Performing Artists

Artists who are performing at the 2015 Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival.

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A Life to Live

A Life to Live

A Life to Live began in early 2015 as three siblings taking private music lessons joined up with a classmate to form their first band. Mason and Parker Wise were taking drum and guitar lessons every…
  • Day
    Thursday, 8/13
  • Time
    2:00 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage
Abby Baker

Abby Baker

Abby Baker (14) loves playing guitar and singing, fishing, and hunting. She likes a variety of music, but Country and Classic Rock are her favorites. Thank you to her family, friends, Mulberry Street…
  • Day
    Thursday, 8/13
  • Time
    1:30 pm
  • Location
    On the Square

Alex Ashbrook

Bio coming soon!
  • Day
    Friday, 8/14
  • Time
    4:30 pm
  • Location
    On the Square

Alexi Kamer

Alexi Kamer is 16 years old, a junior in high school, and has played violin for the past six years. Someday she'd like to move to Seattle, after she finishes college, or maybe even picking a college…
  • Day
    Friday, 8/14
  • Time
    2:00 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage
All for One

All for One

All for One is a contemporary Christian music group formed by members from 3 different area churches. They have been together for 2 years now and are geared toward leading corporate worship at…
  • Day
    Sunday, 8/16
  • Time
    12:00 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage
Bell Girls

Bell Girls

Erin, Megan, Leslie, and Christine Bell have been singing together for the past 6 years. They sing a variety of songs, such as songs from the 50s to today’s pop hits. They sing a cappella and…
  • Day
    Saturday, 8/15
  • Time
    2:30 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage
Ben Peverly

Ben Peverly

Ben Peverly is a saxophonist and entertainer from Auburn, Indiana. He, and his children, have been residing in Knox County since 2002. His passion for entertaining audiences began at age 12, and he…
  • Day
    Saturday, 8/15
  • Time
    6:30 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox Center Stage
Brianna Smith

Brianna Smith

Brianna Smith is a senior in high school. She has performed in numerous plays throughout her career as well as May Fiesta and The Forum Show at school. Brianna took 2nd place in the Knox County…
  • Day
    Friday, 8/14
  • Time
    2:30 pm
  • Location
    On the Square
Caffiends

Caffiends

THE CAFFIENDS is a talented and versatile quintet of musicians/vocalists whose experience and professionalism are equal to any musical challenge. The Caffiends members have made hundreds of special…
  • Day
    Sunday, 8/16
  • Time
    12:00 pm
  • Location
    On the Square
Can't Blame Me

Can't Blame Me

Courtney DeCosky recently relocated back to the area from Los Angeles with her husband and twin boys. Favorite California theatre credits include The Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory, Night…
  • Day
    Saturday, 8/15
  • Time
    2:00 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage
Carol Dance Studio

Carol Dance Studio

Carol Dance Studio has been training and entertaining in Knox County for 57 years! Caring faculty members work closely with students to educate and oversee that proper form and technique is…
  • Day
    Saturday, 8/15
  • Time
    1:00 pm
  • Location
    [email protected]
Central Ohio Roller Dolls

Central Ohio Roller Dolls

Central Ohio Roller Dolls is a local roller derby team founded in 2011 by women who loved the sport but could not travel more than an hour away 3-4 times a week. We strive to be something for women…
  • Day
    Saturday, 8/15
  • Time
    2:00 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox Center Stage

Chautauqua - Dan Emmett

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Dan Emmett's birth, portrayed by Carl Young, Dan Emmett is the namesake of this music and arts festival, the father of minstrelsy along with his fellow Virginia…
  • Day
    Thursday, 8/13
  • Time
    6:00 pm
  • Location
    [email protected]
Chautauqua - Red Skelton

Chautauqua - Red Skelton

An amazing comedian, mime, author, and showman whose television show ran from 1951 through 1971. Red Skelton will be portrayed by another amazing showman, Ken Barnett. Ken will take you through…
  • Day
    Thursday, 8/13
  • Time
    7:00 pm
  • Location
    [email protected]

Chautauqua - Woody Hayes

If you think of Ohio State Football, the first name that comes to mind is Woody Hayes. Winner of 13 Big Ten titles and 5 national championships, many don't realize that he also was the host of a…
  • Day
    Thursday, 8/13
  • Time
    6:30 pm
  • Location
    [email protected]
Chautauqua Beatles

Chautauqua Beatles

First appearing at the 2011 Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival, the Chautauqua Beatles filled ThePlace@ TheWoodward to overflowing. With that type of response the group performed for the FOOD FOR THE…
  • Day
    Saturday, 8/15
  • Time
    6:00 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage
Chestnut Ridge

Chestnut Ridge

Chestnut Ridge is a Bluegrass/Gospel group out of the Knox County/central Ohio area. They have been playing well over 10 years and have a strong following, young and old. Their dedication to…
  • Day
    Friday, 8/14
  • Time
    7:30 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage

Colonial Kids

This dynamic group of local students comprises this years Colonial Kids. They represent the young adults of our county with voices of energy, excitement and enthusiasm. They bring forth the carefree…
  • Day
    Saturday, 8/15
  • Time
    4:00 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage

Cosmic Pizza Garage Funk Band

The Cosmic Pizza Garage Funk Band is Andrew Clarkson (guitars), Ian Clarkson (bass), Taylor Dallas (drums), John Kolberg (trumpet), Molly Narkis (saxophone), and Conor Tazewell (vocals). The band…
  • Day
    Friday, 8/14
  • Time
    4:00 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox South Stage
Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle has been a favorite of audiences of country and popular music since attaining national prominence with her first chart records in the mid-seventies. Perhaps most identified with her…
  • Day
    Saturday, 8/15
  • Time
    9:30 pm
  • Location
    First-Knox Main Stage
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