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Experience the Best of Ground Zero MusicFest Live!
Don't miss out on the most awaited Ground Zero Musicfest concert of the year! Get ready to groove to the beats of your favorite songs as Ground Zero Musicfest takes center stage. Book your tickets now and get ready to experience the electrifying nights. Go to THE BANDS section and follow along as we make announcements!
THURSDAY APRIL, 4TH
WITHOUT IMAGE 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The fusion of talent, eclecticness, and professional musicians birthed Without Image in 2020. This band is the fastest growing and most entertaining band in Texas. "Best Band I ever saw," "Better than those $100 concerts," and many other accolades are heard at every concert they perform. Small crowd or big, no show is without the high energy and fun that Without Image brings.
MISHMASH 5:30pm-6:30pm
What do you get when you take five guys and a girl from all parts of the country with diverse musical influences and with life experiences that range from hunting to computer programming to professional football and bring them together into a live performance band? You get MishMash! We are a party band that loves playing live and making sure that the audience is having as much fun as we are!
TOMAN BROTHERS 7:00pm-8:10pm
One of the most versatile bands in Texas, the Toman Brothers, comprised of bassist and vocalist, Randy Toman and his brother, lead guitarist, Russell Toman, are still hot after a quarter of a century.The Tomans have opened for shows with Robin Trower, Toby Keith, and Tim McGraw, and have worked rodeos in San Antonio, Houston and Austin. Heading out as the Drugstore Cowboys back in the 1980's, and backup band for Gary Stewart in 1981, and further working together as the Toman Brothers Band, the Toman Brothers have made themselves the most steadiest and hard working bands in South Texas.
AANYTHING BUT HUMAN 8:40pm-10:10pm
Anything But Human is an Alternative band from Dallas, Texas that formed in 2019. The band released their first single “The Road” by summer 2019, and in 2020 they released their song “Move On” which hit became a top 30 billboard charting song. With over 10 Festivals 4 Tours in US 1 Mexico Tour 3 Chart Topping Singles under their belts, they became the #1 Rock Rage Radio, Brews Radio and still Climbing!
Friday april, 5th
ARCANA KINGS 2:00pm - 3:00pm
All the way from CANADA, THE ARCANA KINGS (formerly the Johnny McCuaig Band) return with their undeniable rockin’ release “Lions As Ravens” featuring the singles “HERE WE GO”, “RUN RUNAWAY”,and “MOTHER”.
Music Industry maven, Taron Cochrane calls Arcana Kings “a Rock and Roll Tour De Force”.
This band is a musical sensation that continues to deliver impressive rock songs like their powerful CFL sports anthem “Here We Go”.
Arcana Kings meaning secrets or mysteries,are made up of Johnny McCuaig on lead vocals, bagpipes and rhythm guitar, lead guitarist James Picton, rhythm guitarist and vocals Allan Morrison, on bass Kevin Kyle and drummer Graham Templeman.
Officially re branding as ‘Arcana Kings’ from their pervious act as The Johnny McCuaig Band, the band is eager to release their debut album Lions As Ravens in 2019. With a sound that guarantees to make you move ‘Arcana Kings’ are a fantastic blend of Rock, Pop and Punk.
“A gripping, climaxing explosion of ancient and current sound, that rises in your soul, and lifts you off your seat!” - Trisha Elliot - Night Life Columnist and owner of Say It Loud Writing Design
The Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders use the bands single, Here We Go, (Lions As Ravens) as they take to the field at the start of every home game in Mosaic Stadium. Here We Go is quickly becoming a sports anthem with CFL and NHL teams to fire up athletes and their fans.
The band was also featured in the opening and halftime at the Western-Semi Finals CFL Playoffs. As ‘The Johnny McCuaig Band’, they have toured overseas in countries such as Japan, Sweden and Mexico, and have secured fans from across the Western United States through tours and annual performances on Fremont Street in Las Vegas.
‘The Johnny McCuaig Band’ was nominated for awards such as Best Music Video, Artist of the Year and Best Rock Song for the Kootenay Music Awards, as well as Best Rock Video for Canadian Independent Music Video Awards.
LONESTAR SKYNYRD 3:30pm-4:40pm
Voted the #1 tribute band in the country by the Josie Music Awards. Lone Star Skynyrd from Dallas, Texas, evokes the dynamic vocals and presence of Ronnie Van Zant, the finely interwoven trio of guitars, and the sweet female harmonies in the glory days of the 1970s Lynyrd Skynyrd concert experience. The band counts among its many fans current Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Johnny Van Zant and original Skynyrd guitar tech and plane crash survivor Craig Reed who calls Lone Star Skynyrd "Impressive".
REHAB 5:10pm-6:20pm
Rehab is an American rock/rap group was formed during the late 1990s in Warner Robins, Georgia. Rehab has released two major albums and four other discs are in existence. In addition, they have charted two singles on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks charts, one of which — “Bartender Song” — has also become a minor Hot 100 and country hit. This song is also their higher entry on the Rock charts.
Rehab was originally formed as a trio: Steaknife, Danny Alexander, and Brooks Buford. Early on, they released their first album “To Whom It May Consume” produced by Steaknife and Brooks Buford. Soon after, Epic/Sony offered a record deal.
Rehab’s major label debut, Southern Discomfort, hit stores in October 2000. With band members Danny Alexander and Brooks, hailing from the city of Warner Robins, south of Macon, Georgia (they dedicated a song to their hometown called “This Town”). Their debut album starts with a skit of them breaking out of a rehabilitation facility. The album went on to sell over 140,000 units, and produced such hits as “Sittin’ At A Bar”, “It Don’t Matter” (Modern Rock Top 20), “Rattle My Cage”, and featured such guests as Cee-Lo, Goodie Mob, Steaknife, and Cody Chestnutt.
DALLAS MOORE 6:50pm-8:00pm
Dallas Moore is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and entertainer who has earned a reputation as “The Hardest Working Man in Honky Tonk” and a “Modern Day Hardcore Troubadour” by taking his raucous and rowdy live show on the road over 300 dates a year. Dallas has been making music for over 25 years, he has 17 albums, and over 600,000 listeners on Spotify. Back in the day James Brown was known as the hardest working man in show business. In the 90's and 00's that mantle went to Warren Haynes, but for todays generation of outlaw country and southern rock the hardest working man in show business is definitely Dallas Moore!
CREED FISHER 8:30pm-9:40pm
Country music’s rising Outlaw Country star, Creed Fisher reminds fans to never lose sight of who you are, where you're from, and never be afraid of working hard to earn an honest living on his latest musical manifesto This Ain’t the Hamptons.
“I know I say it often but this album is truly some of my best work to date,” he proclaims of the brand new collection. This much anticipated follow up to 2022’s Rebel in the South is timed perfectly for country music consumers who are seeking that repopularized sounds of Outlaw and Traditional Country. The album has its own distinguished Red Dirt vibes. “I’ve never been this excited to drop a country album honestly.”
“It definitely has a bit more country rock sprinkled in than my recent two albums, Whiskey and the Dog and Rebel in the South, which consisted of honky tonk, twang,” Fisher says of the vibe. “On this album, the country tunes range from country rock to traditional country, out to outlaw country.” Put another way, he explains, “This Ain;’t the Hamptons definitely has everything from a Hank Williams vibe out to the edgier rock feel that's similar to what you would expect from Kid Rock.”
LITA FORD 10:10pm - 11:40pm
ARE YOU READY FOR THE "QUEEN OF METAL"? WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER IS NONE OTHER
THAN LITA FORD.
WITHOUT DOUBT LITA WILL HAVE YOU ON YOUR FEET AND WANTING MORE. WITH MEGA HITS LIKE "BACK TO THE CAVE", "FALLING IN AND OUT OF LOVE", "CLOSE MY EYES FOREVER", AND "KISS ME DEADLY", YOU'RE IN FOR A NIGHT YOU'LL NEVER FORGET. KNOWN AS THE "QUEEN OF METAL", THIS WILL BE A HIGH ENERGY, HARD HITTING SHOW PACKED WITH HIT AFTER HIT. WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE LITA FORD HERE FOR THE GROUND ZERO MUSICFEST AND AS OUR HEADLINER FOR FRIDAY NIGHT, DON'T MISS IT!
SATURDAY APRIL, 6TH
KALEIDESCOPE PROJECT 2:00pm-3:00pm
"The Kaleidoscope Project" is a Rock/Blues/Psychedelic multi-genre power trio based out of Houston, Texas.
In the mid Summer of 2017, The group formed spontaneously in “Old Town Spring” after two members of a previous band in which, Nicolas Schultz, (Drums) and Sadie Williams, (Guitar) were involved, backed out of a gig hours before showtime. Multi instrumentalist, Tony Pope, was in the area when he heard the news of the situation. All three musicians teamed up, put together a list of cover songs and pulled the gig off successfully without a single rehearsal. The group was initially supposed to be a one off deal but because the group received such an overwhelming and positive crowd response, the group decided to stick together and formed what is now known today as “The Kaleidoscope Project”
WHISKEY HANGOVER 3:30pm-4:40pm
Whiskey Hangover is a National Godsmack Tribute based out of Houston, TX. Whiskey Hangover's power house show has been described by fans as "the closest thing to the real Godsmack you can get".
Whiskey Hangover's recreation of a Godsmack show brings an all-out booming assault complete with all the classic Godsmack hits and their new ones. They've taken the time to make sure the song selection, energy and overall "feel" of a Godsmack show is recreated.
Their recreation of the Godsmack experience includes the famous dual drum battle "Batella de los Tambores" Whiskey Hangover is THE ONLY Godsmack tribute in the U.S. to perform this live!!
When it comes to a Godsmack show, there are only two choices: them or us!!
PAT TRAVERS 5:10pm-6:20pm
BOOM BOOM OUT GO THE LIGHTS, BLACK BETTY, AND SNORTIN WHISKEY, these are just a couple of the hits you'll here on Saturday night from the Pat Travers band at the Ground Zero Music Fest. Born on April 12, 1954, in Toronto, Canada, Pat Travers is the son of a jazz musician. He began playing guitar at the age of nine and was influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck. At the age of 16, Travers moved to London, England, where he formed his first band, Pat Travers Band. The band released their debut album, Makin' Magic, in 1976. The album featured the hit single "Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)", which reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Travers has released over 20 albums throughout his career, including his most recent, P.T. Power Trio, in 2017. He has also toured extensively, performing in Europe, Japan, and the United States. As of 2021, While touring and supporting the latest releases Pat has been impressing old fans as well as new ones all over the US and Europe. Recent tours have featured such well known guitarists as Jeff Watson of Night Ranger, Rick Derringer, and Tim Keiffer of Cinderella. Touring musicians during the early Blues Bureau years included Sean "Cannon" Shannon, bassist Dave La Rue and bassist Kevin Rian. Pat punched out the tunes before adoring fans, in small clubs and stadiums with the same intensity he always had. Regardless of the crowd size, Pat puts out the same effort night after grueling night.
BULLET BOYS 6:50pm-8:00pm
BulletBoys are a GLAM METAL band from Los Angeles, California that was formed by vocalist Marq Torien, guitarist Mick Sweda, and bassist Lonnie Vencent in the late 80s after they left King Kobra. It also featured new young rock drummer Jimmy D'Anda. Their self-titled debut album, labeled by one critic as "a decadently wonderful excursion into the eye of the hair metal hurricane", brought them huge commercial success, producing the top 40 rock hits "For The Love Of Money" (an offbeat The O'Jays cover) and "Smooth Up in Ya" (also known as simply "Smooth Up").
JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE 8:30pm-9:40pm
Jack Russell’s Great White represents the next phase of a legacy.
Rather than look backwards and merely attempt to relive the multi-platinum hard rock entity’s storied origins, Jack Russell set his sights on the future. In December 2011, Jack Russell’s Great White first bared its teeth. Since its inception, the frontman welcomed back longtime bassist and friend Tony Montana—this time as a guitar player and keyboardist—lead guitarist Robby Lochner, and drummer Ken Mary. Now, this group has a sharp, soaring, and slick new album on the horizon for 2014 boasting the bluesy hard rock stomp that made Russell and Montana icons in the first place.
The vision became clear for the singer once Montana returned to the fold. After experimenting with a various configurations, he reconnected with his old bassist, but in a different role.
“It’s a powerful band,” Russell proclaims.
DOKKEN 10:10pm-11:40pm
Dokken is an American heavy metal and hard rock band formed in 1978. They split up in 1989 but reformed four years later. The group accumulated numerous charting singles and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. The band was nominated for a Grammy in 1989.
Dokken was composed of founder Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on lead guitar, Juan Croucier on bass and “Wild” Mick Brown on drums. In 1983 Croucier left Dokken in order to join Ratt and was replaced by Jeff Pilson. Currently only Dokken and Brown remain from the original line-up.
sunday april, 7th - 11TH STREET COWBOY BAR DAY
LOYD BONHAM BAND 2:00pm-3:00pm
The Loyd Bonham Band kicks off the 11th Street Cowboy Bar Day at the Ground Zero Music Fest. Without doubt one of the local favorites when it comes to Texas Style Country Music.
MEYER ANDERSON BAND 3:30pm-4:40pm
The Meyer Anderson Band has been burning up Texas and the Southwestern United States for over fourteen years. Band leaders and lead vocalists Ted Meyer and Craig Anderson share the duties of offering an all out assault on the senses of an unsuspecting listener.
RICK RICE BAND 5:10pm-6:20pm
Nothin but fun when the Rick Rice Band takes the stage at the Ground Zero Music Fest. This is one you don't want to miss, we suggest wearing comfortable shoes that you can dance in!
KIN FAUX 6:50pm-8:00pm
Based out of San Antonio, Texas, Kin Faux is a nationally touring Texas/Red Dirt Country band whose more obvious influences, along the lines of Charlie Daniels, Alabama and Restless Heart, show strongly through virtuosic fiddle and strong vocal harmonies. Their more eclectic influences come through via poignant, blistering guitar work and a thundering, solid rhythm section.
GARY P NUNN 8:30pm-9:40pm
Gary P. Nunn has been TAKING TEXAS TO THE COUNTRY and Texas country to the world for some 40 years now, establishing himself as an icon of Lone Star music. A founding father of the progressive country movement out of Austin in the 1970s that changed the face of popular music, Nunn is also an independent music pioneer who continues to oversee his own record label and song publishing companies, manage his own career (with the help of his wife Ruth), and play most every weekend at top music venues throughout Texas and beyond. His composition “London Homesick Blues” — with its internationally known “I wanna go home with the Armadillo” chorus — is a signature Texas country song that was the theme for the PBS concert TV show “Austin City Limits” for nearly three decades. It’s no wonder that All Music Guide hails him as “a Texas music institution.”
BELLAMY BROTHERS 10:10pm-11:40pm
The Bellamy Brothers are defined by "Let Your Love Flow," the easy-rolling, soft rock classic that topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. At the time, the duo were aligned with the sunbleached sound that became known as yacht rock but instead of moving in a pop direction, the Bellamy Brothers positioned themselves as a mellow country-pop act beginning with the breezy island vibes of "If I Said You Have a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me." That song topped the Billboard Country chart in 1979, opening up a string of Top Ten hits that ran into 1990, a run that featured nine additional number one hits including "Sugar Daddy," "Dancin' Cowboys," "Do You Love as Good as You Look," "For All the Wrong Reasons," and "Redneck Girl." Throughout this period, the Bellamys would dabble in styles outside of country music, dressing their good-time country-pop with elements of disco, rock, reggae, and island music, even singing a tongue-in-cheek "Country Rap" in 1987. This low-key sense of adventure persisted in the Bellamy Brothers even after they stopped having hits in the early 1900s. The pair continued to play live and record, seizing such unexpected opportunities as re-recording their classic hits with an Austrian schlager DJ called DJ Otzi and collaborating with Swiss rocker Gola on a new version of "Let Your Love Flow" in 2010. Throughout it all, the Bellamy Brothers maintained a connection to their breezy country-pop roots, releasing such songs as "Boobs" in 2014 and the John Anderson duet "No Country Music for Old Men" in 2020.
monday, april 8th - eclipse day
EDGE OF DESTINY 2:00pm-2:30pm
Magic happens when kindred spirits come together in a cross pollination of music styles. There is the familiar theme of the common and then the edge of difference that draws it all together to create what can only be known as Edge of Destiny.
The hard driving metal drumming of Stan Petraitis, coupled with the percussive bass stylings of Michael Cormeau lay the perfect foundation for this bridge between Modern, Active, Alternative, Hard and Progressive Rock. The progressive rhythms and layerings of guitarists Kris Copley and Ulisses Moran shape and color the sound for singer Kraevin Caedo’s powerful vocal stylings to shine through on hook-laden melodies.
Although Edge of Destiny is still emerging from its infancy as a band, Kraevin and Stan (the bands cofounders) are long standing veterans in the music industry with a cumulative history of over 35 years combined. Edge of Destiny stands to be joining the ranks of some of today’s top national acts in no time at all, and have already opened for guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss, Saliva, Ellefson, Red, Kore Rozzik, Brand of Julez, Cold, Armed for Apocalypse, and have toured with Diamante, The Crowned and Dawn of Flames.
Their 1st single, a solid hard rockin’ cover of Pat Benantar’s “Invincible” dropped April 26th, and the music video has over 10k views, 216 shares, 2,500+ engagements, and reached over 40,716 people since it’s premier April 18th.
Love The Hate 3:00pm-4:00pm
All the way from Mobile Alabama, Love the Hate is a Gulf Coast Rock Band formed in 2015, that delivers a punch. If you like your Rock N Roll delivered with passion then you have to see Love The Hate. Fronted by the powerful vocals of JRod Mclain the screaming guitars of Frank Killian and Marshall Mears, with the steady thundering bass and drums of Jacob Arata, and Rob cabella, Love The Hate makes a dynamic mix of rock and metal for their sound providing a high energy live experience. Love The Hate has shared the stage with such artists as Scott Stapp, Lita Ford, Seether, Devour The Day, Red Sun Rising, Saliva, Buckcherry, Starset, Islander, From Ashes to New and Bad Wolves. Love The Hate is a must see group, don't miss them!
The Lonely Ones 4:30pm-5:30pm
Formed in the summer of 2019, The Lonely Ones are a four piece vocal-oriented hard rock band with an ear for melody and a taste for success. No strangers to the hardships of the music industry, The Lonely Ones know what they want and know how to get it. Their first singles "Eternal Sadness" and "The Lonely One" from their yet untitled album were released in March of 2020.
Scotty Austin 6:00pm-7:10pm
Former lead singer for Saving Abel, Scotty Austin isn’t your ordinary or average run-of-the-mill rock star. With a remarkable track record playing across the United States, as well as being a multi instrumentalist in numerous genres, it is clear he has a unique perspective when it comes to creating music.
THAT ARENA ROCK SHOW 7:40pm-9:10pm
That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high energy theatrical tribute to "Classic" Rock N' Roll. Performing legendary rock anthems that ruled the airwaves in the 70s and 80s. Including artists like: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses to name a few.
This show will take you on a trip back in time, turning every sized venue into an arena for a night! Get your lighters out and your fist in the air. This rock show is more than just music - it’s an experience!