GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE : THE SCHWAG
The Schwag is a band of musicians dedicated to carrying on the vibe and music of the legendary Grateful Dead. Founded in 1991, The Schwag has performed over 3000 concerts all over the United States. This group averages 150 shows a year and has a working song list of over 200 songs from the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog. The Schwag has had the privilege of playing with a long list of legendary musicians over the years. For a span of four years, band leader Jimmy Tebeau toured the country as the bass player for JGB (Jerry Garcia Band). The Schwag has opened for many notable acts including String Cheese Incident, Marshall Tucker Band, Leftover Salmon, Sammy Hagar, Little Feat, and Railroad Earth. Some of the guest musicians that have played with The Schwag over the years include Chuck Berry, Bill Nershi from String Cheese Incident, Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon, Butch Trucks from The Allman Brothers Band, Fred Tacket from Little Feat, Mike Gordon from Phish, Doug Wimbish of Living Colour, and Vince Welnick from The Grateful Dead. Honorary band members for full Schwag shows include Merl Saunders, Melvin Seals, Johnnie Johnson, Jason & Travis & Kang from String Cheese Incident, and Devon Allman (Gregg’s son.) For many years, The Schwag has hosted its own “Schwagstock" music festivals, drawing crowds of thousands together several times per summer to enjoy shows from acts such as George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Keller Williams, Big Brother & the Holding Company, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and yes, The Schwag. Schwagstock is coming up on its 50th event, and there are no signs that the band is going to stop producing these festivals anytime soon. In 2021, The Schwag celebrated its 30th anniversary. Current band members include Jimmy Tebeau on Bass Guitar & Vocals, Robert “Frisbee” Coleman on Keyboards & Vocals. The Schwag band is now stronger than ever and is on a perpetual tour performing a different show every night of high energy organic interpretations of the Grateful Dead’s music.

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NONSTOP REGGAE BAND
A group dedicated to celebrating the music of Bob Marley, and providing an authentic Roots Rock Reggae experience for our audience. The group covers all Bob Marley's greatest hits from every era of his career. Bob Marley was a prolific song writer, whose music reflected a generation of social and political change. Yet he also wrote and performed some of the best love songs and inspirational anthems of all time. By special request, Nonstop reggae-Tribute to Bob Marley will perform any music from his entire catalog and any other classic Jamaican roots reggae from that era. The band is comfortable performing in large concert festival settings as well as intimate backyard parties. Jody Carter (vocals, guitar, keyboards) was the original keyboard player in Reggae at Will from 1989 to 1998 and formed Non-Stop Reggae in 1998. Currently, he also performs as a side musician with acts as diverse as Tom Wood, Pepperland, and Dubtronics. Kirk Woodon Man Called Keith (lead vocals) joined Non-stop Reggae in 1998 after singing with groups such as The Rickathon Posse, Malay Reggae and Kpongolo. Since 1998, NonStop Reggae has been presenting St. Louis, Missouri with the best of Reggae Culture. This action packed performance guarantees to render an irie sensation. If you are looking for a variety of dancehall, classic roots and modern style reggae rock; NonStop Reggae will deliver it to your door.

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DEFRANCE
deFrance formed from the muddy banks of the Ouachita River in the vest pocket town of Camden, Arkansas. Called the “hardest working band in Arkansas,” the band has racked up more than 600 shows since forming in 2015. deFrance now calls Little Rock, Arkansas, home but these road warriors carry their modern take on classic rock & roll across the world, having performed shows at legendary international venues as well as earning the respect of fans locally, with two of their songs being selected for use in Arkansas state tourism commercials. The band’s technical prowess and deliverance of a truly pure rock & roll sound has been recognized with support opportunities for Foghat, Bon Jovi, Deep Purple, ZZ Top, Whiskey Myers, Robert Randolph, Shooter Jennings, Morris Day & The Time, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Living Colour, among others.

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LIZZ VEGA
Solo Harpist from Los Angeles. Bringing musical relaxation to the picture on a classic instrument.

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GLOSTIK
Glostik is a Hippy Metal band from Indiana that is made up of brothers Jay Moe & Ralf Mowf, alongside lifelong partner in rock, Buddha Aguilar. Glostik has spent many years crafting their unique style that has helped them to become the top midwest rock band. A wide variety of influences combined with years of crafting, has created a monster that can be seen every time the band takes the stage.

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GUERRILLA THEORY
Groovy band from Saint Charles Missouri playing a tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers on one night and a variety of originals and cool covers the other night at Byrdfest 28.

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