Thursday 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Winger is an American hard rock band formed in New York City that gained popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's two platinum albums, Winger and In the Heart of the Young, along with charting singles "Seventeen", "Headed for a Heartbreak" and "Miles Away", put the band on the top of the charts by the early 1990s. In 1990, the band was nominated for an American Music Award for "Best New Heavy Metal Band".
The band broke up in 1994, but reunited in 2001 for several successful tours. In 2006, the band's 1993 touring line-up reunited to record the band's first studio album in over 13 years, IV, and toured in support of the album into 2008. In 2009, the band released their fifth album, Karma. As of 2013, Winger still performs on mini-tours and private events.
Saturday 11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
It's been nearly 20 years since Jackyl shot out of Georgia with its wild, untamed and uncouth approach to rock 'n' roll. Equal parts hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock, Jackyl formed in 1991 and brought back rock 'n' roll back -- back to its down-to-earth, wild, fun-loving origins. Full of spit and swagger -- and a "dirty" sense of humor to boot -- Jackyl quickly earned a deal with Geffen Records. Jackyl's live shows were already legendary before the ink dried on the Geffen contract.
The 1992 self-titled debut album went platinum and featured notable rock radio hits like "Down On Me," "When Will It Rain," "I Stand Alone" and, most notably, "The Lumberjack," during which vocalist Jesse James Dupree performed a chain-saw solo. Dupree's chain-saw escapades on album and in concert became one of many Jackyl trademarks. With the release of 'Jackyl' hit the road and barely left it since. Just long enough to record new albums. Touring mates in those early days included Aerosmith, Kiss, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent and Damn Yankees.
Friday 11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Sebastian Philip Bierk (born April 3, 1968), known by the stage name Sebastian Bach, is a Canadian heavy metal singer who achieved mainstream success as frontman of Skid Row from 1987 to 1996. Since his departure from Skid Row, he has had many television roles, acted in Broadway plays, and led a successful solo career.
Saturday 6 - 7 PM
Dirtee Circus is based out of St Cloud, Mn. It's made up of four young rockers who have a strong passion for music and love playing live. Beau on vox, Joey on guitar, Trey on Bass, and Devin behind the kit. Beau, Devin, and Trey being from the St Cloud area, played in bands together throughout highschool. Dirtee Circus took off playing bars, parties, festivals, benefits, and anything else they could, covering the best of Zeppelin, GNR, Aerosmith, Dio, Buckcherry, Kings of Leon, Steel Panther, Steel Dragon and even their own material off of their EP "Peep Show'. In just one short year Dirtee Circus has played hundreds of shows throughout the Mid-West, including Moondance Jam, Rock-Fest, Halfway Jam, and opening for many national acts including, Saliva, Hairball, Warrant, Wayland, ect.. They have a rockin' stage show and play their ass's off! Come join the Circus!!!
Saturday 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Hailing from Chicagoland, Down & Dirty are the true future of Rock & Roll – at such a young age these four individuals have achieved amazing accomplishments with each of their former CD’s, and with their latest release; 2013’s Down To The Wire, there no stopping them. Retaining their solid rock & roll roots, the band has grown into a driving force that is forging the way for the future of rock music! Packed with strong rhythms, wailing guitars and searing vocals, Down To The Wire has something for everyone! On their strongest release to date, Down & Dirty have delivered a CD that will keep the audience begging for more. ROCK, BE ROCKED, OR STEP ASIDE!
Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Lolah was first formed by Choad in 2007 as a four-piece. After the usual rock & roll laundry-list of lineup changes and false starts, the lolah-train finally got chugging in mid 2009 as a trio. Between all three members, opening slots for national acts from Cheap Trick to Death Angel to Blue Felix have been achieved along with three appearances at Halfway Jam.
Friday 8 - 9 PM
The Headless Children is a side project from Vindictus, Pucker Up, and Methuselah, playing tribute to W.A.S.P. They are primarily focusing on the first 5 albums from them and deliver an accurate and lively portrayal of the metal giant from the 1980's metal scene.
Friday 6 - 7 PM
A full assualt of Metal brought to you by us die hard fans of the Gods and Goddesses, the Kings and Queens that taught us this Metal Tango!! Metal Witch pays our highest homage to them all with a full on high energy performance with the Ultimate respect to the their music to capture the essence they captured us with guaranteed to kick your ass in musical bliss!!!!!! Along with some surprise appearances of some of our favorite horror icons and some other influential characters and mascots we have adored through the years! This is truly a show not to be missed for we represent to the fullest and We are METAL WITCH TIME FORGOT!!! UP THE IRONS AND ROCK ON!!!!!! \,,/ \,,/
Friday 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Picture being in a band and playing a cover of one of 3 Doors Down's hits to a sweaty and packed club of rowdy rock fans. Now picture being in that same band, but being in the studio eye-to-eye with 3 Door Down's guitarist producing an album of your original music. For Minneapolis, MN's modern rock band Strange Daze that fairy tale has come true—only it took a a little bit of time. On November 12th, Strange Daze releases, Shine Through (Rock Ridge Music), an anthemic album of modern rock forged in fiery emotional urgency.
Strange Daze has gigged extensively throughout Minnesota and the Midwest, averaging 100-plus shows a year. Coming up, the quartet did heavy lifting through covering a broad array of modern pop— everything from Prince to Tom Petty to 3 Doors Down to Pearl Jam—electrifying club goers with top-notch versions of their favorite tunes while slowly integrating original music. This savvy approach helped Strange Daze win over a devoted and diverse fan base, and it also boldly tested Strange Daze's songwriting prowess by placing the band's originals side-by-side with pop classics.
Friday 2:15 - 3:15 PM
Performing over the years, Pandemic is made up of 6 talented musicians and has played the Central MN area and have become very popular. Performing everyone’s favorite decade the “80’s”!! Pandemic has two lead singers and we cover 80’s hair bands, 80’s top 40, 80’s metal and Ladies of the 80’s rock!! We love to have fun and keep people dancing and rocking all night!! Pandemic has played many local venues, have played several outdoor events and played events with many national acts(Aultimate Ozzy, Steelheart, Firehouse, Warrant, Tesla, BulletBoys, LA Guns, Ratt, Loverboy, Etc.) Please check out our schedule and we hope to see you at a show soon helping us “Spread the Rock Fever!!”
Thursday 9 - 10:30 PM & 12 - 1:15 AM
Draw The Line: Authentically raised in Boston, MA, this organic show has been cultivated from the very roots that inspired & drive Aerosmith to this day. A powerful transformation of character far beyond just a tribute group, this remarkable show will give you goose bumps with the memories of the 70's, bringing you the feel of the 80's and with all the exuberance of the 90's. Adding in its great audience interaction, it is a definitive crowd pleaser for all age groups.
The true distinction in the show is the Steven Tyler doppelganger Neill Byrnes. Not only does he naturally look like the infamous Rock Icon, but his voice naturally sounds like Tyler! He has the tone, the mannerisms and the attitude of America's favorite rocker! Byrnes has himself been born & raised in the Boston area and has been a musician since the age of 9. Starting with the trombone, then drums, then bass and eventually graduating from the New England Conservatory of Music. Only two months into Draw the Line, he met Tyler at a lookalike contest and Tyler was so impressed by his raw talent that he referred Neill to his personal vocal coach. Byrnes spent ten years in vocal training with Tyler's own vocal coach Mark Baxter during his college tenure at Northeastern University and beyond. Having received his degree cum laude in Psychology, Byrnes nevertheless decided to pursue his musical interest through Draw the Line. He continues to hone his craft by pursuing other acting paths as well as keeping up with Tyler's wardrobe & stage antics.
Thursday 7:15 - 8:15 PM
LA MADNESS, a talented Minneapolis-based band who perform indie grind blues, blow audiences away with their signature style and live show reputation of “going all the way.” Members are Kurt Vatland, singer/songwriter/guitar; Aaron Willey, drums; David Kittelson, bass; and Tyler 'Taz' Azure, lead guitar and background vocals. Taking the music world by the hair with the release of their 2013 debut album entitled Chances Are, La Madness has gone international with their new breed of indie rock, blues and alternative/grunge. Written by vocalist/guitarist Kurt Vatland, produced/engineered by Bryan Mengy (New Medicine) and mixed/mastered by Colt Leeb (Soul Asylum), this album release has showed audiences that there is indeed something powerful in the music of their band.
Thursday 6 - 7 PM
Lady Luck brings to the stage the 80s Rock that you love and the new rock with an edge. The band features one of the Twin Cities' hottest female singers, Leisha Gust, and some of the area's most accomplished rock musicians. Their live show covers bands like Motley Crue, Poison, Van Halen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin as well as newer artists like Hailstorm and Nickelback. You'll even hear tunes that you never hear in a bar, like Danger Danger's Naughty Naughty and Alannah Myles' Black Velvet!
Thursday 5 - 5:45 PM, Friday 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Saturday 2:15 - 3:15 PM
Platinum FM is a high energy band that features 5 vocalists with stellar harmonies and the musicianship to back it up. Get ready to dance, sing along and party to your favorite hit songs from Journey, Loverboy, Aerosmith, The Cars, Huey Lewis, Simple Minds, Don Henley, The Knack, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Whitesnake, Poison and More!
The band: Jon Peterson Lead Guitar/Vocals, Aaron Carlson Bass/Vocals, Todd Wick Keys/Vocals, Kipp Hardison Drums/Vocals, George Bayless Lead Vocals.
Saturday 10:15 - 11:00 PM & 12:30 - 1:30 AM
Blimp is THE Led Zeppelin cover band you MUST see. It's the closest thing you'll ever get to a live Zep performance without time traveling back to the 70s.
This quartet never set out to sound "just like the record" because they knew that even Zeppelin itself didn't sound that way in concert. Instead they give their audience a true LIVE show with extended solos, twists and energetic turns, while staying true to the source material.
Friday 10:15 - 11:00 PM & 12:30 - 1:15 AM
A Rock Godz performance takes the audience on an over-the-top, wildly fun trip through the best eras of rock and pop music. Their 80’s-focused production (combined with classic and current rock/pop) creates an instant party scene where friends raise their glasses and sing along to their favorite songs – all night long! Rock Godz features music from all of your favorites, including Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Journey, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Poison, Prince, Bryan Adams, Led Zeppelin, Theory of a Deadman, Quiet Riot, Buck Cherry, Steel Panther…and many more!
Rock Godz is made up of professional, veteran musicians who have toured regionally and nationally with acts such as Jonah and the Wales, Wild Side, Mortal Chaos, Shameless Desire, Hollywood Blvd, 13th Step, Si6ks, A:POD, 80-D, and Driven By Design. Their extensive experience as rockers and performers has allowed them to share the stage with national acts including Dokken, Great White, Ratt, Slaughter, Firehouse, Jackyl, Saliva, Joey Belladona, Sevendust, Candle Box, Seether, Skid Row, Alice In Chains, Shinedown, Vince Neil, Brett Michaels, Krokus, American Head Charge, and more. Members have “rocked” some of the biggest stages around including Target Center, The Myth, First Avenue, and Whiskey a Go-Go (L.A.). Rock Godz is an experience you don’t want to miss! These guys know how to party!!!
Thursday 8:15 - 9:30 PM
Multi-platinum Canadian recording artists Honeymoon Suite with over a million CD's sold world wide over their 25 year career and still touring, recording and rocking out harder and better than ever!
Johnnie Dee formed the first incarnation of Honeymoon Suite in Toronto in 1981, with original drummer Mike Lengyell, and established the nucleus of the band. They added 3 other players to roundout the lineup with bass, keyboards and guitar. They worked hard in that first year but the lineup was short lived and changes were already in the air. In 1982, Johnnie was introduced to Derry Grehan by manager Steve Prendergast. Deciding to work together, they re-formed Honeymoon Suite adding Ray Coburn on keys and then Grehan's former Steve Blimkie and the Reason bandmate Dave Betts on drums.
