Taking the stage on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8:30 p.m. is CAMEO, the soul-influenced funk group that has been keeping it “funky” for more than 40 years. Founded and produced by the group’s current lead singer Larry Blackmon, CAMEO’s 17 albums have made multiple appearances on the charts, including the Billboard Top Ten and Black Music charts, along with a Grammy nomination for their break-through album “Word Up.”
Opening Weekend concludes on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m., with a performance by the chart-topping Latin band, La Maquinaria Norteña. The group’s signature sound mixes modern and contemporary elements rooted in the northern music style of “Chihuahua,” which highlights the saxophone and accordion.
Saddling up to take the stage after the Red River Showdown game on Saturday, October 12 at 8:30 p.m. are country legends Big & Rich featuring Cowboy Troy. A band, a brand, a bond and a brotherhood: Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich – Big & Rich – have blazed an indelible mark on modern country music, not simply by breaking the rules, but by setting them on fire. Big & Rich have captivated a multi-generational community of listeners with their sterling songcraft and recorded performances.
The final act in the “Flashback Friday” series and the first of Closing weekend, Shining Star will bring an earth-shattering tribute to Earth, Wind, & Fire on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 p.m. The band consists of eleven highly-talented vocalists and musicians, who harmoniously join together to present their music. This amazing recreation show is based on the 1970’s thru 1980’s the peak time of Earth, Wind & Fire’s magical career. The tribute playlist has also been hailed as the definitive collection of their chart-topping hits. Fans will leave this musical and visual extravaganza feeling as though they have been entertained by one of the most well-known R&B pop bands ever, Earth, Wind, & Fire.
