A recently formed rock band, Lead Rose, highlights the best young talent Maple Valley has to offer and will perform at Arts Festival 2010 at noon, Sunday, June 13 at the Lake Wilderness Lodge.
Guitarist Brooks Carlston, 14, was influence by the early years of Green Day, which later morphed to Slash and Velvet Revolver. Singer/bassist Michael Harding, 14, credits Dace Anderson of Rock ‘n’ More as his musical inspiration. Harding plays in Lead Rose and another band. Drummer Alex Grachek, 13, started his career by mastering ‘Rock Band I & II’ and taking lessons from Phil Bowden of Rock ‘n’ More. Guitarist Zach Schram, 16, says it’s his family and his girlfriend Tani that motivates him to master the guitar and perform on stage.
Lead Rose’s rock and roll style is sure to entertain rock fans of all ages. See the following for the entire Arts Fest 2010 performance schedule.
Saturday, June 12
1 p.m. Burwell Brothers and Chris Luquette
2 p.m. Tahoma Drama
3 p.m. Allegra Sundstrom
3 p.m. Megan & Elisa
4 p.m. Hejira
5 p.m. Maple Villains
7 p.m. ’Open Mic Night’ at Arts Fest! (Check in 6:30pm)
Sunday, June 13
12 p.m. Washington Flute Circle
12 p.m. Lead Rose (outdoor venue)
1 p.m. Rockfish
2 p.m. Northern Departure
3 p.m. Larry Murante
4 p.m. Camano Cadillac Band
5 p.m. 3rd Attempt (outdoor venue)
There will also be visual components to Arts Fest starting with the Juried Art Show.
This is a competitive event and is designed to showcase exceptional talent and offer artwork for sale to the public.
Up to $1,000 is available in purchase awards in the juried exhibit as well as many awards in the form of People’s Choice and various local business donations such as cash and gift certificates.
Also, artists accepted in to the juried show will receive complimentary admission to the Artists Reception Gala.
Guests and general public admission will be $10 at the door. Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra to perform at this event which will be an opportunity to mingle and get a sneak peek at the art.
If that’s not enough, there will be arts demonstrations offered, too.
• Folk art at its best, the Covington Quilt Members Guild will once again demonstrate their craft and sell $1 raffle tickets.
• Welding Sculpture Demonstration. A metal welding demonstration highlighting Greg Bartol’s unique talent will be at Arts Festival ongoing throughout the weekend.
• Past Arts Festival participants, the Washington Flute Circle and Flute Quest will be on hand to demonstrate flute making as well as performance demonstrations of Native American style music. WFC will also be on hand throughout Arts Festival weekend.
•Calligraphy Demonstrations. Calligrapher Sally Penley will be at Arts Fest to demonstrate her hand. Sally recently showed at the Creative Arts Center displaying letter forms and intricate Chinese characters. Experience this live demonstration and take home a calligraphy sample.
