Riverbend draws local, big-name artists
Commentary
Erica Tuggle
Issue date: 4/16/09 Section: Editorial
New additions to this years festival will include singer/songwriter forums at the Tennessee Valley Stage where the artists will interact with festival goers about their music.
At the Unum stage on closing night a Riverdance like act called Barrage, comprised of Irish dancers and musicians, will perform.
In the "Music of Cole" musicians from the Appalachia will perform and bring an art exhibit with them. The standard street performers of the festival will return along with their visits to assisted living facilities in an outreach program.
The eat and greet with the artist program will continue as well. One of the best things about Riverbend is the true local feel of the festival. Fifty percent of the lineup for the festival is local acts, and this year the Soddy Daisy High School marching band, whom has been invited to the Rose bowl this year, will officially open up Riverbend.
Pins for the festival that allow access to every night and all entertainment go on sale April 27 at Mapco Marts for $28 and online. At the gate they are $37. I will most certainly be there.
At the Unum stage on closing night a Riverdance like act called Barrage, comprised of Irish dancers and musicians, will perform.
In the "Music of Cole" musicians from the Appalachia will perform and bring an art exhibit with them. The standard street performers of the festival will return along with their visits to assisted living facilities in an outreach program.
The eat and greet with the artist program will continue as well. One of the best things about Riverbend is the true local feel of the festival. Fifty percent of the lineup for the festival is local acts, and this year the Soddy Daisy High School marching band, whom has been invited to the Rose bowl this year, will officially open up Riverbend.
Pins for the festival that allow access to every night and all entertainment go on sale April 27 at Mapco Marts for $28 and online. At the gate they are $37. I will most certainly be there.
