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Meet the Bands of 2009
June
5 - Checker & The Bluetones - Sponsored by Toad'
Bar & Grill
Take six of the Cedar Valley's most talented musicians, whose influences range from jazz and R&B to 60s & 70s pop/rock, and you have Checker & The Bluetones.
June
19 - Deja Vu - Sponsored
by Silver
Eagle Harley Davidson
DEJA VU’s sound meshes the best of classic and modern rock-n-roll, focusing on tight, soaring vocal harmonies. Event coordinators and club owners praise DEJA VU for their meticulous musicianship, incredible stage presentation and high-energy performances. Patrons appreciate the dance-friendly songs and the effort that the band puts forth in ensuring that the crowd has a great time.
Fatcat gravitates towards "Blues Rock" crossing the boundaries between traditional blues & guitar driven rock. They enjoy entertaining & shows! their "Home Town Attitude" & "Jam Band-Style" connects with the audience and delivers good times for everyone.
July 31 - The Ramblers - Sponsored by the John Deery & Jennifer's
FUNK-STOP is an 11 member band performing music in the funk/Soul/R&B styles. The band plays tunes from such great groups as Kool & the Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire and Tower of Power. FUNK-STOP distinguishes itself with its phenomenal vocals and rhythm secion plus the hottest horn section around. FUNK-STOP is comprised of professional music educators with the intention of bringing great funky dance music to the Midwest area. This high energy show motivates people of all ages to jump on the dance floor and learn the true meaning of funk.
WildCard, based in the Cedar Valley since 2003, plays a great mix of today's new country, classic country and a shot of classic rock. WildCard is: DANIEL RUSCH, Electric Guitar, has played in several popular Cedar Valley based rock and country bands throughout the 80s and 90s. RODNEY WESLEY, Bass Guitar and vocals, continues the tradition of a rock-solid rhythm section and cutting harmony vocals. Rodney's a veteran of the Eastern Iowa music scene and has played in some of the Cedar Valley's top bands throughout the years. ZACH BINDERT, Lead Vocalist and Acoustic Guitar, is a high energy performer with a wide vocal range and an accomplished guitarist. Zach's been in several Eastern Iowa bands and has been involved in music most of his life. LUKE RATHE, Drums, a seasoned veteran on the drums while still in high school, was playing with some of the Midwest's most popular bands.
Click HERE if your band is interested in playing Live to 9 in 2009.