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Chris Higbee grew up a farm boy with a musical curiosity and a diligent mother and father. That curiosity quickly became a passion that drove his dreams. “Fiddles Rock,” the first track on Higbee’s new album, tells that story and was inspired by his late father. It was co-written with Higbee’s producer Tommy Harden and Don Rollins (“It’s Five O'clock Somewhere”).

Chris founded the Poverty Neck Hillbillies (PNH) in 2000, delivering uniquely wild and energetic concerts across the country on stages, rooftops and anything else Higbee could fathom a way to play from! PNH performed for seven years before disbanding, acquiring an international fan base, distributing two records and releasing a No. 2 nationally rated video, "Mr. Right Now," starring "Big Ben" Roethlisberger starting quarter back of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chris is now performing as a solo artist and currently promoting the self titled album “Chris Higbee” with singles fsuch as, “Write to Me,” a song written to his wife who served overseas in Iraq, and was deployed immediately after exchanging wedding vows. VISIT www.chrishigbee.com for more information, music and video clips.

	Stoker 7 Friday, 6:30 These Native Calhoun Boys have been playing the Wood Festival for years. Dustin Wagner on guitar, Joey Park on Bass Guitar and Tyson Price on Drums will rock the streets on Friday evening on the Main Street Stage.
	JOE TAXI (Friday 8:00 pm) JOE TAXI is made up of 3 members. Christian Lopez, Jessie Kemmerer, Alex Shanholtzer and is a WV based band with a unique sound inspired from the great music from rock, to southern rock, country, funk, rhythm and blues, and folk. Their unique blend of music appeals to a wide and diverse audience. JOE TAXI plays regularly at venues throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Christian Lopez, the song writer in the group, strives for a bluesy, feel good sound in their original pieces who recently was a contestant on American Idol who traveled to Hollywood with the show and competed in the group competition. Performing for a live audience is what they do best. We only hope that you can one day experience them. email us at Joetaximusic@gmail.com
	The Will Freed Band (Friday 9:30 pm) Will is a 28 year-old singer/songwriter who grew up in West Virginia, making his way to the Kansas City music circuit. Will began playing for a living at an early age. With the release of his debut album with the band, Will has developed his own style, pleasing voice, and skillful harmnonica and guitar playing. He now lives in Columbus with his wife Ashley. Website: http://willfreed.net/ Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/thewillfreedband
	The Kowboyz (Saturday 4:30) Larry Jones and Robert Jerett have been making music together for over 15 years. Their unique mix of Karaoke and Duet Country music makes for great entertainment for young and old alike.
	Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys (Saturday, 7:30) Born and raised in West Virginia, Johnny Staats caught the bluegrass bug right from the start. With his mother playing piano, his father playing on the guitar, and his sister on the banjo, it seemed only natural that Johnny would get his first mandolin at the young age of seven. Throughout the years Johnny Staats has proved you can have your cake and eat it too. He is our UPS driver here in the Grantsville area and one of the most revered mandolin players in the country.
	Chris Higbee (Saturday, 9:30) Chris Higbee grew up a farm boy with a musical curiosity and a diligent mother and father. That curiosity quickly became a passion that drove his dreams. “Fiddles Rock,” the first track on Higbee’s new album, tells that story and was inspired by his late father. It was co-written with Higbee’s producer Tommy Harden and Don Rollins (“It’s Five O'clock Somewhere”). Chris founded the Poverty Neck Hillbillies (PNH) in 2000, delivering uniquely wild and energetic concerts across the country on stages, rooftops and anything else Higbee could fathom a way to play from! PNH performed for seven years before disbanding, acquiring an international fan base, distributing two records and releasing a No. 2 nationally rated video, "Mr. Right Now," starring "Big Ben" Roethlisberger starting quarter back of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chris is now performing as a solo artist and currently promoting the self titled album “Chris Higbee” with singles fsuch as, “Write to Me,” a song written to his wife who served overseas in Iraq, and was deployed immediately after exchanging wedding vows. VISIT www.chrishigbee.com for more information, music and video clips.