THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, October 10, 1996 TAG: 9610100039
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E3 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY FRANK ROBERTS, STAFF WRITER
LENGTH: 73 lines
MARTINA MCBRIDE, star attraction of Peanut Fest, will have lots of entertaining company.
The three stages at Suffolk Municipal Airport are offering almost continuous activity through Sunday.
McBride's performance, at 4 p.m. Sunday, will be preceded by Hole Shot, a Hampton Roads country band; and The Delevantes, a Nashville group that plays country and rock.
For those who grew up rockin' to the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo, Peanut Fest has a double treat:
``Beatlemania Live'' performs at 8 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. At 5 p.m. Sunday, it's Tim Beasley's ``Beatles Tribute.''
Bill Deal, Fat Ammon & The Rhondels get together at 8 p.m. tonight, and The Rhondels return on their own at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Many Hampton Roads entertainers are on the fest schedule.
Familiar country performers include Cactus Rose and 32 South, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday; the Wooden Nickel Band, 5 p.m. Saturday; and 14-year-old Garth-like singer Troy Hedspeth at 2 p.m. Sunday.
If you remember such songs as ``Turn, Turn, Turn'' and ``Mr. Tambourine Man,'' you'll enjoy The Byrds Celebration. The group was formed with the cooperation of the late Michael Clarke, The Byrds' original drummer.
They will be at Peanut Fest at 8 p.m. Friday, opening for the Marshall Tucker Band, with still more 1960s and '70s flavored music. With the Tucker gang, you get the real thing. Those guys have lasted as a unit longer than most marriages.
At 6:30 is acoustic musician Lewis McGehee, a Richmond native who seems to appear everywhere in Hampton Roads.
Peanut Fest also will oblige those looking for action.
Bulls will show up at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday to help the cowboys of the McLamb Rodeo.
Or if you prefer four wheels, the Nationwide Demolition Derby, which always attracts a crowd, will crash onto the scene at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
There also will be plenty to eat, plenty of rides to enjoy, and tents filled with arts, crafts and commercial exhibitions. ILLUSTRATION: Graphic
TODAY AT THE PEANUT FEST
Highlight: Ruritan Club Shrimp Feast, 3 p.m., Suffolk Municipal
Airport.
Tickets $20, available at the gate only if not sold out in
advance.
6 p.m. - Leggz. Beach music.
7 p.m. - Bill Deal, Fat Ammon & The Rhondels. Pop, rock, blues,
etc.
9 p.m. - Fireworks.
The festival, at the airport, opens at 2 p.m., closes at 10:30
p.m. Parking is $5 per vehicle.
For information, call 538-0109.
FRIDAY
Highlight: Nationwide Demolition Derby, 7:30 p.m., arena area,
Suffolk Municipal Airport.
10 a.m. to noon, Kiddie Day and Senior Day activities.
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., school choruses and bands, Peanut Stage.
8 p.m. - Bingo, Activities Tent.
9 p.m. - Fireworks.
Bud Fest Stage:
6:30 p.m. - Lewis McGehee, acoustic.
8 p.m. - ``The Byrds Celebration.''
9:30 p.m. - Marshal Tucker Band, music of the '60s and '70s.
Coors Harvest Stage:
5 p.m. - Andy Hengel, acoustic.
7 p.m. - Cactus Rose, country.
9:15 p.m. - 32 South, country.
Peanut Fest is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Parking costs $5 per
vehicle, except for seniors during Senior Day activities. by CNB