Descriptions:  

SATURDAY/ APRIL 12

Woodlands Academy of Fine Arts Men’s Choir   -Their sound is a thrilling blend of beautifully trained and accomplished voices. They will perform a mixture of sacred, traditional, patriotic and contemporary songs.

Yosakoi - The Woodlands High School Japanese Dancers, directed by teacher Masumi Reade, presents a few pieces of traditional dance.

Mariachi Imperial has been entertaining audiences across the country for the past twenty years with their joyful songs of love and celebration.  Voted Houston’s Best Mariachis for the third year running.

Ballet Folklorico Azteca of Houston has earned its place among the foremost Hispanic dance groups in Texas, known for lavish performances and gorgeous costuming while adhering to ancient cultural traditions.


The Gary Michael Dahl Band is an extraordinarily versatile group of
musicians who bring a variety of styles ranging from Rhythm and Blues, to Jazz, to Caribbean and Latin sounds to their performances. 

Houston Choral Showcase -Houston's only adult show choir has been entertaining area audiences for 75 years!

The Dan Scott Band.  
Dan Scott is a remarkably prolific and almost
effortless songwriter. He and his band, all Montgomery County Boys, carry on the tradition of country, folk and rock that can only be Texas.

Moodafaruka mixes Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Spanish and Western motifs, creating a tapestry of sound that is both familiar and new. The  Moodafaruka's mission is to remind us of our common values, to honor our differences and to promote the celebration of life through music.

SUNDAY/ APRIL 13

Town Center Theater, one of this year’s charity partners, is a professional, non-profit Performing Arts organization. It brings excerpts of “Godspell” to our festival.

The Woodlands Songwriters’ Showcase features area songwriters, all acoustic musicians, in an "in-the-round" style, swapping songs and
stories. Connie Mims, long-time resident of The Woodlands is co-founder.

Needfire is a band of Irish and Scottish American lads, with a wayward Pole thrown in for good measure. They play traditional Celtic instruments with a solidly American edge. 

Dan Dunn - Paint Jam   Don't miss this explosive performance. Over ten million people have seen him on You Tube and Yahoo videos. Now you can watch him live as he presents an amazing paint performance to music on our stage. Lasting only a few minutes, it's sensational, it’s magical, it's something to see!

Grupo Batach is a spicy blend of Cuban roots and Latin traditions that electrify audiences with their Latino-Caribbean rhythms. The musicians come from Guatemala, the US, Puerto Rico and Cuba.

INTERNATIONAL STAGE

SATURDAY/ APRIL 12

Class Act Productions is a nonprofit performing arts group for students in The Woodlands and surrounding areas. It provides an environment in which students can learn about the technical and artistic aspects of musical theatre. 

Showtime Entertainers Disney Revue- Woodlands mom and all around
talent, Patti Rascon presents her Showtime Kids and Showtime Teens
performing Disney classics as well as tunes from more recent Disney shows.

Marta Maria “La Rebosa” is known as the "Queen of the Shawl" in Mexico. For every song she performs she uses a shawl that represents the region's
heritage. She has performed throughout the US and Mexico.

Anjali Center for the Performing Arts-The Anjali Center dancers present
authentic, colorful, rarely seen folk and classical dances of India in traditional costumes. Director Rathna Kumar holds weekly classes at The John Cooper School.

McTeggart Irish Dancers is a company of homegrown lassies who in satin,
velvet and lace-up shoes tap and jig the traditional clan dances of Ireland.    

Kaminari Taiko is a dynamic musical presentation that combines high energy movements with dramatic percussive rhythms embodying the heartbeat of Japan: its spiritual essence and its people.

DLP Productions – Grease! - "Houston on Broadway" DLP Productions is a music and theatre company based in The Woodlands. It will perform GREASE!, at the Nancy Bock Theatre, June 19-22. Grab a paintbrush and join a Paint-in with DLP Productions in Town Green Park throughout the festival weekend.

Traffic Jam - Their music is a fine mixture of Old School R&B, with the passion of gospel, the rich chords of classic jazz and a strong dose of driving funk.

SUNDAY/ APRIL 13

Liquidious from The Woodlands, performs music that could be best described as a fusion of genres, which include blues, swing, jazz, funk, rock, pop and R&B with world music influences. The result might be called New World Fusion. This multi-genre, all original band’s CD, Deep Blue Sea is a must for aficionados of great music.

KP3 Kelley Peters  - Backed up by her dad, Tommy Peters and uncle, Rankin, Kelley sings a wide range of styles with a mature confidence that allows her love of music to shine through. She’s a real treasure.

Norma Zenteno, received her first electric guitar from her father, acclaimed Mexican trumpet player Roberto Zenteno, at age 11. This group displays
remarkable versatility, from traditional Mexican folk music to jazzy interludes, funk and fusion. Salsa, samba, fiesta! All day long!

Student Art Awards

Rozzano Zamorano plays both acoustic and electric bass guitar with a jaw- dropping style that brings the art of bass playing to a new level. Zamorano is without a question the city's most unique bassist. His newest CD features a collaboration with Norma Zenteno.

Performing Throughout The Festival:
Martin and Scott  -The sounds created when didjeridoo and flute meet is magical, moving, soothing, deeply calming and mesmerizing!

Performing Throughout The Festival:
Cliff De Marks Showtime Jazz Duo -This husband and wife team is
always a favorite at the festival.