06/17/2024
Here is a big shout out to all of you that made the Shieldstown Music Festival (In memory for Daniel White) a huge success!
I can't thank you enough! I was so busy but I was enjoying it. I didn't have time to socialize as much as I wanted. I hope everyone understands.
Danny would have loved it for sure! He would say, it is too much! I think everyone needed this event to express their love for him.
I think everyone had a great time!
The music could not have been better.
We started with Gary Bradley with an opening prayer! I was hoping that Gary would have had time to fill in between if we needed a fill in between performances. We had so many people interested that showed up, i don't think we were able to squeeze them all in. I am sorry if anyone came prepared and didn't get to play. We a awesome goup of singers and musicians.
* Sarcastrophy was the main headliner. The closed down the show at midnight!
*Don Wheeler with Justin Slager Band was our opening act.
*Reign was a young band that showed just how talented a young group could be. Go find them on here and see where they will be playing next
*Rusty Henderson, Don Burton and Mike Cox I-70 band (They also were at large and jumped in to play with other performers)
*JJ with Brian Capps, Brad Cole, Heather McGrath
*LLC with Lucas Bryant, Logan Barnard and Carter Wiesman
*Slick Ratchet (Moke Barnett)
*Cole Shine with Brad Cole and Heather McGrath
*Tim Wright
*Sarcastrophy for the Healining Act! Go see these guys. They were joined by Mitchell Childress, Danny Stout and a little girl that I didn't catch her name. I think Brad Cole may have also jumped in there too. If you know her name, let me know.
I don't want to forget to say Thank You to the craft vendor and the face painter. I hope you had a good time.
*Sarah Willey with Foxy Epoxy & Clay Creations
* Codger Supply Store
* Red Aspen
* PhotoTBerry
*Chris Trotter (Chainsaw carver)
* Tina Hobbs Face Painting - She stayed busy for a long time. I don't think she stopped. She even did an earlier event in the day for Rattle Rescue Rally '24
I also want to thank Aaron and Crystal Rollins from Brewskis Downtown for coming out to the festival to show their support. They purposely chose not to have anyone play at Brewskies Downtown because they were encouraging people to come to our event!
They also helped me by having open mic nights and letting me see some of the local talent. They let me hang flyers in their establishment to spread the word and handed out tickets.
Indiana V***r Labs was a huge supprter of the event. Ashley Grizzle and Joe Grizzle helped create, plan, share, advertise, had free giveaways, bought TShirts, created Banners, set up, tear down, helped keep things rolling throughout the night. So many more things.
There is a group of Danny's friends and son Josh White that we call the River Gang that I thanks already but want to thank again. Josh White, Matt Zike , Bill, Bob Clouse, John Cash, and I am sure I am going to miss someone.
One of the biggest things that helped was the awesome stage.that Andy Story donated for the event. It definitely made a difference!
A lot of people donated money towards the event and we appreciate you all more than you know!
Almost all my brothers and sisters came all came and most of Danny's immediate family came. They all said they felt the love.
I tried to share videos through the night when I could.
Please feel free to tag us in photos and videos. I would love to see them!
I may have to edit if I think of some things I missed.
EIDIT
Scotty Jo’s Concessions was the only food vendor to volunteer to come and support the event. I hope it was worth their time!
