Nightflying: The Entertainment Guide

Enjoy non-stop music and entertainment on a tree-shaded lawn at Monticello's 12th Annual Rough and Ready Days Festival. This Rhythm and Roots event has a great entertainment lineup. Featured lineup includes....

Friday, May 9th
4:30-5:30 p.m.        Ben Colter (Country solo artist)
6:00-7:30 p.m.        Eden Brent (Solo R&B artist from Mississippi with a very exciting style)
8:00-10:00 p.m.        Brian Atlas & The Kosmic Thrills Band (Bringing a Janis Joplin Tribute...Outstanding Show)

Saturday, May 10th
11:00-11:30 a.m.        Joe Burgess (Local gospel artist)
12:00-1:15 p.m.         Robin Hood Family (Singing gospel favorites)
1:30-3:00 p.m.        Rex, Kathy and Alex Borchardt (This family group brings soft rock and R&B)
3:30-5:00 p.m.        Shannon Dourtery & Bucksnort (Two female singers provide new country and classic top 40)
5:30-6:15 p.m.         Jerry McCoy and The Hammers (This group always provides really great Blues, Classic rock and soul)
6:15-7:45 p.m.        Mississippi native, John Horton joins the Hammers to provide very electric delta blues with a kick!!
8:00-10:00                Jed Clampit and Band (Country, Folk, Rock- You will get a little of everything with Jed and the boys.)

Brian Atlas Band began as a blues band trio in Texas 1995. In 1999 they released their first CD titled The World According To Atlas. All of the songs on this CD except for the last three were written and sung by Brian. Ms. Nancy from New Hampshire joined the band in 1999 just after moving to Texas and has a side project she calls the Kozmic Thrills Tribute To Janis Joplin, which has become a prominent part of the Brian Atlas Band show. Coming soon will be the second CD release for Brian Atlas. This release will be a Christian CD entitled Ride On. This collection of songs was recorded by Kenneth Copeland Ministries in Fort Worth, Texas and promises to be a blessing to all. All of the songs were again written by Brian Atlas, but this time vocals are shared by both Brian and Nancy. You can also catch Brian & Nancy as a duo in many Hot Springs locations.

Born in Monticello. Jed Clampit has been performing over 40 years. He has 6 CDs of original and cover material. He has worked coast to coast, as well as in England and Brazil. He has worked shows with Willie Nelson, (the late) Waylon Jennings, The Band, Chuck Mangione, Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, Asleep at the Wheel, B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, Greg Allman Band, Eddie Raven, Delbert McClinton, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ronnie Milsap, Cate Brothers Band and the Bellamy Brothers.

The festival takes place at McCloy City Park, Monticello, Arkansas. Bring your lawn chair. Admission is free. Contact Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce for more information (870)367-6741 or email chamber@seark.net.

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