To apply as a performer for Summerfest 2012, please email a bio and a link to music samples to: info@logansummerfest.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

• 12:00 - Lokalgrown-Contemporary
• 1:30 - The Pretty Darns-Folk
• 3:00 - Los Rasquetis-Latin Rock
• 4:30 - Alicia McGovern-Folk
• 6:00 - Hot Flashes-Rock
• 8:00 - Get Back-Classic Rock

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

• 11:00 - Old Barn Theater Review
• 12:00 - Sassafras-Folk
• 1:30 - Cold Fusion-Jazz
• 3:00 - Danielle Vaughan-Contemporary
• 4:30 - Avalanche-Youth Bluegrass
• 6:00 - Austin Weyand Band-Acoustic Jazz
• 8:00 - Way Way East Bay-Rock

SATURDAY JUNE 18

• 11:00 - Lyric Theater Review
• 12:00 - Leaping Lulu-Celtic
• 1:30 - Citrus & Sage-Jazz
• 3:00 - Libbie Linton-Contemporary
• 4:30 - Dry Lake Band-Bluegrass
• 6:00 - Double Wide-Country
• 6:00 - Grassroots Shakespeare-Theater (South East side of Tabernacle grounds)
• 8:00 - Salsa Brava-Salsa

Summerfest 2011 Performing Artist Profiles

Way Way East Bay

Classic horn-powered soul from northern Utah's own ten-piece band of funky delights. If you can't dance to this band, call a doctor!

The Austin Weyand Band

Imagine some of the most influential acoustic guitarists of our time spending an evening together. Andres Segovia, Chet Atkins, Django Reinhardt, Michael Hedges, Lindsay Buckingham, Tommy Emmanuel, Andy Mckee and more. Then imagine these guys sharing their distinctive music backed by saxophone bass and drums and you have "The Austin Weyand Band". Drawing from these heroes of acoustic guitar and the styles they played including the refinement of classical, the visceral experience of blues and classic rock and the swinging dance feel of American jazz, Celtic and other folk traditions, "The Austin Weyand Band" creates an enriching and awe-inspiring experience with the arrangements and compositions they perform. Austin was the 2008 champion of the Wyoming Fingerstyle Guitar Competition www.austinweyand.com

Salsa Brava

The raging beats of the caribbean are today the core of Salsa Brava Orchestra's musical selection. This wonderful adventure has taken "Salsa Brava" through South by Southwest, Sundance Film Festival, the 2002 Winter Olympics and various other places around the country, making this journey a unique experience. From the trombone to the timbales, from the bass to the congas, Salsa Brava hosts a full fledged orchestra accompanied by musicians from all areas of the world, touching on all aspects of international music. Salsa Brava, is still the leader in breaking the norm for achieving the ever-changing world beat. www.salsabravaorchestra.com

Danielle Vaughn

Drawing from a childhood full of rich and diverse experience, a gift for poetry and prose, and an un-common talent whether playing the piano or guitar, Danielle Vaughn creates a truly unforgettable experience through story and song as an engaging performer. With her style ranging from blissful folk to bluesy jazz, Danielle creates an atmosphere of appreciation for singing and song-writing at it's very finest. As a songwriter, Danielle has drawn much attention to her lyrics and musicianship. Fans of her music say, "Danielle writes as honest a song as you've ever heard. No pretense, no non-sense, no filler, just musical essence with emotional integrity." For her voice, Danielle has drawn comparisons to the likes of Alison Krauss, and Eva Cassidy. www.daniellevaughn.com

Dry Lake Band

Dry Lake Band is a hard-working group, you can hear it in their sound: driving, real, rooted. Drawing on strong writing backgrounds, and musical pasts as varied as each member - Classical, Jazz, Blues, Metal, and Rock & Roll - Dry Lake Band writes and performs energetic Original & Traditional Bluegrass with true passion, sweet harmonies, and expert musicianship. Considered one of the up-and-coming contemporary Bluegrass groups in Utah, Dry Lake Band is a local and regional favorite, and they maintain a busy performance schedule. Some appearances include KVNU’s "For The People", The Way Out West Festival, The Ogden Music Festival, The Beaver Mountain Music Festival, Summerfest, Art on the Lawn, Vittles & Fiddles, and for many other causes, cities, and venues. Dry Lake Band has released their second studio album while on tour this Summer, and they continue to write, pick, and sing all over the Region.www.reverbnation.com/drylakeband

Leaping Lulu

Leaping Lulu plays traditional dance and Celtic music along with a number of their own compositions. They make their music with fiddle, guitar, cittern, flute, piccolo, vocals and the bodhron (Irish drum). Leaping Lulu was featured on a one-hour live radio broadcast over KRCL - FM radio of Salt Lake City, and was recently featured on the national radio program "The Folk Sampler". They have opened for Celtic harpist, Patrick Ball, and even played dinner music for Eileen Ivers and her band, Immigrant Soul. For several years they collaborated with the Inishfre Irish Dance group for their St. Patrick's Celebration: Celtic Night at the Caine Lyric Theatre and the Ellen Eccles Theatre. Leaping Lulu has recorded three albums: The Walk Home, High Road Low Road, and The Moving Cloud. Their most recent album "Into the West" was released July 2010. For more information, please visit us at www.leapinglulu.com

Sassafras Folk String Band

Sassafras Folk String Band offers lively instrumentation, tight vocal harmonies and crowd pleasing entertainment. This talented all-girl string band specializes in folk music both old-timey and contemporary, and an exciting mix of Celtic, bluegrass, and blues. Sassafras Folk String Band presents stunning vocals and a flawless mix of guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and bass. Their harmonies are vibrant and lively. Soul, sass and savvy...Sassafras has created a captivating style all their own. www.sassafrasband.com

Double Wide

Take some of the best of today's country hits, mix in a pinch of country classics, a dash of rock 'n' roll and you have Northern Utah's Sweetest Country Band-Double Wide. When you book Double Wide you are not only getting album quality music you also get a concert quality performance. This high-energy, foot-stompin six piece band gets any crowd from stadium to saloon out of their seats and on their feet. With some of the most reputable musicians in Northern Utah, Double Wide has the recipe down for great country music and quality entertainment.www.doublewideband.com

Los Rasquetis

Los Rasquetis is a local band from Logan, Utah in USA, composed of two Argentines and two American members, dedicated primarily to spanish rock. Los Rasquetis began in July 2008, and main idea was to play Argentine national rock covers from the 80's and 90's. They are also working on the realization of their own songs now. Los Rasquetis recorded 2 CDs, the first one with 13 songs, and the second recorded live with 10 songs. They have been performed in many live shows during 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The Hot Flashes

The HOT FLASHES are five lighthearted women who began jamming together for group therapy purposes (not court ordered) and soon found they wanted to share their good times and tunes with people of their home town of Providence, Utah and beyond. Their music, which they arrange themselves appeals to all ages and consists of soft rock to folk ballads. www.hotflashesband.net