The 2009 New Belgium FIBArk Music Lineup!!

We listened to what you wanted and we hope you enjoy!!

Thursday June 18th - 5:30pm-7:30pm - The Groove Farmers

The Groove Farmers have been cultivating their unique local sound in and around Salida since May of 2008. This local band consists of three core members: Dave Bokel (guitar, vocals), George A. Mossman (drums, vocals) and Eric Tauer (bass guitar). The Farmers formed last March and have been seen playing at local venues including: The Victoria Tavern, High Country Hoagies, Bongo Billy’s Salida Café and Mothers. In addition to covering material from Lee Scratch Perry to Buck Owens, this trio is building an arsenal of original tunes that showcase the broad range of their musical influences. Their line up varies show by show, and has been known to include trumpet, sax, Latin percussion, pedal steel, mandolin, steel drum and harmonica. The Groove Farmers are extremely honored and excited to open the FIBArk festival this year and look forward to sharing their locally grown “grooves”.

Thursday June 18th - 8:00pm-10:00pm - Mama’s Cookin’

Hip-hop beats and conscious lyrics are the sound of Mama’s Cookin’. Their style is as much Led Zeppelin as it is The Roots. Smooth but edgy, driven by current themes with an essential nod to the great music of the past. Zebuel Early worked late nights in Memphis blues clubs and hosted his own R&B radio show in Colorado. He moonlights as a deep-funk and reggae deejay when he's not playing guitar and fronting Mama's Cookin. Add Mike Adamo's rock-solid drums and creative sampling to Steve LaBella's resonant bass work and you have the Mama's Cookin' sound. Songs of beauty and deep intention, crafted with unique and timely lyrics leave a lasting impression.

Friday June 20th - 5:30pm-7:30 pm - Lubriphonic

Combine the best elements of old-school funk and edgy rock and roll, throw in some soulful R&B, and you end up with Lubriphonic, one of the most happening bands out there today... Lubriphonic draws from strong, eclectic influences, yet is cutting-edge original-- Soul Solution is a listening pleasure and a dancing treat.

-- John Lynskey, Hittin' The Note

Lubriphonic will also play the LATE NIGHT SHOW at the Salida STEAMPLANT THEATHER $10

Friday June 19th - 8:00pm-10:00pm - Porter, Batiste, and Stoltz featuring Kyle Hollingsworth

Known for creating some of the funkiest music on the scene, Porter Batiste Stoltz is comprised of three outstanding individual musicians who together always put the music – no, the groove – first. George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste Jr., and Brian Stoltz are part of the rich history that is New Orleans’ musical ancestry.

Combine this with String Cheese Incident’s Keyboarder Kyle Hollingsworth and PBS+H will sure to be a night of funk to remember!

Saturday June 20th - 6:00pm-7:30pm - Great American Taxi

”Americana” is a broad term that tends to encapsulate much of what can be considered American folk music. Bluegrass, folk, rock and roll and jazz are all considered Americana, and all are at the forefront of any Great American Taxi show.

Saturday June 20th - 8:00pm-10:00pm - Lez Zepplin

All Girls. All Zeppelin. Lez Zepplin

Since forming in 2004, the New York City-based quartet has toured throughout the United States and Europe to become the first and foremost female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin and to garner rave reviews across the board. These ladies are sure to make you rock!

Saturday June 20th - LATE NIGHT at The Salida STEAMPLANT THEATER - DJ LOGIC $10

“The theorem of turntablist as musician has been long proven in the capable hands of DJ LOGIC, whom with jazz as his foundation has become a wax innovator by crossing genres and sprinkling his sound across the map.

As one of the world's most accomplished turntablist’s, DJ LOGIC is widely credited for introducing jazz into the hip - hop realms and is considered by most as a highly respected session musician and an innovative bandleader.

Sunday June 21st 11:00am-2:00pm Persuasion

Popular local band playing northern New Mexico style music, along with a rock-n-roll, blues and country mix. Persuasion has been together for 20 years and has recorded several times at Alta Vista recording studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The band members are Bob Mascaranez on guitar and vocals; Dan Medina on guitar and vocals; Danny Medina on trumpet and vocals; Louis Atencio on drums and vocals; and Ed Martinez on bass and vocals.