COMMON GROUND MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MORE BANDS
Lansing, MI— Officials announce great talent for this year’s Common Ground Music Festival, which will be held July 10 - 16, 2006. The following artists will be performing throughout the festival week in Adado Riverfront Park:
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Cheap Trick
Mavis Staples
Hunter Brucks
Bomshel moves to Wednesday, July 12th
Tickets are on sale now! Individual, single day tickets for the Common Ground Music Festival are $25 before July 1, 2006. Beginning July 1, 2006 the individual, single day tickets will be $29. Single day tickets for the following shows are on sale as well:
Steve Miller Band, Monday, July 10, 2006
Bonnie Raitt with special guest Keb Mo, Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Tesla, Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Dwight Yoakam & Bomshel, Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Poison, Cinderella & Endeverafter, Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Styx, Thursday, July 13, 2006
Keith Anderson, Friday, July 14, 2006
The Equinox Tour featuring Trapt & Shinedown with special guests Evans Blue & Halestorm, Friday, July 14, 2006
The Bangles, Saturday, July 15, 2006
Ted Nugent, Sunday, July 16, 2006
Also, the Common Card, seven-day pass, is already on sale for only $79 before July 1, 2006. Beginning July 1, 2006 the Common Card will be $89. Children age ten and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. All Common Ground Music Festival tickets are limited and available at the following locations:
Star Tickets Plus Outlets
Common Ground Office in the Lansing City Market at 333 North Cedar Street, Lansing (Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Online at: www.commongroundfest.com
By phone: (800) 585-3737
Thursday, July 13, 2006
“Ladysmith Black Mambazo” Natives of South Africa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has been recording since 1970. Since their initial release they have recorded more than forty albums and sold over six million records establishing themselves worldwide as the number one selling group from Africa. Grammy Award winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo convey the true sounds of Zulu harmony with their single, “Raise Your Spirit Higher.” They are also well-known for their instrumental work with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland.
Friday, July 14, 2006
“Cheap Trick” Around since the early seventies, Cheap Trick, has sold more than 17 million records with hits such as, “Dream Police,” “The Flame” and “I Want You To Want Me.” Cheap Trick’s latest release, Special One, has a diverse collection of songs that truly displays their talent as one of the greatest rock bands ever. Release of their much anticipated album, Rockford, is set for June 6 th, 2006.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
“Mavis Staples” Rhythm and blues legend, Mavis Staples, has made her way by staying true to her gospel roots. Mavis was an original member of The Staples Singers, known for their hit, “I’ll Take You There.” As one of the most recognizable voices in music history, she has gained success worldwide and continues to do so nearly forty years later. Her latest album, Have A Little Faith, is a collection of songs reflecting her faith and spirituality. A true icon, Mavis Staples, is an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
“Hunter Brucks” Singer, songwriter and guitarist, Hunter Brucks, has made music his life. His most recent album, Driven, was released in April of this year and has been successful. Motorcity soul meets southern rock and roll is the best way to describe the music. Most recently, Hunter was asked to write and record music for the new motion picture “Escanaba In The Moonlight.”
The Common Ground Music Festival will once again be a multi-day celebration including nightly concerts, a variety of fun family entertainment and an assortment of food vendors. Anyone interested in volunteering at Common Ground can contact the festival office at (517) 267-1502 ext. 202. For more detailed information about the Common Ground Music Festival, log on to the official website at www.commongroundfest.com. |