With Lumberjam II's approach imminent, here are some of the bands you'll hear this weekend:

K9 and the Old E. Allstars lead off the proceedings, starting at 8 p.m. Friday, July 22. Says percussionist Mark McCall: " We're a 6 piece Pittsburgh-based funk and R&B band. We play mostly originals, with the occasional funk or Motown cover. We've been playing around the region in spots like Erie, State College, Indiana and Morgantown. We've got some mp3s on www.flidop.com if you want to take a listen. Look for our name on the right hand side, click on it and that will take you to our profile. We're currently working on our debut album, due out in October or November."

Bass player Jeff Radosevich talks about his band, scheduled to play at 5:30 p.m. Saturday: "Social Coyotes are a funk, reggae, rock fusion band based in Pittsburgh. Drawing on a wide range of influences, Social Coyotes shows take the audience on a sonic journey full of powerful lyrics, catchy medodies and danceable rhythms. Social Coyotes cater each show to the audience and venue."