"A lot of people tell me they don't like country music, but they like what I am doing," says Junior Brown. "I hear that line more than anything else," which is ironic because a couple of licks is all it takes to erase any doubts concerning Junior's stylistic allegiance. His music combines the soul of country and the spirit of rock n' roll.
"Gritty Chicago blues and rarefied classical chamber music might not seem like a match made in heaven --- until you've heard Corky Siegel bring the two together ... a crowning achievement." - Chicago Tribune
Is it blues, is it classical?
Walking the line between Beethoven and B.B. King and armed with the creative genius and instrumental prowess that have defined his career for nearly four decades, Corky has pioneered an original, genre-busting Chamber blues - a fresh, innovative sound capturing the sparkling qualities of classical music merged with the emotional melodic style of blues, all within an intimate chamber setting.
Winners of the International Bluegrass Music Association's prestigious Emerging Artist of the Year award in 2003, the Kenny and Amanda Smith Band combines gutsy, heartfelt vocals, brilliant instrumental talents and a powerful, contemporary sense of song choice and arrangement into one of the most compelling new sounds in bluegrass today.
The Clumsy Lovers have brought their mix of fiddle and banjo-fuelled, bluegrassified Celtic rock to North American audiences for over a decade. With more than 2500 performances under their belts, their high-energy shows have worn out dance floors and created a loyal following in 49 states and across their homeland of Canada.
"Whiskey-whistling alt-country avant-folk shot through with flecks of jazz, punk rock and heartstring-plucking Americana." – Flavorpill
Leslie and the Badgers is a Los Angeles-based folk-country band that formed in 2006 by the beautiful lead singer and songwriter Leslie Stevens, formerly of the punk band Zeitgeist Auto Parts. They released their self-titled debut album in 2007, which is currently out of print. Five songs from their debut became the EP Greetings from.... in 2008. Their latest release Roomful of Smoke was produced by David Bianco (Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Tift Merritt). The Los Angeles Times said Leslie Stevens' voice and writing evokes Patsy Cline while No Depression wrote that Leslie Stevens' soothing voice calls to mind Emmylou Harris.
Anna Wilson's revolutionary new album, Countrypolitan Duets, creates a magical union of country, jazz and pop by effortlessly blending the genres to form a fresh but timeless new sound that pays homage to Nashville's musical roots.
"I would describe it as country music and jazz music shaking hands because it's a real fusion of two great American musical art forms," Anna says. But that modest description is an understatement, according to noted author/music historian Robert K. Oermann, who says, "Top vocalist Anna Wilson has made the first album that fully marries jazz to country music... Anna Wilson is not just 'shaking hands' with two Nashville traditions. She is embracing them both. Brilliantly."
We've had to move the festival to North Fork Park in which is located approximately 20 miles to the North East of downtown Ogden.
Back by popular demand, Driven entertained us at the 2010 festival on stage and off!
The name itself suits this band perfectly. Driven is comprised of 5 young and talented musicians that have a love for traditional bluegrass music. The band formed as a simple group of friends that met at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas only a couple years ago. Their hard drivin' sound is inspired by the very roots of this music such as people like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and the Stanley Brothers. Whether they're singing in concise harmony or tearin' it up on a blistering instrumental, Driven brings an exciting energy to the stage that can't be missed.
Back on the Ogden Music Festival Stage for their third year running, the Sister Wives kick off the 2011 festival in style.
Sister Wives first public gig was in January 2003. Since that time, the band has appeared twice on Channel 4's Good Things Utah, performed three times on the Festival Stage at the Utah Arts Festival, KRCL's Day in the Park, and been named one the of the Best New Bands of the Year in the SLAMMy's (Salt Lake Music Awards) voted by the readers of Salt Lake City Weekly Magazine.
Stepping up for his debut on the Ogden Music Festival Stage, Kort McCumber is no stranger to Ogden and Utah.
The live performance is... Original Americana! Kort knows, writes, plays, and sings good songs--steeped in tradition, honed over a musical lifetime and brought to life in the present. Americana at its best! Good songs well rendered.
Red Desert Ramblers is the PREMIER "Feel Good" band in Utah. Specializing in Bluegrass, Swing, Country, Folk and even an Irish or Scottish tune thrown in ocassionally.
The Kap Brothers Band have been performing throughout the intermountain west since 1981. Original founding members are brothers Roby and Richie Kap who have been performing together for 35 years. Roby Kap is the front man, lead singer, guitarist and master harmonica player. Brother Richie Kap plays a variety of instruments including lead guitar, mandolin and vocals.
Dicky Martinez has been serenading Utah and the Western United States for over 4 decades. Joined by bassist Randy, and drummer Chris, he continuesto lure even the best trained wallflowers to the dance floor. Now The Little Big Band, armed with an awesome array of classic rock and original songs, makes everyday a party that you won't want to miss.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 3-5, 2011
In conjunction with the annual Ogden Music Festival, the 13th annual Utah State Instrument Championships will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2011. There are nine contests, with five "Open" divisions and four "Novice" divisions
- Flatpick Guitar (Open division only)
- Fingerstyle Guitar
- Bluegrass Fiddle
- Banjo
- Mandolin
This year the contests will be held on the main stage of the Ogden Music Festival, presented Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music (OFOAM), and will begin promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday the 3rd and 8:30 AM on both Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th. Contest details, including division order and start times are listed below but may be subject to change.
We are pleased to announce early sponsorship commitments from Walnut Valley Festival Winfield, Kansas, which also lends its national sanctioning to the event; The Acoustic Musician; NAY Leather Straps; Oliphant Fiddles and Bows; and the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association. Other sponsorships are in the works and will be announced. If you are interested in additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Guy Benson with IAMA at (801) 582-5856 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it also This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it).
The combined total of contestants for each instrument contest will be limited to the first 20 paid contestants. The Novice Category has no age restriction; however this is intended for beginners to intermediate players with only a few years experience. Likewise the Open Category is open to all ages. These contests are registered with the State of Utah and are sanctioned by the Walnut Valley Association, Winfield Kansas, which hosts the National Championships in Bluegrass.
To enter please submit a non-refundable entry fee of $20.00 for the Open Division and $15.00 for the Novice Division contests. Online below or request a printable pdf form from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Make check or money order payable to: IAMA, via US Mail, postmarked no later than May 27, 2011. Registration will be available onsite at the festival but is conditional on registration pre-sales and may not be available in all divisions.
Register to compete in Utah State Instrument Championships
Mailing Address:
IAMA-USIC
P.O. BOX 520521
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84152
PLEASE NOTE: Your Registration Fees for the Utah State Instrument Championships (USIC) DO NOT include admission to the OFOAM Ogden Music Festival. A Single Day pass or a 3-Day Pass for the festival can be purchased with special reduced price for registered participants in the contest. Contact Guy Benson for information and passwords. Passes to the OFOAM Ticket site can be purchased at www.ofoam.org
Please Note: All times are approximate and subject to change. Registered participants will receive notice from Utah State Instrument Championship. (USIC)
Schedules:
Friday, June 3rd
Fingerstyle Guitar Open: 5:00 PM (There is no Novice division in Fingerstyle)
Saturday, June 4th
Mandolin Novice: 8:30 am
Mandolin Open: Follows Novice Division
Flatpick Guitar Novice: 10:00 am
Flatpick Guitar Open: Follows Novice Division
Sunday, June 5th
Banjo Novice: 8:30 am
Banjo Open: Follows Novice Division
Bluegrass Fiddle Novice: 10:00 am
Bluegrass Fiddle Open: Follows Novice Division
If you have any questions about the contests after reviewing this material the official contact for the Utah State Instrument Championships is:
Guy Benson (801) 582-5856 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ulysses
Scotty Haze, a journeyman musician from Ogden, has been involved in the Northern Utah music scene since the 1970's. Scotty has managed to play with just about every musician in Northern Utah. A few years ago Scotty decided to get serious about his music and put together his debut CD “My Life's Cross Roads”. It took 5 years and most of his musical contacts to put it together. It was released fall 2010 with a concert at Perry's Egyptian Theater in Ogden and after parties at three local nightclubs.
