September 25, 2010 - Noon to 5 PM

Kimberly-Clark Berkeley Mill, Hendersonville, NC

Perhaps the most exciting of all Blast in the Grass events, the live music boasts two fantastic performances from Asheville-area artists Marc Keller and Blues Forgotten.

Marc Keller - Noon to 2 PM

Marc Keller grew up in Oklahoma City, playing music with his mom and grandfather. He got first electric guitar at the age of 10, and shortly thereafter started playing trumpet with the school band. During his early teenage years Marc played with several local garage bands, and formed a country group with his mom. He enjoyed playing electric guitar and wanted to expand musically. Keller borrowed a beat up acoustic guitar and attended his first acoustic music festival at the age of 16, he was hooked. After graduation in 1981 he took his first road gig with the Arbuckle Mnt. Boys playing Texas to Minnesota. Two years later he joined up with Scott Vestal and Russell Moore forming the group Southern Connection this group got nationwide air play with their debut album Southern Connection on Peach's Records. During this era Marc also played with the group Special Edition which included singer Joe Diffie. From 1985 to 1989 he led his own groups and toured with many others. In 1989 Marc helped form the Larry Stephenson Band achieving two Top Ten Hits and the cover spot with Blue Grass Unlimited in 1990. Marc Keller spans a wide range of acoustic and electric music from rock, blues, country, bluegrass and everything in between. He strives at being innovative and passionate with his guitar and vocal work. Over the course of his career, Keller has performed his original music, opening for such artists as; Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Skid Row, 38 Special, Tesla, Molly Hatchet, Warrant, Nazareth, Jackyl, Quiet Riot, Eddie Money, Grand Funk Railroad, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Johnny Winter. Marc has been recording and touring since the early 90's with his style of Rock and Blues. Collaborating with the best musicians in the area, he released his music in 1997 earning him radio air play throughout the east coast. In addition his band was selected as the #1 Rock Act and Marc as the #1 Musician, for all of Western North Carolina by the Mountain Express in October of 2002.

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Blues Forgotten - 3 to 5 PM

Don Bodie: Vocals
Dave Brown: Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Shane Snyder: Bass
Paul Songy: Lead/Slide Guitar
Mark Shaeffer: Drums

Based in the great city of Asheville, NC, Blues Forgotten was formed in 2004 and has steadily grown into a dynamic ensemble that is constantly working to create a thorough and cathartic musical experience. Though Rock, Jazz, and Blues comprise the foundation of our sound, we explore a wide range of musical styles from around the world. Rather than define ourselves as a particular type of band, we strive to provide a total musical experience that truly offers something for everyone.

Art must constantly reinvent itself to remain relevant, and we subscribe to the belief that true wisdom is knowing that one can never know it all - for when learning stops so does our growth as artists and individuals. We learn, create and explore every time we play and the experience is meant to be shared with our listeners. Dueling guitars, fat basslines and a driving percussion will force you to groove to the tunes.

Blues Forgotten continues to be a force to be reckoned with. The band has performed at the Asheville Civic Center, as well as the Grey Eagle Music Hall. Using diversity as there ally, they are able to blend with almost any act they are billed with. The band continues to grow both musically and spiritually. Look for them to be playing in a town near you!

Blues Forgotten on MySpace

Event held rain or shine. No alcohol, firearms, or pets.