2008 Jazz On The River September 6, 2008

CALENDAR EDITORS, PLEASE NOTE:
July 8, 2008

CONTACT:
Denise Lamott Public Relations
(415) 897-5089
[email protected]

JAZZ ON THE RIVER RETURNS TO GUERNEVILLE
FOR THE 32ND YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 6 & 7

World-Class Line Up Features George Duke; Bobby Caldwell;
Wayman Tisdale; Earl Klugh; Mindi Abair plus
Guitars & Saxes: Gerald Albright, Peter White, Jeff Lorber and Jeff Golub


WHAT: 2008 JAZZ ON THE RIVER

WHEN: Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2008
Gates opens 10:00 a.m. Music begins 11:00 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m.

WHERE: Johnson’s Beach along the Russian River, Guerneville (1st & Church Sts.)

ARTISTS: Saturday, September 6:
Wayman Tisdale – Jazz/funk, groove-laden bass player
Bobby Caldwell - Singer/songwriter and electrifying live performer
Mindi Abair – Groundbreaking singer, songwriter and saxophonist in the contemporary jazz world

Sunday, September 7:
Earl Klugh – 13-time Grammy nominated, multi-million album selling jazz guitarist
George Duke - Multi-Grammy-winning bandleader, producer, composer and keyboardist
Guitars & Saxes 2008 with
Gerald Albright, Peter White, Jeff Lorber & Jeff Golub –Showcasing jazz's two most dominant instruments and the jazz stars who play them

TICKETS: Ticket prices are $45 per day or $80 for the two-day pass (through September 6)
• Tickets purchased at the gate are $50 per day
• Children 10 and under are free!

Gold Tier tickets are available for $90 per day or $170 for both days. Gold Tier guests are allowed entrance to the preferred seating area near the front of the stage, use of a private beach chair and three wine tasting tickets.

Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at (707) 869-1595 or visiting russianriverfestivals.com

OUTLETS The Russian River Chamber of Commerce, 16209 First Street (At the Historical Bridge), Guerneville, CA 95446, (707) 869-9000.

INFO Box Office: (707) 869-1595
E-mail [email protected]

Website http://www.RussianRiverFestivals.com - Please check out the website for updates on the lineup, information on lodging, directions and general festival information
For electronic photos, full artists bios contact Denise Lamott at [email protected].
No glass, alcohol, pets or high-back beach chairs will be permitted. Low-back chairs only (no higher than 32” in full upright position).

ABOUT Jazz on the River is produced by Omega Events, a leader in live entertainment on the West Coast, bringing world-class musicians and their fans together at a variety of music festivals, winery concerts and special events, including the Rodney Strong Vineyards Concert Series (Healdsburg), the 11th Annual Doheny Blues Festival (Dana Point) and the 13th Annual JazzFest West (So. California).

Official Website: http://www.RussianRiverFestivals.com