Capri on Main

The Bushy Valley Boys have been pickin’ and strummin’ around the Upstate of South Carolina since the Fall of 2002. The group’s sound can best be described as a bluegrass approach, but the Bushy Valley Boys describe it as “Playing acoustic favorites of the last few hundred years”. Their mix of modern and classic songs provide entertainment for anyone.

Tony

Tony will be back again as headliner along with Red Sammy to open.  Can’t say enough about what Tony means to Capri on Main. You will enjoy listening to Tony as he performs both covers and originals off his latest studio work before it hits the shelves. Born in Atlanta, settled in Boiling Springs – Tony performs throughout upstate South Carolina. He is a regular at Sonny’s Brick Oven in Spartanburg as well as  the Brasserie Ecosse.  Come out for a great evening of entertainment.

See more of Tony at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=91648882 .

All the way from Maryland, these guys are touring down the east coast stopping in for afew songs to promote their new CD  and taken a break from school for the summer.  “Singer/songwriter Adam Trice and his crew create finely honed, melancholy roots rock. Trice’s raspy baritone rides herd on quiet, ambling country rock, creating the perfect dusky atmosphere for the brooding tunes…tracks like “Songbird,” “Turn Away” and “Lord Don’t Break My Back” keep the mood both tuneful and mournful. If the band had appeared during the heyday of No Depression, it would have deservedly been a minor star. As it stands, Red Sammy certainly deserves attention on the strength of the music found here,”> The Big Takeover http://www.redsammy.com/band.htm

Matt Walsh is a 30 year old blues vocalist / guitarist / songwritter from North Carolina, where he is currently based. His primary sound is rooted in the old school southside Chicago Blues style of the 1950’s with musical detours that venture into Rockabilly, Jump Blues, and 50’s Rock genres as well. Influenced by Bluesmen like Robert Nighthawk, Howlin’ Wolf, T-Bone Walker, Willie Johnson, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Johnny Guitar Watson, Matt has dedicated himself to playing the blues. His wailing, singing, raw distorted guitar tone, coupled with his soulful vocals have stunned music critics and fans everywhere agree that his stripped down blues approach is authentic and real. “At the age of 27, Matt Walsh, you may be tempted to think, did he strike a deal with the Devil at some dusty Mississippi crossroads beneath a blood-red moon”. After all, how else could someone get so good at playing the Blues?

-The Daily Times ( Knoxville Tennessee )

Ranked 3rd as Spartanburg’s top performers, DONOVAN BROOKS (ON GUITAR, VOCALS, HARMONICA) is the primary member of NOT YELLOW. He has had the pleasure of playing with, in no particular order, and at any given time, BEAU HUDSON, on percussion, NOLAN MCDONALD, ..boards and guitar; JAMISON SMITH, on guitar and vocals; and an assortment of other people, too keep in mind, there’s no telling who’s going to show up to play next. ACOUSTIC ROCK/FOLK/HIP HOP… IMAGINE A BIG MELTING POT…

The Old Cowboy Picture Show will take place every month on the first Saturday of the month.  There will be costumes, old western movies, kid’s contest along with popcorn and drinks for all ages. Doors open at 9:30 am and is free to all ages. This event is  sponsored by private donations from area groups given back to the community.

Formed in the early spring of 2005 in Spartanburg, South Carolina Marc Higgins Band is already becoming an upstate “must hear and see” with other regions soon to follow. Having Toured in support of their 2006 debut CD “Change is Good”; Marc Higgins Band has already made fans out of first time listeners. Their no gimmick attitude and entrancing live performances draw audiences closer with each song. Following “Change is Good” comes Marc Higgins Band 2007 cd release “Slow Moving Train”. As a seasoned songwriter, Marc Higgins shows depth and much diversity using tasteful guitar licks, raw harmonica melody and alluring lyrics .”Slow Moving Train” is a well documented record of marc Higgins ever evolving and well crafted song writing. Relating personal experiences into his songs and sticking to the idea of “only write what you know”, “Slow Moving Train” is a testament to the wide spectrum of Marc’s regional influence only found in the upstate of South Carolina’s Bourgeoning music scene.