Meet the 2025 Century 21 main Stage Performers

Act 1: Sound Machine 

10-11 a.m.

Band Members: 2 

Genre: Country, Rock, Blues, Pop, Disco

The Sound Machine Band, comprising members Will Rogers and Gary Meshberg, is a dynamic musical band based in East Texas. Known for their electrifying performances and diverse musical repertoire, they effortlessly blend Country, R&B, and Rock and Roll to create a unique sound that captivates audiences of all ages. With a passion for delivering an unforgettable party atmosphere, the Sound Machine Band goes beyond just music, incorporating a full light show and top-notch sound quality into their performances. Their stage presence and energy are infectious, turning every event into a memorable experience. Whether it's a lively festival, a rocking club night, or a private event, the Sound Machine Band is guaranteed to bring the house down with its electrifying performances and versatile musical style.

Will Rogers, a member of Sound Machine, is a singer/songwriter who plays multiple instruments and has original music on all digital platforms. In the early 1990's he created the Will Rogers Band in the Midwestern USA. After being selected by an agent in NYC, they performed across the country on the America's Ride Tour. Will has also shared the stage with several recording artists including Pat Green, David Allan Coe, Lone Star, Little Texas, and many more. Will currently teamed up with talented drummer Gary Meshberg to form the musical group Sound Machine. Sound Machine performs a large variety of music with a light show sure to please any crowd for a truly entertaining experience.

Born in Toronto, Canadian Gary Meshberg, who rounds out the Sound Machine lineup, played drums in the Toronto club for many years before his move to Montreal. Then in 1999, after playing the Montreal club scene for years, he relocated to Dallas where he continued to lay down a solid backbeat for several club bands. His +30 years of playing are rooted in up-tempo blues, classic rock, and R&B. Gary and his wife Kellye live in Pittsburg, TX, and can be spotted cruising on Lake Bob Sandlin.

Contact: 

Gary Meshberg

garymeshberg@yahoo.com

214-476-5895

Act 2: Sheila and the Caddo Kats

11:45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.

Band Members: 5 

Genre: Blues, Rock, Groove

Members include: Sheila Clark Fox on vocals/guitar/percussion, Terry Salyer on vocals/drums/percussion, Ricky Roach on bass, Alan Fox on vocals/guitar and Don Elbert on keys

     Sheila And The Caddo Kats feature the premier vocals of Sheila Clark Fox, JMA's two-time winner of Nashville's Entertainer of the Year, 2022 Nashville's Album of the Year, and 2024 Nashville's Impact Song of the Year, "Why Am I Here". Sheila is an international performer, Leader and Main Vocalist for "Sheila and the Caddo Kats", an award-winning variety band, who was born in Marshall.

The origin of the Caddo Kats first started in the Caddo Lake area of East Texas where Sheila grew up. She developed a love for music through the teachings of her father, a music director and her grandfather who was part of a Gospel quartet. She is now sharing musical compositions with the world as an international performing artist. In 2002, Sheila performed at the John Ritter Showcase in Carthage for the inaugural year of the opening of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

     In 2015, Sheila was awarded “Song of the Year”, for her song, “Love Is So Right”, from Fair Play Country Music. She was featured on the cover of FPCM magazine as the artist of the month. Her songs, “Little Feather”, and "Harley Fever”, were nominated for Song and Video of the Year at the Josie Music Awards for 2017, 2018 and 2019. Her band, Sheila And The Caddo Kats (2017 to present day) has earned several awards. In June of 2023, Sheila performed the lead role as ”Patsy Cline”, in the musical, "I Am Patsy", for the Jefferson Opry House Players.

     Sheila released her first solo album titled, "Uncertain Texas", in 2019 produced by Kenny Lee Productions of Nashville, TN. Her second album, “Would You”, was released on May 25, 2020. The Kats released their third album, “Country Soul Living In The City” January 4, 2022. This album won JMA's, "Album of the Year 2022". Their fourth album, "Chill,” is a multi-genre album consisting of previously released singles along with some new tunes that have not been released. 

     Alan Fox (vocals/guitar; original member; joined In August 2017 to present) is an internationally-recognized, award-winning guitarist from the great state of Texas! Winning his first jazz song award for the song, "Snowflake" from FPCM in the Netherlands.

     Inspired from his friend Michael Garvin who said: "if you have no vocals, you have no language barrier,” he has been garnered awards in the highly-competitive music mecca, California, at the 23rd Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. Other accolades include "Rock Band of the Year" in 2013 and in 2016 "Rock Band of the Year" in Nashville, TN. In 2017, at the ETX Texas Music Awards, after receiving the "Rock Band of the Year" award, Alan joined with Sheila to form the Caddo Kats.

Based out of East Texas, Alan is endorsed by Goulding Guitars, Studio520 and Clayton Picks. He was signed with "The Alan Fox Band" at Mesquite Street Records in Arlington, TX.

     Alan was a vocal scholarship student at Stephen F. Austin State University. There he met other aspiring, young musicians such as singer/songwriter Michael Garvin, who has over 600 top 10 hits. Alan later moved to Bossier City, LA. With Garvin to record and perform. After moving back to East Texas, he started a family.  Alan later returned to college and earned his degree in biochemistry. Alan has worked around such performers as Bobby Mackey, Bobby Rice, Bugs Henderson, Michael Garvin, Point Blank, Foghat, Black Star Riders, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Marshall Tucker, Thin Lizzy, Wes Jeans and Little Texas (WB Artist).

     Terry Salyer (vocals/drums; original member; joined in August 2017 to present) performs in the Texas area when not involved in national and/or international tours. This schedule allows him to teach and record. He records as a session player from Texas to Tennessee.  His tasteful drum tracks have been heard in songs rating in the top 10 and top 20 World, International, National and European Indie charts. As an educator, he has had many successful students; many have earned degrees and many others have become professional players, several with major artists. This is a small part of the kind of success that explains a year-round waiting list to study with Terry Salyer. 

     As early as the second grade, Terry had dreams of becoming a musician. He made his first commitment toward fulfilling those dreams by beginning his formal study of music in the fourth grade. The dedication continues as his calendar fills with performance, recording and clinic dates. Most of these dates include performances in store appearances and radio interviews and performances with the Alan Fox Band, a signed artist with Mesquite St. Records in Arlington, TX. Terry Salyer is an endorser for Aquarian Accessories and is a teacher endorser for Promark. See, hear, and feel the magic of the music of this exuberant performer by attending a performance or clinic presentation featuring Terry Salyer.

     Ricky Roach (bass; joined May 21, 2023 to present) is an outstanding performer coming to the Caddo Kats. He is a very seasoned performer who has toured with Capital/Liberty Records artist Ricky Lynn Gregg and Sony Records artist Don Woods, Jr. Ricky has proven to be outstanding in the field of music. He has also played with the Mescalero Cowboys Band, Black Land, Deep South, Etched in Black and the Cole Scoggins Band.

     Don Elbert (keys; joined the band March 27, 2023 to present) is a longtime East Texas musician who has played with many, if not most, of the area's bands. The bands he has performed with have been featured at the Texas' Governor's Mansion, East Texas Fair, Gregg County Fair and the East Texas Blues Festival. Don has also performed at Dallas' Love Field and the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR just to name a few.

Act 3: Petty Cash

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Band Members: 5 

Genre: Country, Blues, Rock

Members include: Danny Carroll on lead guitar, Gary Meshberg on drums; Jeff Kilburn on fiddle and vocals, Mike Wiginton on guitar and vocals and Robert (Bob) Brady on bass

The Petty Cash Band East Texas includes five talented and seasoned musicians. Unlike many of today's bands, the band comprises various musical influences that blend to provide a sound unique to Petty Cash. Expect to be surprised by the talent and imagination of Petty Cash. Influences include Tom Petty and Johnny Cash, but also various genres from traditional country featuring familiar violin melodies to classic music with guitar licks that all will recognize. Dance or sing along to the hits you know and love from The Petty Cash Band East Texas.

Mike Wiginton has been the lead singer and rhythm guitar player for several bands in the North Dallas area.  He recently left McKinney, Texas to live the lake life in Pittsburg, TX.  Mike can handle vocals in the style of Tom Petty to Johnny Cash and most styles in between.  He is currently lead singer for The Petty Cash Band East Texas.  Influences include Chris Stapleton, John Fogerty, The Eagles, George Strait, Steve Earle, Jackson Brown, Jimmy Buffett as well as Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Rolling Stones.  His recent projects included The Back Talkin' Johnny Band and The After 5 Band. 

Bob Brady developed his bass style by playing in clubs and shows in Chicago, Illinois. More recently, he was the bass player for The Back Talkin’ Johnny Band, which played out of McKinney, Texas. Bob’s influences begin with Led Zeppelin, Stones and Creedence and continue to Tom Petty, George Strait and Chris Stapleton. 

Danny Carroll is a lifelong guitarist.  He is native Texan from Frisco, TX. Throughout his life, he has performed with numerous individuals and bands covering all genres.  Upon retiring from government employment, he now resides in Winnsboro, TX.

Jeff Kilburn is a longtime Pittsburg resident. He is a farmer by day and a fiddle player by night. He picked up his first fiddle while serving in the USAF over 30 years ago. He has played in countless local and regional bands and groups including country, gospel, bluegrass, western swing, jazz bands and even a few classical string ensembles. His musical influences include Johnny Gimble, Stephane Grappelli, Asleep at the Wheel and Nat King Cole. Jeff and his wife Kristin live on their farm near Pittsburg.

Gary Meshberg, born in Toronto, Canada, played drums in the Toronto clubs for many years before his move to Montreal. Then, in 1999, after playing the Montreal club scene for years, he relocated to Dallas where he continued to lay down a solid backbeat for several club bands. His 30+ years of playing are rooted in up-tempo blues, classic rock and R&B. Gary and his wife Kellye live in Pittsburg, TX and can be spotted cruising on Lake Bob Sandlin.

Contact: 

Gary Meshberg

garymeshberg@yahoo.com

214-476-5895

       Act 4: Anthony Price and the Southern Front Band 

3:15-4:15 p.m.

Band Members: 5 

Genre: Traditional country

Members include: Anthony Price as lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Billy Roberts on piano, Chip Bricker on bass guitar and harmony, Jim Smith on lead guitar and Milam Albright on drums and harmony 

Anthony Price and The Southern Front Band is a traditional country band that formed in October of 2021. Since the band formed, they have played dance halls and private parties in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. 

Anthony Price, a Texarkana, TX native, is an up-and-coming traditional country music artist. Anthony developed a love for the guitar at age 11 and his love for country music at age 12. At age14, with the help of Billy Roberts, Anthony put together the Southern Front Band. At the age of 16, Anthony and his band now play venues all over the four-state area. He carries on his love of traditional country through his songwriting and music. His debut singles are now receiving airplay around the country.

Milam Albright, 59, of Texarkana, TX, is a multi-talented musician who is celebrating his 50th year of performing on stage. Albright’s main instrument is a 6-string bass, but he is also proficient in drums, some piano and rhythm guitar. At age 7, his dad, the late Don Albright, who was also a musician himself, went to the local Sears and Roebuck and bought Milam a Winston guitar. His dad said that his son had an incredible ear for music and the rest was history. Milam was playing clubs and honky tonks at the age of 9. At age 25, Milam left the local music scene and went to Mike Bishop’s Country Time Jamboree as a traveling performer. He did that for a short time, but when he came back home approximately 6 months later, he met up with Henry and Carol Matthews and became the staff bass/drummer player for the Oaklawn Opry, a country music variety show in Texarkana. Milam was part of that show for almost 20 years. During that span, he got to open for such legends as Gene Watson, Gretchen Wilson and Charlie Daniels. He looks to further his music career in the following years in Branson, Missouri.

Jim Smith started playing guitar in a band in high school. He joined a country band shortly after graduation around 1971. Jim played with a versatile band from late 70s to early 80s playing light rock and disco. In 1982 he formed his own country band and continued limited bookings until joining The Southern Front Band in 2021. 

Billy Roberts began his musical journey at the age of 12. He began taking Spanish guitar lessons, but later started going to school dances and watched the live bands. This is where he learned to play rock and roll. After playing a couple of years in a rock band, he switched to bass guitar. At 16, he started playing bass with a country band called the Rhythmaires. The musicians in this band were much older than Billy, but he gained a world of musical knowledge from them. In 1978, he started playing bass at a big night club called the Hayloft that was west of Texarkana. It was there he became interested in country style piano. After a 2-year stint at the Hayloft, he started playing piano with several of the local country bands. In 2004, he started playing piano with a band called Edge of Texas and played all over the 4-states area. When his grandson, Anthony Price, wanted to start playing country music, he helped form a band for him and has been playing ever since.

Chip Bricker is known as a musician’s musician. He has backed many stars in the music industry, including Freddy Fender, Willie Nelson, Gene Watson, TG Sheppard, Moe Bandy, Janie Fricke, Bill Gaither and many more. Able to play multiple instruments, he has played on or produced 29 #1 songs in 5 different genres of music. Now semi-retired from touring, he enjoys playing in the studio and leading worship at church.

Contact: 

Anthony Price

thesouthernfrontband@gmail.com

903-293-6062

       Act 5: Sweet Pain Rocks

5-6 p.m.

Band Members: 4 

Genre: rock, classic rock

Members include: Sonia Tiner as lead vocals/rhythm/keys, Kindra Tiner on bass guitar and background vocals, Paul "Dog" Nelson on lead guitar/background vocals and Drew Theiring on drums/background vocals

Sweet Pain Rocks is a female-fronted rock band led by Sonia Tiner, whose vocal range will definitely hit you with her "best shot!" From songs like "Barracuda" to "More than a Feeling,” this girl has the pipes to leave you wanting more. The band has been bringing more than just music to the East Texas area for 17 years; you get a rock show! Did we mention this band also has a female bass player? Kindra Tiner aka "KAT" throws down with the best! She takes it from Guns n Roses to Metallica with her beloved Schecter bass guitar. Look out boys, she ain't playing. 

On the other side of the stage, there is Paul aka "Dog" Nelson. This guy has been around the music scene long enough to know what he is doing. Getting the songs as close to the originals as possible, he will wail on his favorite axe all night long. Who knows, you might get lucky enough to get a little guitar solo from him. Last but not least, Drew Theiring is on drums. He is an animal on the kit. Close your eyes during the Zepplins and you will think you hear Jon Bonham back there! This guy is like a ninja when we cut him loose! Each member has a unique set of skills that makes the performances entertaining and fun to watch. They really do put the "R" in Rock! 

Sonia Tiner started playing in middle school band at the age of 10 as a trombone player. She quit band to pursue sports in high school. She started playing guitar at 16. She took a few piano lessons at 12, but only plays by ear now. Sweet Pain is the first rock band that she has ever been in and started back in 2007. Sonia has kept Sweet Pain rockin' for 17 years now.

Kindra Tiner started playing guitar at the age of 14 years old. She grew up playing country music and was raised among many family members who played music. She was in a country female band where she played lead guitar. When the band needed a bassist, Kindra said she would do it. She has been the bass player ever since for Sweet Pain. Kindra was also in in the high school band and played the bass drum. She has been with Sweet Pain for 17 years straight.

Paul "Dog" Nelson has been in multiple bands his entire life and all over Florida, Ohio, Louisiana and California. He sings lead in his band Black Ice and plays lead guitar. He has reunited with Sweet Pain, which he helped form, once again, to play lead guitar. He can also play piano. He enjoys raising his daughter Skye, who is 14, and he also enjoys writing songs.

Drew Theiring loves playing the drums and has many years of experience. He played drums while in the band in Whitehouse, TX. One of his influences is Jon Bonham and you can bet you can hear this in his playing. Drew also loves his siblings. He enjoys playing in Sweet Pain and played in a band called "Dazed" while with his friends in high school.

Contact: 

Sonia Tiner

soniatiner15@gmail.com

903-539-0800

      Act 6: Lady Chazz 

and the Tramps 

6:45-8 p.m.

Band Members: 5 

Genre: R&B, pop

Lady Chazz and the Tramps has been in existence since 2002. The group’s type of music is all music; there is no set genre. The group says they do not just play for one type of person or one age group. They play music for all performing R&B, pop, country, soft rock and a little rap. They play music to soothe the soul or set you on fire. Entertainment is good music with lots of fun and laughter.

Lady Chazz came to Texas in 1998 with her husband Daddy Rich (Richard Lee). They both have been in the business a long time; since the mid-seventies. Chazz started singing and dancing with her dad at age five. Rich started showing true interest when in high school. Lady Chazz has performed with and for Johhny Otis, Tina Turner, Big Joe Turner, Bobby Blue Bland, War and Midnight Starr to name a few. Daddy Rich sang with Seventh Flee Reserve while in the military. Soon after he and others formed a group called 2+2 and they toured while serving in the United States Navy. The players in this group have been like family for years.

Jimmy Piatt, guitarist, is one of East Texas hottest guitar players. He is well versed in all styles. He has been with the group the longest; since 2009. Jimmy plays a variety of styles with various bands around the Longview area, but he is dedicated to what the Tramps bring for entertainment. 

Tim Briggs, bassist, played with the group off and on for a number of years as bass and guitar player. He started playing guitar at the age of fourteen and switched to bass to play for the Alan Fox Band more than a decade ago. He has played guitar and bass with many groups such as Rickey Lynn Gregg and Bobby Clair. 

Gary Meshberg, born in Toronto, Canada, played drums in the Toronto, Montreal and Dallas clubs for many years. His 30+ years of playing are rooted in up-tempo blues, classic rock and R&B. Gary and his wife Kellye live in Pittsburg, TX.

Contact: 

Charlotte Lee

richchazz2@aol.com

903-241-5477