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Thanks to everyone who attended the
14th annual Festival at the Switchyard.

The City of Carrollton’s FREE annual event will return to Historic Downtown Saturday next year.
Check back for more details.

2024 MAIN STAGE

2024 IN FRONT OF STAGE

STROLLING ENTERTAINMENT

AND MORE

ARTIST BIOS

Main Stage

11:05am – Newman Smith Troy Singers (National Anthem) - Part of a rich history of choral excellence, pride, and high musical standards, the Troy Singers are the premier show choir of Newman Smith. This audition-only ensemble performs regularly at community events and will open the Festival with the National Anthem.

12:00pm – School of Rock (North Dallas) -School of Rock (Dallas) is a student band that performs all around DFW, providing the community with opportunities to take music lessons and practice in a large group band. They teach drums, guitar, vocals, and songwriting to help the future musicians of Texas build confidence in themselves while giving a rocking good show for audiences.

1:00pm – Jason Kyle Wickens - Grab a partner and get ready to two-step to rising country artist Jason Kyle Wickens and his five piece band. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Wickens turned his lifelong passion for music into a career, crafting and performing original country songs with his smooth baritone vocals and authentic sound.

2:00pm – Havana NRG - Havana NRG has brought an electric mix of Cuban-style music including salsa, timba, bachata, son, and merengue to audiences across Texas for more than 20 years. Festivalgoers won’t be able to resist dancing along as the Latin orchestra lights up the stage with powerful vocals, trumpets, saxophones, bass, and percussion.

3:10pm – Pearl Gem: A Pearl Jam Tribute - Pearl Gem evokes the spirit of the ’90s with their passionate tribute to Pearl Jam. Fans will be transported back to the grunge era as the band captures the energy of hits like “Even Flow,” “Alive,” and “Black.” With every show, they recreate the raw power and emotion that made Pearl Jam a rock legend.

4:20pm – Mock Lobster: A B-52's Tribute - Mock Lobster is an Austin-based B-52’s tribute group. Audiences can experience the height of the 1980s music scene by groovin’ to covers of iconic hits like “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack.” The band’s three stylish vocalists, energetic rhythm section, and dynamite dancing make for crowd-pleasing performances wherever they roam.

5:50pm – Downtown Fever- Featuring the talent of local favorite Emerald City Band, Downtown Fever is a highly sought-after party band that has performed for everyone from celebrities to presidents. This high-energy group of musicians combines choreography, lighting, and multiple lead vocalists together for one electric performance. Their interactive style of performance keeps the dance floor packed and the good times rolling. From classic favorites spanning decades of music to the hits of today, Downtown Fever is sure to please all types of music lovers.

7:20pm – Deep Blue Something - Alternative rock band Deep Blue Something will open for the Wallflowers. Brothers Todd and Toby Pipes formed the band in 1991 in Denton, Texas, and released their first album 11th Song in 1993 and their second album Home in 1994. The single “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” off Home was played on the radio worldwide and reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. and number one in the U.K. in 1996. Since its release, the iconic single continues to feature in many popular television series and has more than 300 million streams on Spotify. Deep Blue Something reunited to tour again and released new music on the 2016 Locust House EP. In addition to “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” festivalgoers can look forward to hearing songs such as “Halo,” “Josey,” and “Out of My Head.”

8:50 pm – The Wallflowers - Led by Jakob Dylan, the Wallflowers formed in 1989 in Los Angeles where they recorded their debut album. In 1996, their second album Bringing Down the Horse not only achieved quadruple-platinum status by selling four million copies, but hit song “One Headlight” also won two Grammy awards, including Best Rock Song, and was named number one on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Adult Alternative Songs. The band continued releasing music into the 2000s, including the albums Breach and Red Letter Days. Their most recent offering, the 2021 album Exit Wounds, still showcases the signature sound fans love. The raspy vocals of Dylan against the backdrop of blended rock, alt, and folk instrumentals are delivered through a mix of rootsy guitar riffs and driving rhythms, all of which the Wallflowers will bring for an unforgettable show in Downtown Carrollton.

In Front of Stage

11:15am – Perry Middle School Dance Ensemble - The Dewitt Perry Middle School Dance Ensemble provides students with a positive atmosphere strengthening mental, physical, and artistic abilities while providing performance opportunities.

11:30am – Premier Martial Arts - Premier Martial Arts aims to enrich children’s’ lives one class at a time. Their students find discipline, grow leadership skills, and build character while practicing martial arts.

11:45am – Danzarte Academy - Danzarte Academy is a bilingual dance studio in Carrollton that has been helping students reach their goals since 2015. Their dancers have received multiple awards in regional and national dance competitions.

12:40pm – Sidekicks Martial Arts - Sidekicks has been proudly serving the community since 1992 as a premier Martial Arts program, providing age-appropriate instruction, individual attention, and a positive educational environment.

1:40pm – Class Act Tap Company - The Class Act Tap Company is a service organization of almost 30 women, ages 50-89, who serve North Texas as volunteers by giving sparkling tap-dancing shows free-of-charge.

2:50pm – Blalack Middle School Dance Department - The Charles M. Blalack Middle School Dance Department provides 7th and 8th grade students the opportunity to study all forms of movement and improve their technique across dance genres.

4:00pm – AEON: K-Pop Dance Team - AEON is a Texas-based performance team that started in Dallas. They have placed in K-pop world competitions, opened for Korean artists, and are always working hard toward their show-stopping moves.

Strolling Entertainment

11 am-2 pm – The Dan F. Long Middle School cheer team, under the leadership of LaMia Wheatley,
is a lively group of ladies full of energy and enthusiasm that will bring the Festival spirit.
12-4 pm – Cause to Play is a group of cosplayers who volunteer for philanthropic and community events, bringing out characters from superheroes to pirates to princesses for the enjoyment of all.
12-4 pm – Keep an eye out for Amanda “Swiss” Slick. This talented comedy variety entertainer will captivate audiences with her skills in hula hoop dance, poi spinning, spin tricks, and magic, offering fun for all ages.
12-4 pm – Guinness World-Record breaking juggler David Slick will stroll throughout the Festival
wowing attendees with magic tricks and juggling galore. Families will love his skills in juggling, magic, and comedy routines.
12-5 pm – Located on the Downtown Square, Pocket Sandwich Theatre has been a beloved fixture in DFW’s live theatre scene for over 40 years. Don’t miss the chance to spot cast members from Sweeney Todd as they stroll through the Festival crowd.

RAIN OR SHINE

The Festival at the Switchyard will be held rain or shine. In case of rain, programming may be subject to change or delay. Be prepared by dressing accordingly and keeping an eye on Festival social media for updates:

City of Carrollton, TX

COUNTDOWN:
Saturday, Nov. 2

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