Feb 28, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
If you listened to Pop/Rock radio in 2004, you probably remember Hoobastank for their hit single, “The Reason.” Lead singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and bassist Jesse Charland have now evolved into a post-grunge sound that’s quite a bit...
Feb 28, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
Music, for some people, is profoundly more than mere entertainment. It’s therapeutic, healing and helps you find faith when you feel as if there is none left. Julie Livingston found there is more to music than just accompaniment and lyrics. In fact, Julie would rather...
Feb 26, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
I grew up in the 70s and was surrounded by music. On my walls were posters of Donny Osmond and Peter Frampton. I was thrilled to learn Peter would be at the Wildflower! Festival on May 21, 2016. I was even more thrilled when I found out Paul “St Paul” Peterson would...
Feb 26, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
Started in 1990 when the original members were in high school, and originally named Rainbow Butt Monkeys, Finger Eleven’s music has matured through the release of their 7 albums. After winning a prize from their local radio station in 1995, the founding members of the...
Feb 26, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
There’s nothing like seeing your favorite band live, but one act can only be in so many places at once. Enter, tribute bands! All across the world, tribute bands sing our favorites so that more people can celebrate great live music. This year at Wildflower! Music and...
Feb 26, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
Best known for their iconic 80’s rock anthem “Heat of Moment,” Asia is back on the stage with their longest running front man, John Payne. Although Asia has been an evolving group over the decades, Payne first joined Asia in 1992, and has released eight studio albums...
Feb 26, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
Originally formed in 1989, just down the road in Fort Worth, the Toadies are bringing their unique, high energy brand of alternative rock to Richardson for the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival. The group retains their original lead vocalist and rhythm guitar player...
Feb 26, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
With a notorious musical career that spans decades, The Guess Who is a rock band of all genres. Originating in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1966, The Guess Who would grow from their hometown of Winnipeg to Saskatchewan where they constantly crossed paths with...
Feb 18, 2018 | Blog & News, Entertainment
We have been missing John Waite since he’s been gone. The English-born lead singer of The Babys and Bad English is back in Texas after his Wooden Heart Acoustic Tour along the North Eastern part of America. For the past 35 years, John Waite has been writing, recording...
Feb 18, 2018 | Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Blog & News
Started singing at 14, how old are you now? “I just turned 19!” When will you graduate from Berklee College of Music? “I’m in the Class of 2019.” What’s your favorite coffee to order? “Soy lattes are definitely my favorite!”...
