World Chicken Festival Free Entertainment

Stage of Stars on Broad Street!

The Stage of Stars, on Broad Street. Berry Cupp, announcer. Lights, stage, sound and video by Pro Video/Audio.

This entertainment is 2007 and will be updated as
information becomes available.

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THURSDAY ACTIVITIES:

5:00 pm
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
Black Velvet
Rhythm and Blues, Oldies, Classic Rock, and Classic Country.

7pm Thursday
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
The Stella-Vees
The Stella-Vees are a four piece Blues band based in Lexington, Ky. The band formed in 2001 from a group of musicians who hosted the Lexington Blues Society’s weekly jam sessions. They present music that captures many qualities of the early blues. Musicians such as T-Bone Walker and Magic Sam are major influences. Their style of original material is well developed and centers on the idea that "less is best"! The Stella-Vees are know for their incredible use of dynamics and ability to play in the classic Chicago style.

9pm Thursday
Eddy Raven
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
Eddy Raven's style of music is rich in lyrical imagery and strong in artistic roots. He writes and plays a mixture of rock, country, Cajun and blues. With 20 albums to his credit, you are sure to enjoy this top notch artist.

11:00 pm
Festival Closes
Goodnight, God Bless, Drive Safely.
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FRIDAY ACTIVITIES:

4:00 pm Friday
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
Shawn Morgan & Rockhouse

5:00 pm
Medley Boys
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
The Medley Boys are fast pace outlaw type country rock band that banks on there cool smooth harmonies to win over the rowdiest crowds. The band originated in Livingston, KY when two brothers Jason and Anthony finally decided to put there talents together and call up life long friend and former member of the band ""Speeding Ticket'', drummer and vocalist Josh Bray from Mount Vernon Ky. The band started their run with a slew of unplugged shows in 2006 to tighten up there harmonies then by years end picked up former frontman from the band ''Storm Front'', bassist , vocalist, and songwriter Donavon Howard from Lamero KY.

7pm Friday
DishWater Blonde
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
What color would you get if you combined the rootsy New Orleans style funk grooves of the Meters with the pop savvy and silky falsetto of R&B crooners such as Prince as well as the pure shell shocking entertainment value of, I don't know Van Halen (not Van Hagar:)?..... DishWater Blonde

This Knoxville "neo-soul" sensation has turned more then a few heads as of late. The band has begun to garner an increasingly large fan base, becoming "Knoxville's most requested local music!"

Molded in the tradition of the entertainer/ musician combo (i.e. James Brown) DWB has a reputation for consistently delivering sheer Jaw dropping entertainment. Capacity filled venues are quickly converted from mere spectators to captivated participants as the band draws their audience into an active role as a part of the show.

The ever-diverse rotating line-up consists of an array of proficient musicians that will bring up to three + hours of funky fiery electric guitar work, chest thumping pocket grooves, smooth gospel-esque keyboards, horn hits, and unparalleled harmonies that affirm this band is poised and equipped 2 carry on the "Torch" of Funk, Soul and R&B music!

9pm Friday
LoCash Cowboys and Band
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
They're two of the most engaging singers and all-round entertainers to hit the country marketplace. First and foremost, these guys can sing and will burst into harmonized song, acapella, at the drop of a hat. Young and energetic, dancing just comes naturally to them. Their show captures people with amazing synchronized dance steps, audience participation, comedy, and flat out great music. The LoCash boys know how to put on a show. Perhaps that's because they've been choreographing major shows and dancers of all ages for years... not to mention hosting concerts and private parties for convention groups from around the world.

12:00 am
Festival Closes
Goodnight, God Bless, Drive Safely.
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SATURDAY ACTIVITIES:

6:00 pm
Colonel Sanders Look-A-Like Contest
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
Prizes: $350.00, $100.00, $50.00
CLICK HERE for more information

6:00 pm
Jerry Issacs "The Chicken Man"
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street

7pm Saturday
Eddie Barber and Kentucky Bred
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
Most Country Music stars live on a farm only after they've had enough success to buy one. With a solid foundation as a Country singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Eddie has been on a mission to bring his music to as many people as possible. "I have gained a lot of experience and a lot of new friends along the way. I've put together a really good band called KentuckyBred."
Eddie's heart will always be on that Kentucky farm, where Country will always be a part of the man. Eddie Barber and Kentucky Bred is a group of 5 musicians. They play Country, Southern Rock and Original music.

9pm Saturday
The Devonshires
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
The Devonshires perform a complete show with period costumes, props and zany skits. Combined with natural musical ability (it runs in the family), showmanship and an appreciation of the era, The Devonshires lead audiences on a memorable and fun-filled journey through the "greatest decade of rock & roll", 1964 to 1974.

12:00 am
Festival Closes
Goodnight, God Bless, Drive Safely.
Return tomorrow with family and friends!

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SUNDAY ACTIVITIES:

Sunday Gospel "Egg'stravaganza"

The World Chicken Festival is egg-cited to announce the line-up for this year's WCF Gospel Concert on the Stage of Stars on Broad Street, Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2007 at 1:00 pm. This year's line-up includes nationally renowned southern gospel recording artists. Join us for a Sunday afternoon full of praise in downtown London.

1:00 pm
Peggy Inks
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
Peggy and her two sisters grew up singing Gospel and Country songs. Beginning her solo career in the 70's, Peggy has had hits in the Southern top 100, Southern top 50, #11 on USA National Gospel Chart, #13 on the International Gospel Chart and received numerous Gospel Association awards.

1:10 pm
Pearl Orrill
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1:20 pm
Marva Singleton
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1:30 pm
Jewell Faye Williams
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1:40 pm
Angie Blair
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1:50 pm
Ina Holt
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2:00 pm
The Singing Cookes
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
The Cookes became very successful with their first national release, "He Rows Me over the Tide." They continued to be successful with hits such as "Moses," climbing to #3 in the Southern Gospel Charts, "Earth's Loss is Heaven's Gain," which went to #10, and "I Hope We Walk the Last Mile Together," which reached #14. The project that included both "Earth's Loss is Heaven's Gain," and "I Hope We Walk the Last Mile Together," reached #1 in the Gospel Voice Distributors Top Sales Chart, in the early spring of 1994. Most of all, though, the Cookes were ministering to souls, and seeing people give their lives to Jesus Christ.

After playing for mom and dad for many years, James, Ronny, and Donny found that the Lord was calling them to sing. The boys formed their own group called, The Cooke Brothers. They are a dynamic trio with that great harmony that can only be found with brothers. They, too, have been successful with fan-favorites like "Chiseled in Stone" and "Go Rest High on that Mountain." The Cooke Brothers still travel with mom and dad, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

2:30 pm
1 Voice
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
A southern gospel duet based out of Brodhead, KY, 1 Voice is a relatively new name in the southern gospel industry. Their roots run very deep in the gospel music ministry. 1 Voice has a total of 30 years combined experience of ministering to people and meeting the needs of the public by proclaiming the gospel in song and testimony.

3:00 pm
The Benge Family
STAGE OF STARS on Broad Street
The Benge Family brings to the stage five tremendous vocalists with a live band. relying solely on an anointing straight from God. They have always endeavored to do their best for God. The Benge Family offers a progressive sound that is rapidly becoming the norm in today's growing arena of Gospel Music. The Benge Family is one of just a few groups that are completely self-contained, in that they perform with a complete "live" band.