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Riverbend Outreach continues with Bird Dogs, Roger Alan Wade

The Bird Dogs, fronted by the Zmed brothers (Dylan and Zachary, sons of actor Adrian Zmed), re-create the classic sounds of the Everly Brothers (Don and Phil) in The Bird Dogs Presents: The Everly Brothers Experience. The Everlys scored a string of Top 10 hits in the 1950s and '60s with country-infused pop songs that showcased their close harmonies, including "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have To Do Is Dream," "Bird Dog," "Problems," "(Till) I Kissed You," "Let It Be Me," "Cathy's Clown," "When Will I Be Loved" and "Walk Right Back."
The Bird Dogs, fronted by the Zmed brothers (Dylan and Zachary, sons of actor Adrian Zmed), re-create the classic sounds of the Everly Brothers (Don and Phil) in The Bird Dogs Presents: The Everly Brothers Experience. The Everlys scored a string of Top 10 hits in the 1950s and '60s with country-infused pop songs that showcased their close harmonies, including "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have To Do Is Dream," "Bird Dog," "Problems," "(Till) I Kissed You," "Let It Be Me," "Cathy's Clown," "When Will I Be Loved" and "Walk Right Back." The Bird Dogs, fronted by the Zmed brothers (Dylan and Zachary, sons of actor Adrian Zmed), re-create the classic sounds of the Everly Brothers (Don and Phil) in The Bird Dogs Presents: The Everly Brothers Experience. The Everlys scored a string of Top 10 hits in the 1950s and '60s with country-infused pop songs that showcased their close harmonies, including "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have To Do Is Dream," "Bird Dog," "Problems," "(Till) I Kissed You," "Let It Be Me," "Cathy's Clown," "When Will I Be Loved" and "Walk Right Back."

By Staff Report 2 min read

The Riverbend Outreach program continues this week with a touring act and a local artist doing daytime sets at Puckett’s, 2 W. Aquarium Way, before their Riverbend performances later in the evening.

‘ Today, June 16: The Bird Dogs, 1 p.m. (Riverbend show: 7:45 p.m., TVFCU Stage)

‘ Friday, June 17: Roger Alan Wade, 1 p.m. (Riverbend show: 8:30 p.m. TVFCU Stage, with The Last Band and Sparkle Motion)

Riverbend Outreach gives fans a more intimate encounter with Riverbend acts, with time to ask questions and get autographs.

For more information, call the restaurant at 423-708-8505. Or visit www. riverbendfestival.com.

photo Chattanooga artist Roger Alan Wade has penned songs for country legends including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and Hank Williams Jr. (“Country State of Mind”). His songs range from novelties (“BB Gun,” “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb”) to serious-minded (“The First Time I Saw Waylon,” “The Light Outlives the Star”). He and cousin Johnny Knoxville host a weekly show on Sirius/XM radio. He’s performing at Riverbend with The Last and Sparkle Motion.

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MORE COVERAGE› Read about tonight’s Coca-Cola Stage headliner and critics’ picks for other can’t-miss artists on Pages 18-19.› Get complete Riverbend Festival coverage at www.timesfreepress.com.