1. Riverfest: Helping fans see `the bigger picture'
The Leaf Chronicle - Clarksville, Tenn.
Subjects: Musical performances; Musicians & conductors; Discount rates; Hip hop music
Author: Donahoe, Heather
Date: Sep 10, 2005
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Having fun down by the river
Festival grooves despite band's obscene music
By HEATHER DONAHOE
The Leaf-Chronicle
Longtime Clarksville residents Hollis and Kathleen Owen went to Riverfest out of curiosity Friday night.
"We've never been before," Hollis Owen said. "Seems like something good for community morale, and
to come out and get in on it."
The couple also had their hearts set on a tasty festival treat - chicken on a stick.
"We saw the sign from the road," Mr. Owen said.
The second night of the annual event was enjoyed by hundreds who came to enjoy not only the food, b
offering of musical entertainment.
With notable country acts like Hal Ketchum and Ty Herndon, a stirring performance by Dennis Edward
Temptations Review - as well as a spirited showing from a series of local hip-hop artists - Friday night's
wasn't left wanting for variety.
"It's good for the community - just getting different people together in one place," said Joel Erb of Clark
"A lot of people have a small-town mentality when it comes to Clarksville, and I think events like Riverfe
help people to see the bigger picture," Erb continued.
The only wrinkle in the evening's festivities came when one of the hip-hop acts, Nitty Gritty, performed
with sexual profanities - a violation of policy for Riverfest performers.
Nitty Gritty was performing as part of a showcase hosted by Unsigned Artists Mix - a local talent booki
owned by Seymour Hagans, who promptly joined the group on stage and asked them to leave.
"I want to apologize to the audience," Hagans said. "They did not rehearse that song, and I would just
they are a long way from being professionals.
"They should have been able to look at the audience full of families and realize how inappropriate that
got aggressive - what they were doing was not fun."
City Special Events Coordinator Jo Huber said hip-hop performances won't be banned from Riverfest,
future artist contracts will include a profanity clause that specifies a nonpayment penalty for performers
obscenities.
Unfortunately, the language slip cost other Unsigned Artists Mix performers the chance to share their t
remainder of the showcase was canceled after Nitty Gritty left the stage.
Artist Ashley Bell - who uses the stage name "Abells" - was supposed to perform after Nitty Gritty. She
was frustrated at being punished for someone else's mistake.
"I'm clean," she said. "I'm cutting edge, too, but what I do can still be played on the radio."
The shocked audience recovered quickly as the crowd grew throughout the night.
Ann Antomattei sashayed into Riverfest around 9 p.m., hips swaying as she waved a flashing light wan
beat of the music.
"I'm 60, and I love to dance," Antomattei said. "I'm ready to get down there and have some fun."

2. Heather Donahoe can be reached by telephone at 245-0236 or through e-mail at
heatherdonahoe@theleafchronicle.com.
RIVERFEST
- The results of the Riverfest Vocal Star Competition held Thursday:
- Top Female - Erika Arnold
- Top Male - Hunter Seagroves
- Admission today is $5 from noon to 5 p.m., and discount rates do not apply during this time. After 5 p
admission is $10 and discounts for those over age 65 and military and their dependents will be availab
Admission Sunday is free.
Appearing today at Riverfest:
MILLER STAGE
Noon-2:30 p.m. International Groups
2:30 p.m. A Knights Tale
4 p.m. Victoria and Zeta Five
5 p.m. Northeast High School and Montgomery Central High School Dance Teams
5:15 p.m. Verbena Court Strut Band
Clarksville Dance Force performing between acts starting at 6 p.m.
6:15 p.m. Digenus
7:15 p.m. Hip Kitty
8:15 p.m. Tony Lucca
9:15 p.m. Saturn of Clarksville's Fireworks Display
9:30 p.m. Haystak
GATEWAY STAGE
Noon Northeast High School Exit One Show Choir (Opener for Dance Off)
Noon-4 p.m. Wendy's Kids Dance Off
5 p.m. Apocalyptic Cowboys
6 p.m. The Leaf-Chronicle's "Salute to the Troops" featuring Mystery
Christy's Dance Connection performing between acts starting at 6:45 p.m.
7 p.m. Hypertension
8 p.m. The Platters
9:30 p.m. Drifters
For more information, visit the official Riverfest Web site at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.
Photo captions:
Hal Ketchum sings to one of Riverfest's largest crowds Friday night at McGregor Park. Hundreds of pe
out to enjoy concerts, inflatables, food and the hometown spirit. Riverfest continues today and ends Su
Williamson/The Leaf-Chronicle
Brandon Myer, 5, Clarksville, makes his way out of an inflatable at Riverfest Friday night. Greg William
Leaf-Chronicle
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City Special Events Coordinator Jo Huber said hip-hop performances won't be banned from Riverfest,
future artist contracts will include a profanity clause that specifies a nonpayment penalty for performers
obscenities.
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