MUMFEST Music Mania!

MUMFEST Music Mania will be everywhere in downtown New Bern on October 11-12. Come prepared to hear a  great variety of talented musicians and enjoy watching the dancing stars on Broad Street. Don’t worry about spending any money because MUMFEST’s musical entertainment is free, as it has been for the past 34 years.

SATURDAY

DNA: A Band of Brothers

We are thrilled to bring this talented group to MUMFEST all the way from Nashville, TN. The fluidity to their pop-rock sound strikes the listener as something new, fresh and different. The band strives to give their music positive and creative lyrics, great harmonies and musical excellence. This band of brothers has a promotional tour in the works that will be in music hot-spots all over the country. For more information, follow their tour or hear their music including their full length album Plenty of Thoughts, visit: dnaofficialmusic.com/.

Gaylon Pope & SweetWater

A sweet taste of country, good-time oldies, Gospel & down home humor describes Gaylon Pope & SweetWater, a trio of vocalists committed to excellence. You will find their harmonies tight and their energy contagious with productions ranging from a Country Variety Stage Show to Oldies & Beach Music to a gospel.  For more information or to hear their music, visit: gaylonpopeandsweetwater.com

Billy Holton and the Soul Shakers... a favorite NC dance band

Billy Holton, founder of the SOUL SHAKERS, along with some very talented musicians has formed one of Eastern N.C favorite dance bands. Billy’s soulful sound produces some very cool lead and funky rhythm’s. Listen to Billy Holton and the Soul Shakers music at: reverbnation.com or check them out at billyholtonandthesoulshakers.com

Saturday - Dancing with the Stars

MUMFEST has its very own version of Dancing with the Stars with performances from local dance studios. Check MUMFEST.com for a complete listing of the very talented groups performing on Saturday.

Saturday - Ministry Center Entertainment - 305 Middle Street              

Rachel Harmatuk PIno's New Bern Suzuki Strings and Dee Dricks Down East Dulcimers are joining forces again this year at Christ Episcopal Ministry Center at 11 a.m. There will be a wide range of music from traditional Suzuki songs, to classical, fiddle tunes and songs from "around the world". Enjoy the Suzuki violin played by the children, the mountain dulcimer group playing their traditional instruments as well as both groups combining talents for a really unique blend. 

ENCORE, Craven Community College Chorus will perform at noon in the Ministry Center following the Suzuki Strings and Down East Dulcimers.

Sunday - The North Carolina Songwriters Co-op takes over as Eastern NC songwriters (members and non-members) perform. Listen to many new original songs and music. Songwriters who are interested in performing can send a recording and website link to bdsyndrome@earthlink.net with a brief bio and contact information. More info coming soon on the exciting lineup of talent performing on Sunday.

Come to MUMFEST by water, trolley or park downtown – however you get here – come join in the fun because there really is something for everyone!

Visit www.mumfest.com to learn more.

Title Sponsor: Joe Alcoke Auto & Truck Center
MUMFEST is produced by: Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corp. – 252-638-5781
www.swissbear@swissbear.org