Daniels is known for his eclectic mix of country and southern rock. The singer, guitarist and fiddler was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and was recently inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. The band is well known for their support of American troops and has performed for soldiers at more than 300 shows domestic and abroad.

The Charlie Daniels Band (Front Row: Bruce Brown, Charlie Daniels, Chris Wormer, Back Row: Taz DiGregorio, Charlie Hayward, Pat McDonald)

Singing sensation The Texas Tenors will be performing Friday night at the festival. The Texas trio was among the top 40 acts on Season 4 of “America’s Got Talent.” The a cappella group made it to the quarterfinals of the NBC talent competition series in September. Doug Barber, Rivers & Spires Festival Director, says he saw the group perform on television and knew their mix of country and classical music was a perfect fit for festival.

This year’s festival will have a new look courtesy of local artist Brandt Hardin. Hardin had the winning design in the first ever Rivers and Spires Poster Contest. His work, a unique design which brings together all aspects of the local event, will be seen in festival publications throughout the year and is featured on the website. The poster contest was a huge success and will be held as a regular event in upcoming years.

The Rivers & Spires Festival will be held April 15-17, 2010 in downtown Clarksville. A list of activities and entertainment is available on the festival website www.riversandspires.com. Some of the returning events include Jazz n’ Wine, International Streetfest, Quilts of the Cumberland, Kidz Zone, Teen Area and Green Zone. More announcements will be made soon as new events and entertainment are finalized. Applications are available online now for bands, artists, businesses, vendors or those who wish to participate in festival events.

In 2009, more than 35,000 people filled the streets of Clarksville for the free 3-day event.

At the International Festivals and Events Association annual conference, Rivers and Spires Festival won top awards over 1,500 other organizations from around the world. The festival received top accolades in the “Overall Best Event” category and first place in the “Best New Event Within an Event” category for Quilts of the Cumberland.

Booths are still available for the 2010 event, as well as sponsorships. All corporate sponsors from 2009 have pledged their continued support, along with the City and County Government who graciously offer their ongoing support and provide invaluable resources. To participate in the festival as a vendor or sponsor, contact festival director Doug Barber at (931) 245-4344 or .us. More information can also be found at www.riversandspires.com or www.clarksvillecvb.com.

Photo Gallery

You can view a gallery of images from the 2009 Rivers and Spires Festival at Discover Clarksville, our sister web site.

Clarksville’s annual downtown music good times showcase is approaching with every day’s advance. Just as the trees are beginning to ‘bud up’ in anticipation of Spring’s arrival, so too is the City of Clarksville preparing for its annual Springtime music throwdown.

The artwork for the festival has already been secured. Promotional mini-flyers are available at City Hall and distribution of larger scale posters can’t be far behind. This year’s Rivers and Spires is slated for April 16th thru 18th.

Festival features include free admission, the River Queen and River Teen Pageant on April 4th (entry details available at the website), five entertainment stages; teen events and entertainment, a marketplace, the Kids Zone, the 15th Annual US Bank Art Open Exhibit (entry details at the website), the International Street Fest, Jazz ‘N Wine; Clarksville’s Got Talent, Children’s Parade, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Quilts of the Cumberland, Songwriters’ Showcase, Last Band Standing, Car Shows and much more.

For more information call: (931) 245-4344. Visit <www.riversandspires.com> for full details on the many events and competitions being staged as part of this Springtime festival in Historic Downtown Clarksville.