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PERFORMING ARTS [ last updated 04-08-08 ]

Performance Submissions
The Black Swamp Arts Festival welcomes submissions for all types of music, theater, performance, and dance. Send non-returnable tapes, CD's, press kits, or other appropriate materials to:

BSAF Performance Committee
174 South Main Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Due to the large number of submissions, however, it is difficult to respond to every performer confirming receipt of your materials.

Main Stage | Electronica | Youth & Family | Huntington Courtyard / Other | Teen Concert | Music History

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LIVE BROADCAST
throughout the weekend on
88.1 WBGU-FM and wbgufm.com

Main Stage
(Fri. 4 PM - mid, Sat. 11 AM - mid, Sun. 11 AM - 5 PM). 
Booked by:  Mr. Kelly Wicks, 419.354.BSAF, info@blackswamparts.org

Main Stage hosts national and local acts spanning all musical genres.  Located between East Wooster and South Prospect streets, it is easily accessible. This stage overlooks the food court and beer garden. Ample seating is available near the stage as well as in the concessions area. For those who'd rather dance, there is adequate dancing space available in front of the stage. All acts & times are subject to change.  ALL ACTS ARE FREE! (REALLY!)
If you see this (*), you can catch their second show at a different time or on a different stage.

Friday, September 5, 2008
4:45 PM	Resonant Soul [website] | [myspace]
6:00 PM	Harry Manx [website] | [myspace]
6:20 PM	Patrick Sweany [website] | [myspace]
8:00 PM	Harry Manx [website] | [myspace]
8:30 PM	Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles [website] | [myspace]
10:30 PM	Big James & the Chicago Playboys [website]
Saturday September 6, 2008
11:00 AM	Stephen Christoff [website] | [myspace]
12:20 PM	Bucktown Kickback [website] | [myspace]
1:45 PM	Harry Manx [website] | [myspace]
3:15 PM	Little Cow [website] | [myspace]
4:45 PM	Elien Jewell [website] | [myspace]
6:15 PM	Graham Parker [website]
8:00 PM	Shemekia Copeland [website] | [myspace]
10:00 PM	The Dirty Dozen Brass Band [website] | [myspace]
Sunday September 7, 2008
11:00 AM	The Plastic People of the Universe [website] | [myspace]
12:20 PM	Tanglefoot [website]
2:00 PM	The Frank Vignola Quintet [website] | [myspace]
3:30 PM	Chatham County Line [website] | [myspace]

Electronica Stage
(Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM) inside the Cla-Zel Theatre
Booked by:  Mr. John Zibbel, 419.354.BSAF or info@blackswamparts.org

This stage will feature John Zibbel and various artists performing electronica-style music and experimental sounds. The historic theatre has a full agenda for the Festival weekend.

Saturday September 6, 2008 Bands are listed in order of performance.
Starting Time TBA

4-Corners
Live music at the intersection of Main and Wooster Streets.

Youth Art Stage
(Saturday & Sunday)
Booked by:  Youth Arts Committee, 419.354.BSAF or info@blackswamparts.org

The youth art stage is on North Main Street near the Wood County Public Library. This stage is geared toward the younger audience with folk musicians, interactive comedians, and storytellers. Visit the YOUTH ART webpage for a schedule of events and more Youth Art activites.

Huntington Bank Courtyard
(Saturday & Sunday)
Booked by:  Mr. Cole Christianson, 419.354.BSAF, info@blackswamparts.org

Unique music and live entertainment is scattered throughout the Festival site. Every year we add new performers and bring back some past favorites. Keep an eye out for roaming performers or stop by the Huntington Bank Courtyard to see an acoustic set.
* Also performing on additional stages

Saturday September 6, 2008
10:00 AM
Noon
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Sunday September 7, 2008
11:00 AM
Noon
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM

TEEN STAGE
Peanut Butter & Rock - it's a swamp thing
(Saturday, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM) inside the Cla-Zel Theatre
419.354.BSAF, info@blackswamparts.org

The teen scene has spoken and the Festival has heard! A new stage inside the Cla-Zel Theatre wil feature hot local bands in a teen-friendly environment. PB&R Receives Grant - READ ABOUT IT!

Band Submission Form

Saturday September 6, 2008 Bands are listed in order of performance.
Start time TBA

Take the sound home with you! Perfoming bands will have CDs and merch available. Concessions courtesy of the Cla-Zel Theatre.