CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE - JUNE 6 - 14, 2008

Jason Lyles Band - Space Rock music, both solo acoustic and electric.Jack Aikens – Singer songwriter.Johnny Neel & Russell Gully – Fort Payne, Alabama’s own blues wizard matched with Nashville’s own Johnny Neel – played keyboards for the Allman Brothers and other famous rock bands.Josh Johnson & Southern Sky - Rock/Pop/Acoustic artist hailing from Nashville, TN!Katy Moffatt – Acoustic singer/songwriter.Last Minute Blues Band – Classic Blues favorites.Lauren Suddeth - Kid’s Talent Search contestant from ’07. Don’t miss this!Leticia Wolf – Acoustic rock/Americana songstress.

Little Big Town – What can you say about this group? Amidst shimmering harmonies, knockout stage shows, and superb song craft is a well-deserving platinum recording group ready to light up the Coke Stage!Luna Halo – This band definitely wears the label of Riverbend 2008’s “See them now” artist. Chances are, Luna Halo will soon be replacing The Killers, Panic! At the Disco, and My Chemical Romance over the next few months.

Live Oak - Charleston based band, Live Oak is one of the South's premiere rockbands.Liz Melendez – Scorching hot Latina licks fly from the fingers of this blues hero-ine. A past headliner of the Bessie Smith Strut, Liz will bring a sonic heat waveto the Unum Stage. “Girl power” indeed!?

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Luna Halo

GENERAL INFOADMISSION PINS

Riverbend pins allow admission into the festival site every day of the festival. Children 10 and under admitted FREE with an adult. Pins are available at all area/local Mapco Mart and Fast, Food and Fuel locations for $28 each until June 5th. Beginning June 6th, pins are available at all gates for $37 each.

TERMS OF ADMISSIONShirt & shoes required. Performances are rain or shine. Artists & events are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of the festival. There are no refunds regardless of cancellation of events. Picnic supplies, coolers, outside food & beverages or refillable containers are prohibited, and glass bottles are not allowed. For your safety all bags are subject to search. Recording of artists' performances are prohibited by terms of contracts, therefore, camcorders and audio equipment are not allowed. Cameras are permitted but may be restricted in some areas. Pets, skateboards, scooters, bicycles, roller blades, laser pointers or weapons of any kind are not allowed at Riverbend. Other than that, you’ll have a great time!

ENTRY GATESThere are five entry gates into Riverbend: Zig Zag, Marina, Walnut Street, Unum, Chestnut Street. Gates open at 4:30.

MERCHANDISEPurchase limited edition merchandise at three locations: Main Gate, Concessions and across from the Chattanooga Pier. Artist merchandise is available on the night of their performance only next to the stage where they are performing.

RIVERBEND RIDEShuttle buses will be available for $1 per ride from 6 pm – 12:15 am every night of the festival except during the Bessie Smith Strut, Monday, June 9th. The route will start at the corner of 3rd and Broad Street with stops at Finley Stadium and the Chattanooga Choo-Choo.

ATTENTION BOATERS You can enter through the Walnut Street Pier Gate but you must purchase your pin in advance.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESBeer wristbands required for all alcoholic beverage consumption. Wristbands available at token booths and all beer gardens. Get in line, get a wristband. Anyone violating Riverbend regulations, public law or assisting others to do so will be removed from the festival. A valid driver’s license verifying 21 years of age or older must be shown when acquiring your wristband. All alcohol sales will cease 15 minutes before the final show is scheduled to end. All other concessions will close when the last show is over. We reserve the right to randomly check identification at anytime.

Loophole – Jazz funk.The Love Lotus – Chattanooga’s finest belly dancing troupe; this time including fire in their show!Madeline Bilbra - Kid’s Talent Search contestant from ’07. Don’t miss this rising star!Madfish Willy – Five piece rock band.Mercy Me – Grammy nominated contemporary Christian band, MERCY ME will headline the Coca-Cola stage at Riverbend’s Family and Faith Night. They rose to fame with their 2001 release entitled “I Can Only Imagine”. Other hits include: “Here With Me”, “In The Blink Of An Eye”, “So Long Self” and “Hold Fast”.Michelle Young - Composer/vocalist/instrumentalist.Monte Montgomery – Of all our side-stage acts this year, Monte probably has more YouTube and Myspace hits than the rest combined. His stunning virtuosic takes on classics such as “Little Wing” and “Voodoo Chile” will leave you breath-less.Mother of Pearl – Local straight ahead rock-n-roll.Mudville Mafia – Local Chattanooga band that plays Classic Rock.Mustang Sally – Female country giants – blend of country and rock presented by Nashville’s finest all-girl country band.Natti Love Joy – Locally grown reggae favorites.Nick Moss & The Flip Tops – Rhythm & Blues at its finest.No Big Deal – Described as “wooden rock” , No Big Deal has achieved national airplay with their 1998 hit Baghdad Boogie.Ogya – Kofi Mauko has been playing his blend of African rhythm from his native Ghana and American blues for years now. Local guitar legend Tommy Kotter now joins Ogya to make it an African- American “funk fest” that demands the dancer in you to emerge. The Ohio Players – Standing head and shoulders above a crowded “funk” field in the 70’s and 80’s, these seasoned pros will bring the “fire” to the Bud Light Stage and turn the riverfront into one gigantic “love rollercoaster.”Opposite Box – Progressive rock.Patt Babb Band - One of the founding members of the Joe Diggs Band, Pat occa-sionally does a solo show or two, and they are very, very entertaining.Ana Popovic – “Proof that the incarnation of Jimmy Hendricks is a woman” – Jazz NewsRailroad Earth – An American festival favorite, this quintessential jamgrass band bridging the gap between traditional instrumentation and the extended dance-

able breaks that bring the younger crowd into a musical genre once relegated to the “grey-hairs.” Rathkeltair – When the festival first started looking for a Celtic-rock band, this was the first choice among local enthusiasts. In 2008, we finally landed them. Living proof that the Emerald Isle ROCKS!Jason Ricci – Rock-n-Roll harmonica at its finest. This guy can throw it down.Ralph Roddenberry – Has magnifi-

cent stage presence and influences by Widespread Panic and REM make this country musician a must see!Reverend Payton’s Big Damn Band – Mountain fusion trio.Rob Aldridge – Alternative rock.Robbie Peterson – Local modern rock bandRomantacide – Hard rock with melodic vocals.Rosie Flores & Katy Moffatt – This honey-voiced duo have joined forces to form an incredibly talented tandem of song-writing perfection and highly enjoyable stage personas. Riverbend’s double-dipping this year with a set by the duo and as individuals in the singer-songwriter roundtable on the river stage.

Performer Directory

Railroad Earth

The Ohio Players

GENERAL INFOBLANKET SEATING

Bring a blanket and stretch out on the lawn in front of the Coca-Cola Stage. Only $10 a person for children and adults with your Riverbend pin. Wristbands available at the Main Gate and the entrance to the Blanket Seating area.

SPECIAL SERVICESAccessible parking is provided at the parking lot in front of the Tennessee Aquarium adjacent to the Main Gate. Viewing areas are reserved at ground level at each stage and restroom facilities for the handicapped are available at each First Aid location.

ATM LOCATIONNeed Cash? Eight ATM’s can be found at BI-LO Token Booths through-

out the festival grounds, with two ATM’s just inside the Main Gate.

TOKENSFestival tokens are valued at 50 cents each and are used for all food & beverage purchases. Tokens are sold in $10 rolls at BI-LO Token Centers throughout the festival. Tokens are good for all days of the festival on the riverfront and are non-refundable. Unused tokens may be used at the 2009 Riverbend Festival. Prior to the festival, tokens will be sold at a 10% discount at area BI-LO stores.

PARKINGPlenty of free parking is available to Riverbenders courtesy of Unum.

Please park in marked spaces only. Violators will be towed. The lots are located on 2nd and 3rd Streets. Additional paid parking is available throughout downtown.

LOST CHILDRENThe “Lost Parents Tent” is located at the Main Gate at 2nd & Chestnut Streets.

FAMILY ZONENew for 2008 is a smoke and alcohol free area located on Riverfront Parkway behind the Aquarium.

VOLUNTEERSMore than 1,400 volunteers at Riverbend will gladly assist you with any questions you have at the festival. Look for their special EVENT STAFF T-shirts and official festival ID badges. To Volunteer, call (423) 756-2211.

+ FIRST AID +First Aid services are provided by Hamilton County Emergency Services.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONCall (423) 756-2211 or check out riverbendfestival.comThe Riverbend Festival is produced by Friends of the Festival Event Management, a non-profit organization with offices at 180 Hamm Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405

FOOD AND MERCHFEST FOOD

Pronto Pups – Corn Dogs, Super Dogs, Lemonade, Coke

Bryon Williams – Chicken and Veggie Wraps, Gourmet Sausages, Grilled Stuffed Quesadillas, Loaded Ribbon Fries, Mountain of Nachos, Roasted Corn

Dippin’ Dots – Specialty Ice Cream

Ginocchio’s – Breadsticks, Calzone, Italian Subs, Pizza, Coke, Frozen Lemonade

Original Kettle Korn – Sugar Glazed Popcorn, Coke, Water

Kenny’s Smokehouse – BBQ, Chicken Breasts, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Wings, French Fries, Hot Wings, Potato Chips, Smoked Sausages

Louisiana Cajun Cookin’ – Chicken on a Stick, Crawfish Etouffee, Pork on a Stick, Red Beans & Rice, Coke, Lemonade, Iced Tea

The Miller Company – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Frozen Lemonade, Frozen Pina Colada, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Nancy’s Concessions – Elephant Ears, Funnel Cakes, Coffee, Coke, Lemonade, Iced Tea

European Delights – Beef Gyro, Chicken Kabobs, Chicken Milano, Lamb Gyro, Pita Sandwiches, Seafood Milano, Veggie Delight

Penn’s Ice Cream - 18 Flavors of Hand Dipped Ice Cream

Sugar’s Concessions – Bloomin’ Onions, Cotton Candy, Curly Fries, Funnel Cakes, Coke, Iced Tea, Lemonade

Hanner International – Baked Potatos, Cheeseburgers, Chili Dogs, Fish Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Iced Tea, Snow Cones

And Many More!

THE RIVERBEND MARKETPLACENew for '08! This area will feature art, crafts items, and cool merchandisefrom the creative community.

TVA SHOWCASE STAGENew for ’08! Located under the Market St. Bridge. Check out this new stage which will be highlighting performers from the Tennessee Valley region.

FAMILY FUN

CHILDREN'S VILLAGENew location just inside the Marina Gate!

Kids stuff at its best – The Children’s village is filled with fun, face-paint-ing, crafts from the Creative Discovery Museum, adoptable pets from the Humane Society, educational exhibits from the Chattanooga Zoo and more! The Chattanooga Times Free Press Children’s Stage showcases hun-dreds of show-stopping kid talent contest winners 6 until 8:30pm nightly. Be sure to come by Saturday, June 14th at 6pm for the special “reunion show” of the most outstanding performers of years past. Look for the tall saxophone-playing FLY GUY waving you into The Children’s Village!

BLUECROSS RIVERBEND RUN & WALKSaturday, June 14, 8:00 AM

The BlueCross Riverbend Run & Walk offers both competitive and non-competitive events. The 10K and 5K races offer cash awards for the overall, masters and grandmasters winners and custom awards for age/gender catego-ries. The 5K walk and the popular 1-mile fun run & walk provide non-competitive opportunities for individuals or families to walk, run, stroll or roll for healthy lifestyles and fun! Registration and entry fees are required. For more information, to print an application or to register online, visit www.riverbendfestival.com and click on the BlueCross Riverbend Run & Walk link on the left.

HIT THE GREEN Get a lot for a little when playing Hit The Green at Riverbend. For $5,

a participant gets three chances to hit a greenanchored in the Tennessee River. Contestants win a daily ticket to the Chattanooga Classic ($15 value) just for trying. Hitting the green earns you a weekly ticket ($30 value) and a dozen golf balls. Proceeds go to The First Tee of Chattanooga.

INTRODUCING THE TENNESSEE AQUARIUM'S RIVER GORGE EXPLORER

Travel down the Tennessee River with anAquarium naturalist aboard this 70 passen-ger high-speed catamaran into “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon.” Enjoy a 90 minute excur-sion departing from the Chattanooga Pier upto five times daily.

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Jake Shimabukuro – Nightfall fans will never forget this master of the ukulele’s command performance two years ago. This Hawaiian hero single-handedly transforms an instrument that is often the butt of musical jokes into a conduit for the voice of angels. Smokey Lonesome – These country rockers from the Birmingham-Nashville cor-ridor are picking up the torch of southern rock where the Skynyrds, Hatchets, and Outlaws laid it down. They blew the New Year’s Crowd away on the South Side, and they’ll do the same on the Bud Light Stage. Sammi Moore Band – Lead singer Sammi Moore has been singin’ since three years old and recently performed on Nashville Star. Her band mixes Southern rock, bluegrass and country for genuine, fresh soundSean Smith – Acoustic/folk rock/alternative sound who has shared the stage with John Mayer. Angel Snow – Music as light and beautiful as her name. This North Georgia singer/songwriter kicks off our “ladies night” at the Unum Stage with a fine flair.The Stratoblasters - Songs you know by heart. Steel Mill – Spin off of actual members of Bruce Springsteen’s first band. Reminiscent of Asbury Park rock-n-roll.Tabernacle – A mix of swing, add big band, rock and blues. Throw in contem-porary Christian sound, and praise and worship and you have a band comprised of musicians from 12 churches and 6 different denominations as well as music to get your toes tappin’!Taylor Templin - Kid’s Talent Search contestant from ’07. Don’t miss!T-Broussard & Zydeco Steppers – Zydeco music plus willing dancers equals an evening of nonstop Cajun fun…any questions?Paul Thorn – Nobody enjoys being in front of a crowd more than Paul Thorn. All of his songs seem to emanate from deep into his soul, and whether they make you laugh or make you cry, they are always delivered with a punch and a smile.Toubab Krewe – Riverbend should have a contest to see who could most accu-rately describe this band at the end of its show on fireworks night. Define all categories, Toubab Krewe is in demand in virtually every city at virtually every music festival in America. You figure it out.Tiffany Lynn – Bad girl country.Trombone Shorty – This brilliant young man exudes confidence and has every reason to. He is the face, voice, and sound of a resurgent New Orleans music scene. There has never been a musician that has played this instrument like this before.Tulsi – Featuring a local sitar whiz, Tulsi is Chattanooga’s own East Indian fla-vored musical outfit. From transcendent to resplendent, they kick off a night of world music on the Unum stage. Josh Turner – Grammy award winning platinum certified country artist, this fast rising star has had numerous hits including “Your Man”, "Would You Go With Me" and his latest hit “Firecracker”. University Orchestra – Heeding the pleas of fans of orchestral music, our local university’s under-appreciated orchestra will loan us a brass quintet and string quartet for an evening of unusually fine listening.Vince Stalling – Uses various genres of music styles from traditional gospel, hymns, gospel blues and praise and worship to point people’s hearts toward God.Tabitha Weast & Yee-Won Liew – Two of the finest dancers from Chattanooga’s own Center Stage dance group.Shannon Whitworth – The heart-melting voice of North Carolina’s biscuit burners goes solo. Shannon’s new five-piece band brings mountain music that aches and shouts from Ashville to Chatt-Town.Wax Fang - Glam-rock, pop and surf music. Within the Eddy – This rock and alternative metal band from L.A. takes their name from the word eddy which means a current of energy running contrary to main current, yet they insist that definition in itself is limiting of their sound. Mike Zito – “Straight ahead” Rock-n-Roll.ZZ Top – Does the band really need any explanation, introduction, or definition? The original “lil’ ole’ band from Texas turned into 80’s monster hit machine, “Can’t Stop Rockin”, “Cheap Sunglasses”, “Sharp Dressed Man”, “Gimme All Your Lovin”. They’ll have you shakin’ your “Tush”!

Performer DirectoryGeoff Achison & The Souldiggers – After winning every possible award available to a blues musician in the land “down under”, this Australian guitar whiz brings his incredible chops and seasoned voice that belies his youth to the American South. Australia’s loss is our gain.Golden Gears – Southern indie rockGreencards – When one thinks of Australia, one doesn’t normally think of bluegrass music. That will all change after one viewing of the Greencards on stage. A non-traditional approach to the South’s most revered art form, the Greencards own every crowd that’s lucky enough to see them perform. Crowd favorite at the Four Sisters Festival last year.Anthony Hamilton – Over the last three decades, several young urban singers have been labeled “the new Marvin Gaye”. Anthony is clearly the only vocalist in America today capable of pulling the sword from the Neo-Soul stone.Fareed Haque – Formerly of Festival favorite Garage Mahal, Fareed’s furious Asian-tinged technical virtuosity is now unleashed on a solo path. The only thing Riverbend has seen like this in recent years was Al Dimeola’s smoking set on the Unum stage two years ago.Harvey Brown – Piano stylist.Heather Bateman - Born & raised in the Chattanooga area, Heather will inspire you with her Christian songsHonky Dogs – Local Chattanooga-based rock-n-roll folk heroes.Summer Hullender – Chattanooga’s own country diva.

Performer Directory

Greencards

Ed Huey – Old school blues.Eddie Norwood – Blues guitar.Erica Ray – Kid’s Talent Search contestant from ’07. Don’t miss this rising star!Elijah James – Hixson, Tennessee native, Elijah James is an acoustically driven jam band with indie/pop/rock lullaby sound and sweet jazz undertones.Emily Wildenberg - Kid’s Talent Search contestant from ’07. Don’t miss this ris-ing star! Mark Farner – Remember when Grand Funk Railroad was the World’s biggest rock band? Well lead singer Mark Farner does. And he hasn’t lost one drop of his vocal power or stage presence, hit after hit after hit.Futureman and the Black Mozart Ensemble – One of the most enigmatic figures in modern music, Bella Fleck’s “drummer” expands his own experi-mental approach to percussion to a full ensemble of vigorous musical diversity. It is GUARANTEED that you have never seen or heard anything like this before. Or will again.Galactic – After years of attempts, the Riverbend crew finally lassoed New Orleans Jazz/Funk giants Galactic and bring them to the Riverfront. Like moe. last year, there’s too much music for just one set. Galactic will jam the night away like no other on fireworks night.Gene’s Jam – Legendary annual jam session put together by Gene Norman.

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Galactic

A Fall From Grace – Instrumental metal.America with the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera – With hits in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, America literally is the soundtrack of many of our lives. Maestro Bob Bernhardt’s number one choice for a concert finally comes to the Coca-Cola stage.Angel Band – A trio of songbirds, each one with a voice seemingly stronger

than the previous one. These ladies’ takes on classic American material soar to heights rarely achieved by the human voice. Rodney Atkins – Country music delivered on a silver platter. Lyrics that touch the soul, and a voice that can melt the heart. Through his music, you will see the American Dream. Bashful Mountain Broadcasters – Mountain string musicBachman Cummings – After legendary careers, with numerous hit songs of their own, Randy and Burton are coming to

Riverbend to pay homage to their musical idols. Caution: will cause dancing.The Black Crowes – Riding a second wave of raw rock revival, the Black Crowes return to Chattanooga with their roots still deep in Humble Pie-Stones territory, and their head high in the clouds of modern, guitar-drenched glory. (Featuring new second-guitarist, Luther Dickinson, of the North Mississippi All-Stars).Black Diamond Heavies – Where punk rock and blues collide you’ll find The Black Diamond Heavies; a show guaranteed to be loud and differentBlues Nation – Six-piece blues band consisting of Oklahoma based Native Americans who have performed together since 1990. Truly one-of-a-kind!Brantly Gilbert – Edge Country.Brent Thompson’s Wandering Circus – This Knoxville based band is comprised of a 5-15 piece big-band that brings along a stage show complete with face makeup and wigs to produce a folk rock jam band sound as well as a different atmosphere.Joe Bonamassa – Satellite radio thinks highly enough of Joe Bonamassa’s knowl-edge and talent that they’ve given him his own blues channel to produce and direct. This critical favorite is probably the best blues-rock performer in America today that you’ve never heard of…and that’s about to change.Corinne Chapman – An up-and-coming country music singer/songwriter, she’s a must see!Alex Chilton Trio – Legendary leader of the Sixties cult band, the Box Tops and indie favorite Big Star, wrote “The Letter” and “Cry Like a Baby”. Since then, has produced many hit music projects. Julius Curcio – Americana and pop-folk music at its best.Danger Kitty – 80’s and 90’s pop.David Walters Trio with Kathy Tugman - A returning Riverbend act, Tugman and her crew mix piano vocal with country, blues and guitar pop to create a relaxing listening experience. The David Bromberg Quartet – What do you do after you’ve played guitar for Dylan, Jerry Jeff Walker, and other folk legends? Why, you launch your own solo career with an eclectic mix of Americana, Bluegrass, and Blues and storytelling that critics dubbed “hillbilly Jazz”. A legend!The Derailers – All country music does not come from Nashville! These Austin-based Alt/Country heroes proudly bear the standard of “Texas Twang” across the Tennessee line. If Buck Owens liked him, you should too. The Dismembered Tennesseans – Chattanooga, Tennessee’s equivalent to a bluegrass Mount Rushmore. These seasoned professionals have played with just about everybody you can name in the genre, and we're proud to have them kick off a night solely devoted to bluegrass on the South’s most unique stage.

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