WEST PALM BEACH, FL. (Top40 Charts/ SunFest) - SunFest has added The Steve Miller Band, Slightly Stoopid, Gin Blossoms, Pennywise, Pepper, Tonic, Thriving Ivory, Candlebox, Randy Bachman, Citizen Cope, Matt Nathanson, Erin McCarley, Cold War Kids, Sly and Robbie, and Bettye LaVette to the 2009 line up. The event, Florida's largest music, art and waterfront festival, will be held April 29-May 3, along one of the most scenic sections of Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach.
"SunFest provides the best mixture of music at an incredible value," said Paul Jamieson, Executive Director of SunFest. "The event is a great place to enjoy your favorite acts, discover new music and see rising stars. In this tight economy SunFest's value can't be matched, we also know people are ready to relax, mingle, and come together for some fun and a good party. SunFest will be ready and locals don't need to travel for Florida's largest musical event of the year."
5 DAYS OF FREEDOM AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE AND SPECIAL SAVINGS OFFERS
"We know people are looking for affordable ways to enjoy themselves," said Jamieson. "SunFest offers 5 days of freedom from the daily routine of life. There isn't a better deal to be had in the music scene. The best deals are the ones people can get early and for multiple days."
The average cost of a single concert at a local venue hovers around $56. The SunFest March Moneysaver deal for a 5-day pass featuring more than 50 concerts is $54. Based on recent ticket prices for scheduled SunFest 2009 performers, the cost to purchase the line-up individually could potentially be $923.
March Moneysaver - 5 Day Ticket Promotion for $54
March is the month to save the most money on SunFest admission. For just over $10 a day, get a March Money Saver deal courtesy of TD Bank - 5 days for $54 ~ that's 50% off daily gate admission. Tickets are on sale only at participating TD Bank locations in Palm Beach County through 5 p.m. on March 31. When this deal is gone, it's gone.
On March 26th at 10 am, reserved seats go on sale to the public for several of the main stage performances including 311, James Taylor, David Cook, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Steve Miller Band, Slightly Stoopid/ Pepper/Pennywise, and Gin Blossoms/Tonic.
NATIONAL HEADLINERS ADDED
Citizen Cope will perform on Thursday evening, April 30. Citizen Cope has the distinction of being both a person and a band. The name Citizen Cope is the alternative name for bandleader Clarence Greenwood of Brooklyn, New York. His music is comprised of a mix of hip-hop, folk, and blues. Cope's hits include "Let The Drummer Kick," "Sideways," "Bullet & A Target," and "Son's Gonna Rise."
Pennywise will perform on Friday evening, May 1. Pennywise is a punk band from Hermosa Beach, California. Pennywise's music is comprised of punk rock and melodic hardcore. Some of their hits include "The Western World," "Time Marches On," "All We Need," "As Long As We Can," and the widely used "Bro Hymn Tribute," which has become popular in the world of sports following goals being scored in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the world of soccer.
Pepper will perform on Friday evening, May 1. Pepper is a rock band from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Pepper's music is a mixture of reggae, dub, and rock. Some of Pepper's hits include "Bring Me Along," "Ashes," "Give It Up," "No Control, "and "Tradewinds."
Slightly Stoopid will perform on Friday evening, May 1. Slightly Stoopid is an American band based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California. They describe their music as "a fusion of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop, and punk." Some of the band's hits include "Collie Man," "2am," "Wiseman," "Closer to the Sun," and "Anywhere I Go."
Randy Bachman will perform on Friday evening, May 1. Bachman is a guitarist, songwriter, and radio presenter out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada who was lead guitarist and songwriter of '70s rock bands The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Some of his hits include "I Play The Fool For You," "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet," and Lookin' Out For Number One."
Gin Blossoms will perform on Saturday afternoon, May 2. The Gin Blossoms are an alternative rock band from Tempe, Arizona. Their music is comprised of alternative rock, power pop, and jangle pop. Some of their hits include "Hey Jealousy," "Found Out About You," "Til I Hear It From You," "Follow You Down," and "Long Time Gone."
Tonic will perform on Saturday afternoon, May 2. Tonic is a Grammy-nominated American post-grunge rock band based in Los Angeles, California. Their hits include "Open Up Your Eyes," "If You Could Only See," "You Wanted More," and the Grammy nominated "Take Me As I Am."
Sly and Robbie will perform on Saturday afternoon, May 2. Out of Kingston, Jamaica, Sly & Robbie are one of reggae's most prolific and long lasting production teams. They have played on or produced some 200,000 songs, which may well make them the most prolific recording artists ever. A sample of their hits would include "Night Nurse," "Rump Shaker Dub," "Boops (Here to Go)," "Getting Married," and "Theme from Mission Impossible."
Cold War Kids will perform on Saturday evening, May 2. Cold War Kids are an American indie rock band from Fullerton, California. Besides indie rock, their music incorporates some blues-rock and soul. A number of their hits include "Hang Me Out To Dry," "We Used To Vacation," "Passing The Hat," "Hospital Beds," and "Rubidoux."
Thriving Ivory will perform on Sunday afternoon, May 3. Thriving Ivory is an American rock band located in San Francisco, California. Their music is a mixture of rock and pop. Thriving Ivory is currently featured as a band on the rise in VH1's You Oughta Know series. The band's self-titled debut album, hit No 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. Currently, their hits include "Angels on the Moon," "Our December," and "Hey Lady."
Candlebox will perform on Sunday afternoon, May 3. Candlebox is a rock band based in Seattle, Washington. Their music is a blend of grunge, post-grunge, hard rock, and alternative rock. Candlebox is known for their explosive live shows. Some of their hits include "You," "Far Behind," "Simple Lessons," "It's Alright," and "Stand."
The Steve Miller Band will perform on Sunday evening, May 3. A famous American guitarist and singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Miller's music incorporates a mixture of blues-rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, and heartland rock. Some hits dating back to 1968 include "Living In The U.S.A.," "The Joker," "Rock'n Me," "Fly Like An Eagle," "Jet Airliner," "Swingtown," and "Abracadabra."
Erin McCarley will perform on Sunday evening, May 3. McCarley is an alternative music singer-songwriter out of Garland, Texas. Her musical style has drawn comparisons to Sheryl Crow and Vanessa Carlton. Since releasing her debut album Love, Save the Empty, McCarley has debuted in Billboard's 200 with singles including "Pony (It's OK)" and "Love, Save the Empty."
Matt Nathanson will perform on Sunday evening, May 3. Matt Nathanson is a singer-songwriter from Lexington, Massachusetts. His music is a blend of folk and rock music. Some of his hits include "Sad Songs," "All We Are," "Car Crash," "Come On Get Higher," "I Saw," and "Little Victories." Nathanson has become well known at his live shows for conducting comedic sing-alongs by covering popular 80's hits from various artists.
Bettye LaVette will perform on Sunday evening, May 3. LaVette is an American soul singer from Muskegon, Michigan who has become known as "The Great Lady of Soul." Currently, LaVette is the reigning Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year. Her musical style is a blend of country, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Some of her hits include "My Man is a Loving Man," "Let Me Down Easy," "How Am I Different," "Last Time," "Right In The Middle (Of Falling In Love)," and "Just Say So." "However, most will recognize LaVette for the performance she gave at President Obama's Inaugural Celebration.
2009 TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for SunFest 2009 are on sale now online at www.sunfest.com, at the SunFest store located at 525 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach, and by calling 1-800-SUNFEST.
About SunFest
SunFest 2009 will be held from April 29-May 3 along the Flagler Drive waterfront in West Palm Beach, Florida. SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in West Palm Beach, is a Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council Funded Project and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council. For more information about SunFest, visit www.sunfest.com or call (561) 659-5980 or 1-800-SUNFEST.
