Wheeling Jamboree Announces Summer Series

WHEELING, WV-- The Wheeling Jamboree will produce a summer series of shows beginning June 28th at Brush Run Park. The announcement was made during intermission at last Saturday's show at WesBanco Arena featuring the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Cherryholmes. "Brush Run Park, the site of Jamboree In The Hills from 1977 – 1989, offers The Wheeling Jamboree a venue for outdoor, family oriented shows for this summer," said Jeff McCamic, President of Wheeling Jamboree, Inc. "We will produce the first show of this series on the original stage at Brush Run Park on Saturday, June 28th, 2008," McCamic continued. The show schedule at Brush Run Park will include June 28th , August 2nd, August 16th and 30th, and September 13th and 27th. Ticket prices will be $15.00 per person for each show and all kids and students age 17 and under will be admitted free with adults for the Summer Series. Wheeling Jamboree, Inc.'s non-profit purpose is to support music education. "Exposure to great music provides young people with an appreciation and fosters inquiry and interest in traditional music for which this area is recognized the world over," commented Bud Forte, Operation's Manager for the Wheeling Jamboree. "Patrons are encouraged to bring their blankets, coolers, and lawn chairs to enjoy the show. Food and drinks will also be available at Brush Run Park," added Forte. "This is a family oriented show featuring traditional country and bluegrass music by familiar artists who are loved by many Jamboree fans. There will be some new and future Jamboree stars that will be on the stage this summer too."

Page 2 Kicking off the Summer Series season will be JoAnn Jones, JoAnn Thomas along with the Bluegrass Express. Local up-and-coming artist, Derrick McKee and the featured performer will be singer, songwriter, and guitarist--Roger Hoard. Prior to each show at Brush Run Park, the Wheeling Jamboree will resurrect the StarQuest Talent Search Contest. Local performers who would like to participate in the contest should be prepared to perform live for fifteen minutes at the venue. Contestants will be judged on voice and/or instrumental talent, stage presentation, originality, suitability for the Wheeling Jamboree show and audience appeal. Five contestants will be featured each week, with the winner selected to perform on a future Wheeling Jamboree show. For an application and additional instructions to enter, please go to www.wheelingjamboree.org. Wheeling Jamboree, Inc. has revived the show that has been part of the rich history of this area for seventy-five years. Thanks to a strategic alliance with Clear Channel Communications, WWVA-1170 Radio is broadcasting the shows live again on AM 1170. Jeff McCamic added, "We are very pleased to announce our affiliation with Virginia Alderman and the Alderman family at Brush Run Park. The Wheeling Jamboree is honored to be presenting our shows at this wonderful and historic facility." For more information about upcoming shows, StarQuest and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bud Forte at 304-830-3479. Tickets for the shows will be available online at www.wheelingjamboree.org or can be purchased the day of the show at the gate.