10:30 PM - Cyril Neville & Tribe 13
Cyril Neville may be the last great voice of New Orleans music. One of the four Neville Brothers,
Cyril Neville was the youngest, born on January 10, 1948, in New Orleans, LA. Cyril picked up
his love of music from his parents and his older brothers at an early age, but it wasn't until 1967
(at the age of 19) that Cyril began singing professionally, as he united with brothers Art and
Aaron in the outfit Art Neville and the Neville Sounds, playing the New Orleans club circuit on a
regular basis. Cyril and Aaron eventually left the group, forming another outfit, Soul Machine,
shortly thereafter. 1970 saw the release of Cyril's debut solo single, "Gossip" b/w "Tell Me
What's On Your Mind," which included backing music by brother Art's new outfit, the Meters. Soul
Machine relocated to Nashville, then New York, but both moves failed to help put the group over
the top. It just so happened at this time that the Meters were looking to expand their lineup, and
asked Cyril to join in on vocals and congas, contributing to such albums as 1972's Cabbage
Alley and 1975's Fire on the Bayou, In 74, the Rolling Stones offered The Meters a support slot
on the bands sold out tour if they would hire Cyril Neville to sing and front the band. His work as
a human rights advocate does not stray far from his art. The joys as well as the complications
and frustrations of growing up in the oppressed South can be heard through-out his catalog as
a solo Artist as well as his work with his brothers – The Neville Brothers
Just as the Meters splintered in 1976, Cyril became enraptured with reggae music (thanks to
Bob Marley's landmark Natty Dread album), as all four Neville siblings formed the Neville
Brothers group, issuing numerous subsequent recordings. In addition to his work with the
Neville Brothers, Cyril has formed other bands over the years, including the Endangered
Species Band in 1983 and the Uptown Allstars Band, while he also found time to launch his
own record label, Endangered Species. Cyril also founded the New Orleans Musicians
Organized (NOMO), which helps musicians who need business advice with their careers. Cyril
Neville has issued several solo albums on his own over the years, including 1995's The Fire
This Time, and a pair in 2000, New Orleans Cookin' and Soulo. Plus he has guested on various
other artist's recordings over the years, including albums by Edie Brickell, Jimmy Buffett, Dr.
John, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, Willie Nelson, Tab Benoit, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
among others.
Cyril Neville may be the last great voice of New Orleans music. One of the four Neville Brothers,
Cyril Neville was the youngest, born on January 10, 1948, in New Orleans, LA. Cyril picked up
his love of music from his parents and his older brothers at an early age, but it wasn't until 1967
(at the age of 19) that Cyril began singing professionally, as he united with brothers Art and
Aaron in the outfit Art Neville and the Neville Sounds, playing the New Orleans club circuit on a
regular basis. Cyril and Aaron eventually left the group, forming another outfit, Soul Machine,
shortly thereafter. 1970 saw the release of Cyril's debut solo single, "Gossip" b/w "Tell Me
What's On Your Mind," which included backing music by brother Art's new outfit, the Meters. Soul
Machine relocated to Nashville, then New York, but both moves failed to help put the group over
the top. It just so happened at this time that the Meters were looking to expand their lineup, and
asked Cyril to join in on vocals and congas, contributing to such albums as 1972's Cabbage
Alley and 1975's Fire on the Bayou, In 74, the Rolling Stones offered The Meters a support slot
on the bands sold out tour if they would hire Cyril Neville to sing and front the band. His work as
a human rights advocate does not stray far from his art. The joys as well as the complications
and frustrations of growing up in the oppressed South can be heard through-out his catalog as
a solo Artist as well as his work with his brothers – The Neville Brothers
Just as the Meters splintered in 1976, Cyril became enraptured with reggae music (thanks to
Bob Marley's landmark Natty Dread album), as all four Neville siblings formed the Neville
Brothers group, issuing numerous subsequent recordings. In addition to his work with the
Neville Brothers, Cyril has formed other bands over the years, including the Endangered
Species Band in 1983 and the Uptown Allstars Band, while he also found time to launch his
own record label, Endangered Species. Cyril also founded the New Orleans Musicians
Organized (NOMO), which helps musicians who need business advice with their careers. Cyril
Neville has issued several solo albums on his own over the years, including 1995's The Fire
This Time, and a pair in 2000, New Orleans Cookin' and Soulo. Plus he has guested on various
other artist's recordings over the years, including albums by Edie Brickell, Jimmy Buffett, Dr.
John, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, Willie Nelson, Tab Benoit, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
among others.
7:30 PM - Lipbone Redding & the Lipbone Orchestra
Inventive singer/songwriter/ guitarist / voice-instrumentalist and former subway musician, Lipbone
Redding revs up the party and creates original songs that effervesce with New Orleans swing,
Memphis grooves and New York City style. Known for his ability to use his vocal to sound exactly like a
trombone, it’s hard to tell the difference -- unless you witness the phenomenon live. Lipbone and his
two-man orchestra make for a show greased with uncanny riffs of vocal trumpeting, booming mouth
percussion, hilarious side moments and esoteric lyrics.
"Redding's bluesy, soulful voice and guitar strumming lie somewhere between Jack Johnson and a
New Orleans jazz band”
- Creative Loafing
“If you had to peg him, one might say he’s a sort of Franti-meets-Gillespie type jam jazz.”
- Hartford Courant
“Lipbone can light up a room when his tidy trio stretches out in a Sly Stone inspired groove.”
- Time Out NY
“Lipbone Redding brings new meaning to using one’s voice as an instrument. The Lipbone Orchestra
is in fact a trio, but can get away with the implication of that there is as stage full of musicians.”
- NY1
6 PM - Kenny Neal Band from Louisiana
Kenny Neal, born in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge, began playing music at a young age.
Learning the basics from his father, singer and Blues harmonica master, Raful Neal. Kenny is known
as a modern swamp-blues master and multi-instrumentalist, that draws musically from the sizzling
sounds of his native Louisiana. Kenny has been honored with numerous awards such as: 2009
Monterey Bay Blues (MOBBAY) Artist of the Year Award; 2009 BMA (Blues Music Award) Winner for Song
of the Year, "Let Life Flow"; 2009 West Coast Blues Hall of Fame Awards for Blues CD of the Year "Let
Life Flow" and "Blues Band of the Year"; 2009 Blueswax Album of the Year "Let Life Flow"; 2009
Grammy entries for Grammy Nominations in 4 catagories; Blues Critic Awards 2008 Readers Poll,
Kenny won Blues Album of the Year "Let Life Flow" and also Contemporary Blues "Artist of the Year";
Jus' Blues Awards 2008 "Junior Wells Harp Award"; Hometown Video Awards 2008 Winner,
Entertainment Talk Show "NEAL'S PLACE"; W.A.V.E. Award 2007, Talk Show-Entertainment/Pro,
"NEAL'S PLACE"; 2005 W.C. Handy Blues Awards "Acoustic Blues Album"; 2005 Official Statement to
Kenny Neal, by the Governor of LA.; 2003 Slim Harpo Award in Baton Rouge; 1999 Grammy Nomination
for Tribute to Howlin' Wolf "Best Traditional Blues Album"; 1994 Theatre World Award "Outstanding New
Talent" on Broadway; 1993 Washington, D.C., USIA Certificate of Appreciation for representing the U.S.
with Kenny Neal's Blues Band for tour in Africa; 1989 Big Bill Broonzy Award in Paris; 1989 JD Miller
Award "Outstanding Performance".
If you want to experience the "Real Deal", take time out to find Kenny Neal.
4:45 PM - Rib Awards Announced (Professionals)
2 PM - Matt Dylan
Matt’s musical journey has led to some pretty impressive highlights, but still finds him hungry to
accomplish more. To date Matt has had the opportunity to open / tour with artists such as: Rascal Flatts,
Montgomery Gentry, Aaron Tippin, Pat Green, Walt Wilkins, Jamey Johnson, Rockie Lynne, Billy Joe
Royal, Delbert McClinton, The Lost Trailers, Shooter Jennings, Trace Adkins, and many others.
Dylan’s high energy shows and following led him to being signed by a major indie label in early 2004.
Matt’s first single “Let’s Get It On”, was released in September of that year. That single charted on
several Indie Charts, landing as high as 2. It also landed at 42 with a bullet on the NMW Charts. “Let’s
Get It On”, was featured on Radio Compilation CDs along side Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Shania
Twain, Toby Keith and others. During that time Matt was also featured in Music Row Magazine’s Monday
Morning Downloads twice. In 5 short months the single was played on over 100 Radio Stations in the
US and in 20 plus countries overseas. Unfortunately due to poor management the label was dissolved
in Feb of 2005.
Dylan had spent 2001 – 2005 performing for audiences nationwide with his band Tombstone, so it was
time to get back to what he knew best... PERFORMING. In 2006, Dylan got a call from a good friend,
Kevin Mercer who informed him the BeachWagon in Myrtle Beach was looking for a feature performer.
After one meeting with management and auditions to find a band Dylan went back to work. It didn’t take
long for the news to spread about Matt and his high energy shows making one of the best known artist’
s in the area. Not only did Matt develop a heavy local following but each week he entertained hundreds
of new fans that traveled to the SC coast.
Inventive singer/songwriter/ guitarist / voice-instrumentalist and former subway musician, Lipbone
Redding revs up the party and creates original songs that effervesce with New Orleans swing,
Memphis grooves and New York City style. Known for his ability to use his vocal to sound exactly like a
trombone, it’s hard to tell the difference -- unless you witness the phenomenon live. Lipbone and his
two-man orchestra make for a show greased with uncanny riffs of vocal trumpeting, booming mouth
percussion, hilarious side moments and esoteric lyrics.
"Redding's bluesy, soulful voice and guitar strumming lie somewhere between Jack Johnson and a
New Orleans jazz band”
- Creative Loafing
“If you had to peg him, one might say he’s a sort of Franti-meets-Gillespie type jam jazz.”
- Hartford Courant
“Lipbone can light up a room when his tidy trio stretches out in a Sly Stone inspired groove.”
- Time Out NY
“Lipbone Redding brings new meaning to using one’s voice as an instrument. The Lipbone Orchestra
is in fact a trio, but can get away with the implication of that there is as stage full of musicians.”
- NY1
6 PM - Kenny Neal Band from Louisiana
Kenny Neal, born in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge, began playing music at a young age.
Learning the basics from his father, singer and Blues harmonica master, Raful Neal. Kenny is known
as a modern swamp-blues master and multi-instrumentalist, that draws musically from the sizzling
sounds of his native Louisiana. Kenny has been honored with numerous awards such as: 2009
Monterey Bay Blues (MOBBAY) Artist of the Year Award; 2009 BMA (Blues Music Award) Winner for Song
of the Year, "Let Life Flow"; 2009 West Coast Blues Hall of Fame Awards for Blues CD of the Year "Let
Life Flow" and "Blues Band of the Year"; 2009 Blueswax Album of the Year "Let Life Flow"; 2009
Grammy entries for Grammy Nominations in 4 catagories; Blues Critic Awards 2008 Readers Poll,
Kenny won Blues Album of the Year "Let Life Flow" and also Contemporary Blues "Artist of the Year";
Jus' Blues Awards 2008 "Junior Wells Harp Award"; Hometown Video Awards 2008 Winner,
Entertainment Talk Show "NEAL'S PLACE"; W.A.V.E. Award 2007, Talk Show-Entertainment/Pro,
"NEAL'S PLACE"; 2005 W.C. Handy Blues Awards "Acoustic Blues Album"; 2005 Official Statement to
Kenny Neal, by the Governor of LA.; 2003 Slim Harpo Award in Baton Rouge; 1999 Grammy Nomination
for Tribute to Howlin' Wolf "Best Traditional Blues Album"; 1994 Theatre World Award "Outstanding New
Talent" on Broadway; 1993 Washington, D.C., USIA Certificate of Appreciation for representing the U.S.
with Kenny Neal's Blues Band for tour in Africa; 1989 Big Bill Broonzy Award in Paris; 1989 JD Miller
Award "Outstanding Performance".
If you want to experience the "Real Deal", take time out to find Kenny Neal.
4:45 PM - Rib Awards Announced (Professionals)
2 PM - Matt Dylan
Matt’s musical journey has led to some pretty impressive highlights, but still finds him hungry to
accomplish more. To date Matt has had the opportunity to open / tour with artists such as: Rascal Flatts,
Montgomery Gentry, Aaron Tippin, Pat Green, Walt Wilkins, Jamey Johnson, Rockie Lynne, Billy Joe
Royal, Delbert McClinton, The Lost Trailers, Shooter Jennings, Trace Adkins, and many others.
Dylan’s high energy shows and following led him to being signed by a major indie label in early 2004.
Matt’s first single “Let’s Get It On”, was released in September of that year. That single charted on
several Indie Charts, landing as high as 2. It also landed at 42 with a bullet on the NMW Charts. “Let’s
Get It On”, was featured on Radio Compilation CDs along side Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Shania
Twain, Toby Keith and others. During that time Matt was also featured in Music Row Magazine’s Monday
Morning Downloads twice. In 5 short months the single was played on over 100 Radio Stations in the
US and in 20 plus countries overseas. Unfortunately due to poor management the label was dissolved
in Feb of 2005.
Dylan had spent 2001 – 2005 performing for audiences nationwide with his band Tombstone, so it was
time to get back to what he knew best... PERFORMING. In 2006, Dylan got a call from a good friend,
Kevin Mercer who informed him the BeachWagon in Myrtle Beach was looking for a feature performer.
After one meeting with management and auditions to find a band Dylan went back to work. It didn’t take
long for the news to spread about Matt and his high energy shows making one of the best known artist’
s in the area. Not only did Matt develop a heavy local following but each week he entertained hundreds
of new fans that traveled to the SC coast.
9:30 PM - King of the Grill Winners Announced