The 2009 Autmus Fest promises not to disappoint. With several noteworthybands such as the Toadies and Vince Neil, in addition to the “on-the-rise bands” such as Nico Vega and Love At War, and a bevy of local groups, this year’s attendance expectancy is at an all time high, with an estimated 10,000 attendees on Saturday.
For the true music junkies, and those eagerly anticipating the day’s events, here is the ultimate line up. Kicking off the Autumn Music Festival is the on-therise band The Morning After, starting at 3 p.m. The band is comprised of local musicians who banned together after sharing their musical love for 80’s themed music. They will provide musical enjoyment for people of all ages.
Next comes Hannia, another hard rocking Laredo group, begins at 3:30 p.m. The fivepiece band has been performing around the Laredo rock circuit, and will put their best foot forward. Their musical tastes have a wide range of influences from hard rock.
In between rock sessions comes the musical interposition of DJ Kasonova, followed by Laredo’s own Shazz starting at 4:15 p.m. Comprised of members of locally renowned Supaphat, Erik Gonzalez, Fernando Guiterrez, and David Trevino. The three powerhouse musicians promise to bring the house down with an unmatched sense of music.
Following the hard-hitting talents of the Shazz, DJ Laidback Lou will provide some much needed downtime while attendees indulge in local cuisine.
Starting at 5 p.m., rising Myspace stars Love At War are set to start at 5 p.m. According to the Autmus Fest Website, Love At War is the “newest sound to hit American music.” “Love at War is a symbol for what we all go through the ins and outs of our relationships,” the group said.
Following the undoubtedly talented Love at War, DJ Kash Kasanova will provide ambiance to the night’s festivities. Starting at 6:15 p.m. is Crooked X, a relatively unknown band out of Oklahoma who is setting the stage for new wave alternative rock. These youngsters comprised of Forrest French on vocals, Jesse Cooper on guitar and vocals, Josh McDowell on bass, and Boomer Simpson on drums. The alternative quartet promises to deliver aggressive yet sympathetic music that will appeal to the masses.
Following a quick break with music provided by DJ Kash Kasonova, Nico Vega, Myspace hopefuls, starting at 7:30 p.m. Nico Vega is “a warrior that has led us to a more fulfilling, lighter way of being,” reads the Autmus Fest Web site. “We all have honesty inside of us, we all know how to love, we are all made of the same flesh, and we are all stuck here together,” the band adds.
The much anticipated Toadies will take center stage at 8:45 p.m. The Toadies have acquired a large following after the highly acclaimed “Rubberneck” album hit stores in 1994.
The headliner of the entire show, Vince Neil of Motle Crue fame will perform at 10 p.m. Following the rock craze, Autmus fest provides music for the true Tejano fan presenting Zanzible at 11:30 p.m. followed by Bobby Pulido at midnight. All times are subject to change