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jOSHUA TREE – U2 TRIBUTE BAND & SONS OF SKYNRYD – LYNYRD SKYNYRD TRIBUTE BAND HEADLINE AUTUMNFEST 2024

 

Woonsocket –Autumnfest is proud to announce the two entertainment headlining acts for 2024.  Joshua Tree – U2 Tribute Band will be on stage Saturday, October 12 at 8:00 PM and Sons Of Skynyrd – Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band take the stage Sunday October 13 at 7:00 PM.

 

Joshua Tree is the nation’s premiere tribute to U2.  The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to impersonations. Without compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Playing each song with the same intensity and emotion, Joshua Tree covers all phases of U2’s music catalog.

 

Sons Of Skynryd is the Northeast’s premiere Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band.  Sons of Skynyrd has been playing venues large and small, all over the northeast United States for over 16 years.  Their show includes all the hits of The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band.  Upon request, they also add in hits by Southern Rock favorites such as Molly Hatchet, Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, and Marshall Tucker Band to name a few.  Sons of Skynyrd takes pride in paying tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and it shows in each and every performance.  Sons of Skynyrd is a tribute band that takes no prisoners!

 

Autumnfest Entertainment Coordinator Steve Laramee said, “I am very happy with this year’s eclectic mix of wonderful acts.  We always look forward to bringing a combination of fantastic musical, dance and variety acts to the Autumnfest Main Stage.”

 

Below is the schedule of the 2024 Autumnfest Entertainment Schedule.  A Fireworks display will be launched on Sunday October 13th at 9:00 PM.  For more information please visit the website, www.autumnfest.org.

 

Saturday October 12, 2024

 

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM     Massachusetts Army Brass Band                 Brass Band

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM     Opening Ceremonies                                    MC – Roger Picard

12:45 PM– 1:30 PM        Woonsocket Warriors Cheerleaders             Cheerleading           

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM         Krylo Dance Studio                                       Dance

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM         Kim Oakes                                                    Autumnfest Staple

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM         Amber Rose and the Renegades                 Local Rock Band

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM         Minute To Win It                                            Game Show Fun

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM         Through The Doors                                      The Doors Tribute Band

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM         Keith Denton                                                 Solo Performer

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM         Set Up & Sound Check

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM         Joshua Tree                                                 U2 Tribute Band

 

Sunday October 13, 2024

 

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM       Get Away Rocks                                        Cover Songs

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM         Minute To Win It                                        Game Show Fun

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM         Sammy Vaughn PWT                                Praise & Worship Dance Team

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM         Viva Las Elvis                                            Elvis Presley Tribute

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM         Charlie Marie                                             Country Performer

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM         Josh Kerwin                                               Solo Performer

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM         Set Up & Sound Check 

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM         Sons of Skynyrd                                        Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band

9:00 PM                           Fireworks

 

Monday October 14, 2024

 

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM       School of Rock                                          Kid Rock Band

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM         Minute To Win It                                        Game Show Fun

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM         Whiskey Knights                                        Local Rock Band

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM         Closing Ceremonies                                  MC – Stephanie Santoro

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM         Northeast Groove                                      Local Rock Band

 

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