2024 lineup
Burton Cummings
Friday, September 13
Few artists have achieved the level of public success and critical acclaim that Burton Cummings enjoys in a career spanning more than sixty years.
Burton’s voice has been rated among the finest in rock music. As lead singer and songwriter with the original The Guess Who, Burton recorded and wrote/co-wrote hits such as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “American Woman,” “Share the Land,” “Hand Me Down World,” “Albert Flasher”, “Star Baby”, “Clap for The Wolfman,” and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature”. As a solo artist, he leaves his mark with the poignant “Stand Tall,” “I’m Scared,” “You Saved My Soul,” and his signature “My Own Way to Rock”.
With the original "The Guess Who", he earned recognition for the first U.S. platinum album by a Canadian artist and, as a solo artist, the first quadruple platinum Canadian-produced album. Burton is honored to have received, in total, 80 platinum and gold record awards. Recently, the best-selling book The 100 Top Canadian Singles ranked “American Woman” the greatest Canadian single of all time.
As the voice of the classic Guess Who’s hits before the band broke up in 1975, to then go on and make his mark as a solo artist, Burton Cummings remains at the top of his game as an unrivaled singer, songwriter, showman, and recording artist. Described as Canadian rock ‘n’ roll royalty, a national treasure, and a living legend, for Burton Cummings there has always been one constant: he remains true to himself and his own way to rock…and continuing to perform the songs the way they were originally conceived by the artist who sang and wrote/co-wrote them.
Vince
Converse
& big brother
Friday, September 13
Vince Converse and Big Brother deliver gritty, guitar-driven blues with a twist of funk, channeling legends like BB King, Albert King, Freddie King, and Albert Collins. Originally a Texas bluesman, Converse captivates with bold guitar licks, intoxicating slide, and timeless solos. The band's chemistry blends rock, jazz, soul, southern country, and Latin sounds, creating a unique blues experience.
Vince Converse's career began with international tours straight out of high school with the band, Sunset Heights. After a mid-career hiatus, Vince is back and stronger than ever, leading Vince Converse and Big Brother with a distinct sound and powerful stage presence; making him a standout in the Denver blues scene.
Converse has worked with industry icons like Pete Brown and Eddie Kramer, opened for legends such as BB King, Joe Bonamassa, and Eric Clapton, and performed at iconic venues including Red Rocks Amphitheater, Cynthia Woods Pavilion, and The Fillmore West. Recently, his band won the Colorado Blues Society competition and reached the semi-finals in Memphis, Tennessee.
Toadstool Jamboree
Friday, September 13
Toadstool Jamboree was the house band for sweaty bars, outdoor festivals, mountain bike races, homecoming dances and proms, and lots of other good timey events from 1994-2003. Their mix of catchy and danceable originals combined with beloved covers from the Grateful Dead, Sublime, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, and others made a Toadstool set the perfect soundtrack to most any Black Hills party. There have been a handful of reunion shows but last summer’s constantly morphing mini-tour, the first full reunion in over 13 years, culminated in three incredibly memorable and jam-packed shows in August in Rapid City, Spearfish and Deadwood.
Dumpstaphunk
Saturday, September 14
Dumpstaphunk stands out amongst New Orleans' best, cementing themselves as one of the funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City.
Born on the Jazz & Heritage Festival stage and descended from Neville and Meters family bloodlines, these soldiers of funk ignite a deep, gritty groove that dares listeners not to move.
Their performances combine ingenious musicianship through complex funk, rock, and jazz arrangements accompanied by soulful melodies and Big Easy traditions.
Big Something
Saturday, September 14
Hailing from the North Carolina countryside, or “The Middle of Nowhere,” as it’s proudly dubbed on their debut album, the 6 headed musical monster known as 'Big Something' has steadily become one of the most unique and exciting rock bands to emerge from the Southeast.
Huge rhythms paired with soaring guitars, E.W.I (electronic wind instrument), synths, horns and soulful vocals rise to the top of their signature sound taking listeners on a journey through a myriad of musical styles. With a diverse and growing catalog of timeless songs that tell stories, and a high energy live show fusing improvisational alternative rock with funk, reggae, jazz, electronica, heavy metal and more – there's not another band quite like Big Something.
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Saturday, September 14
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits. They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi, Ben Harper, Patty Griffin and Taj Mahal. The Blind Boys of Alabama have also appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Grammy® Awards, 60 Minutes, The Colbert Report and many other television shows.
HogSlop String Band
Saturday, September 14
Staying true to tradition while maintaining a bold irreverence is something that rarely goes hand-in-hand, but Hogslop String Band manages to walk that line. With their roots in old-time string band music, and their energy based in wild rock- and-roll; you could almost call them punk purists.
It’s an unlikely combination, but given the talents of singer and fiddler Kevin Martin; guitarist,harmonica player and singer Gabriel Kelley; banjo player and singer Daniel Binkley, and bassist and all-round entertainer Pickle, they pull it off with natural ease.
The name alone hints at their wacky ways, but catching them live will give you a true sense of these bizarre, seemingly contradictory descriptions.
They thrive on crossing genres, casting off the confines of straight old-time and bluegrass, delving into a deep repertoire of rock, folk, psychedelic, and original numbers that can only be described as,"The Hogslop Sound." It’s clear that these guys are going places, and they've quickly become one of the most unique and exhilarating outfits in live music today.
Johnny Hastings and stillhouse down
Saturday, September 14
Mind bending string bending! Johnny Hastings & Stillhouse Down resides in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Having not played music together for almost a decade, the band came together around a shared love of Blues music. Their sound draws inspiration from traditional Blues and Americana influences that they feel embodies the sound of western South Dakota. They have plans to record an EP soon but for the time being are staying busy playing regionally and contributing to other musical projects. Having had the special opportunity to play with Buddy Guy at the Deadwood Jam in 2016, Johnny looks forward to be playing the Jam once again.
Nathan McEuen
Saturday, September 14
Performing and writing songs since the age of eight; having appeared on American Idol, The Tonight Show, Music City Roots, XM/Sirius Radio, The Stagecoach Festival, The Grand Ole Opry, and playing over 2,500 shows worldwide with over 30 years of touring, Nathan McEuen has worked with and shared many stages with artists such as: Bon Jovi, Steve Martin, Mason Williams, Vassar Clements, Willie Nelson, Kenny Loggins, Leon Russell, Jay Leno, Billy Bob Thornton, John Carter Cash, Brad Paisley, Albert Lee, Dwight Yoakam, Dave Mason, Jim Messina, John Denver, David Crosby, Shawn Colvin, Colin Hay, Chris Stills, Richard Paige, Steve Postell, Chris Hillman, Brett Dennen, John McEuen (his father), Jonathan McEuen (his brother), The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Malcolm McDowell, Paul Williams, and Russi Taylor (Voice of Minnie Mouse), to name a few.
Fresh from composing and performing the musical score for USC's production of Romeo & Juliet, to writing/composing with Mason Williams (Classical Gas, Smothers Brothers, SNL), Chris Caswell (Daft Punk, Tron, Muppets), Nathan is in the process of recording his 7th full-length solo record, featuring new tracks, and many special guest artists.