FRIDAY, January 6th
SLINGSHOT57
...is a Rawkn' POP/PUNK band out of Lincoln, IL brings rigorous guitars and dynamic vocals. Their sound is kinda like Bleach and Plankeye or the Foo Fighters for you secular music fans, but yet distinctly their own rock/alternative sound. "We Play Rock Shows and Build Relationships!" www.slingshot57.com

Special Guests: ACES FOLD

SATURDAY, January 7th
KING'S TRIO
...a 5 piece BLUEGRASS group, featuring steel guitar, banjo, guitar, harmonica & bass. They've recorded 5 albums & have been on the Opryland stage. Bluegrass!

Special Guest: EDDIE BIEBER- Guitar-vocals in varying styles from standard hymns to Contemp Folk www.eddiebieber.com

FRIDAY, January 13th
MICHAEL OLSON
...New Rocketown Artist this Minneapolis-based singer- songwriter sonically resembles another Rocketown Records artist, Shaun Groves. Recently touring with Ginny Owens and Big Daddy Weave. His latest hits heard on Christian Family Radio, "I believe in Jesus" & "Give My Life Away." www.michaelolsonmusic.com

Special Guest: CHAD RAISLEGER - When you hear what comes out of Chad's guitar you may be reminded of artists like Jimmy Page, Paul Simon, and Sting. What comes out of his mouth resembles some rock and roll mixed with the†honey that drips from old jazz. "My influences are all across the board, says Chad, "I've tried to take all I could from everything I've heard in my 30 years of existence." Chad's new journey with God is opening some exciting doors and inspiring him to write straight from his heart.

SATURDAY, January 14th
BLUEGRACE
...6 member BLUEGRASS GOSPEL group, augmenting their arrangements with other forms of traditional American acoustic music. Instruments inc: guitar, 5-string banjo, resophonic guitar, keyboards, percussion, drums, violin/fiddle. A Stompin good time www.bluegracegospel.com

FRI JAN 20
MIKE BLAIR –
From MADISON GREENE… The founder & lead singer of Madison Greene takes the stage as an acoustic duo, "Honest, Real-Roots Folk Edge, sans band"...bringing ‘The Mike Blair Project’.

SATURDAY, January 21st
FAITH GENERATIONS
...a Parody Band that infuses several "generations" of popular music with a Christian message. Tunes from Buddy Holly to the Beatles to the Eagles to Uncle Kracker to Martina McBride.

FRIDAY, January 27th
OPEN MIC
...a chance for you to take the Cup stage! Sign up @ jano@cupojoy.com

SATURDAY, January 28th
ELLERY
...Duo Tasha and Justin Golden, (recently performed @ 2005 Cup O' Joy Benefit Concert), bring delicately soulful hook filled compositions with poignant vocals that linger in your mind for hours. Pianist Tasha is a controlled, soulful vocalist. The instrumentation is just the right blend of passive to powerful, complementing the Goldens' expressive storytelling. This a talented duo,with a fresh perspective to Alternative/Folk music! www.ellerymusic.com