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In addition to fabulous food and headline acts, local bands will perform on six stages throughout the Zoo. Relax to the soothing sounds near your favorite animal! From hip-hop and jazz to Top 40 and everything in between, there’s something for everyone’s musical tastes.
Information subject to change. Musical entertainment is included with admission.
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Judson Brown Duo (Country rock)
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Scott E. Berendt Duo (Classic rock)
7 p.m. Deep Blue Something (“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Hitmakers)
Deep Blue Something is perhaps best known for their hit single “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” which reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a global hit in 1995, culminating with a No. 1 in the UK in 1996. The band’s music encompasses a range of styles, including alternative rock, pop, and post-grunge. Deep Blue Something has earned a reputation as a dynamic and engaging live band, having toured extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia, sharing the stage with acts including Oasis, Phil Collins, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, and more. Despite going on hiatus in the early 2000s, the band reunited in 2014 to perform a series of live shows and released the “Locust House” EP in 2020 and the single “Don’t Stop” in 2022. It certainly doesn’t hurt that a whole new generation of fans has embraced the band due to their inclusion in popular films and TV series. Over 300 million streams on Spotify alone stands as a testament to Deep Blue Something’s enduring appeal of their distinctive sound and style.
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Duosonic (Country, rock, and R&B)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ohlschmidt, Panosh, and Cohen (Twisted blues)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. 90s Jake Band (Best of the ’90s)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Classic Avenue (Pop, rock, and country)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Deep Blue Crew (Blues, surf, and island music)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. The New Milwaukee Cats (Funk, soul, and dance)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ryan McIntyre (Folk rock)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Frogwater (Celtic and bluegrass)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Jake Williams (Pop rock)
11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Phil Norby (Folk rock)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sammy Ray Duo (Award-winning multi-genre)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Eric Barbieri (Classic rock)
11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Robin Pluer Duo (Jazz and French vocalist)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Marcya Daneille (Soulful jazz)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Downtown Harrison (The Music Man)
12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Kris and Dani Crow (Pop, rock, and country)
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thieves of Hearts (Pop, rock, and country)
7 p.m. Parmalee (Contemporary country)
As the most-played group/band on Country radio in 2023, Parmalee is one of the most successful acts with four No. 1 singles, multiple Platinum records, and more than 1.6 billion on-demand streams. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass), and lifelong friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard), the North Carolina natives formed Parmalee over 20 years ago. The band first topped the charts with “Carolina” in 2013, followed seven years later by “Just the Way,” “Take My Name” in 2022, and “Girl In Mine” earlier this year. Known for their distinct family harmony, irresistible melodies, and surefire radio favorites, Parmalee has not-so-quietly become one of the genre’s most undeniable contemporary country hitmakers.
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Our House (’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and more)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Superopus (’90s and alt rock)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Eric Barbieri and the Rockin’ Krakens (Classic rock)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Pop Culture (Pop and rock)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. This Side Up (Power pop)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. 5 Card Studs (Swingin’ pop and rock)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Xeno and Joe (Classic rock)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bobby Way Duo (Oldies)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Robert Allen Jr. Duo (Blues)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Dave Ciccantelli (Variety)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Jon Rouse (Classic rock hits)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Nate Herlache (Singer-songwriter)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Windy Hope (Pop and soul)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Donna Woodall (Jazz, soul, and blues)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Downtown Harrison (The Music Man)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bruce Humphries and the Rockabilly Rebels (Rockabilly)
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The LoveMonkeys (Pop hits)
7 p.m. The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin (Reggae)
The acclaimed “Exodus” LP became Julian Junior Marvin’s debut with Bob Marley & The Wailers. In 1999, TIME magazine declared “Exodus” the “Album of the Century,” while “One Love” was named “Song of the Millennium” in 2000. Julian Junior was lead guitarist and musical contributor on all subsequent Bob Marley & The Wailers albums and toured worldwide with The Wailers until Bob’s passing in 1981. Since then, Junior has released four albums with The Wailers: “ID,” “Majestic Warriors,” “Jah Message,” and “My Friends (Live),” plus numerous solo projects and as a featured player on others’ albums. After touring with many incarnations of The Wailers since Bob’s passing, Junior has stepped out to front his own unique version of The Wailers, playing and singing Bob Marley & The Wailers hit songs the way Bob intended them to be heard.
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Sensations (Rock ‘n’ soul)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Shuga Blu (R&B, pop, and soul)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. V-Funk (Funk and soul)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Jackson Park Jazz Orchestra (Jazz)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Deputy Dan Band (Classic rock)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Fire and Ice (A Pat Benatar Tribute)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ronnie Nyles (Classic rock)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. the brightside duo (Pop rock)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Duo Duende (Classics)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Jimmy D. and Michael G. (Acoustic hits)
2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Mike Roddy (Country rock)
6:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Van Jaeger (Singer-songwriter)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Keshena Armon (Jazz and soul)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Anthony Deutsch (Jazz and soul)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Downtown Harrison (The Music Man)
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Another One (Rockin’ jam band)
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Supertramp Tribute Band (Progressive rock)
11:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. Busted Mullet (Rock)
4 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Trapper Schoepp (Singer-songwriter)
12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Block Party (’70s to today)
4:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Mission Accomplished (Classic rock)
11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Scott Hlavenka Duo (Alternative jazz)
4:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Sonya and Geoff (Classic rock)
11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Barbara Stephan and Peter Mac (Soulful covers)
4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Ben Janzow (Pop, rock, and country)
11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Christopher’s Project Duo (Jazz, R&B, pop, and swing)
4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Downtown Harrison (The Music Man)
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