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Entertainment Lineup
1 p.m. Erik Karlsson www.erikkarlsson.com
A transplant from Houston to the heartland of Kansas City, Erik Karlsson quickly found his way into the local music scene with his positive outlook and dynamic stage presence. His folk-rock songs feature stories about people with honest issues dealing with things in honest ways - some are happy, some at the end of their rope - but all are treated with respect at the hands of this engaging musician. Karlsson’s newest CD, Trying To Fill The Great Big Empty, was released in 2009.
2 p.m. Jim Abel www.wordsandmusic.us
Jim Abel writes and performs a unique style of folk and alternative music, including humorous and serious songs about love, friends, and family. Widely acclaimed for his compelling music and intelligent lyrics, Abel plays regularly in venues across the Kansas City area and surrounding communities and has received significant coverage in print and broadcast media. Abel released his latest CD, Thunder, in 2008.
3 p.m. Rick Malsick www.myspace.com/rickmalsick
Rick Malsick has more than 25 years of experience as a musician, songwriter, playwright, and actor. He is an accomplished finger-style guitarist, playing mostly ragtime, jazz, and blues, with some sweet and slow tunes thrown in for good measure. Malsick plays regularly in the Kansas City area at a variety of venues, including bars, coffeehouses, and restaurants. His most recent CD, Athena, was released in 2009.
4 p.m. Lezlie Revelle www.lezlierevelle.com
Lezlie Revelle comes from a family where music was the second language. Since she was old enough to walk and sing, she has performed in choirs, variety shows, theatre productions, coffee houses, fairs, and festivals. Revelle blends her songwriting talents with a roots rock/folk feel, a buoyant personality, and an occasional Celtic flair. As a songwriter, playwright, and poet Revelle shares stories of the human condition and the divinity to be found in us all.
Looking for a place to stay?
The Porch Swing Inn
702 East Street
Parkville, Missouri 64152
816-587-6282
www.theporchswinginn.com
The Argosy Casino and Hotel
777 Argosy Pkwy
Riverside, Missouri 64150
816-746-3100
Super 8
800 Argosy Pkwy
Riverside, Missouri 64150
816-505-2888
Getting to the Festival:
From Johnson County, KS using I-635 - Using I-635 North, cross the Missouri River and exit on Highway 9 West just after the Argosy Casino. Park University and Parkville is only a couple of miles down Highway 9 along the Missouri River. As you enter Parkville on Highway 9, continue straight on East First Street. Take a left on Main Street and go over the railroad tracks. English Landing Park is on your left on English Landing Drive. Event staff will direct you from there.
From Johnson County, KS using I-435 - Using I-435 West and North, cross the Kansas and Missouri Rivers and exit on Highway 45 East. After a few miles you will intersect and turn South onto Highway 9. As you enter Parkville on Highway 9, continue straight on East First Street. Take a left on Main Street and go over the railroad tracks. English Landing Park is on your left on English Landing Drive.
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