4th Annual Crossroads Music Festival
2008 Local Music Showcase
Operated by Spice of Life Productions, the 4th Annual Crossroads Music Fest is an annual celebration of diversity through music and art. This general admission event attracts music fans of all ages to the heart of downtown. This year, the event will take place at six venues on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
A pre-party will be held in conjunction with PresentMagazine.com's 3rd Anniversary Party on Friday, September 5, at Crosstown Station, 1522 McGee, featuring singer/songwriters Barclay Martin, Sara Swenson, Amy Farrand, and Rex Hobart. Later that evening, Be Non, Five Star Crush, and Architects will perform in a rock showcase.
Additional pre-parties will be held at Czar Bar and The Brick with more details to be announced.
The Crossroads Music Festival includes fun for the whole family with an all-ages children's show on Saturday, September 6, from 11 AM-2 PM at Crosstown Station, 1522 McGee. Shane Evans, artist and illustrator for children's books such as Did I Tell You I Love You Today? and Shaq and the Beanstalk, will chat about artwork he created. Funky Mama will perform children's music from her popular CDs and jazz artists and musicians will lead a jazz storytelling session. Come down for an afternoon of entertainment and stay for the kids meal specials. The children's show is sponsored by PresentMagazine.com. For a complete schedule of Crossroads Music Festival events, visit www.spiceoflifeproductions.com.
Advance tickets ($10) are available beginning August 1, 2008, online and at each venue. Tickets are $15 on day of the show. The children's show is $5 per child or one free child's admission with a paid festival pass.
Bicycle cabs will be in the area to transport festival attendees. All six venues are within two blocks of each other near 16th and McGee. Every venue will have food for sale.
For more information on this year's event and past festivals, visit spiceoflifeproductions.com.
Schedule (Updated Regularly)
Friday, September 5, 2008
Crosstown Station - 1522 McGee
Crossroads Music Festival Pre-Party and PresentMagazine.com 3rd Anniversary Party
8-10 PM
Songs in the Round: Singer/Songwriters Barclay Martin, Sara Swenson, Amy Farrand (American Catastrophe, Whiskey Boots), and Rex Hobart.
10 PM - Close
Be Non, Five Star Crush, Architects
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Crosstown Station - 1522 McGee
11 AM-2 PM Childrens Show(All Ages)
Funky Mama, , Children's book illustrator and artist Shane Evans, Jazz Storytelling, Kids Meal Specials
4 PM-1AM 21+ Show
Expassionates, Hearts of Darkness Afrobeat, Barclay Martin Ensemble, It’s Over!, QUIXOTIC
Skylight Room (Upstairs of Crosstown Station) - 1522 McGee
5 PM-Midnight 21+ Show
Voler (Aerial Fabric Performers), Rita B. & friends (Burlesque Dancers), Jugglers, and Massive Tassel (Belly Dance).
The Brick - 1727 McGee
4:30 PM-3 AM 21+ Show
Rural Grit All-Stars, Dangerhand (featuring Betse Ellis, Amy Farrand, David Regnier, and Mark Smeltzer), Kasey Rausch, Gaslights, Afterparty, ACBs, and Bacon Shoe
Czar Bar - 1531 Grand
5 PM-Midnight 21+ Show
Hidden Pictures (Members of OK Jones), Lights & Siren, American Catastrophe, Grand Marquis
JP Winebar - 1526 Walnut
5 PM-Midnight 21+ Show
Muse Cocktail, Flamenco Ensencia, Mark Lowery Quartet
Mercy Seat Alley (outdoors) - 210 East 16th
6 PM-11 PM (All Ages)
Syrup Chugging Competition. More to be announced.
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