2011 Taste of Hudson Entertainment Lineup!
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Opening act: THE REUNION BAND MONICA ROBINS and the WHISKEY KINGS WKYC Channel 3 journalist/reporter MONICA Robins followed by The MIDLIFE CHRYSLERS MARC LEE SHANNON, MICHAEL STANLEY, TOMMY DOBECK & friends 
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SUNCREST GARDENS STAGE and the CARRIAGE GROUP STAGE
for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2011
Centrally located just east of the "Windstream Communications Culinary Green" and just east of First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While the bands are setting up on the Suncrest Gardens Stage, you can enjoy the music of the SWING DEVILS and PAUL BAUMGARDNER nearby on Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green.
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MARIA JACOBS - Hot Jazz and R&B!
Back at Taste of Hudson for an encore! Sunday at noon on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. There will be an brief opening ceremony prior to the start of Maria Jacobs with Hudson community leaders, Taste of Hudson sponsors, and the Hudson High School Swing Marching Band section leaders playing the Star Bangled Banner and a selection of other band favorites.. |
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| Sunday 1:30 |
ACID RAINCOAT - Classic Rock and Blues from Allman Brothers to Zappa! Back at TOH for their sixth year! Sunday at 1:30 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While Acid Raincoat is setting up at 1:30, you can enjoy the music of the SWING DEVILS playing hits from the 20's - 50's nearby on the Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. |
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| Sunday 3:00 |
TOFU FIGHTERS - Good old guitar-driven Rock n' Roll, classics
and originals! Back at TOH for their sixth year! Sunday at 3:00 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While the Tofu Fighters are setting up at 3:00, you can enjoy the music of the SWING DEVILS playing hits from the 20's - 50's nearby on the Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. |
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| Sunday 4:30 |
FABULOUS VOICES BAND - R&R, R&B, Dance, Latin, Blues,
and Jazz you can dance to! Back at TOH for their SEVENTH year! Sunday at 4:30 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While the Fabulous Voices are setting up at 4;30, you can enjoy the music of PAUL BAUMGARDNER playing acoustic guitar nearby on the Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. |
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| Sunday 6:00 to 8:00 |
BLUES DeVILLE - Rhythm Rockin' Blues with a dedication to playing "American Roots Music". Blues, Swing,
Old Soul, even a little Zydeco. The Music from New Orleans to Chicago
and all the Juke Joints in between. Back at TOH for their sixth year! Sunday at 6:00 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While Blues Deville is setting up at 6:00, you can enjoy the music of PAUL BAUMGARDNER playing acoustic guitar nearby on the Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. |
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"LITTLE TIKES LAND" STAGE for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2011
Located on the "Akron Children's Hospital & Akron General Hospital Activities Green" on the northwest corner of Rts. 303 and 91.
| Sunday Noon |
KIBLER DANCE ACADEMY - "Twinkle, twinkle, join the stars!"
See some of the dancers from Kibler Dance Academy, which offers classes in many types of
dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more. Sunday at noon on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Sunday 12:30 |
LITTLE LEAPERS - Dance and Gymnastics "Where Fitness is FUN!"
Little Leapers is a gymnastics and dance facility for children located in Hudson.
Come see them leap and dance at TOH! Sunday at 12:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Sunday 1:00 |
THE BRICK ROAD RAMBLERS - Akron's favorite folk and
bluegrass string band! Enjoy traditional, folk, old-time, popular,
and original tunes. Back at TOH for their sixth year! Sunday at 1:00 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Sunday 2:30 |
LISA and HEATHER MALYUK - These highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalists’ give traditions a twist! Featuring old-time Appalachian, Celtic, world and original folk music ranging from energetic and driving tunes to bittersweet and haunting melodies.
Theses sisters have performed at Taste of Hudson many times.
Sunday at 2:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Sunday 3:30 |
UP 'TIL FOUR - Jammin' Folk-Rock with incredible vocals! CSN, Neil Young, Grateful Dead,
Keb Mo and other classic rock music are all on the menu! Back at TOH for their sixth year! Sunday at 3:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Sunday 5:00 |
MIKE LENZ - Raw stripped down Blues and a taste of just about every genre of
underproduced, unpretentious American music Sunday at 5:00 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91.! |
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| Sunday 6:30 |
BACK 9 - Four piece acoustic group, strong harmonies, music from Crosby Stills & Nash to Dave Matthews to Van Morrison.
NEW to Taste of Hudson 2011! Sunday at 6:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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HENNING SOFTWARE STAGE for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2011
Located on the north end of First Street.
| Sunday 12:00 |
PIRATE JENNY and the BANDOLEERS -
Aargh! Join Akron's favorite wench, Pirate Jenny and her crew for
a musical sail through their own mix of acoustic, blues, and alternative music. Sunday at noon on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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| Sunday 1:30 |
KARMA KINGS -
Classic Rock, playing some of the great tunes of the past decades through to the
popular hits of today. Sunday at 1:30 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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| Sunday 3:00 |
LEON and the RECKLESS ALLSTARS -
Rockin' Blues! First time at TOH! Sunday at 3:00 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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| Sunday 5:00 |
QWIK-SILVER -
Rowdy Classic Rock and Blues to Danceable R&B in a high-energy show! Sunday at 5:00 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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| Sunday 6:30 |
WISH GARDEN -
Great vocals from Folk to Rock to Blues! Sunday at 6:30 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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BUFORD T. HEDGEHOG STAGE for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2011
Located at the Taste of Hudson Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio.
| Sunday Noon |
AKIN FOR JAZZ - Sound for your soul with the Akin Brothers and friends! Jazz, Blues, Latin, Pop, and more... This is their sixth time at TOH!
Sunday at noon on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Sunday 1:30 |
TOM LEMPNER TRIO - Classic instrumental Jazz Sunday at 1:30 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Sunday 3:30 |
GALGOZY ZELANY DUO - Americana Acoustic Folk in a wonderful fusion of original songs and traditional styles
with the virtuosity found in classical music, the freedom of jazz and the
straightforward vocals of traditional music.
Second time at TOH! Sunday at 3:30 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Sunday 4:30 |
CATS ON HOLIDAY - Hard rockin', swamp poppin' outfit serving up a healthy
dose of American influenced roots, country, cajun and blues. Sunday at 4:30 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Sunday 6:30 |
THE REUNION BAND - Classic Rock from the 60's... 70's... 80's... 90's...
by alumni of Hudson High class of 1975 and friends! Sunday at 6:30 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Sunday 8:00 |
MONICA ROBINS & the WHISKEY KINGS
- Featuring WKYC Channel 3 journalist/reporter MONICA Robins! Rocking Cleveland
since 1998 and features the classic rock hits of the last four decades and much more. Sunday at 8:00 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Sunday 9:00 |
MIDLIFE CHRYSLERS featuring MARC LEE SHANNON, MICHAEL STANLEY, TOMMY DOBECK & friends - Goodtime Rock & Blues! Sunday at 9:00 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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THE HUDSON BANDSTAND STAGE (the Gazebo)
for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2011
Located on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of Rts. 303 and 91
| Sunday Noon to 4:00 PM |
The Hudson Library and the Taste of Hudson present ROCK THE GREEN The Taste of Hudson TEEN BATTLE OF THE BANDS 
Local Top Teen Bands will compete at the Taste of Hudson on the Green in front of the Gazebo on Sunday, September 4th from noon to 4:00 p.m. 12 noon - 1:00 pm: AZURE ROAD 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm: 4 APART 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: PHAYLINX 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Judging/Announcement of Results Sponsored by Buford T. Hedgehog Productions  |
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Continueing on THE HUDSON BANDSTAND STAGE (the Gazebo) for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2011 Located on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of Rts. 303 and 91 | ||
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| Sunday 4:30 |
MELANIE MAY - Country music's best kept secret! Melanie May
is ending her 2011 Summer Tour at Taste of Hudson! Sunday at 4:30 pm on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Sunday 6:00 |
THE WESTERN RESERVE COMMUNITY BAND - Standards and favorites from our favorite big band!
SPECIAL CHILDRENS CONCERT: The WRCB will set up from 6 to 6:30 and play childrens concert music from 6:30 to 7:00 and then take a short pause for kids and parents to regroup and then play POPS music from 7:05 till 8:00. Sunday at 6:00 pm on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. |
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SUMMIT COUNTY SONGWRITER'S STAGE
for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2011 from 1pm to 8pm and for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2011, from 11am to 6pm Located at the Hudson Library Portico (front entrance) on Library Street. 
This stage will feature various local singer/songwriters and their bands from the members of the Summit County Songwriters' Circle.
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MUSICAL OPEN MIC STAGE at the HERSHEY'S ICE CREAM STORE for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th and MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th from NOON to 5:00 PM. There will be a musical Open Mic on the patio at the Hershey's Ice Cream store on both Sunday and Monday from noon to 5:00 PM. Members of the general public as well as Performers scheduled at The Taste of Hudson are invited to come down and sing and play. A small PA will be available for the guests. The hosts will try to give everybody a chance to perform, but come early to sign up if you want a space. Sunday will be hosted by TONY PAPARELLA and friends. To sign up for a slot, contact Tony at tonyp@mediquant.com. Monday will be hosted by BOBBY PATETTA Nd friends. To sign up for a slot, contact Summitauc@aol.com |
SUNCREST GARDENS STAGE and the CARRIAGE GROUP STAGE
for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2011
Centrally located just east of the "Windstream Communications Culinary Green" and just east of First Street at the corner of Park Lane.
THIS STAGE WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL 7:00 PM on Monday!
While most of the bands are setting up on the Suncrest Gardens Stage, you can enjoy the music of the BOB PIASCIK nearby on Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green.
| Monday 11:00 |
THE GRAPHICS - Classic & Modern Rock, Alternative & Psychobilly
with life-long Hudson resident Rick Wehrmann and friends. This is The Graphics 7th appearance at TOH! Monday at 11:00 am on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. |
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| Monday 12:30 |
VIBROGROOVE featuring John Markovic - An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, blues-based classic rock,
funk and even some reggae and old school country! This is Vibrogroove's 6th appearance at TOH! Monday at 12:30 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. |
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| Monday 2:00 |
ROAD HOME - Classic and Modern Rock, headed up by Hudson's own Bob Liskiewicz, who is also in coordinating all the musical acts this year. This is Road Home's 4th performance with TOH. Monday at 2:00 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While Road Home is setting up at 2:00, enjoy the music of the BOB PIASCIK nearby on Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. |
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| Monday 3:30 |
MAHAJIBEE BLUES - Blues, of course, coming all the way from Pittsburgh!
The band is driven by two guitars, harmonica, keyboards, bass, and drums. They visit all styles
of the blues! This is their second time at TOH. Monday at 3:30 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. While Mahajibee Blues is setting up at 3:30, enjoy the music of the BOB PIASCIK nearby on Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. |
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| Monday 5:00 to 7:00 NEW! |
THE SWIZZLE STICK BAND - THIS STAGE WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL 7:00 PM ON MONDAY!
Stay late and enjoy the show! NE Ohio's "Funky Motown Machine"......
The best of Motown, R&B, Funk, Blues, Dance, Soul and Rock N Roll! Monday at 5:00 pm on the Suncrest Gardens Stage just east of the First Street at the corner of Park Lane. NEW to Taste of Hudson in 2011! While the Swizle Stick Band is setting up at 5:00, enjoy the music of the BOB PIASCIK nearby on Carriage Group Stage, under the arbor on the Culinary Green. |
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"LITTLE TIKES LAND" STAGE
for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2011
Located on the "Akron Children's Hospital & Akron General Hospital Activities Green" on the northwest corner of Rts. 303 and 91.
| Monday 11:00 |
SUMMIT-UP CLOGGERS - Traditional clogging with the rhythm and soul of the Appalachians. Monday at 11:00 am on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 11:30 |
McCULLOCH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE - Irish dancing! Monday at 11:30 am on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 12:00 |
JIM GILL & CATHY MILLER - Americana original and covers on acoustic guitar and fiddle with
with stunning vocal harmonies. Their performances together are reaping praise from audiences all over Ohio.
NEW to Taste of Hudson in 2011! Monday at noon on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 1:30 |
WESTERN RESERVE BIG BAND - Jazz musician section from the Western
Reserve Community Band! Monday at 1:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 3:00 |
THE SWEETROOTS - MICHAEL GRADY & CAROLYN RAMES
- Sweet acoustic originals inspired by folk music with one foot in the blues! Monday at 3:00 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 4:30 |
CALYPSO GYPSIES
- Steel Drum band bringing the sound & feel of the tropics with summer favorites by
Jimmy Buffett, Santana, Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley and others, plus delightful Caribbean steel
drum melodies & toe tapping rhythms from around the world. Monday at 4:30 pm on the "Little Tykes Land" Stage on the northwest corner of 303 & 91. |
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HENNING SOFTWARE STAGE
for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2011
Located on the north end of First Street.
| Monday 11:00 |
KANNIBAL KINGS
- Specializing in Classic Rock, mainly from the 70's, but not the worn out standards...
The Kannibal Kings play songs you know, but haven't heard in a while! Monday at 11:00 am on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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| Monday 12:30 |
JUKE HOUNDS
- Bluesy, funky, soulful—and just a touch modern. The Juke Hounds have made this their brand of blues! Monday at 12:30 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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| Sunday 2:00 |
GARY SHREVE and the MEMPHIS PROWLERS
- Solid driving 50's and 60's Rock with an Elvis tribute.
Back to TOH for a second time! Monday at 2:00 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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| Monday 4:00 |
ROCK RADIO
- Seasoned veteran musicians playing dance/rock songs from the 60's, 70's and 80's
heard on the top radio stations in Cleveland - a tribute to Rock-n-Roll Radio...
NEW to Taste of Hudson in 2011! Monday at 4:00 pm on the Henning Software Stage on the north end of First Street. |
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BUFORD T. HEDGEHOG STAGE
for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2011
Located at the north end of the Taste of Hudson Wine & Beer Tasting Garden on the Library back patio.
| Monday 11:00 |
STAN MILLER JAZZ - Jazz sax with Stan's own particular brand of
"cool jazz," with an element of sophistication without a jarring sound. Monday at 11:00 am on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Monday Noon |
HIVE ROBBERS (formerly AIDEN BAILEY WILLIAMS)
- Original Experimental Folk/Rock with Aidan Bailey Williams, Jimmy Dykes, Sam Langstaff, and Meredith Yeager.
They will play from 12:00 to 1:00 and from 1:30 to 2:30. Monday at noon and 1:30 on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Monday 3:00 |
KELLY CONNERS with Peter Pylypiw
- Smooth jazz and old favorites. Great jazz singing, piano, and more. Monday at 3:00 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. |
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| Monday 4:30 |
RIO NEON
- Folkjazz and so much more! Featuring complex vocal harmonies combining the best elements of swing,
traditional folk music and jazz, including many original compositions and distinctive cover arrangements.
Monday at 4:30 pm on the Buford T. Hedgehog Stage in the new expanded Wine & Beer Tasting Garden past the Library back patio. | website |
THE HUDSON BANDSTAND STAGE (the Gazebo)
for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2011
Located on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of Rts. 303 and 91
| Monday 11:00 |
STILL THINKING - Teen Band from Hudson. Hopeful to play at places and make big bucks!
Second year at Taste of Hudson! Monday at 11:00 am on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 12:00 |
TERRAPLANE - Teen band playing Rock and Originals. Monday at noon the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 1:30 |
CASE SENSITIVE - Teen band from Hudson. Talented young musicians that provide a fun, eclectic
performance of both progressive rock and rock cover tunes and originals inspired
by musicians such as Frank Zappa, Yes, and King Crimson. Monday at 1:30 pm on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 3:00 |
TRANCEMITTER - Teen band playing Rock & Roll from Independence, OH. Winner of last year's (2010) Taste of Hudson Teen Battle of the Bands! Monday at 3:00 pm on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. |
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| Monday 4:30 |
NoMoJo - Formed by friends from the Jam Session School in Kent, they clicked because they all
can't get enough REAL rock and roll! Monday at 4:30 pm on the Hudson Bandstand Stage on the Gazebo Green on the northeast corner of 303 & 91. |
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