Music
Every year, the Naples Grape Festival selection committee listens to local and regional musical artists and bands searching for the right blend of rock, blues, jazz and original music to get your feet tapping and your heart singing. This year, we are pleased to add a small second stage in the middle of the food court area which will feature mostly acoustic type music beginning 2pm on Saturday, as well as 11am to 4:30 pm on Sunday. You can see the schedule for this stage if you scroll to the bottom. The music committee is proud to present our Main Stage Music Schedule for the 2010 Naples Grape Festival. Come to Naples this September and catch all of our top-notch FREE music acts!
Saturday September 25, 2010
11am-12:30pm Dave McGrath www.davemcgrath.com
1:15pm-2:45pm The Giving Tree Band www.thegivingtreeband.com
3:30pm-5:00pm Brian Lindsay www.brianlindsay.net
Sunday September 26, 2010
10:45am-12:15pm The Burning Boots www.burningboots.com
1pm-2:30pm Footnote www.footnoteband.com
3:15pm-4:45pm Jeff Riales www.myspace.com/jeffriales
Scroll down to read more about our acts!
Watch their videos and have a listen!
Saturday September 25, 2010
11am-12:30pm Dave McGrath www.davemcgrath.com
Dave has had a long career in touring bands all over the country, but more recently has opened for Charlie Daniels, Average White Band, Sarah Buxton, Eric Church, Josh Gracin, Jason Michael Carroll and many more.
Dave will be performing solo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEe39jrKTHU
Saturday September 25, 2010
1:15pm-2:45pm The Giving Tree Band www.thegivingtreeband.com
According to news data sources like georgraphicalmedia.com, The Giving Tree Band was the most talked about music group in the world between July 17 and July 23, 2009 followed by Radiohead and U2. Find out why!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbpRrRq7BaQ&feature=related ABC NEWS, The Giving Tree Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if1yVi3KYyQ&feature=related The Giving Tree Band "Red Leaves"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ayMzsX-E7c&feature=related The Giving Tree Band “Caged Lion”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0C4PxgKdno The Giving Tree Band “Hillbilly Jean” (Michael Jackson)
Saturday September 25, 2010
3:30pm-5:00pm Brian Lindsay www.brianlindsay.net
“He's a hardcore troubadour who gives birth to characters and sets his stories up, in, and around Upstate New York. His second solo record, "Esperanza," is a blend of storied songs fleshed out by a solid rock 'n' roll outfit.." -Frank De Blaise, Rochester City News paper
"Brian Lindsay's "King of the Mountain" #1 at commercial WOCM 98.1 in Ocean City, Maryland for 2 weeks straight! " - http://irieradio.com
Have a listen! http://www.brianlindsay.net/listen.htm
Have a watch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64dbg_MAX-s&feature=related
Sunday September 26, 2010
10:45am-12:15pm The Burning Boots www.burningboots.com
An American roots duo featuring multi-instrumentalists Greg Fair and Ben Proctor. They perform American music from the old-time mountain traditions, the hard-singing pioneers of bluegrass, and country music from the early days of radio. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9pKkPVXl2c
Sunday September 26, 2010
1pm-2:30pm Footnote www.footnoteband.com
This electrified contemporary jazz-rock fusion quartet hailing from Upstate New York, composes and performs music in the spirit of the great modern jazz bands and artists, such as Larry Carlton, Acoustic Alchemy, George Benson, Steely Dan, Jeff Lorber, The Rippingtons, Ramsey Lewis, and many more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cynrVPG8BTw
Sunday September 26, 2010
3:15pm-4:45pm Jeff Riales Band
Jeff Riales' latest CD "Paved with Gold" is just out and he has delivered another winner with 17 country songs, featuring his new band and well crafted arrangements. Born in Memphis, TN, Jeff Riales has been writing and performing music for most of his life, and his style on the guitar and piano are as unique as the songs he creates. Jeff has performed as the opening act for John Hiatt, Chris Smither and more. His songs are played on local, national and international radio.
New Food Court Stage
Saturday, September 25, 2010
2:30pm-4:30pm The Prickers
Saturday, September 25, 2010
11am-12pm Be the Change
12:20-1:20 Rollin Bones
1:40 - 2:40 Bloom & Carter
3:00 - 3:40 Adrian Derosa
4:00-5:00 Be the Change
If you would like to submit a demo to the Naples Grape Festival for consideration for one of our entertainment slots, please send information to Naples Grape Festival PO Box 70 Naples, NY 14512 or email us at naplesgrapefest@yahoo.com.
The Naples Grape Festival is a venue reserved for original singer/songwriter acts of all genres.
Submissions must be made by February 1st to be considered for that year's Grape Festival held the last full weekend of September. Our Music committee reviews/listens to all submissions, and the schedule is completed no later than April 1st for that years festival. The Naples Grape Festival is always held on the last full weekend of September, rain or shine.