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1:00 to 1:30
Jack Saunders and Tommy Lee Bradley

Jack Saunders has been part of the Texas music scene since his arrival in the Lone Star State during the late 1970s. Born in Southern California and raised in a military family, Jack lived in a number of different states-from Rhode Island to Alaska. While taking a break from the frozen north, he ventured to Dallas, where he was impressed by Texas music.

Following school he moved to Austin, eventually winding up in Houston, where there was a thriving music scene in the Montrose area. In Houston, Jack met many singer-songwriters playing in local clubs-from John Vandiver and Danny Everitt, to Shake Russell and Michael Marcoulier-and he performed with these and other songwriters on guitar and bass. Jack subsequently joined the art rock group, Taxi Dancer, and formed his own band.

In 1982, Shake Russell, who had just split with his longtime partner, Dana Cooper, offered Jack a position playing bass and guitar in his band. The band, which changed personnel many times, lasted 7 years and produced several records. In 1990, Shake and Jack released their first CD as a duo. From 1990-1996, they released 4 CDs as a duo, and one with Dana Cooper as a trio. These years provided Jack experience as a recording artist and singer-songwriter, and were formative in teaching him the recording studio techniques he would need as an engineer and producer. In 1996, Jack and Shake parted ways, and Jack released two CDs while traveling and fronting his own band.

Since then, Jack has been very busy as a producer and engineer in his Houston recording studio, White Cat. Most recently, he has been dividing his time between producing artists in the studio and playing his own shows, along with backing up his singer-songwriter friends-Ray Hubbard, Susan Gibson, Greg Trooper, Randy Weeks, and Hayes Carll, to name a few. Jack continues to have fun with a variety of different projects, including his own. "Living for the Sunshine," Jack's third CD, was released on March 30th, 2007.

Tommie Lee Bradley
Texas is famous for its eclectic, blues-based rock-n-roll, and Tommie Lee Bradley is one of its most notable exports. She’s taken her critically acclaimed music to Japan, with Soul Shock, to Canada, with Jean-Pierre Ferland and Ginnette Reno, and throughout the United States, both as a headliner and with acts such as Jim Messina. She’s a stellar songwriter with tightly crafted, highly visual lyrics. Her vocals are those of a soul drenched Southern song stylist, able to make any song her own, no matter who composed the material.

As a solo artist, she’s recorded for Columbia (with Janis Joplin’s producer Paul Rothchild at the studio helm) and PolyDor Records, and her big, husky vocals have been heard on recordings by artists including Harry Chapin, Joe Sample and Will Jennings. Her big-screen credits include lead and background vocals (under the musical direction of Grammy and Oscar winner Johnny Mandel) on Stayin’ Alive,” starring John Travolta, directed by Sylvester Stallone; “Lookin’ To Get Out,” starring Ann-Margaret and Jon Voight; “Never Too Young To Die, “ starring John Stamos, Vanity, and Gene Simmons; and under Tony Berg’s direction on Robert Altman’s “A Perfect Couple,” starring Paul Dooley (Grace Under Fire) and Ted Neely (Jesus Christ Superstar.) Altman was so impressed with her, he also cast her in a featured role in the film.

The Houston Native began singing as a child, rapidly moving from soulful country and gospel to blues, jazz, and rock. It didn’t take long until name acts such as REO Speedwagon were aware of her talent and approached her about singing on recording projects. She went on to not only becoming an acclaimed singing star, but an actress as well. She was featured in American Musical Theatre’s productions of “A Little Night Music,” “The Taffetas,” and “Beehive, The Sixties Musical.” Her starring role in “Always Patsy Cline” won coast-to-coast critical raves. “The show’s strongest element is Bradley’s singing,” wrote Houston Chronicle reviewer Everett Evans.

Having recently released her latest solo album “Soul Soup”, Tommie Lee is currently performing her original music with local bands, as well as singing with the Richard Brown Orchestra. She has showcased at the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the last five years, and while vacationing in Stockholm Sweden recently, she performed at the oldest pub in the world, founded in 1722, the Den Gyldene Freden pub.

Her greatest enjoyment, however, comes with spending time with her mom and husband and their eight rescued puppy and kitty children.

2:00 to 2:45
Mambo Jazz Kings

The Mambo Jazz Kings have been playing music for a remarkable 20 years. They are a high energy dance band that can lay down every funky beat from Earth Wind and Fire to Beyonce. The band’s resume of music also includes the big band sounds of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and Glen Miller. The Mambo Jazz Kings, have been entertaining audiences both young and old from stages of concerts, festivals, and night clubs. Nine fantastic guys and one exciting lady take the stage every night. The band has an outstanding rhythm section, a powerful horn ensemble, and three vocalists that will keep you moving until the very end!

When you book the Mambo Jazz Kings, you truly get a full entertainment package! The band’s sound technician is also an accomplished DJ that keeps the beat moving during intermissions.

The name, Mambo Jazz Kings, makes you wonder what to expect, but the performance leaves no doubt! “Have Soul Will Travel” is our motto. The founder and leader of this entertainment package is Art Lopez. He has put together a great group of musicians, each having their own style and appeal. When these individuals take the stage together though, the chemistry is magic and you can be assured it will be hard to keep your seat.

The band has made numerous appearances at Mardi Gras Galveston, The International Festival, and The Power of Houston Festival. You can catch the band locally in Galveston at Yaga’s Tropical Café or B Jiggers Lounge. If in the Houston area you can catch us at The Concert Pub, Sullivan’s, or Bojangles Rhythm and Blues Bar. The Mambo Jazz Kings can be also found hitting the road playing at Delta Downs Casino in Vinton, Louisiana and The Isle of Capri Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Make sure you come early and grab a seat; this band often plays to standing room only crowds!!!

The Mambo Jazz Kings can also be found on Myspace. So, if you are a Myspace member, be sure to request us as a friend, so, you can receive up to date bulletins and messages!!
Mambo Jazz Kings; Have Soul Will Travel!

3:30 to 4:30
Driven - Driven/Gene Kelton and the Diehards with Adam Walton

Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards are considered to be one of the top Biker Rally and Blues Festival headliner acts. They have shared the playbill with numerous blues and rock legends: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter Frampton, Marshall Tucker Band, David Allan Coe, Marcia Ball, Omar & The Howlers, and many others. Being asked back time after time, year after year... speaks for itself.

Thanks to the internet, world-wide radio play and a TouchTunes nationwide “Jukebox Deal”, Mean Gene Kelton has amassed a strong national following. His website has become one of the most popular band sites currently averaging 150,000 hits a month! Over 5000 fans have signed up to receive Kelton’s free weeklye-news letter to remind them of upcoming shows. Sign up for your free newsletter at: http:www.genekelton.com/ .

Radio airplay on over 300 webcast and broadcast radio stations world-wide spawned a string of jukebox hits! Kelton’s songs are played 20-30 times per day on over 500 jukeboxes across Texas! TouchTunes Music Corporation, the largest digital download jukebox music company in the world signed Kelton to a “Jukebox Deal” making his songs available on over 16,000 TouchTunes Digital Download Jukeboxes nationwide.

Kelton’s song, “My Baby Don’t Wear No Panties” - a favorite at motorcycle rallies - went #1 eight times in a row! Listen to a free sample of this very unique song or purchase it on CD or per single download at http:www.genekelton.com/merch

5:00 to 5:45
Jabo & the Southside Playboys Zydeco Band

Donald Wayne Glenn aka Jabo better known as the “Texas Prince of Zydeco” was born on October 1, 1954 in Humble, Texas. He started singing and playing drums at the age of 8 and like most artists was deeply rooted in the church. As a young man he was exposed to different types and genres of music, by his early teens he was performing the Blues and later started playing Zydeco in his early thirties. He was inspired and influenced by such greats as Joe Simon, Boo Zoo Chavis; Rockin’ Sidney; Clifton Chenier; Bobby Blue Bland; B.B. King and a host of others.

Jabo has endured many ups and downs in his musical career, but he has never given up on his dream of being a success. Undeniably, his unique style of Blues and Zydeco has made him one of the most sought after performers of today. The self proclaimed “Texas Prince of Zydeco” is among the Houston area’s most prominent and contemporary performers. A bluesman whose affection for Zydeco inspired him to fuse the two along with his own accordion sounds bluesy resulting in such an intriguing sound. In 1988 he released his first single on Maison De Soul record label and in 1990 released his first album titled “Texas Prince of Zydeco” which can still be purchased today on Amazon.com.

Jabo has created quite a name for himself in the music industry; he has been featured on the cover of the Texas Monthly along with having articles written on him by the Houston Chronicle and other Zydeco and Blues magazines. In 1988, while working on a project he met and later teamed up musical great Calvin Owens and has been featured on several of his albums. He has also performed and has been an opening act for such legendary artists as Rue Davis; Bobby Blue Bland; Rockin Sidney; Johnnie Taylor; Tyrone Davis and many othes.

He took an 8 year hiatus from 1996 to 2004 but in 2005 he came back stronger than ever released a new album titled “Zydeco Around the Town” which was greatly received by his long awaiting fans. In October and November 2007 the single titled “You Didn’t Hurt Me” written by Rue Davis and performed with the Calvin Owen Orchestra Band hit 4 on the music charts.

Today Jabo continues to overwhelm audiences, the size of the crowd doesn’t matter, whether it is in a club atmosphere or large auditorium audiences are captivated by his high energy and dynamic stage presence along with his powerful mixture of Blues and Zydeco. When asked how he would like to be remember? His answer was first as a man of God who is humble, has a spiritual nature and one who truly appreciates and loves his fans.

6:15 to 6:45
The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys were born in Hollywood... no, not on the Big Screen (but good guess!) They are part of a movement from Hollywood Boulevard to Santa Monica bringing a sweeping 80s revival which has been brewing for the past five years across Southern California.

The Lost Boys were originally called "The Knight Riders," but after a bitter dispute over Peter Pan, the band decided "The Lost Boys" would be a more appropriate name. It stuck. And the rest, as they say, is history... (or will be, whenever "Behind The Music" comes out.)

LA bands such as Metal Skool, The M-80s, The Atomic Punks, Fast Times, Valley Dolls, and Beat It have been gaining popularity and strength not just among traditional 80s fans but with a whole new generation of young, late teen fans, too. Simply put, the 80s are back. And in a very big way! (What can we say? We don't want to grow up... we're all Toys 'R Us kids.)

With crowded dance floors & screaming chicks (who cares about the dudes?) many clubs are throwing 80s theme nights. And the 80s aren't just for average joes...
On any given night, A-list celebrities can be found basking in the 80s glow of nostalgic hits and unforgettable fashions. (Yes, that includes Pam Anderson... Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, and Shannon Elizabeth, to drop a few names.) From the Strip to Westwood, the 80s aren't just being remembered... they're being reborn every night.

And now The Lost Boys have rolled into H-town. Renee lives for the 80s, Andrew
doesn't even want to think about life without the 80s (afterall, is there such a thing?) With a name like Jason (and being a Friday the 13th fan), how could our beloved bass player think of anything but the 80s? Mando is stuck back there, too. And Mike has done his part professionally to keep the 80s alive.

Producing a special "Back To The Eighties" tribute in 2002, he brought the original band Berlin to Houston to perform on the show. And in 1999, he co-produced the reunion concert of The Go-Go's live from NYC. (yes, Belinda Carlisle fell in love with him... how could she resist?) And now, we bring you... The Lost Boys!

So, join the club today.... and Get Lost!

7:15 to 8:00
Funksion

Funksion is a 9-piece band with a 3-piece horn section, along with lead female and male vocalists who perform some of the best R&B, Funk, and Soul from the past 50 years.

Funksion is an established group, and has been performing in the Houston area for the past 8 years. We are also a unique group, and provide a very energetic and fun environment for our audience.

Funksion's members are some of Houston's finest, with each member containing an average of 20 years experience. We are a family, have been performing music most of our lives, and are focused on providing quality entertainment as well as demonstrating exceptional musicianship.

Funksion's focus is on performing upbeat party music that includes R&B, Funk, and Soul, as well as Rock, Jazz, Swing, and Country.

Funksion performs music by some of the best Funk, Soul, Rock, Blues, and Jazz groups from the past 40 years including

Tower of Power
Earth, Wind & Fire
Chicago
Stevie Wonder
Aretha Franklin
Donna Summer
James Brown
Maceo Parker
and more...

Funksion performs at corporate events, private parties, wedding receptions, festivals, and at nightclubs from time to time.

Funksion’s past clients include the Houston Rockets, Gallery Furniture, Baylor College of Medicine, Volkswagen, Boeing, Lockheed, United Space Alliance, City of Texas City, City of Friendswood, Kemah Boardwalk "Rock the Dock", NASA, KHOU Channel 11 "Great Day Houston", Turtle Club, Mercury Room, and Ringside at Sullivan's.

Please visit our website at www.funksionmusic.com

We'll be laying down the grooves, belting out the horn charts and filling your world with wall-to-wall energy, so come out and experience one of the best bands in Houston!

Fred Linton, Bandleader

8:30 to 9:30
The Posse with Guest Donna Nash

The Posse Band was voted Houston's #1 band of the decade. The Posse most recently opened up for Kenny Chesney at Reliant Stadium. Formerly on Perdernales Records they had a hit on the Texas charts with "Off My Mind". They also had 2 hits on the Internet charts with "Long Gone" at #1 and "Leave My Mama" at #3. The Posse had the honor of being named as the 93Q band, the KILT band and the Miller Lite band. The Posse also played with Johnny Lee for 2 years and Doug Supernaw for 4 years. You can catch The Posse at some of Houston's hot spots like Tumbleweed Texas, Eddie's Ballroom, Rookie's and Texas Saloon. The band consists of Britt Ennis band leader, manager, drums and vocals, Brian Carter on rhythm guitar and vocals, Kevin Lamar on lead guitar and vocals, Robby Nowlan on bass guitar and vocals and Kenny Martin on steel guitar, lead guitar and vocals. For more info on the Posse Band go to www.ThePosseBand.com.

Sounds or Country music could never sound better than this dynamic and astonishing singer. The tantalizing and melodic voice of Donna Nash will leave you breathless and wanting more. Her warmth and sincerity shines through with abundant sensuality. "You've never seen anything like this! She is a must see act and is definitely one or the best in the business"... Leon Beck Editor or Texas Hot Country Magazine.

This country girl speaks "Creole" French and a little Spanish to add- She was born In the Crawfish Capital town of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and raised In Houston, Texas. She began developing her country sound and vocal skills by entering into country music talent competitions and singing at some of the best Grand Ole' Opry stages around Texas. Donna was twice named "Best Country Entertainer of The Year" for 1998/1999 and 1999/2000 hosted by The Magnolia Jamboree Country MUSK; Association. She was voted "Best Female Modern Country Entertainer & Vocalist of The Year" 2000/2001 at the "Best Of Texas Search" hosted by The Lone Star Country Music Association.

In continuing on with her musical venture. Donna performed at The 2005 Rodeo Houston & Livestock Show at the same venue which presented national recording artists Brooks & Dunn, Allcia Keys, Clint Black and George Strait. In Houston's "Reliant Arena" she also gave an astonishing special performance for Rodeo Houston & Livestock Show's 12lh Annual 2005 "Western Cala" hosted by "The Black Heritage Committee". Mayor, Bill White and other major VIP's were In attendance.

Donna recently had an outstanding performance at Fort Hood Texas Army Base to a crowd of 25,000 along with national recording artists Joan Jet, JaRule, Xscape, Crupo Niche, Melon! Cannon, Keni Thomas and many others. She was given a beautiful appreciation plaque which was personally presented to her by Lieutenant General Thomas F. Metz. Furthermore, The Directorate of the "MWR" (Moral. Welfare & Recreation) presented to her a "Commitment To Excellence" medal for her outstanding performance for the troops who recently returned from Iraq. Look for more performances of the country diva at up coming Army, Rodeo, Festival& Fair events.

9:15 to 11:00
Perfect Stranger

Perfect Stranger is an American country music band founded in 1986 in the state of Texas by Steve Murray (lead vocals), Andy Ginn (drums), Shayne Morrison (bass guitar) and Richard Raynes (guitar). After several years of performing throughout Texas, the quartet released an independent album in 1994; this album was later picked up by Curb Records, who re-packaged and re-released it a year later. By 1995, its second single (entitled "You Have the Right to Remain Silent") had become a Top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. Although Perfect Stranger never entered Top 40 on the country charts again, they continued to perform and record throughout the 1990s. By the release of their second album (entitled The Hits) in 2001, Ginn had been replaced by Marty Arbter on drums.