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Grammy-award winning musician and Midwest native Jonny Lang, along with an exciting lineup of musical talent, will launch the first ever Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival in Prior Lake, Minn. on Saturday, July 10.

The Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival is the brainchild of the Prior Lake Rotary and is presented by Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

"We are absolutely thrilled to be introducing this exciting event with such high caliber talent as Jonny Lang," said Shaun Naya, Event Co-Chair and Fundraising Chair for the Prior Lake Rotary. "The Prior Lake Rotary has been working hard to bring this festival to fruition and we have been extremely pleased by the support of local businesses and organizations that have stepped forward to help make this event a success."

The day-long festival will start at 1 p.m. with a variety of well known jazz and blues artists and culminate with Jonny Lang's live performance. Food and beverages along with a kids' activity area sponsored by Girl Scouts of America will also be part of the activities provided at Lakefront Park.

"From the very beginning it was our goal to create a free, family-friendly musical event, while showcasing our beautiful city, and raising money to continue the philanthropic missions supported by our club," said Event Co-Chair Dave Card.

In addition to Lang, other performers scheduled to entertain festival guests include:

• Urban jazz headliner Nick Colionne, who dazzles audiences with his captivating live guitar performances and colorful costumes that have tagged him "the best dressed man in jazz."
• Popular guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Joyce Cooling, who is recognized as one of the most dynamic contemporary jazz guitarists in the world for her vibrant, body-moving sound.
• Blues giant Lil' Ed Williams, a talented guitarist, soulful vocalist and member of the popular band The Blues Imperials, which has been performing around the world for 25 years.

Organizers hope to attract 10,000 people to Lakefront Park, which would make it one of the largest music events in the south metro area. The free event does not require admission tickets, and a complimentary shuttle service to the park will be available from various locations throughout Prior Lake.

    
    
    WHAT:       First-ever Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival
    
    WHERE:      Lakefront Park
                Prior Lake, MN 55372
    
    WHEN:       Saturday, July 10, 2010
                1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    
    COST:       Free
    

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is also offering a Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival hotel package for visitors. The $129 special includes a premier, double occupancy guestroom, free valet parking, free access to Dakotah! Sport and Fitness, complimentary transportation to and from Lakefront Park on Saturday and a variety of exceptional discounts for entertainment at the hotel. For more information about the package or to make reservations, call 1-800-813-7349 and reference code JAZZ10, or visit www.mysticlake.com/hotel.

For more information about the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, please visit www.lakefrontjazz.com.

Dimmick Ranch in association with the County Line Foundation presents Live On The County Line featuring Grammy Award Winner Dwight Yoakam in an unprecedented, one night only, country music festival on Saturday, August 29th at the Dimmick Ranch in Piercy, CA.

Few entertainers have attained the iconic status of Dwight Yoakam. Perhaps that is because so few have consistently and repeatedly met the high standard of excellence delivered by the Kentucky native no matter what his endeavor. Since the start of his music career, Dwight Yoakam has proven he's more than just another guy with a guitar and a hat. He has risen from hot country star to being one of country music's biggest influences. While doing that, he has also become a critically acclaimed actor.

The singer-songwriter has sold more than 23 million albums worldwide -- not bad for a hillbilly in a long white Cadillac. Among his many Top 10 Country hits are Yoakam's originals "Little Ways" and "Please, Please Baby" (both from 1987's Hillbilly Deluxe), "I Sang Dixie" (from 1988's Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room), and "Fast As You" (from 1993's multi-platinum This Time). Equally popular have been Dwight's takes on country standards like Johnny Horton's "Honky Tonk Man" and the #1 smash "Streets Of Bakersfield," which Dwight recorded with the song's originator, Buck Owens.

Additional acts are "alternative country's golden goddess" Kelly Willis, John Doe & the Sadies, the "First Lady of Rock-n-Roll" Wanda Jackson, and I See Hawks In LA.

The one day festival will feature great food and unique vendors plus premier onsite camping at Cooks Valley Campground. Tickets and camping ON SALE NOW. For a list of ticket outlets and to purchase online visit www.liveonthecountyline.com. This show will sell out so get your tickets early. For more information contact the Dimmick Ranch at 707.247.3400

"Festival of the Arts BOCA", welcomes a spectacular duo of notable Latinas who are taking the Classical Music World by Storm

 

As is the case with the renowned "Tuscan Sun Festival" in Italy and the "Festival del Sole" in Napa, California, the Festival of the Arts BOCA serves as the stage for some of the world's top classical music talent, while also highlighting exceptional Latino talent. Now in its third year, the Festival of the Arts BOCA once again prepares to offer South Florida audiences a magnificent eleven day program with the finest in classical music and literature. This year the Festival will treat music lovers to two extraordinarily gifted Latinas that are capturing the classical scene, one a master at the piano the other at the baton. The Festival will take place at the Count de Hoernle Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida from March 5th to the 15th.

Conductor Alondra de la Parra has gained widespread attention for her spellbinding performances whether leading the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, or orchestras in Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, and the United States. One of the most compelling conductors of her generation, she holds the distinction of being the first woman from Mexico to conduct in New York City. Most recently, The New York Times said, "With incisive gestures, Ms. de la Parra elicited a vibrantly nuanced performance whose bristling conclusion had the audience on their feet."

The Venezuelan-born pianist, Ana Karina Alamo has been acknowledged by critics and audiences for her ability to project a rare vulnerability on stage, while drawing upon her virtuosic abilities. Performing her first recital at the age of six, Ms. Alamo has gone on to appear at some of the world's most prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall (New York), and Ehrbar Hall (Vienna). A highly regarded soloist, Ms. Alamo has also performed at the White House at a private reception for former President Bush.

In addition to these two accomplished musical marvels, the 2009 Festival will also serve as the epicenter to an epic celebration of the 50th anniversary of Itzhak Perlman's debut in the U.S., a milestone in a career that spans thousands of performances and numerous prestigious awards, with four unique and distinct performances. The Festival will also welcome a number of other exceptional classical music and literary talent, including: The Russian National Orchestra, famed conductor Mikhail Pletnev, celebrated cellist Nina Kotova, Grammy Award Winning vocalist Kelley O'Connor, renowned author Salman Rushdie, master pianist Jeremy Denk and so many more.

For additional information, artist bios, photos or ticket information log onto www.FestivalOfTheArtsBoca.org

 
 
SOURCE Festival of the Arts BOCA