Pork in the Park Events Schedule

Friday, April 16 Entertainment

Crawdaddies - 4 pm - 5:30 pm

Winners of the silver award for the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Songwriters contest and 2006 JPF music awards. The Crawdaddies infuse cajun, zydeco, roots, rock, and reggae into an incomparable, groove-laden sound. The band has toured the United States for 14+ years and is a regular fixture on the national college, festival and theater circuits. The Crawdaddies' music can be heard on radio worldwide and the band has a live performance featured on the PBS program "Jubilee." www.thecrawdaddies.com

Jennifer & The Mixx: 6 pm - 8 pm

Jennifer began her career in Baltimore in 1995. Having been to Nashville to record her own CD, she is poised to be country music’s next superstar! Her voice has been compared to greats such as Celine Dion, Patsy Cline, Faith Hill and many others. The Mixx consists of Mike Chakwin on Keyboards, & Brion Church on Drums & on Back-up Vocals. The Mixx uses several fine guitarists to round out the Group., Mike Chaquin a fine Keyboard Player from the D.C. area has played for many local & national acts. In the 70's he was with Branded. Brion Church is known as one of Baltimore’s and this region’s premier drummers. His extensive road experience with such national names as Johnny Lee, Lorrie Morgan, & Ace Cannon have made a tremendous reputation for him around the country. Brion was nicknamed “Thumper” many years ago for his solid back beat on the snare.

Froggy Country Showdown: 8:30 pm - 10 pm

Brought to you by Froggy 99, The Country Showdown will showcase country talent competing to be the winner and for the chance to perform live at the Pork in the Park barbeque festival 2011.

Saturday, April 17 Entertainment

Rusted Axle & the Gingers: 10 am - 11 am

Alex “Axle” Wersen met “Rusty & the Gingers” aka: Dick “Rusty” Morris, and his daughters, Emily “Ginger” and Claire “Ginger” while they were all working and performing in the annual James M Bennett Rock and Roll Revival Show in 2009. From that, Rusted Axle & the Gingers was born. Armed with a large quiver of excellent original songs by Alex, acoustic guitars and such, tight vocal harmonies and some interesting cover tunes, they’ve set out to conquer the Greater Delmarva Peninsula and then some.

Power Play: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Living in Virginia Beach, VA, opening for acts like Earth, Wind and Fire, Chicago, Chaka Khan, Temptations, Jimmy Buffet, Shania Twain, Average White Band, and Ray Charles, and others giving the band a broad feel in the music that we write and play so in the end, we want to raise you out of your seat and nod your head to the music. If your thing is dance, pop, hip hop, neo soul, funk, jazz or just R&B, we believe we've got something for you. Our high-energy dance band has been making waves up and down the East Coast. Power Play is a multi-piece, non-stop dance party, brining sounds from the 50's to 2006 with oldies to hip-hop. Power Play is what you’re looking for when it's time to party!

Riot Act: 2 pm - 3:00 pm

As the winner of the 2009 96ROCK Battle of the Bands, Riot Act is one of the Mid Atlantic areas premier bands. Five veteran musicians with a shared love of 80’s rock joined together to share their passion and make some amazing music. Drawing on years of combined experience the members have taken the best of the Hair Rock era and are now serving it up to modern audiences.

Tom Principato: 3:30 pm - 5 pm

Tom and his Band have been a mainstay of the East Coast and European Music scene for over 20 years. Tom has been known to music and guitar fans through over a dozen solo CD's and collaborations since 1985. Of note: a collaboration with the late Danny Gatton, (Blazing Telecasters), and to fans of the group Powerhouse in the 1970's. Tom and his group have won 23 "Wammie" awards from the Washington Area Music Association. Visit Tom's web site www.TomPrincipato.com.

Pork in the Park Trophy Ceremony: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The winners of each category of the barbeque competition will be announced, and presented with awards.

Smokin Gunnz: 6:30 pm - 8 pm

With a hard-hitting blend of all things Southern, tossed with some of the best Classic and Hard Rock elements, Smokin' Gunnz is sure to make you take notice as they take the stage for this year's Pork in the Park event. A tasty helping of finger lickin', Southern inspired originals that will keep you comin' back for more is also on the menu. Don't miss one of the East Coast's fastest rising acts! Get a sneak peek of the boys in action by visiting www.smokingunnz.com. 

96ROCK Battle of the Bands: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Finalists of a regional contest will compete for the chance to perform live at the Pork in the Park barbeque festival 2011. Visit www.96rockdelmarva.com for more information.

Sunday, April 18 Entertainment

Backfin Banjo Band: 11 am - 1 pm

The Backfin Banjo Band has quite a reputation for fun music, sing-along pleasures and good times. Banjo, piano, saxophone, clarinet, trombone and vocals all add up to Dixieland, Big Band, Roaring Twenties, Broadway and more! You may have heard them at the Red Roost, The Globe and the Autumn Wine Festival; now hear them live on stage at Pork in the Park!

Tom Larsen Band: 1:30 pm - 3 pm

Tom Larsen is one of the most dynamic, original and exciting performers on the blues scene today. Not the run-of-the-mill, business-as-usual blues act, this is a fresh, new direction for blues. It features all-original songs with a unique and distinctive new style, delivered with an energized, danceable, house-rockin' show! Take a walk on the wild side.

On The Edge: 3:30 pm - 5 pm

On The Edge was formed in 1984 and quickly became the Eastern Shore's favorite dance band. The band entertains its audience with a wide variety of pop hits from the sixty's Motown to modern top 40 hits and everything in between, even a little bit of country. In the 90's the band was voted Delmarva Peninsula's Best Dance Band. The band's current lineup consists of original lead singer Clarence "Smitty" Smith; Tina White - female vocalist; Edgar Fernandez - boards, bass, and vocals; Mike Nelson on lead guitar and vocals; and Brad Kimes on drums. On The Edge sometimes also features a horn section that includes Tommy Crawford on tenor and alto sax; Moe Goldman on tenor, alto, and baritone sax; with Chris Sutton on trumpet.