Burton brings in variety of talent

James Burton announced the lineup for the second James Burton International Guitar Festival on the steps of Municipal Auditorium. With the variety of artists, there's going to be something for everyone. So far here's who is slated to attend. More performers could be added to the line up in coming weeks, so stay tuned.

• Rick Derringer: Had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys for the song "Hang On Sloopy" when he was 17 years old; featured on Grammy nominated hits "Free Ride" and Frankenstein; has appeared with Alice Cooper, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Barbara Streisand and KISS; produced Weird Al’s Grammy winning parodies "I’m Fat" and "Eat It"; transitioned into smooth jazz in 2002 where "Hot and Cool" was in the Top 20 for 5 months.
• Chris Isaak: Has released 9 albums and 12 singles; nominated for 2 Grammys; has acted in several movies and has his own TV series; best known for "Wicked Game" and "Heart Shaped World."
• Steven Seagal: Known for his film career with "Above the Law," "Hard to Kill," "Marked For Death," "Under Seige" and more; proficient blues artist; currently touring Europe to promote album "Mojo Priest."
• Ed King: Member of southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd; best known for the opening of "Sweet Home Alabama": inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006; also known for "Strawberry Alarm Clock" and "Gimme 3 Steps."
• Monte Montgomery: Named one of the Top 50 Guitarist of All Time; known as the "Evil Knievel of Guitar"; has unique finger and pick style of playing.
• Rick Vito: Part of Fleetwood Mac from 1987-1991; featured on Bob Seger’s "Little A Rock"; has recorded with Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne; known for "Black Magic Woman" and "The Chain."
• Thom Bresch: Named one of the 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists; son of Merle Travis.
• The Cox Family: From Cotton Valley; made up of father, son and two daughters; play country, bluegrass and gospel; appeared with Allison Krause; Sidney, one of the daughters wrote a number of Grammy winning songs, including "I’ve Got That Old Feeling."
• Lee Roy Parnell: Texas born and bred country hit-maker that has a streak of southern rock, soul and blues; hits include "If the House is Rockin’."
• Muriel Anderson: Nation finger-picking guitar champion who writes, composes and sings, host of Muriel Anderson Guitar Night; plays a variety of music from folk, classical, jazz, bluegrass and international music.
• Doyle Dykes: Toured with The Stamps Quartet and Grandpa Jones from the Grand Ole Opry; played with Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy, Peter Frampton, John Fogerty, Vince Gill and more.
• Dickie Betts: Played with the Allman Brothers; known for "Jessica and "Ramblin Man"; plays southern rock, blues, blues-rock and jam; tours with the Dickie Betts band.
• Emcee for the concert John Goodman: Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominated actor; best known for sitcom "Roseanne"; played Jake Blues in the Blues Brothers Band; has acted in over 78 movies and has 5 scheduled for the next year and a half.