FRIDAY JULY 9, 2010 -- 8:00 p.m.
RAIN DOGS
Free show sponsored by KBBN 95.3 FM "The Thunderbird"
The Rain Dogs will come to Arnold from Kansas City. This band consists of four talented musicians who share a love of American roots music. Creating a timeless sound all their own, they pay tribute to the old southern string bands and classic blues masters. Playing songs that have weathered the generations, the Rain Dogs perform music ranging in style from old time jug band blues & boogie woogie up thru the driving rhythms of early rock & roll.
Band members are Jim Herbert on vocals, slide, lead and fingerpicking guitar; Karla Peterie on vocals, washboard, mandolin and guitar; Mike Roark who plays piano and harmonica; and bassist Phil Smith. These musicians work within a framework of acoustic & resophonic guitars, washboard, bass, mandolin, piano & harmonica, the band covers material from artists such as Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Mississippi Sheiks, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt & Bo Carter, along with originals. Songs from their CDs are played regularly on radio stations across the country. So if you’re looking for a unique musical experience guaranteed to entertain most any audience, join us for the festival's free show sponsored by KBBN 95.3 FM on Friday night.
