For you New England types... -----Original Message----- From: Bluegrass music discussion. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kevin Lynch Sent: Thursday, April 22, 1999 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Podunk Fest "email flyer" Here's an email flyer for those of you recently requesting info re: the Podunk Bg Festival in CT. Radio people, promoters, & assorted Bluegrass glitterati are welcomed as our guests...just contact me offline. Claimer: This is a total plug. I am one of the organizers of this non-profit "let's introduce Bluegrass to our potential regional audience" event. Noone gets paid...with the exception of the artists, of course. Don't forget to plan...and DO SOMETHING...to promote Bluegrass music during the upcoming "May is Worldwide Bluegrass Music Month" campaign! -Kevin L. ------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ------- 4th Annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival July 23rd & 24th, 1999 Martin Park Burnisde Avenue, East Hartford, CT Some of the finest artists in the music industry will be stopping by on July 23rd and 24th for the 4th Annual Podunk Bluegrass Festival. This two-day extravaganza draws bluegrass lovers from around the country and is one of Greater Hartford's biggest summer musical events. Last year more than 5,000 people enjoyed the picking and singing prompting festival organizers to schedule both days in spacious Martin Park between Hillside and Burnside Avenues. Back by popular demand, Bluegrass pioneer Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mt. Boys will perform on Saturday night. Six additional major bluegrass artists will join Ralph's group throughout the weekend including the duo of Peter Rowan & Tony Rice, Eddie and Martha Adcock, Kathy Kallick Band, Nickel Creek, Unlimited Tradition, Skip Gorman & His Waddie Pals, and Thunder Mt. Bluegrass. The Friday night concert is free from 7:00 - 10:00PM. The Saturday festivities begin at 11:00AM and ends at 11:00PM. Saturday admission will be $10.00 for adults and free for children ten and under. Parking will be $2.00 per day with the main entrance off Hillside Avenue. A special offer for rough camping is available in Martin Park on Friday and Saturday night for the reasonable price of $35.00 per vehicle which includes camping & festival admission for up to four adults. Camping space is limited and reservations are requested. There will also be civic information booths, spontaneous jam sessions with performers, children's entertainment, a live nature center exhibit, a Civil War Encampment, and plenty of food. The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival is easily accessable. Just take exit 58 off I-84 in East Hartford, only minutes from I-91, and twenty minutes from Bradley International Airport. Hotels are available just 1/2 mile from festival site. For more info / camping reservations call: East Hartford Special Events Hotline (860)291-7350 ...or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
