2010 OSF WEB SIDE PANEL EVENTS AD

TOYOTA STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

Offering the hottest national and local acts that bring rock, pop, country and more, this under the stars stage hosts FREE Concerts nightly and on Sunday afternoons (with outside gate admission). Get there early, claim your seat and enjoy the shows.


KEVIN FOWLER Thursday, September 11 -7:30 p.m.	. . . “He can write, he can sing, and he can play his guitar, . . . his music is definitely fun to listen to.”— Jennifer Webb, about.com music

CENTENNIAL RODEO OPRY Friday, September 12 - 7:30 p.m "Every time I go to the Rodeo Opry, I wish I'd gone last week, and plan to go the next". - Mark Shannon OKC Radio Personality

CANDY COBURN Saturday, September 13 - 2:00 p.m.	. . . "Mmm, rock Candy: Western Kentucky native Candy Coburn is reinventing country rock . . . — Kristyn Pomranz Riverfront Times-St Louis, MO

JAMES OTTO with Opening Act: CANDY COBURN Saturday, September 13 - 8:00 p.m.	. . . “James Otto is defying predictions and scoring on the chart . . . rocking country with some heft and substance to them and more than a touch of soul.”— Chet Flippo, CMT.com

JORDAN PRUITT Sunday, September 14 - 3:00 p.m. . . . “What separates her from the mouse-ears wearing pack, though, is genuine promise.	Pruitt's is a stylish voice - creamy and a little quirky . . . don't be surprised if she is belting anthems for minivan drivers a few albums down the line". — Tammy La Gorce, Amazon.com

SANCTUS REAL *With Special Guest:* TENTH AVENUE NORTH Monday, September 15 - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 16 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17 - 7:30 p.m. Regional Elvis Impersonator Contest complete with live show band, horns and singers. Contestants compete for cash and prizes and a spot in the National Finals to be held in Tampa, FL at the Florida State Fair, February 13 & 14, 2009. Performers can still sign up at http://www.elviscontest.com	. . . "It's Quite a Show!" — Dick Clark

Thursday, September 18 - Noon to Close Join us for this day-long, interactive event showcasing the products, games, lifestyle and culture of music Featuring GAVIN DEGRAW With Special Guest: CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES LIVE! music starts at 7:30 p.m.	. . . “Gavin DeGraw deftly weaves together rock, pop and soul influences without letting the seams show”. — Gary Graff, Billboard Magazine

HANSON Friday, September 19 - 7:30 p.m.	. . . "The band is an American original and is known worldwide for its emotion-evoking and powerful live performances". — Tulsa World . . . "An iconic American sound". — Jeff Vrabel, Billboard

GRAHAM COLTON Saturday, September 20 - 8:00 p.m.	. . . “ Graham Colton may soon become a household name and his “Best Days” are “Here Right Now”. — Ann Curry, NBC Today