Music: Biscuitville Back Porch

Enjoy performances exclusive to the Cheerwine Festival from these bands from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17!

Thank you to Biscuitville for being the official sponsor of the Cheerwine Festival's bands on the Biscuitville Back Porch! Biscuitville Logo

Noon to 1:15 p.m. – Caroline Keller Band
1:45 to 3:00 p.m. – Liam Pendergrass Trio
3:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Next Level Band
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. – Boy Band Review

Caroline Keller Band

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Caroline Keller Band

Noon-1:15 p.m.

Caroline Keller and her band are storytellers at heart. Timeless melodies and thoughtful, reverent lyrics draws the listener in and transports them to another time and place making each performance more of an experience. Caroline says their main goal with their songwriting is to be “Authentic”. Authentic to themselves and authentic to their audience. Strong songwriting and musical prowess brings the songs to life whether it is in a small, intimate venue or on one of the many larger stages that the band has performed on during its career. Caroline has been pursuing her dream of being a Country music artist from a very early age. She made a name for herself as a Country Gospel singer starting when she was sixteen. She recorded three albums and topped the Country Gospel charts, with four songs ranked in the top ten. Caroline wants to inspire. She’s a songwriter who understands that the hard parts of life — the parts that stick with you — can’t always be expressed with simple words. Sometimes, you have to put those words into a song. Caroline has paired with fellow songwriters and touring musicians John Christenbury and Clint Presley forming the "Caroline Keller Band." The band, at its core, are friends that have music running through their veins. They are adventurers, coffee drinkers, and lovers of traditional country music. Their sound has been described as "Traditional Country with an Americana flair". In the summer of 2016 they were invited to be a part of the Sunday night writers nights at the Bluebird café and have since been making quarterly appearances. They were awarded the 2017 Don Gibson Singer Songwriter Symposium award with their song "The Way It Goes" as well as 2019 Queen City Country Female Artist of the Year and 2018 Carolina Music Award Best Americana Band

Liam Pendergrass Trio

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Liam Pendergrass Trio

1:45-3:00 p.m.

Liam Pendergrass is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Salisbury, NC. Since the 2018 release of his debut record "Sunshine - EP," Liam has performed along the East Coast as a solo artist and band leader of the funk/soul group Liam & The Nerdy Blues, releasing 5 EPs of his original music and several singles. Most recently, Liam has been performing with a power trio consisting of drummer Josh Harris (Liam & The Nerdy Blues/Church of Milk) and lead guitarist Dylan Souther (Chelsea Locklear/The Delta Son) deemed "Liam Pendergrass Trio" that plays a mix of Liam's original music and blues-heavy rock and funk music with Liam fronting the band as a bassist/vocalist. This group has performed various North Carolina festivals and staple Charlotte venues like Smokey Joe's and Camp North End, and is working on booking more road performances in late 2025. Liam is also performing as a bassist for R&B/Gospel artist Destiny Stone and recently serves as lead guitarist Indie Rock band Swim in the Wild. He is recording with a brand-new project with drummer/producer Matt Sloop (David Taylor & The Tallboys/Maldek Studios), an experimental funk rock group called "Strange Reports." Check out his website and social media, and listen to his most recent release on Spotify, Apple Music, and more!

Next Level Band

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Next Level Band

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Next Level Band of Charlotte traces its roots back to the vision of John Floyd, a seasoned musician with a dream. Founded with a passion for delivering top-notch entertainment, the band quickly gained traction in the local scene. What began as a shared love for music among friends evolved into a powerhouse ensemble, captivating audiences with their infectious energy and undeniable talent. Today, Next Level Band of Charlotte stands a testament to dedication, creativity, and the transformative power of music.

Boy Band Review

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Boy Band Review

5:30-7:00 p.m.

Boy Band Review - Is the best Boy Band Tribute Show in the country! Having captured the hearts of fans with their #boyband shows that transport audience members back in time to the days of frosted tips and hunky front-men professing their undying love. The #boyband shows are an incredible throwback experience reliving your best years with a full band, choreography and harmonies. They are playing to capacity crowds throughout the Midwest and Nationwide. Boy Band Review has played numerous high-profile events, private engagements, a Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Casino, performed with Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC joining the band for multiple shows, and selling out countless venues across the country to capacity crowds. Boy Band Review is everyone's favorite show... since the 1990s!