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Legendary Shack Shakers (approx. 9pm)

The Legendary Shack Shakers’ hell-for-leather roadshow has earned quite a name for itself with its unique brand of Southern Gothic that is all-at-once irreverent, revisionist, dangerous, and fun. Led by their wildly charismatic, rail-thin frontman/blues-harpist, J.D. Wilkes, the Shack Shakers are a four-man wrecking crew from the South whose explosive interpretations of the blues, punk, rock and country have made fans, critics and legions of potential converts into true believers.

With the recent addition of former Jesus Lizard guitarist Duane Denison (Hank III/Tomahawk) and drumming wunderkind, Brett Whitacre, the Legendary Shack Shakers have quickly become known for providing some of the best entertainment (live or otherwise) that you can get for your hard earned money. (or for free!)

Read more at their web site

Get a free download from the upcoming release, Agridustrial

Holmes Brothers (approx. 7:30pm)

Over the course of their 30-plus year career, The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist and brother-in-spirit Popsy Dixon) have been feeding the souls of their devoted and ever-growing fan base with a joyous and moving blend of blues, gospel, soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Their amazing three-part harmony singing, mixing Wendell’s gruff and gravelly vocals with Popsy’s soaring falsetto and Sherman’s rich baritone brings the soul and spirit of gospel music into everything they perform. Equally gripping is the rhythmic foundation laid down by Sherman’s bass playing and Popsy’s drumming, perfectly complementing Wendell’s blues-soaked guitar solos and church-inspired piano playing. The band easily blends Saturday night’s roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday morning’s church service. 

From winning multiple Blues Music Awards to sharing stages and recordings with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Merle Haggard, Ben Harper, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Levon Helm, The Holmes Brothers have seemingly done it all. Their latest release for the Alligator Records family is  Feed My Soul, produced by their long-time friend and collaborator,  Joan Osborne.

More at their Myspace page

Listen to a recent NPR feature

Audra Mae (approx. 6pm)

On first listen WFPK listeners know Audra Mae is a natural. Once the Oklahoma native opens her mouth and lets loose with that voice, pure and strong, with a hint of country twang and a twinkle of good humor, you realize this is what she’s meant to do; Stand in front of an audience and entertain, not just with her singing, but a distinctive songwriting voice, one that’s capable of relating fully developed characters and stories.

Most of the world has never heard of 25-year-old Oklahoma singer/songwriter Audra Mae. But thanks to a little song called “Who I Was Born to Be,” she’s worked her way into at least 3 million homes almost overnight.

“Born” is the only original song on the smash debut album from “Britain’s Got Talent” runner-up Susan Boyle, I Dreamed a Dream, and the enormity of having a track on a release that sold more copies in its first week in the U.S. than any other this year is just starting to sink in for the grandniece of famed Hollywood icon Judy Garland.

Read more of the interview at MTV.com

Myspace page

ABOUT WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY
Waterfront Wednesday is presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront. This seasons sponsors include  Goose Island Brewing Company, Spalding University, Maker’s Mark, and Commonwealth Bank. The show is on the Harbor Lawn at Waterfront Park and FREE to all! Gates open at 5pm. Start times are approximate.

Outside alcohol is prohibited.  No coolers, no glass or pets allowed in the event area of the Harbor Lawn and the adjacent children’s play area.  For more information, please call 814-6518.