Coffee House Rebels at Hot Times Community Arts & Music Festival

Willie Phoenix - Vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, harmonica Chuck Birchfield - Bass Ray Winburn - Congas, bongos and bells Dave Joseph - Drums Willie Phoenix - Birthplace: Camden, Alabama Willie is a big time concert performer who is known for his legendary performances throughout the midwestern U.S.A. He is a charismatic showman who will simply rock you! Graffiti, a regional newspaper in West Virginia described Willie as a "raging guitarist with a ton of attitude and stage presence." His juiced up versions of classic blues tunes performed in his live show are also something that should not be missed. As an artist, he is a prolific songwriter who writes at least four songs to every one included on his CD releases (averages one CD release per year). Writes moving and soulful songs with infectious hooks. As a musician, he's a talented guitarist who plays with great feel and intensity. He was taught to play guitar by his father and bluesman the Reverend Willie J. Creagh, who played with such legends as Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson 2 (Willie Jr’s Godfather). I guess good genes are the secret... Highlights: Vocals on Cooper Tire's 2007 Television Commercial 2005 Honored Artist of the Year Columbus Community Festival Two Columbus Music Awards in 1994 for Best R & B Songwriter and Outstanding Rock Act Opened for or played with such acts like BB King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Tinsley Ellis, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Buckwheat Zydeco, Joan Armatrading, and Bryan Adams. Performs annually for the CD 101 Andyman-A-Thon benefiting Children's Charities in Columbus, Ohio. Wrote the song "True Blue Jacket Fan" for the NHL Hockey Team Columbus Blues Jackets, which became a fan favorite and frequently played song during intermission at games. Influences: A fusion of blues, soul, and rock influences - 60’s british blues (Yardbirds and Cream) to American psychedelic rock (Jimi Hendrix). Official Website: Willie Phoenix

Stepping through the veil of musical existentialism, Mas Bagua performs Enhanced Gigantic Psychedelia. EGP is a seamless fusion of rock, hip-hop, world beat, and post-modern techno. It is a dynamic performance of light, sound, and dance, blending contemporary electronica with traditional rhythm-section funk. Intricate guitar abstractions and intimate mystical musings make Mas Bagua a constructive current of healing energy guaranteed to raise it up and take it to the next level.