Oktoberfest 2013 has a very promising and diverse lineup of bands that are sure to please every student, faculty member and spectator alike.
For the avid country fan, Oktoberfest will be hosting two up-and-coming country singers, Sam Hunt and Chase Rice. Sam Hunt is new to the country music scene. He’s currently working on recording his debut album and recently co-wrote hit songs for Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney. Sam Hunt will be performing on Lankford Mall from 2:45 to 3:15 Saturday afternoon.
Following Sam Hunt, the '90s spirit will be kept alive with a '90s cover band known as Reality Bites Back. They will be performing a program of popular songs, varying from the Beastie Boys to Metallica and many more. Come out and hear them from 3:30 to 4:20 on Lankford Mall!
Next up from 4:30 to 5:30 will be the cover band called Startin’ Somethin’. Their members include: Jerel Crockett, David Ashby, Geoff Bakel, Matt Walton and Ben White. On their playlist, we can expect many covers of some of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits.
Chase Rice, another up–and-coming country star, will also be singing at Oktoberfest. His recent musical accomplishments include co-writing the hit single “Cruise,” releasing his first album entitled “Country As Me,” and his second album following “Dirt Road Communion.” Chase Rice doesn’t just sing though; he was a linebacker for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro football team and also placed second on the reality show “Survivor" in the season "Survivor: Nicaragua.” You can catch Chase Rice’s performance on Lankford Mall at 5:45 p.m.
After a quick 15 minute break in between performances, Travis Porter will take the stage at Lankford Mall at 7 p.m. Saturday evening. The band consists of two stepbrothers, Ali and Quez, and their middle school friend, Strap. They started out calling themselves the Hard Hitters but changed their name to Travis Porter in 2008. Their first album, entitled “From Day 1,” was released in 2012. We can expect to hear a few of their most popular hip-hop songs, including “Aww Yea,” “Go Shorty Go” and “Bring it Back.”
Following the performance by Travis Porter will be The Hunts. Made up of seven brothers and sisters from Chesapeake, Va., The Hunts have been touring nation and worldwide, singing their own mix of Indie/folk music. They’ll be performing on Lankford Mall from 8:15 to 9:15 Saturday night.
Last but not least on the agenda for Saturday’s performances, Lancer Productions is bringing us Rebelution, a group known for their mix of rock, reggae and world music. The band, formed in 2004, has five members including Eric Rachmany, Rory Carey, Wesley Finley, Marley D Williams and Khris Royal, all from Santa Barbara, Ca. Their musical career has consisted of releasing three albums, entitled “Courage to Grow,” “Bright Side of Life” and, most recently, “Peace of Mind.”
The lineup of performances for Oktoberfest, brought to the Longwood community by Lancer Productions, has a little bit of everything, and everyone is sure to have a spectacular time.
