Wright for Kids 
Presents 
Rock For Kids

August 19-20, 2011
Arcadia Creek Festival Place

2011 Entertainment:

 Jamm'n Party - Saturday, August 20 | 4-6 pm -
Join the Academy of Rock and participate in a jam session from 4-6 p.m.  If you always wanted to play on the "big" stage, here's your opportunity to play, jam, and be part of a jam session.  It's all about rock-n-roll and there's no better time than at Rock for Kids for  you to jam in a jam session hosted by Kalamazoo Academy of Rock.  RSVP's not necessary, but certainly encouraged. (facebook us that you are coming)

Friday, August 19           

Hot Pot of Coffee  |  4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Logan Wright & Brandi Maxam    |  7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Hotel California |   8:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Aeromyth  |  10:15 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.

 

Saturday, August 20           

Academy of Rock  Jam Session |  4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Logan Wright & Brandi Maxam |  7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Back in Black  |  8:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Rolling the Stones  |  10:15 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

Band Bios and Information

AEROMYTH
Friday, August 19 from 10:15-11:45
Aeromyth is known as the top Aerosmith Tribute band worldwide, performing throughout the US and internationally since 2002. Aeromyth’s presents some of Aerosmith’s greatest hits, from classic songs such as "Walk This Way," "Sweet Emotion," and "Toys," to more current hits like "Dude Looks like a Lady," "Jaded" and "Don't Wanna Miss A Thing.” Aeromyth performs sold-out shows regularly at concerts, casinos and night clubs with attendance of 30,000 plus. Aeromyth’s experienced and rofessional musicians provide you with the very best of Aerosmith.

HOTEL CALIFORNIA
Friday, August 19 from 8:15-9:45
Through blending their extraordinary vocal and musical talent, Hotel California faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of the Eagles studio recordings while recreating a classic sound which transcends the boundaries of Rock, R&B and Country while delivering a modern, action packed performance that brings this timeless music into the new millennium. Hotel California is comprised of five respected top music industry professionals, whose highly acclaimed presentation has led them to perform at nearly 200 high profile events every year.

BACK IN BLACK
Saturday, August 20 from 8:00-9:45  

The Black in Black tribute band has been performing an incredible, exciting, high energy reproduction of  AC/DC since 2001. Back in Black has the innate ability to transcend both the spirit and sound of AC/DC. The band has created an incredible buzz which has placed them as one of the top drawing tribute acts in North America, performing sold out shows to more than 36,000 from Puerto Rico to Toronto. Back in Black has been recruited by Sony Music, 20th Century Fox, Annerin Productions and Live Nation. They have also performed with Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad, Ted Nugent, April Wine, Night Ranger, Violent Femmes and Vince Neil of Motley Crue. 

ROLLING THE STONES
Saturday, August 20 from 10:15-11:45    

Rolling the Stones is a Southern California based band performing throughout the United States and beyond. The nine members of Rolling the Stones provides a faithful, multifaceted concert experience with a full-sized stage production and a stunning rendition of the sights and sounds of the Rolling Stones. Former president of Atlantic Records labeled Rolling the Stones “the real deal,” as he heard them sing Rolling Stones hits such as “Beast Of Burden,” “Brown Sugar,” “ It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll,” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”
 

Local Band Information

HOT POT OF COFFEE
Friday, August 19 from 5:30-7:30

Forming with only the intentions of competing in a high school talent show, has rapidly grown to be a household name around Mattawan MI and its surrounding area. This 5 piece band consists of Coleman Wilson on lead guitar, Jason Barber on the bass and guitar, Carter Furland, alumni of the Kalamazoo Academy of Rock, on the keyboard, Cam Selkirk on the drums, and Joe Edington singing lead vocals, along with various other local musicians featured as well. Artists covered include anything from Van Morrison to Katy Perry, and everything in between. 
 

Rock for Kids Event Rules

For the safety of Rock for Kids guests, the following rules will be followed on site:

• Must be 18 years of age, or accompanied by an adult after 7 p.m.

• Must be 21 years of age and provide valid picture identification to purchase alcoholic beverages.

• Must wear shoes and shirts on the site

• Pets are prohibited

• Picture identification required for the purchase of alcoholic beverages

• Rock for Kids reserves the right to check bags at the gate.

• No coolers or beverages can be brought into the festival site

• No concealed weapons – for the safety of our guests, we reserve the right to check for weapons

• Please note that there are designated smoking areas in observance of the 2010 Michigan No Smoking Ban