2015 Get Down Downtown Festival Tabloid | Searcy, Arkansas

september Bring your 25 -26 lawnchairs

SATURDAY @ 8 PM

free admission the salty dogs

FRI 6 PM - 10 PM SAT 10 AM - 10 PM MUSIC MUSIC

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FRIDAY @ 9 PM

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ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

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FEATURED PERFORMERS Developing her songwriting skills by trial and error at writer’s nights throughout Nashville, Deana eventually signed a writing deal with Polygram and soon after a record deal with Capitol Records. One of her demo tapes happened to fall into the hands of none other than Willie Nelson who remembered Deana as a child. Impressed with how she’d grown as a songwriter, Nelson asked Deana to perform along with John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson and Neil Young as the only female solo artist to appear at Farm Aid VII in 1994.

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Saturday 8:OO PM Drenched in sun-kissed beauty both inside and out, Deana Carter didn’t take a seemingly easy route to stardom but instead chose to defy the conventional expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark. She took the industry by storm with her wildly successful multi-platinum international debut “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” more than a decade ago. Anchored by the dreamy super hit “Strawberry Wine,” Deana showcased her own blend of country and retrorock sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities that have garnered her well-deserved respect and wild acclaim. Her release, “Southern Way of Life” features songs that weave through the sometimes rocky terrain of adulthood-including loss of love, relationships on many different levels, trials, tribulations and simply put…life.

The daughter of famed studio guitarist and producer Fred Carter, Jr., Deana grew up exposed to the wide variety of musicians her father worked with, including Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings and Simon & Garfunkel. Their strong influence would eventually seep into Deana’s own country-pop style.

Her debut album, “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” boasts six songs co-written and co-produced by Deana and was released to strong reviews in late summer 1996. By the end of the year, the record had climbed to the top of both the country and pop charts, quickly achieving multi-platinum status. “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” followed in late 1998 and in 2001 Deana realized her dream of performing with her dad on a holiday album aptly titled “Father Christmas.” Making a strong move toward adult pop, she released “I’m Just a Girl” on Arista Records in 2003, the same year Capitol Records released a Greatest Hits compilation.

Follow-ups “The Story of My Life” in 2005 and “The Chain” in 2007 were both released on Vanguard Records. In an effort to pay homage to her musical roots and preserve her legendary father’s label, Nugget Records, Carter recently opened her own label, Little Nugget Records, on which her album “Southern Way of Life” was released.

Carter now divides her time between Los Angeles and Nashville, writing and producing for both the pop/rock and country markets when not on the road touring. Her superstar success continues to be evident as the chart topper “You & Tequila,” cowritten with Matraca Berg and recorded by Kenny Chesney, was nominated as CMA’s Song of the Year,

got two Grammy nods and received a nomination as ACM’s Song of the Year.

Singer, songwriter, producer – Deana Carter continues to defy conventional expectations, making waves as she makes great music.

Matthew Huff Saturday 6:30 pm

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Matthew Huff’s musical mix is best described as a little bit of Keith Urban, John Mayer, John Mellencamp and James Taylor all rolled up into one. Matthew won three International Music and Entertainment Association Awards in 2014-Album of the Year for “Give It All I Got,” Song of the Year for “A Little Bit of Crown” and Country Entertainer of the Year. His debut single “Back Again” landed him a Top 40 hit on the Music Row Breakout Chart and #20 on Power Source Top 75. His follow-up work has also garnered accolades, including the title of Nashville’s New Country Star.

Matthew’s single “This Is Our Home” was written two days after the devastating tornadoes hit several central

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Arkansas communities. All proceeds from this song are going to relief efforts. Matthew makes sure to give back to several charities throughout the year and highly supports organizations such as Team-Keegan, All Children’s Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He also created a scholarship that gives a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior from his alma mater Mammoth Spring High.

Growing up in Mammoth Spring on a thousand acres of family land gave Matthew a wealth of real life knowledge, background and experiences to draw from when he realized God put the talent within him to put words together that would paint pictures in song.

RITTER COMMUNICATIONS STAGE PERFORMERS Friday night | Sept. 25 Justin Shaw Friday 6:00 pm Justin Shaw began his singing career at the age of five. His love and passion for gospel music began in the Greater Faith Tabernacle of Deliverance where his grandfather and founder of the church, pastor Levi Conley, helped prepare him for life’s ups and downs. Since those days of growing up in the church, Justin has grown into a loving and caring husband and father.

He has opened for various artists, starred in the hit gospel stage play “Too Good to Let Go” and worked with the MeTooMusic Family of St. Louis to record “Gonna Get the Glory” in 2014-featuring 10 songs written and performed by Justin.

The Clark Family Trio featuring Bill Nesbitt Friday 7:00 pm The Clark Family Trio have been featured at Silver Dollar City, the Ozark Folk Center, Eureka Springs Folk Festival, Eureka Springs Bluegrass Weekend, Our Saturday Musical in Mountain View, the Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour and many other notable venues. Accompanied by guitarist Bill Nesbitt, they perform modern Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz and Gospel favorites.

Twelve-year-old Sallie Ann Clark and her big sister, 17-year-old Sophie, have grown up singing with their mom, Cindy, who plays upright bass for the group. Together with Nesbitt, they entertain audiences with their talent and presentation in shows around Arkansas and beyond. They have two CDs that can be purchased at Get Down Downtown or on www. clarkfamilytrio.com.

Big Silver Friday 8:00 pm Arkansas band Big Silver has been together since 1999. The four-piece band has released 4 albums-their self-titled debut, “Love Note,” “Afterlife” and “Tributary.” Listeners will hear Brit-pop, ‘60s and ’70s classics, top-40, indie, and even a bit of folk and country. There is a rural echo in the band’s natural Southern sound even with the influences of The Beatles, Elvis Costello and The Rolling Stones. Big Silver only plays a handful of shows every year so we’re proud to have them as part of our Friday night line-up at Get Down Downtown.

The Salty Dogs Friday 9:00 pm The Salty Dogs was formed in 2003 and was named the “Best Original Band in Arkansas” by the Arkansas Times. Since then, the band has played countless shows, sharing the stage with such likes of Junior Brown, Hank Williams, Jr., Old Crow Medicine Show, The Gourds, Pete Anderson, David Rawlings, Kinky Friedman, Kelly Willis and many more.

The band’s music has been featured on TLC‘s hit TV show “Trading Spaces” and on the award-winning Sundance Channel hit show “Rectify.”

Saturday Morning | Sept. 26 Kennedy Holland Saturday 9:45 am Kennedy Holland, the current Junior Miss Greenwood, is an 11-year-old entertainer who loves to perform. She has had the fortune to sing the National Anthem at the Razorback soccer season opener, the Single A State baseball tournament and the Old Fort Days Rodeo. As the niece of Sid Jackson, who loved Get Down Downtown, she is proud to be opening Saturday’s activities by singing the National Anthem. Freedom Warriors Riding Association of Arkansas will be representing our military veterans during the presentation of the American flag while Kennedy sings.

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DIAPER CHANGING AREA

BOOGIE TRAIN & MINI GOLF ($2 EACH TO RIDE/PLAY)

FARMERS ’ MARKET (SATURDAY A.M.)

SEARCY FIRE & RESCUE

CONCESSIONS

BHP BILLITON LED WALL

ZION CLIMBING CENTER ROCK WALL

EVENT T-SHIRTS ($10 EACH)

CAR SHOW

CARNIVAL GAMES (TICKETS $0.25)

DRINKS

SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY STAGE IN SPRING PARK

VENDORS

RACE ST.

RITTER COMMUNICATIONS STAGE ON THE SQUARE

RESTROOMS

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FIRST-AID BY NORTHSTAR EMS

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RACE ST.

DOWNTOWN SQ.

Festival T-Shirts Festival shirts are available at Sowell’s Furniture, Bliss Salon & Boutique, Stotts Drug Store and The Boutique in downtown Searcy. Shirts will also be available during the festival at the Main Street Searcy drink/t-shirt stand by the RITTER COMMUNICATIONS Stage on the Courthouse Square.

Shirts cost $ 10 for adult and children’s sizes. All proceeds benefit Main Street Searcy.

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PONY RIDES ($5 TO RIDE)

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INFLATABLES

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN @ CRAIN MEDIA ON SPRING STREET

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Entertainment Line- up FOR RITTER COMMUNICATIONS STAGE (Spring Street - East Side of Courthouse) Friday, September 25 6:00 pm Justin Shaw 7:00 pm The Clark Family Trio featuring Bill Nesbitt 8:00 pm Big Silver 9:00 pm The Salty Dogs Saturday, September 26 9:45 am Kennedy Holland (National Anthem) Freedom Warriors Riding Association of Arkansas (Flag Presentation)

Saturday, September 26 (Continued) 10:00 am Shea & Seth Cleveland 11:00 am Breaking Chains 12:00 pm White County Star Steppers 3:00 pm Diamond Back 4:00 pm Taylor Eaves 5:00 pm Ward Davis 6:30 pm Matthew Huff 8:00 pm Deana Carter *Scheduled musicians and performance times are subject to change on the date of event.

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RITTER COMMUNICATIONS STAGE PERFORMERS SATURDAY Continued | Sept. 26 Shea and Seth Cleveland Saturday 10:00 am Shea Cleveland is a Searcy native who was heavily inspired by his dad's Merle Haggard records from the age of 3. He began performing on stage when he was 5 at the White County Fair and other festivals. In 1998 he moved to Nashville to pursue his dream and in 2006 released his first album “Guitars and Dreams.” In 2008, he co-wrote the song “Rhythm of the Rail" with his then 12-year-old brother Seth, who has self-released his own music and has begun playing his songs in local venues. The Cleveland brothers also shared the stage for a few songs in 2012 at Get Down Downtown.

Breaking Chains Saturday 11:00 am Breaking Chains is a contemporary Christian band with the message of the cross as their main focus. Psalms 2:3 says, “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.” The band consists of Dan Conrad on drums, Randy Morris on vocals and lead guitar, Adam Graham on bass and Sky Morris plays electric guitar.

White County Star Steppers Saturday 12:00 pm The White County Star Steppers has the distinction of being Searcy’s first organized line dance group. Formed in early 2010 as an outgrowth of a continuing education class hosted by ASU-Searcy, the group dances for fun and fitness and performs at local events. Blending classic and contemporary choreography, the group entertains at various civic and county events. The group meets at the Lightle Center and invites newcomers to participate.

Diamond Back Saturday 3:00 pm With Dustin King on lead vocals and guitar, Martha McDougal on lead vocals, Tony Garrett on drums, Ernest Skinner on lead guitar, John Stansbury on rhythm guitar, Louis Ballard on bass guitar and vocals and Everett McKinney on keyboards, Diamond Back offers something for everyone. The band covers the central Arkansas region from Conway, Little Rock, Searcy and Bald Knob to Rosebud. They play a wide variety of music, including country, rock, alternative and classic rock.

Be sure to watch for an appearance in front of the Ritter Communications Stage by hula hooper Katie Sunshine during Diamond Back’s show.

Taylor Eaves Saturday 4:00 pm Eighteen-year-old Taylor Eaves is a senior at Searcy High School and has been writing and singing since she was a little girl. She recently finished recording her debut album in Nashville, Tennessee, and has released several singles, including a White County favorite “Don’t Change a Thing.”

Ward Davis Saturday 5:00 pm Ward Davis is a singer and songwriter from southeast Arkansas. As his album title “15 Years in a 10 Year Town” suggests, he has lived and worked in Nashville, Tennessee, for 15 years composing tunes for artists like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Trace Adkins, Wade Hayes, Sammy Kershaw and many more. In addition to his own solo career, he has worked with fellow singer/songwriters Rick Huckaby and Matt Nolen to form The Beagles-releasing two studio albums. They appeared in the A&E original series “Crazy Hearts Nashville” and will perform the theme song to the upcoming CMT comedy/drama “Still the King,” starring Billy Ray Cyrus. Check out www.warddavismusic.com.

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Matthew huff @ 6:30 pm & Deana Carter @ 8:00 pm - See Page 2

ADDITIONAL FESTIVITIES Robbins Sanford Grand Hall Bridal Fair The Robbins Sanford Grand Hall will host a Fall Bridal Fair during the Get Down Downtown festivities on Saturday, September 26, from 2 pm to 7 pm. Special event vendors throughout Searcy will showcase their offerings, from cakes and flowers to decorations and wedding rentals. Located at 118 N. Spring Street in historic downtown Searcy, Robbins Sanford is a classic venue that offers an ideal setting for social occasions.

3rd Annual Get Down Downtown Car Show

Katie Sunshine

The 3rd annual Get Down Downtown Car Show will be held Saturday, September 26, from 10 am to 2 pm on the west side of Spring Park.

Registration starts at 9 am and the entry fee is $20. Vehicles should enter via Woodruff Street.

Cash prizes and awards will be given in several categories and don’t miss your chance to win a Yeti cooler ! For more information, contact Jason Barnett at 501-281-3632 or Dwayne LaForce at 501-593-5872. Special thanks to Barnett Towing & Recovery, Barnett Salvage and all of the sponsors and volunteers who worked on the car show.

Katie Sunshine picked up her first hula hoop after seeing a hoop dancer at a festival in 2008.

She bought her first hoop and the rest is history.

Now her mission is to make that same experience possible for anybody. She hopes to inspire others to try hooping, for health and wellness or purely as a hobby. Do not miss Katie Sunshine’s mesmerizing hula hoop performances on Saturday, September 26. Katie will appear on the Southwestern Energy Stage at 11 am and again in front of the Ritter Communications Stage at 3 pm. She’ll also be offering free hula hoop lessons throughout the day in the Spring Park area.

THANK YOU FROM MAIN STREET SEARCY On behalf of the Main Street Searcy Board of Directors, I would like to thank Get Down Downtown’s presenting sponsor BHP Billiton, all of our festival sponsors, the Get Down Downtown festival committee, volunteers, assisting City and County departments, local law enforcement and emergency personnel for making our festival possible.

The overwhelming excitement and support of our community has allowed us to plan a great event for downtown Searcy. Each year I’m amazed at the number of Main Street friends who organize and volunteer to work at the festival; the financial generosity of businesses and organizations that help fund the event; and the number of visitors who attend Get Down Downtown.

For more information about Main Street Searcy’s upcoming events and projects, log onto searcy.com/mainstreetsearcy or visit facebook.com/mainstreetsearcy.

Amy L. Burton

Executive Director Main Street Searcy

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THE KID ZONE AT S P R I N G P A R K Children’s activities are taking place in Spring Park from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. There are performances scheduled in and around the Spring Park Pavilion. Children can enjoy face painting, carnival games, pony rides, inflatable jumpers, slides, sack races, hula hooping and pony rides. Face painting, inflatables, and performances are all free. Carnival games in Spring Park cost 25 cents each and there is a $5 charge for pony rides.

The Boogie Train will be loading passengers for train rides in the Spring Street parking lot across from First Baptist Church. There will also be a 9-hole mini golf course and sand art activities in the lot. Each activity costs $2.

The Searcy Fire Department will be set up along Pleasure Street on Saturday with a fire truck, smokehouse, water targets and “Freddie the Fire Truck” to teach children about fire safety.

Southwestern Energy Stage Schedule (Spring Park Pavilion) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 1 0:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm

1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm

White County Central Choir Searcy High School Choir Katie Sunshine, Hula Hooper Harding Academy Choir & Band Valley Baptist H2O Central Arkansas Performing Arts Academy Local Cheer Squads & Dance Teams Searcy High School Cheer Searcy High School Lionsteppers Riverview Cheer Rosebud Cheer Ahlf Junior High Cheer Sierra & Khya Carson Rhodes Dance Academy Irby Dance Studio Impact 360

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