Gear up for Sundown with this quiz on the series' headlining artists

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Thousands gathered at Market Square for the 2008 Sundown in the City free concert series as it kicks off at Market Square on Thursday with Garage DeLuxe as the opening act for headliner Galactic.

Woo hoo!!!! It’s Sundown time again!

Grab your lawn chair and your sunglasses, and get ready for K-town’s best weekly downtown party as Sundown in the City kicks off this Thursday at 6 p.m. But before you head out the door, check out this quick quiz, which offers some nuggets of trivia on each of the headlining bands for this year’s concert series.

1. Arrested Development’s debut album was called “3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of ...” What does the title refer to?

A. How long the band had been together

B. How long it took the group to get a contract

C. The age of the bass player’s kid

D. None of the above

2. From what did New Orleans rock band choose the name Cowboy Mouth?

A. a play

B. a book

C. an album

D. a commercial

3. In whose band did Karl Denson get his start?

A. Bela Fleck

B. Webb Pierce

C. Bob Dylan

D. Lenny Kravitz

4. What blues great played on Big Head Todd and the Monsters’ album “Beautiful World”?

A. Muddy Waters

B. B.B. King

C. John Lee Hooker

D. Etta James

5. Which big-time festival is K-town rock act the Royal Bangs playing this year?

A. Lollapalooza

B. Merle Fest

C. Pitchfork Music Fest

D. Bonnaroo

6. Gavin Rossdale is married to which rockin’ frontwoman?

A. Gwen Stefani

B. Shirley Manson

C. Alanis Morissette

D. Nancy Wilson

7. Where does Grupo Fantasma hail from?

A. Costa Rica

B. Mexico

C. Texas

D. Missouri

8. What artist does Grupo Fantasma frequently back up?

A. Prince

B. Neil Young

C. Lenny Kravitz

D. Madonna

9. Aside from his music, Dave Barnes is also known for what?

A. His smile

B. His pecs

C. His foosball skills

D. His humor

10. What instrument did new-country singer Shooter Jennings learn at age 5?

A. guitar

B. drums

C. bass

D. piano

11. What was the name of Shooter Jennings’ first band?

A. Starchild

B. Starstruck

C. Stargunn

D. Starlight, Starbright

12. Where is the band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals based?

A. Vermont

B. Kentucky

C. Illinois

D. California

13. The Wailers were the backing band for which iconic performer?

A. Peter Tosh

B. John Coltrane

C. Bob Marley

D. Townes Van Zant

14. What magazine proclaimed the Wailers’ album “Exodus” album of the century?

A. Time

B. Newsweek

C. Entertaimnent Weekly

D. Ladies Home Journal

15. Country crooner Jamey Johnson served in which branch of the armed forces for eight years?

A. Army

B. Navy

C. Air Force

D. Marines

Answers: 1. B; 2. A; 3. D; 4. C; 5. D; 6. A; 7. C; 8. A; 9. D; 10. B; 11. C; 12. A; 13. C; 14. A; 15. D

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