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Enjoy the beautiful Chesapeake Bay Area in the most beautiful time of the year, autumn, for...
Tidewater Virginia's 6th Annual Premier Music Festival featuring
Americana, Country & Roots Artists & Songwriters
Save the Date! Friday & Saturday, September 28 & 29, 2012
Smithfield Music's Aiken & Friends Fest Open Mic Contests
Are you a burgeoning singer/songwriter in the Tidewater area and want a chance to perform on stage at Smithfield Music's Aiken & Friends Fest? Smithfield Music has partnered with a few select establishments that have active open mic nights to host songwriting contests. They will be looking for original acoustic songs. One winner will be chosen from each place and will perform a 15 minute set of their original music on Saturday, October 1 at the festival. This contest is a songwriting event, no bands please.
Open Mic Contest at Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant in Smithfield
Thursday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Jalapeno's is located at 13432 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, (757) 356-9655.
Open Mic Contest at Victorian Station (The Big Pink!) in Hampton
Thursday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Victorian Station is located at 36 N. Mallory Street in Hampton, (757) 723-5663.
Open Mic Contest at Cozzy's Comedy Club & Tavern in Newport News
Thursday, September 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Goody's Deli is located at 9700 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, (757) 595-2800.
Mike Aiken
2011 Schedule
Friday, Sept. 30 at the Smithfield Little Theater
6:30 p.m.
Songwriting Workshop with: Mike Aiken, Steve Williams, Sherrie Austin
8:00 p.m.
In-the-Round Concert featuring: Mike Aiken, Steve Williams, Sherrie Austin
Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Smithfield Little Theater
11:00 a.m.
Guitar Workshop with Ovation Guitars Chop Shop guru Matt Smith
12:30 p.m.
Music Promotion 101 with Northwind Records Amy Aiken
Saturday, Oct. 1 at Joyner Field
11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
(schedule to change)
OVATION STAGE
11:30 a.m.: Guitar Club of Smithfield
1:00 p.m.: Americana Lovebirds
1:30 p.m.: Win Winslow
3:00 p.m.: The Muckrakes
5:15 p.m.: Patty Reese Band
7:45 p.m.: Ray Wylie Hubbard Band
TAKAMINE STAGE
12:00 noon: Open Mic Songwriter Spotlight Winners
2:00 p.m.: Sherrie Austin
4:00 p.m.: Caleb Hawley Trio
6:30 p.m.: Mike Aiken Band
Fest Weekend Pass $25
Includes all fest events, music and workshops. Best value. Limited number available.
Fest Field Pass $ 5
Good all day on Joyner Field, Saturday October 1, 2011
Workshops $10
Songwriting, Guitar and Music Promotion. Attend one or all three. One low price.
2010 Highlights
2010 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct. 1 Smithfield Little Theater
Songwriters In The Round Concert + Songwriting Workshop
6:30-7:30 pm Songwriting Workshop with Tim Buppert & Mike Aiken
8:00 pm In-the-Round Concert featuring Tim Buppert, Mike Aiken, Robert Reynolds and Matt Smith
Saturday, Oct. 2 Joyner Field
Music All Day + Guitar Workshop
* Food and beverage concessions
* Arts and Crafts vendors
* more...
Takamine Stage
12:00 noon - “Open Mic” Songwriter Winners
Bill Miles, Yes Now Is, Juniper Green, Jon & Anna Fuson
2:00 p.m. - Phillip Roebuck
4:00 p.m. - Nora Jane Struthers
6:30 p.m. - The Steel Wheels
Ovation Stage
11:30 a.m. - Smithfield High School Band
1:00 p.m. - Win Winslow
3:00 p.m. - Matt Smith
5:15 p.m. - Jackie Scott & the Housewreckers
7:45 p.m. - Mike Aiken Band
2010 Ticket Pricing - Buy
* Weekend Pass - Gets you into all the events - $25
* In The Round Concert - Celebration of Songwriters - $25
* Workshops - Songwriting + Guitar , attend one or both- $10
* Field Pass - Two stages all day - $5
The festival is brought to you by Smithfield Music whose mission it is to raise money for youth music education in Isle of Wight County.
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Aiken Fest YouTube Sponsorship Video
Our Generous 2010 Sponsors:
319 Main - Professional Office Suites,
Hampton Inn & Suites - Smithfield,
Henri Lloyd, Isle of Wight Arts League,
Mack Sails, Mansion on Main B&B,
Northwind Records, Poly-Planar Marine Audio,
Rebel Marina, S&B Tents,
Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB, Church Street Inn B&B,
Smithfield Historic District Business Association,
Smithfield Little Theatre, Smithfield Music,
Smithfield Station, Restaurant, Waterfront Inn & Marina,
Yacht Systems Services, Inc.
Del. William & Taylor Barlow, Fred & Helen Barrett,
Sallie Belle & Joseph Benedetti,
Rick Bodson & Brenda Joyner, Rhonda Carlson,
Bob & Paula Cole, Dave’s Service Center,
Robert & Verne Edwards, Bob & Dianne Everett,
Cecil & Linda Gwaltney, Dianne & Junior Keen,
Peter & Robin Knauth, Bob Layton, Lewis & Sandy Little,
Lois Little, Office Furniture Outlet, Lee & Melinda Poe,
Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor, BB Schenk, O. A. & Hazel Spady,
Karen Willard, Lee & Suni Winslett, John & Deborah Wyld
Smithfield Historic District Map
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Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB Staff:
Judy Hare Winslow, Director of Tourism
Lois Chapman, Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Cheryl Whitener, Visitor Center Manager
Terry Rhinier, Event Coordinator
Kristin Wilda, Farmer's Market Manager
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Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB and the Isle of Wight Arts League are partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
