Labor Day Weekend festival in RI

FHPromo@aol.com
Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:30:37 -0400 (EDT)

Hi,
Just wanted to let people know that contrary to a rumour that's been started
there IS a festival happening at the Stepping Stone Ranch in Escoheag, RI this
Labor Day weekend (Sept 4-6th)...and the deadline is fast approaching for the
Early Bird discount on 3 day passes (July 1st). Prices are below. Also the
festival is in need of volunteers (which will include free admission and
meals). To volunteer call (603) 256-8356 between 9 am and 9 pm.

Also there is a contest on the web site to win weekend passes. Check out the
site at www.rhythmandroots.com

Info is as follows:

1998 RHYTHM & ROOTS AT ESCOHEAG FESTIVAL LINEUP

SEPT 4 - 6, 1998 1998 RHYTHM & ROOTS AT ESCOHEAG FESTIVAL
Stepping Stone Ranch, Escoheag Hill Rd, Escoheag, RI (off route 165)
Festival Info: (888) 855-6940, web site at www.rhythmandroots.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th: 5pm - midnight

Your host band for the weekend: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Candye Kane & the Swinging Armadillos
Austin Lounge Lizards
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Salamander Crossing
Skip Gorman and Tom Sauber

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH; 11 am - 1:00 am

Asleep at the Wheel
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Tim O'Brien Band
Big Sandy & the Flyrite Boys
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
File
Fred Eaglesmith
Salamander Crossing

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th; 11 am - 1:00 am

Doc Watson
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Dave Alvin
Mollie O'Brien Band
Northern Lights
Balfa Toujours
Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Natalie McMaster

FRI. TICKETS: Early Deadline (Aug 21st) $15-----After Aug 21: $20.
SAT. OR SUN. TICKETS: Early Deadline (Aug 21st): $25----After Aug 21st: $30.
3 DAY PASSES: Early Bird Special by July 1st: $50; By Aug 21st: $55;
After Aug 21st: $65.
3 DAY PASSES WITH CAMPING: Early Bird special $75 by July 1st; By Aug 21st:
$80. After Aug 21st: $95.
SENIORS(62+): $15 at gate only, any day. KIDS under 12 free.

At the site of the famous Cajun and Bluegrass festival, a new festival with
an expanded lineup comes your way. Camping will be expanded - PLUS a dance
tent each night with cajun and zydeco dances AND daytime workshops with
lessons in cajun, zydeco, old time and swing. ALSO: a late night acoustic
music showcase with songwriters in the round and some kickin' jam sessions in
a more intimate setting.

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Full House Promotions
PO Box 482
Arlington, MA 02174-0004

(781) 643-7121

Publicity for: Carol Noonan, Swinging Steaks, Laurie Geltman, Cheryl
Hoenemeyer, Mary Gauthier, Mardi Gras Ball, Cranston, RI, summer festivals in
Escoheag, RI, Gumbo Jam, Annapolis, MD; Solarfest '98, Middletown Springs, VT;
and Ear to the Ground Productions, Concord, MA