See the whole schedule at herndonfestival.net, this is a guide to what I think will be the highlights.
Thursday (ok, a little late, but they probably got mostly rained out anyway)
Last Train Home plays the Depot Stage from 7:30-9:30pm. They’ve got a country/rock appeal; check out Never Been To Memphis.
Friday
Juniper Lane plays the Municipal Center Stage from 6:30-7:30pm. If you like Evanescence, you’ll probably like them; check out Drag You Down.
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers plays the Municipal Center Stage from 8:00-9:30pm. Tight pop-rock with great hooks; check out Anthem Of Our Discovery.
Saturday
Chris Emerson and Ty Bennett plays the Cafe Stage from 11-11:45 am. Great bluegrass sound; check out Firemen.
William Walter Acoustic Trio plays the Cafe Stage from 12-12:45 pm. No vocals, just tasty guitars and drums; check out Consider the Price.
Jagstar plays the Municipal Center Stage from 3:00-4:00pm. Nice pop harmonies; check out Leavin’ (theme from MTV’s new Laguna Beach spin-off, “The Hills”).
Natalia Zukerman plays the Cafe Stage from 4-4:45 pm. Interesting tunings, great voice, Jill’s new fave; check out Fool’s Gold.
Girlyman plays the Municipal Center Stage from 4:30-5:30pm. Amazing group, perfect harmonies; check out Kittery Tide.
Ben Arthur plays the Cafe Stage from 5-6:00 pm. Great power pop; check out Mary Anne.
Alternate Routes plays the Municipal Center Stage from 6:00-7:00pm. Pop rock; check out Who Cares.
The Glengarry Bhoys plays the Municipal Center Stage from 7:30-9:30pm. Celtic rock; check out Mason’s Apron.
Sunday
Robbie Schaefer plays the Cafe Stage from 11-11:45am. With Michael Clem (next), makes half of eddie from ohio, great catchy tunes, also new kids CD; check out No! No! No!.
Michael Clem plays the Cafe Stage from 12-12:45pm. Humorous folk; check out Tommy the Canexican.
Ben Arthur plays the Cafe Stage from 1-1:45pm. Great power pop; check out Mary Anne.
Screaming Orphans plays the Municipal Center Stage from 1:30-2:30pm. Reminds me of the Corrs; check out Circles.
ilyAIMY plays the Cafe Stage from 2-2:45pm. Angry m/f duets; check out Will.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy plays the Municipal Center Stage from 4-6:00pm. Great swing band; check out Always Gonna Get Ya.