ABOUT CALLISTA CLARK: Every song has a story, and at just 18 years old, Callista Clark has a lot to say, wielding her creative gifts as both a defense and an instrument of peace as she puts her heart on display. With Real To Me (Big Machine Records) production Top 20, It’s Cause I Am,” Callista became country radio’s most successful new artist debut of 2021. She shows no signs of slowing down as her soulful next single, “Gave It Back Broken,” made an impact on country radio in May 2022. Blending inspiration from authentic, timeless classics with the sounds of her Georgia roots, Clark “commands her career from its breakthrough beginnings” (American Songwriter). She has collaborated with many of Country music’s leading songwriters, including Jonathan Singleton, Laura Veltz, Nicolle Galyon, and Emily Shackleton, proof that Clark can hold her own among Nashville’s most prominent hitmakers. The iHeartCountry On The Verge Artist made her national television debut on Live with Kelly & Ryan, where she was touted as “the next big thing in Country music.” The momentum has continued, and BILLBOARD has featured Callista as the only Country artist in BILLBOARD’s annual “21 Under 21” list two years in a row, plus she was the youngest member ever named to CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2022. Amassing over 130 million views across all socials + YouTube, Scooter Braun (SB Projects) and Scott Borchetta (Big Machine Label Group) took notice of her engaging online presence. For more information and upcoming tour dates, visit CallistaClark.com and follow along with Callista’s journey on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.
Scotsman Rus Anderson is Elton John’s official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour videos and photos.
Hand-picked by the man himself, Rus performs as a young Elton John in ‘The Rocket Man Show’ with killer vocals, fierce piano playing and classic Elton antics.
Currently featured in Jimmy Fallon’s new TV show ‘Clash of The Cover Bands’ on E! Rus painstakingly recreates a 1970s Elton concert with gorgeous, colorful and flamboyant costumes worn by Elton – including his actual boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973.
With praise from critics, Elton fans, and celebrities alike – including Queen’s Adam Lambert, who described Rus’ performance as “phenomenal,” and Meghan Trainor, who declared, “you IS Elton!” – The Rocket Man Show has quickly joined the list of hottest and must-see shows in town.
THE MOTOWN SOUNDS OF TOUCH has entertained and delighted audiences all over the country for over 15 years. Their energetic dance performances and engaging personalities have brought many an audience to their feet! 8-10 million viewers saw TOUCH perform and become a TOP 3 FINALIST on the NBC TV Show “THE WINNER IS” hosted by Nick Lachey! TOUCH members have also written songs for Motown artists The Jackson 5 and “The King Of Pop” Michael Jackson! TOUCH was recently the featured entertainment at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, where Ken Griffey Jr., Dave Parker and Ron Oester were inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame.
THE MOTOWN SOUNDS OF TOUCH has shared center stage with Al Green, Lou Gramm, The Temptations, Night Ranger, Eddie Money, The Isley Brothers, The Spinners, Rick Springfield, Percy Sledge and the legendary Ray Charles, Tommy James and The Shondells, Mickey Thomas and Starship, and Peter Noone/Herman’s Hermits – just to share a few. Along with their backup band “The Untouchables,” TOUCH is always a “crowd-pleaser.”
Fan voted as “best country band” in Pittsburgh Magazine’s “Best of the ‘Burgh 2013 Readers’ Poll,” THW is comprised of band members Abby Abbondanza (vocals), Jeff Volek (bass), Junior Guthrie (guitar) and Keith Kleinhampl (drums). Abbondanza, Volek, and Guthrie are original members of the nearly legendary, local favorite and nationally-recognized Povertyneck Hillbillies who parted ways in 2008.
Since reforming as THW with a reunion concert in 2012, the group’s deep-rooted country grit sound has received praise from multiple local outlets, including being named one of the “best breakout music acts in Pittsburgh” by Pittsburgh’s KDKA.
The popular tri-state area group released a self-titled EP, “The Hillbilly Way,” shortly after their reunion and followed it with the full-length album “Just Go With It.”
Recently, THW reunited with Pittsburgh native and veteran music industry executive Shawn Pennington when joining Pennington Entertainment’s roster alongside Grammy-nominated duo Thompson Square and platinum-selling band Parmalee.
After signing with the Nashville-based entertainment group, THW announced the release of their highly anticipated single, “Best Night of Our Lives.” The party anthem was written by Keifer and Shawn Thompson of multi-platinum selling country duo, Thompson Square, alongside highly respected Nashville songwriter JT Harding, known for writing chart-topping hits like Uncle Kracker’s “Smile,” Blake Shelton’s “Sangria,” and Kenny Chesney’s “Somewhere With You,” to name a few.
THW released the single, “Damn I Just Wanna Kiss You,” worldwide on Friday March 9, 2018. The song was written by Matt Thomas of Parmalee and Tommy Cecil, who has penned hits for Luke Bryan and Jake Owen
Cookie Watkins brings more than a celebrity impersonation to her performance. An international touring Tribute Artist, Cookie has entertained hundreds of thousands of Tina Turner fans around the world. Critics and fans alike consider her the number one tribute to Tina Turner in the world.
Music has been Cookie’s mainstay since Duke Ellington brought her onstage to warble out a few tunes at the ripe age of fourteen. When she turned eighteen, the Duke gave Cookie a coming-out party at the Rainbow Room. She even warranted a special mention in his book “Music Is My Mistress.”
Always thought of as the little girl with the big woman’s voice, Cookie studied opera and classical music before her out-of-the-box smash hit “Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” brought her to the forefront of the dance movement. Soon she was lending her vocal expertise to such smash hits as Shades of Love’s “Keep in Touch” (Body to Body).
No stranger to Broadway, Cookie also performed in hit stage musicals like “Guys & Dolls,’ “Sweet Charity,” and “Hair” before touring with the original cast of “Beehive” and Marie Wilson.
Cookie allows the audience to savor the saucy effects of Tina’s “Higher” before a seamless transition to the throaty “Better Be Good to Me” followed by “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” But Cookie and her audience know nothing tops the high-energy stand-up hit and closer “Proud Mary,” and that is exactly what Cookie does Tina – “Proud!”
Not many groups can say that they have a music history that spans over 50 years, but here we are. Highway 96 is on the scene and ready to take you on a musical road trip! Some of our favorite memories go hand in hand with summer road trips and weekends cruising main. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee and right smack dab on Route 66 in Oklahoma, we bring a unique blend of artsy, eclectic, and just plain good old-fashioned harmony singing to the table. Just like a homecooked meal, we can make the cares and worries from the day melt away. You will leave refreshed and renewed in your love of music and having fun.
Crush Bon Jovi Experience has been wowing audiences with its live stage show and authentic musical renditions of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits for the better part of a decade! At a Crush Bon Jovi Experience concert, you will witness a 100% full-on, no-holds-barred, exciting musical experience that has to be seen to be believed! You will hear all the big hits like, “Living on a Prayer,” “It’s My Life,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” and much more! All performed with an arena-sized production and plenty of moving lights, smoke, and pyrotechnics – all paying tribute to the greatest band in the world, Bon Jovi.
Each year, the Ohio River Sternwheel festival draws crowds of up to 100,000 people to Ohio’s oldest city for a party in the streets. At the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, festival-goers enjoy paddle-wheelers, events, and the famous fireworks display. Our sponsors and volunteers are essential for the continuation of this beloved festival tradition in our riverboat town.
Help new generations fall in love with historic Marietta by supporting the area’s biggest annual celebration.
The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, Ohio takes place the weekend after labor day. Enjoy a weekend of family fun, fireworks and more. Admission is free.