Spring Entertainment Schedule Announced
Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy some amazing, free live music! Join us every Friday and Saturday from 7-10 pm (starting Memorial Day weekend, the time will shift to 8-11 pm) on our Lookout Lagoon patio by Peak Bar and Eatery, located above the Wild WaterDome. Relax, unwind, and kick off your weekend the right way. You’ll find performer bios listed below the schedule!
April
4 – Johnny Widner
5 – Steve Laciak
11 – Chris Marshall
12 – Matt Roy
18 – Pete Leske
19 – Hayden Bright
25 – Chris Marshall
26 – Matt Roy
May
2 – Johnny Widner
3 – Hayden Bright
9 – Chris Marshall
10 – Pete Leske
16 – Matt Roy
17 – Pete Leske
23 – Chris Marshall
24 – Steve Laciak
30 – Cale Charney
31 – Hayden Bright
Cale Charney
Cale Charney is an American singer/songwriter born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania and is currently based in Knoxville, Tennessee. His musical repertoire ranges from country to folk-rock and soul, and he has been described as a visceral storyteller. He has released two studio albums available on all streaming platforms.
Follow Cale at https://www.instagram.com/calecharney/
Chris Marshall
Originally hailing from East Texas, Chris Marshall is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter and cover artist based out of Knoxville TN. His cover catalog is vast and an eclectic mix of classic rock and popular tunes from the last five decades. His originals are sometimes whimsical and often poignant and are an interesting mix of Americana, Jazz, and Reggae. If you are looking for an evening of high energy favorites delivered with a charismatic twist, Chris Marshall always delivers.
Follow Chris at https://www.facebook.com/chris.marshall.58910
Hayden Bright
Based out of Knoxville, TN, Hayden Bright steps into the scene with a fresh Pop/R&B fusion. With an eclectic mix of songs in his repertoire, spanning over 8 decades of music, HAYDEN BRIGHT can be found performing anything from Elvis Presley to Harry Styles, and almost everything in between. As for his original tunes, critics have said that HAYDEN’s style is reminiscent of artists such as; Justin Timberlake, Post Malone, or even Justin Bieber.
Follow Hayden at https://www.facebook.com/hayden.bright.5?mibextid=ZbWKwL or https://instagram.com/hayden.bright.music_?igshid=NmQ2ZmYxZjA=
Johnny Widner
Born in Camden, New Jersey, on September 29th, 1989, Johnny Widner is a versatile musician celebrated for captivating performances. Raised amidst frequent relocations, his early influences spanned 90s country, with artists including Garth Brooks, Brooks N Dunn and many more. Landing in Alabama at the age of nine, he exlpored other genres of music that lead him to pick up the guitar at 15. Johnny honed his skills in church, staying rooted in country music. Despite a brief hiatus for family priorities, he reignited his music career, joining Ole Red Gatlinburg and releasing five singles. His latest “Blackbird,” released in September 2023, showcases heartfelt compositions. His self produced debut album titled “Erase Forever” is available everywhere. Beyond music, Johnny, a devoted father, continues making his mark in East Tennessee’s vibrant music scene, embodying resilience, passion, and the transformative power of music.
Matt Roy
Matt’s been entertaining for 20 years in the Smokies. He loves to have fun and give the crowd a good time. He plays just about thing that you would like to hear and enjoys taking requests!
Pete Leske
After a four-year musical interlude performing in the Caribbean, Knoxville’s Pete Leske is again singing and strumming here in Tennessee. His vocal style is a fusion of blues, classic rock, pop and soul, with musical influences spanning broad genres of classic and popular tunes. Originally self-taught, Pete has been playing acoustic and electric guitar since age 9 and later studied guitar, singing, and songwriting at Berklee, Brevard College, and MTSU.
Follow Pete at https://www.instagram.com/peteleske/
Steve Laciak
Steve Laciak has been entertaining audiences in East Tennessee since settling here in 2012. He’s often a solo musician but prefers when he can perform with his wife, Kate, as “The Reunited” a local duo. Mostly acoustic based music ranging from indie folk, americana, classic rock, contemporary pop, blues, worship, country, jazz and world influences.