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

MUSIC & MUMFEST...a diversity of live stage entertainment

Tee Jay Jones and The Pamlico Sound Machine

 It Ain't No Jive, Tee Jay Jones and The Pamlico Sound Machine has arrived!

Assembled in Eastern Carolina at its Washington, NC home plant in 2007, and strolling onto the Carolina beach/boogies/blues music scene in 2009 with their Do Me Good CD, they are fully equipped with selectable songs of Soul, Beach, Blues, Pop, Motown, R&B, Funk and Jazz. Front man Tee Jay Jones rewinds the mind to Marvin Gay, Clarence Carter, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and others.

"It’s all about the spirit in which the music is performed... no matter what genre label it carries... we are not the kind of Soul Band most people think of...we're not confined to what is often called "Black Music"...we reach into the heart of each piece of music and bring out its SOUL!" says Tee Jay Jones.

The Main Stage is located in front of the Galley Store. Be sure and check the entertainment schedule on mumfest.com, the official program or for those with smart phones, click on the QR code on MUMFEST posters or signage (October 13 – 14) in the festival area.

Susan Moffat Thomas

Executive Director

More Great Stage Entertainment at MUMFEST

THE ACHORDANTS - COLLEGIATE A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONS

Founded in Spring 2001, The Achordants formed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with the mission "to entertain and promote the message of diversity through music". Using tight harmonies and a lighthearted appeal that pleases any audience, the groups diverse repertoire, ranging from gospel to Scottish folk songs, is reflective of the group members' individuality.

In 2005 they became the South Regional Champions at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, securing them a spot on the stage at NYC's Lincoln Center.

The group holds a rich tradition of advocating charitable causes and believes the key to Collegiate A Cappella is to have fun and not take oneself too seriously!

The Main Stage is located in front of the Galley Store. Be sure and check the entertainment schedule on mumfest.com, the official program or for those with smart phones, click on the QR code on MUMFEST posters or signage (October 13 – 14) in the festival area.

Susan Moffat Thomas

Executive Director