Tazewell Area Chamber of Commerce - Tazewell County Virginia

The 2008 Main Street Heritage Festival includes concerts at the Tazewell Mini Park and Tazewell High School. The annual Golf Tournament In Honor of Dr. Ed Plagata will be that Friday at the Tazewell County Country Club. Main street will be closed to traffic on Saturday from 6 AM until early Sunday morning. If your business or group is interested in having a space at the festival you need to complete and return the Vendor Application form as soon as possible to insure an exhibition spot.

Friday July 11th - 2008 MSHF Beauty Pageant
6:00 PM	Pageant Information and Registration Form
Saturday July 19th - Steele Cookin' and ZOSO
6:00 PM	These boys have rocked these mountains for many moons and are once again the hometown band hosts of the Main Street Heritage Festival. For down home musical enjoyment Steele Cookin’ serves just the right menu and it’s all hot. Steele Cookin’ will open up for ZOSO a Led Zepplin tribute band on Saturday, July 19th and will also open for the Wes Jeans Band on Wednesday, July 23rd. As always all sound and production will be provided by Teddy Ray Steele. If you missed Led Zepplin live in the 70’s or are looking for a great chance to relive the music, magic, and mystery of Zepplin, you must experience ZOSO. The sound and visual effect will astound you and bring you back to the “Hammer of Gods” career (from 1968-1980).
Wednesday July 23rd - Wes Jeans Concert
7:00 PM	These boys have rocked these mountains for many moons and are once again the hometown band hosts of the Main Street Heritage Festival. For down home musical enjoyment Steele Cookin’ serves just the right menu and it’s all hot. Steele Cookin’ will open up for ZOSO a Led Zepplin tribute band on Saturday, July 19th and will also open for the Wes Jeans Band on Wednesday, July 23rd. As always all sound and production will be provided by Teddy Ray Steele.
7:00 PM	This generation of Texas Blues has unleashed a powerful young guitar slinger; a player that drops the unsuspecting jaw of Blues lovers everywhere; a player some have said “ is destined to be a Texas legend- a truly genuine Texas Blues Player”…Wes Jeans. Wes’ unrelenting talent and genuine down-to-earth demeanor have won him the favor of many wonderful people, sponsors and endorsements. He continues to gain the admiration of his audience on and off stage. His dedication to his trade is both honorable and humbling but it’s a true representation of the man behind the guitar. Wes Jeans is a “true to the Blues’ Texas star. www.wesjeans.com
Thursday July 24th - Liquid Pleasure Concert
7:00 PM	After more than two decades of bringing audiences to their feet, the band Liquid Pleasure has become a multi-cultural icon. This band of guys who have been like brothers, love being in touch with people like them, who love a variety of good music, and appreciate hearing it performed live, by a great dance and show band. Liquid Pleasure has always been a hot ticket! Liquid Pleasure, Bringing Fun and Excitement to People Who Want to Have a Great Time! www.liquidpleasureband.com
Friday July 25th
12:00 Noon	6th Annual Main Street Heritage Festival Golf Tournament in Honor of Dr. Ed Plagata at the Tazewell County Country Club
8:00 PM	The PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS' nostalgia show encompasses three decades of great music . . . and is performed absolutely live with a sophisticated yet lighthearted approach that creates an atmosphere all age ranges will enjoy. . . America's premiere "Rock 'N R'oldies" review (and the most popular vintage rock and roll show in the nation) will help you recapture those wonderful days! With their musical talent, high energy and contagious sense of humor, Phil Dirt & the Dozers will transport you to another time and place . . . namely, the 50's, 60's, and 70's of Rock and Roll! Join PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS on the ultimate musical journey. Come travel back to a time when life was more simple . . . the world a bit smaller . . . and the cost of a new Chevy was about $2000.00. A time when poodle skirts, saddle shoes and the corner drug store were all a part of everyday life. www.phildirt.com
Saturday July 26th
6:30 AM	Main Street - Vendor Set Up
8:45 AM	Main Street Mini Park - We honor our country featuring our Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Anthem - FREE
6:00 PM	Green Dog 5K Run sponsored by the United Way of The Virginias ($15)
8 - 11:00 PM	The PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS' nostalgia show encompasses three decades of great music . . . and is performed absolutely live with a sophisticated yet lighthearted approach that creates an atmosphere all age ranges will enjoy. . . America's premiere "Rock 'N R'oldies" review (and the most popular vintage rock and roll show in the nation) will help you recapture those wonderful days! With their musical talent, high energy and contagious sense of humor, Phil Dirt & the Dozers will transport you to another time and place . . . namely, the 50's, 60's, and 70's of Rock and Roll! Join PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS on the ultimate musical journey. Come travel back to a time when life was more simple . . . the world a bit smaller . . . and the cost of a new Chevy was about $2000.00. A time when poodle skirts, saddle shoes and the corner drug store were all a part of everyday life. www.phildirt.com
8 - 11:00 PM	Right On Band is not your typical band; Right on Band begins like most bands with cocktail or dinner music, dressed in formal attire, looking like 99% of the other generic bands. That’s where the similarities end! Once through the early formalities, our mild-mannered musicians become the wildly outrageous party machine known worldwide as the Right On Band! Everyone will take notice when the Right On Band enters having changed into funky, custom-designed costumes. See for yourself why Right On Band is the “greatest party band to ever take the stage”! www.rightonband.com