Check out that stage and all of the Chevys down there. You will know it you are going west, as the sun will be setting in that direction. Riverbend has had countless acts on the Bud Light Stage that were Coke Stage quality acts just a year later, so this is a great chance to see a rising star. My favorite stages are the smaller ones, scattered throughout Riverbend. Have you ever wondered how Riverbend picks their acts?
For Urban acts, the nice folks at Power 94 radio give them suggestions for booking. Other stations also help with the selection process, plus Riverbend has an Artist Selection Committee, made up of area musicians, business leaders, radio personnel, and movers and shakers from the music business in the community.
I suggest that folks do their homework before going to Riverbend and check out the bands you want to see. Riverbend encourages every band to remember that children are welcome at Riverbend and to keep that in mind when performing.
One of the coolest stages is the one under the bridge about feet down the hill from the Hunter Museum. It is also a dry place to go if a shower pops up. Speaking of the heat, here is a tip. Prior to arriving at Riverbend, try drinking plenty of water, maybe a gallon or two. Bottled water is available at the festival, as are some free water stations scattered about the grounds at the first aid locations. Hamilton County Emergency Services provide the first aid assistance at the festival, so you are in good hands.
Riverbend has a mobile app that's easy to use. Check it out for all you need including festival updates. It also comes with a barcode reader that you can use to scan and register your wristband. Look for the little square in the upper right hand corner. If you want to come by boat, make sure you have a wristband already on when you dock.
Boaters can hang around in the water behind the Coke Stage for free. I like boats, so if you have a big fancy yacht and want to invite me aboard, feel free! My contact info is at the bottom of this article Speaking of water, if it rains, the show goes on. And, please remember that it may be pouring cats and hippos at your house in Ringgold, Red Bank or East Ridge, yet the sun may still be shining on Riverbend.
If lightning is ever in the area, head for cover in your vehicle or a building. Basically, everywhere at the festival is non-smoking, except for those seven areas that are designated for smoking. Be a courteous smoker and use the designated areas, as they are very convenient to everything. No smoking or alcohol is allowed in the family zone. Club Hunter offers exclusive access to the Hunter. One of my favorite things at Riverbend is the beach.
Yep, I said it — the beach. Sculptors will transform that pile into the doggone coolest designs you have ever seen. Take your camera! Riverbend has music for all tastes. Try something new, as you may just like it! These artists put on their best shows, with the finest equipment and sound technicians to assist them. You may hear an act that you will want to go see over and over again.
Plus, if you feel the compelling desire to come meet me and maybe give me money for writing such a helpful article, you can often find me watching our great local artists perform. Saturday, June 17 It is truly one of the best fireworks displays you will ever see. Watch for the waterfall! The fireworks start immediately following the conclusion of the p.
Stay tuned for my Riverbend picks, more information and tips. I will be covering all eight nights at Riverbend and The Chattanoogan. OD: Yeah, that was kind of the point. But it was on our hearts and minds at the time and we hoped that people might enjoy hearing something a little deeper and more meaningful from us. CS: In a group where everyone is a talented writer and has had success in their solo careers, what is the creative process like for you guys? Can you tell us what it was like to bring that song to life?
OD: Yeah, so we were on the road with Kenny Chesney and we played it at a sound check one day in the stadium, and it sounded so huge. We were actually done recording Meat and Candy at the time, but we had to call the label and beg them to get us on a flight home on our day off to record it, get it on the album, and then fly back out the next day.
CS: What are you looking forward to at Riverbend? OD: Our live shows are fun! We joke with each other on stage and have a good time. You know, we love Chattanooga, we always have a good time when we visit there. Photo Courtesy of Michael Elins. With a successful career spanning over 50 years, and major solo works like Silk Degrees , Grammy-winning artist Boz Scaggs has massive appeal and a distinctive sound. He is currently finishing an album trilogy, and the second part of it, A Fool to Care , has topped the Billboard Blues Charts.
CS: Can you speak about the evolution of your career and your style, vocally and musically? BS: One wants to think that he or she is constantly evolving. There are certain things artists do that represent who we are — we all strive to have a style.
One is we hope that people recognize who we are by our style or voice, and the other is how we change over time. But you have to go in the direction that your instrument takes you. Regular Riverbend Festival attendees will notice a few changes to three of the stages this year thanks to the construction near the river.
Work on Interstate 24 around the Olgiati Bridge also has forced Fuller to move the Bud Light Stage about 50 feet and the Chevrolet Stage, which had been under the bridge, will move to the lawn near Power Alley. You roll them in and open them up. The Bud and Unum stages are being provided by Teri Productions in Knoxville, while Friends of the Festival bought its own mobile stage this year that will be the Chevy Stage.
It will be used by Friends for other events it produces throughout the year such as Riverfront Nights, and it can be rented by other organizations as well.
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