Six bands will get you on your feet

The stage at the Festival of America will fill with sound starting at 3 p.m. both days of the festival, featuring artists close to home as well as those making the trip over from Spokane and beyond. Hear everything from chill acoustic guitar solo artists to rock bands complete with brass and keys to get you on your feet even in the heat. 

Two bands headline on Thursday evening and two more on Friday. Read on for who's playing when, and bring your friends out for a great time at the dam! 

ThursdaY, JULY 4

3 p.m. – Kolton Carson

Lake Roosevelt High School junior Kolton Carlson returns to the stage following his debut First Friday performance last month. He draws inspiration from rock bands like Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me the Horizon, and Sleep Token, as well as country and hip hop. His vocals and acoustic guitar technique are sure to instill a feeling of pride in our community and our talented youth.

4 p.m. – Creature Society

Multi-instrumentalist Dylan Green of Coulee Dam is the one-man-act known as Creature Society. Playing originals as well as covers, Creature Society's unique psychedelic space rock will have you wanting more. (Hint: You can also get that, Friday at 3, same stage.)

6 p.m. – Atomic Jive Band

Hailing from Spokane, festival headliner Atomic Jive Band brings "foot-stomping, hand-clapping, hip-swaying boogie blues, vintage R&B and undeniably cool soul" to the Coulee. The refreshing vocals of lead singer Estelle pair well with a hot July night, while the four-part brass section keeps the party going. 

8 p.m. – TapWater

The night's second headliner brings original country/Americana tunes all the way from Portland, Oregon. TapWater's music ranges from contemplative to bumpin' with gorgeous steel guitar and banjo lilts to have you feeling all the feels.

FRIdaY, JULY 5

3 p.m. – Creature Society 

Coulee Dam's own Dylan Green returns to the stage a second day playing a mix of originals and covers that just might send you on your own personal space voyage. 

6 p.m. – Theresa Edwards Band

Friday's opening headliner plays upbeat danceable covers and originals in a rock/country crossover style, with the occasional pop song thrown in for good measure. The Theresa Edwards Band comes to the Coulee from Spokane.

8 p.m. – 32 Flavors

The final headlining party band brings hit covers from Spokane and promises "a high energy show with all your favorite rock from the 60s to current, plus a little country, pop, folk, grunge & punk!" Strong vocals and bangin' guitar will rev you up on a Friday night.

NOTE: Eddie Wilson was scheduled to play on July 4th but had to cancel his appearance.