Every day you will find a variety of lively entertainment on the Market Stage.
All types of musical acts- rock, jazz, gospel, folk, classical, blues, bluegrass and reggae- you name it, the Market has it.
And of course, it wouldn't be a "holiday" market without
some of your favorite seasonal standards.
Check the daily performance SCHEDULE for the acts and genres you like best.
| Alpha Dog Acoustic Blues Acoustic Blues  | Roger Hart tears it up on harmonica and vocals, while Tom Muck wails with a driving guitar style. | Angie Head Soul, Hip Hop  | Talented guitarist Angie Head brings strong, sweet, soul-stirring voice to original and classic songs. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 1. 2:30-4:30 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 20. 5-7 | |||
| Bad Hair Day Classic Rock  | Brothers who have sung together since childhood lead crowd-pleasing classic and modern rock covers. | Billy Coulter Trio Americana  | Billy Coulter blurs the line between roots rock and power pop on his award-winning original songs. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 22. 2:30-4:30 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 6. 5-7, Dec 12. 5-7 | |||
| Billy Thompson Band Soul-Infused Gumbo  | Billy Thompson combines sizzling, world class slide guitar and searing licks with soulful vocals. | Blue Panamuse Blues, Swing  | The band's sassy vocals and tasty licks bring a fresh approach to tunes from the Golden Age of Radio. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 22. 5-7 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 15. 2:30-4:30 | |||
| Christylez Bacon Progressive Hip Hop  | Christylez rhymes original stories while multi-tasking on djembe drum, guitar, and human beat-box. | Dave Chappell & Dave Hartage Guitar Roots  | Dave Chappell, one of the area's most respected musicians, plays blazing roots guitar with Dave Hartage. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 2. 2:30-4:30 | Scheduled Appearances: Nov 30. 12-2, Dec 5. 12-2, Dec 21. 12-2 | |||
| Diana Quinn & Mike Wood Honky Tonk, Rock  | Award-winning Diana and Mike mix humorous originals with classic country and rock favorites. | Eleanor Ellis Country Blues  | Eleanor Ellis's distinctive country-style blues are influenced by early recordings and blues masters. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 19. 5-7 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 4. 12-2 | |||
| Elsa Riveros Latin Pop  | With a sultry voice and firecracker personality, Elsa Riveros presents an entertaining show of Latin songs. | Esther Haynes & J. C. VeVe Swing, Blues  | The duo brings unique vocal styles and exciting guitar arrangements to vintage blues and swing. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 23. 2:30-4:30 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 11. 12-2 | |||
| Flo Anito Jazzy Pop  | Classically-trained musician Flo Anito brings wry humor to her thought-provoking jazzy pop songs. | Four Star Acoustic Combo Rockabilly  | Ron Scott and Ira Gitlin serve up red-hot rockabilly and vintage honky tonk and country tunes. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 4. 5-7, Dec 1. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 6. 12-2, Dec 13. 12-2 | |||
| Gina DeSimone & The Moaners Swing, Blues  | The Moaners feature chilling three-part harmonies in an eclectic mix of blues and swing tunes. | Gina DeSimone & Pat Quinn Swing, Blues  | Two women own the stage with their unforgettable vocal harmonies and prowess on guitar and bass. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 16. 5-7 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 9. 12-2 | |||
| Glorious Sounds Gospel Brass  | On trombones, trumpets, and tubas, Glorious Sounds fill the air with lively, soul-stirring music. | GrooveQuest Vintage Rock  | With infectious energy, GrooveQuest delivers an eclectic mix of vintage rock and roll favorites. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 8. 2:30-4:30 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 15. 5-7 | |||
| Harley String Band Americana  | Three songwriters breathe new life into traditional music, playing an array of acoustic instruments. | Hot Buttered Nuggets Jazz, Americana  | This swinging quartet features Doug Everton's amazing vocal mimicry of musical instruments. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 19. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 1. 5-7 | |||
| Ian, Matt & Andrew Updated Classics  | This crowd-pleasing trio delivers soulful interpretations of blues, rock, swing, and country tunes. | Janine Wilson & Max Evans Acoustic Rock  | Powerhouse vocalist Janine is accompanied by extraordinary guitarist Max on classic and original songs. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Nov 30. 5-7, Dec 13. 5-7, Dec 23. 5-7 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 14. 5-7 | |||
| Jim Stephanson American Songbook  | Acclaimed vocalist/guitarist Jim Stephanson presents songs from across the American musical landscape. | Jonny Grave Slide Guitar  | Jonny Grave's distinct musical style reflects the influence of the old masters of traditional blues. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 7. 2:30-4:30, Dec 18. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 14. 2:30-4:30 | |||
| Judge Smith Classic Rock  | Judge Smith's arrangements of rock tunes feature distinctive vocal and instrumental harmonies. | Justine Miller & Sean Lane Swing, Holiday  | The holidays swing with Sean's piano wizardry and Justine's powerhouse vocals and trumpet. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 23. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Nov 30. 2:30-4:30 | |||
| Karen Collins and Backroads Band Honky Tonk  | Backroads Band plays classic country boot scootin' two steps and buckle-polishing slow songs. | Katie's Got Guts Indie Rock  | The original sound of Katie's Got Guts mixes punk and pop with a bit of classic rock. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 2. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 5. 5-7 | |||
| King Street Bluegrass Bluegrass  | KSB delivers hot licks and vocal harmonies on bluegrass, country, rockabilly, and classic rock songs. | Kol Harauch Trio Klezmer  | The versatile trio plays klezmer and Israeli music, adding swing and bluegrass tunes into the mix. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 22. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 7. 12-2 | |||
| Ladies Done Waiting Americana  | The all-women band brings three-part harmonies to blues, gospel, classic, and original songs. | Lilt Irish Traditional  | Lilt captures the spirit of Irish music, playing traditional jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and airs. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 16. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 8. 5-7 | |||
| Mary Alouette & Seth Kibel Gypsy Jazz  | Vocalist/guitarist Alouette shares her passion for the rhythms and melodies of gypsy jazz with Kibel's woodwinds. | Nubii Reggae, World  | Nubii uses spoken word, rhythm, and harmony on reggae, funk, and world music. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 14. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 9. 2:30-4:30 | |||
| O Street Band Americana  | The O Street Band serves up a harmony-infused mix of folk, blues, rock, and pop favorites. | Patty Reese Acoustic Roots  | Patty Reese brings her soulful voice to award-winning originals and songs from America's roots. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 15. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 3. 12-2, Dec 12. 12-2 | |||
| Phil & Chris of Lloyd Dobbler Effect Americana  | Two members of the popular Lloyd Dobbler Effect rock band perform an eclectic acoustic set. | Project Natale Jazz  | Project Natale plays exciting, creative arrangements of traditional and original jazz compositions. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 10. 12-2, Dec 20. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 16. 2:30-4:30 | |||
| Rick Franklin & Phil Wiggins Piedmont Blues  | World-renowned harmonica player Phil Wiggins joins master Piedmont guitarist Rick Franklin for a great blues set. | Runakuna Andean Traditions  | Playing panpipes and other traditional instruments, Runakuna's music transports audiences to the Andes. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 17. 12-2 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 3. 5-7 | |||
| Russ 'N' Paul Americana  | Songwriters Russ and Paul deliver soft country rock with smart harmonies and fine acoustic guitar playing. | Sean Lane Swing, Holiday  | Acclaimed solo and ensemble pianist, Lane, collaborates on jazz, blues, and holiday tunes (w Miller, Kibel). | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 11. 5-7 | ||||
| Seth Kibel Jazz, Klezmer  | Versatile, award-winning woodwind musician Kibel performs jazz, klezmer and gypsy jazz (w Alouette; Fridman; Lane) | Seth Kibel & Sean Lane Jazzy Holiday  | Both master musicians, Seth on woodwinds and Sean on piano infuse jazz into classic holiday tunes. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 17. 5-7 | ||||
| Snakehead Run Jug Band  | Snakehead Run plays the infectious, driving blues and jug band music of old-time acoustic string bands. | Stacy Brooks Band Blues  | Blues diva Stacy Brooks dazzles with her powerhouse, honey-toned vocals and engaging personality. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 18. 5-7 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 7. 5-7 | |||
| The ElectroKoustic Band Jazz, R&B  | The band's rich jazz, R&B, and Brazilian arrangements feature guitar, synthesizer, flute, and drums. | The Lovejoy Group Holiday Jazz  | Vocalist Karen Lovejoy fronts this versatile ensemble serving up jazz, blues, and Latin rhythms. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 10. 5-7 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 9. 5-7 | |||
| The Sweater Set Fresh Folk  | The duo navigates the ironies of life, accompanying gorgeous harmonies on an array of instruments. | Tierra Morena Afro-Andean Fusion  | The band's lively fusion of African and Latin rhythms reflects the members' origins in five distinct countries. | |
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 21. 5-7 | Scheduled Appearances: Dec 2. 5-7 | |||
| Vladmir Fridman & Seth Kibel Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz  | Vladmir, a highly-regarded guitarist, brings magic with Seth's woodwinds to these klezmer and gypsy jazz tunes. | |||
| Scheduled Appearances: Dec 8. 12-2 | ||||
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Looking for something special?
You will fine unique and wonderful items offered by over 180 exhibitors at the Holiday Market, 2012.
Also, everyday you will find a variety of lively entertainment, all types of musical acts you name it, on the Market Stage.
