MINNEAPOLIS (Top40 Charts/ FINNEGANS ShamROCK 2009) - Today, FINNEGANS Irish Amber, the beer that gives 100 percent of its profits to charity, announced the lineup of live music and festivities for its third annual ShamROCK event on Saturday, June 6, at The Cabooze Outdoor Plaza on the edge of Downtown Minneapolis. ShamROCK is the first major outdoor music event of the summer. Proceeds benefit Heading Home Hennepin, a plan designed to end homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County by the year 2016.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur makes his long-awaited return to the Twin Cities with amazing talents that unite music, art, film and drama to deliver an unforgettable experience every time he performs. Arthur will be joined by a band that includes Kraig Johnson, a Twin Cities native and former member of the The Jayhawks, Golden Smog, Iffy and Run Westy Run.
The Twilight Hours, the latest, and some say greatest project from the former members of Semisonic and Trip Shakespeare, will make its first performance in front of a large crowd. The band plans to release an album later in the summer with a tour to follow.
Jeremy Messersmith, who was honored by City Pages as the '2007 Songwriter of the Year' and is regarded as 'Simon and Garfunkel with a twist,' will perform his literate, languid, yet warm songs that inspire wide-eyed clarity and a belief in miracles.
Jump-starting the event will be the ever-popular local musician, Tim Mahoney, who recently won Ray Ban's nationwide 'Never Hide' songwriting contest sponsored by Rolling Stone and MySpace with a portfolio of honest, pensive and infectiously catchy songs.
In addition to the music lineup, there will be a 5K Fun Run (or Crawl), a beer pong championship, and a beer bottle cap fashion show with great prizes for the participants including two Sun Country round-trip airfare tickets.
Together, this lineup of music and events will entertain the festive audience while raising money and awareness for an important cause.
EVENT DETAILS
Location: The Cabooze Outdoor Plaza, 917 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Main entrance is located on Cedar Ave.
Tickets: This is an 18+ event. Tickets are $20 and currently on sale to the general public at The Cabooze & The Joint Bar, Electric Fetus, Know Name Records, Treehouse Records, The Local and Kieran's Irish Pub. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.FinnegansShamROCK.com and www.cabooze.com. All ticket sales are final. Ticket orders will be mailed or held at Will Call at the main entrance on Cedar Avenue. Members of the Cities 97 Listeners Club and other special groups can purchase 2-for-1 tickets in advance of the show.
Parking: Parking is limited on Cedar Avenue and surrounding streets. There are a few nearby lots that will offer event parking and Augsburg College provides additional options within walking distance. All attendees that live in the area are encouraged to walk, bike, or take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) to the event. The Franklin Avenue Station is located a short walking distance from the event site. 2-Way Event Passes can be purchased at the rail station for one low price of $3.50 with enough time to take in the event. With this Event Pass, no waiting will be required for the return trip. The rail arrives and departs from the Franklin Avenue Station every 15 minutes throughout the afternoon and evening. To purchase a 2-Way Event Pass, press key 'G' on the ticket machine at the rail station before inserting a credit card or cash. Attendees that present their LRT Event Pass can purchase 2-for-1 tickets at the door (a $20 savings).
Schedule:
FINNEGANS 'Get Lucky' Fun Run (or Crawl) starts at 3:30 p.m.
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for general attendees
Music starts at 4:30 p.m.
World Beer Pong Championship starts at 6:00 p.m.
Showtimes:
Tim Mahoney 4:30 p.m.
Jeremy Messersmith 5:45 p.m.
The Twilight Hours 7:00 p.m.
Joseph Arthur 8:30 p.m.
Concessions: A full assortment of food and drinks will be available for purchase onsite. No outside food or drink is allowed. A valid photo ID is required to purchase beer.
Policies: No attendees under the age of 18 will be admitted and alcohol will not be served to any attendees under the age of 21. Finnegans ShamROCK is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of severe weather, the event will be moved indoors to the Cabooze and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Cameras are allowed, but no lawn furniture, coolers, or pets. All bags are subject to be searched. No audio taping is allowed, except by official event staff. This event may be filmed, photographed, or recorded by The Cabooze and FINNEGANS. Ticket holders consent to appear in this documentation and its future use by The Cabooze and FINNEGANS.
Sponsors and Partners:
Lead sponsor: Finnegans Community Fund and 40 Ventures
Media partners: Cities 97, City Pages, Minnesota Monthly, and ThriftyHipster.com
Supporting sponsors: The Cabooze, Sun Country Airlines, Marathon Sports, Clear Channel and Haberman
Official beer: FINNEGANS Irish Amber
Charitable cause: Proceeds benefit Heading Home Hennepin, a plan designed to end homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County by the year 2016.
Interviews: FINNEGANS CEO Jacquie Berglund and Event Chairman John Montague are readily available for interviews upon request to discuss the event. Also, all featured artists including Joseph Arthur, The Twilight Hours (Matt Wilson and John Munson), Jeremy Messersmith and Tim Mahoney are available to discuss their music. Officials from the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County including Mayor RT Rybak, County Commissioner Gail Dorfman and Heading Home Hennepin Coordinator Cathy ten Broeke are available to discuss Heading Home Hennepin.
