced veteran musicians, all of which are educated and have played with
Grammy award winning artists, you get 2nd Avenue Project. From classy jazz to dirty funk, soul, Latin and rock, this Las Vegas style show band is a must see.
Wise Guys – The Wise Guys are one of the region’s most popular bands. They play a variety of genres including classic soul, R & B, rock, and funk. Dance to the sound of Motown and soulful blues. Enjoy the group’s tight vocal harmonies and their quality musical sound.
Hoss and the Juggernauts – “If it’s got soul we’ll play it…” Hoss and the Juggernauts have been touring the local club scene for several years now
and have earned a reputation for driving, soulful, and energetic live shows that appeal to a broad audience. They play everything from John Mayer to James Brown with an incredible mix of original music as well.
Iris in Outcome – Iris in Outcome is a new band that mixes influences from Switchfoot, NEEDTOBREATHE, Crowder, Johnnyswim, and many others to create a unique blend of folk/pop that is both contemplative and anthemic. Their mission is summed up in their name…”We want people to know that there is hope, that there are people that care.” With a singer/songwriter sensibility Iris in Outcome expect big things for the future.
