The Second Annual River City Rock & Roll Festival, scheduled for Sept 18th & 19th at Bicentennial Park in Madison, IN, is the latest offering of national and regional bands together in support of the Musicians For All Foundation (online at www.mfa-info.com). The lineup brings a couple of big names to the region for the festival in Devon Allman (son of Gregg) and Ekoostic Hookah, the popular “jam” band that make occasional stops in Louisville.
Regional favorites include Jimmy Davis Band, Andrea Davidson, Rusty Bladen (with his band the Designated Driver), Local Villains, and the band of the event organizers, Samesoul.
Samesoul bass player Joe Devito and singer/guitarist Chris Jesse founded the non-profit organization in 2006 with the goal “ helping displaced kids and the programs/homes that support them”. Devito and Jesse volunteered to play for kids living in a local facility. The fact that kids weren’t living in their homes left an impression on the musicians and led them to create the organization to help the kids learn and appreciate what an improvement a life within that music community could bring.
Proceeds from this event make up the majority of the MFA budget. MFA is a non-profit organization dedicated to putting musical instruments in the hands and minds of troubled youths.
Friday gates open at 5pm with music starting at 6pm. Gates will open at 10am Saturday with music starting at noon. Cost: $20.00 in advance / $15.00 per day at the gates. Jr. High & High School students $10.00 in advance or @ the gate. Tickets available on line @ www.mfa-info.com and at select locations, email for locations and more ticket information @ mfamadison@live.com
In addition to the musical lineup, you can enjoy barbeque (with a special note of a kids menu at “parent friendly” prices) and a Kidzone featuring inflatable rides, a Kings of Cornhole tournament for cash, and camping. Kidzone admission is $5 for the weekend.
Friday gates open at 5pm with music starting at 6pm. Gates will open at 10am Saturday with music starting at noon. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, $15.00 per day at the gates. Jr. High & High School students $10.00 in advance or at the gate. Tickets available on line at www.mfa-info.com and at select locations, email for locations and more ticket information at mfamadison@live.com
