Ring in the New Year! Rose City Kings! Speakin' Out! December 31, 2005

Rose City Kings will ring in the New Year at the Muddy Award winning, Beale St. Northwest on Saturday night December 31st. The evening offers an unbeatable combination -- great entertainment, great food at a great venue:

* Rose City Kings is a high energy band that is both fun to watch as well as to dance. The amazing Sneakin? Out band, a Portland favorite, will open for Rose City Kings.

* Beale St. NW?s BBQ is the best in town. And, you will also rave about their salads, chicken dinners and corn bread.

* The cover charge of $15 includes a $3 credit towards dining on Beale St.'s sumptuous delights. There will be a champagne toast at midnight and party favors are included.

With a holiday party value like this, party-goers are encouraged to make reservations at Beale St. (503-788-5155). Beale St. is conveniently located just off the Sandy exit on I-205 at 107th in northeast Portland.

For more information about table reservations and local hotel rates, please see www.RoseCityKings.com. Upcoming.org viewers can preview Rose City Kings albums for free through the www.RoseCityKings.com website.

Rose City Kings has been on a roll since its formation with 3 albums in just as many years: Delta Hop (2003); UP ON IT (2004); and Holler Out for More (2005). In addition to studio and live recordings, Rose City Kings has distinguished itself by winning the CBA Muddy Award for Best New Act in 2003, winning the CBA Muddy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Act in 2004, competing in the 2005 International Blues Competition, and being

Ring in the New Year in style at Beale St. Northwest.