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BALLROOM - BANDS ON THE MAIN STAGE - Set times subject to change |
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BAND TO BAND COMBAT WINNER...9:15pm - 10:00pm
The winner of the Band 2 Band Contest will get the chance to play the opening act of the Downtown Countdown 2011.
Vote for who you think should be this year's opening act HERE |
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THIRD EYE BLIND...10:15pm - 11:45pm
Since 1997, San Francisco’s Third Eye Blind have recorded three best-selling albums and assembled one career retrospective. Led by Stephan Jenkins, 3EB won wide success during a tumultuous group of years when the major-label recording industry was finally losing its grip on an enterprise that for decades it had dominated with steely efficiency. Nothing could have made 3EB happier! They have gained artistic clarification -- and, surprisingly, a fan base larger than ever.
In recent years, their musical creations have recast the band among a current generation of fans.
3EB now write, tour, record, and communicate in a fluid new world where their music continues naturally to evolve. Their exchange with their audience is unfiltered.
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MIDNIGHT COUNTDOWN & BALLOON DROP...11:45pm - Midnight
Say goodbye to 2010 in style in the Hilton's International Ballroom while DC101's jocks count-down to the New Year with DC's largest balloon drop |
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THE DIRTY HEADS...Midnight - 1:30am
Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, the Dirty Heads emerged onto the Southern California music scene with their unique signature blend of acoustic infused hip-hop and classic reggae, creating the perfect soundtrack to an upbeat, sun-soaked California.
Early on, they spent many late nights jamming in their soundproof garage with a four-track recorder, writing unique acoustic hip-hop songs that featured reggae inflections. Inspired by the rock and reggae sounds of Bob Marley, Sublime, 311 and The Beastie Boys, the band’s music evolved into their distinct Dirty Heads style. Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.” |
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| CRYSTAL BALLROOM - RIOT ACT COMEDY SHOWCASE - (subject to change) |
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LARRY XL
Larry XL's wacky style has made him a favorite with audiences from Florida to Canada. He's been a finalist in comedy competitions in his native Baltimore and neighboring cities like Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Soon after he started performing at area clubs, Larry XL recorded a concert CD with the DC Standup All-Stars, 2004's DC Standup vs. Earth and later his own live DVD, 2009’s Crowd Control. He then hit the road performing in some of the nation's best comedy clubs (and anywhere else with electricity) opening for the likes of Bobby Slayton, John Witherspoon, Jim Florentine, Finesse Mitchell, and Charlie Murphy. He has also been heard on XM Satellite Radio and Baltimore's 98 Rock. |
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LAMONT KING
For years Lamont King was known as ‘Lazee Lamont’ on nationally syndicated morning radio, but he is far from a slacker. His cynical and irreverent persona compliments his nonchalant demeanor, which he is known for. His clever yet conversational style on stage as a stand-up comedian has been winning audiences over for nearly a decade. His skill at improvising, celebrity impressions, and original characters make for a hilarious mix of thought provoking observational comedy and side-splitting act outs. |
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JERMAINE FOWLER
2010 has been an amazing year for up and comer Jermaine Fowler. He recently performed at this year’s Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival where he won the 2010 Rooftop Comedy Silver Nail Award. He’s also filmed numerous commercials for Bud Light, Scion, Microsoft Bing, Starbucks, and was the face of SoBe’s Under the Cap Sweepstakes. You can catch him regularly on sketches for College Humor and opening for some of the world’s funniest comedians. Just 22 years old, you’ll want to be on the lookout for this guy in 2011. |
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DAVE GEORGE
Winner of DC’s “Best New Standup” Dave George is a regular on the local comedy scene and has performed in clubs and casinos around the country. East Coast air travelers may remember Dave as Independence Air’s “FLYi Guy”—America’s most beloved defunct airline mascot. Recently, Dave has been a featured writer for AOL News, providing humorous commentary on current events, as well as starring in a series of man-on-the-street interviews in and around Washington. Dave’s offbeat sense of humor, confident stage presence and quick-footed audience interactions are guaranteed to get a crowd going. |
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JIMMY MERITT
Because he’s amazing at comedy, Jimmy Meritt is a nationally touring feature act for clubs and colleges, performing in 38 state a year! Thanks to his geeky charm, clever writing, and high energy performance, he’s quickly become a crowd favorite!
Jimmy has worked with Saturday Night Live’s Norm Macdonald, Kevin Nealon, The Cast Of ABC’s Whose Line Is It Anyway, Last Comic Standing’s Ralphie May, VH1’s Doug Benson, and Maria Bamford!
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