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May. 11, 2004
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL AFTER HOURS™ FUN FOR BOTH FESTIVAL ATTENDEES AND LOCAL NASHVILLIANS
Fifteen Downtown Nashville Clubs To Host Events, Live Entertainment And More
NASHVILLE – For the party-hearty crowd, there’s no better place to be Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 than Downtown Nashville during CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair®. Billed as “Country Music’s Biggest Party™,” the event is living up to its reputation with more clubs than ever participating in CMA Music Festival After HoursÔ in 2004.
When the lights go down on The Coliseum’s Nightly Concerts, the festivities are just beginning at 15 Downtown clubs and lounges, as CMA Music Festival After Hours™ gets underway. Food and beverage specials, live entertainment and special events are just a few items on the After Hours menu.
“The After Hours program has become a great tradition,” offered CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. “Not only is it an added treat to our out-of-town guests and a boost to Downtown businesses, but it’s also an opportunity for local Nashvillians to come out and hear great, live music at the clubs for little or no cover charge and take advantage of great specials.”
Clubs participating in CMA Music Festival After Hours™ include Bailey’s Pub and Grille; Big River Grille and Brewery; BB King’s Blues Club and Restaurant; Hard Rock Café; Legends Corner; Nashville Crossroads; Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar and Grill; Robert’s Western World; Ryman Auditorium; Second Fiddle; The Stage on Broadway; The Trap; Tootsies Orchid Lounge; Wildhorse Saloon; and Wolfy’s. Each club develops its own entertainment schedule and admission policies.
“All of the Downtown merchants are looking forward to CMA Music Festival week,” said Jack Cawthon, chairman of the Merchants Advisory Group of the DISTRICT, an organization dedicated to the economic enhancement of the Downtown area. “We are stocking up with food and beverage and entertainment. This will be our best week of the year.”
Cawthon, who owns Jack’s Bar-B-Que in Downtown Nashville, went on to express excitement over the CMA Music Festival summer special on the CBS Television Network. “We are looking forward to the national TV coverage. That will be good for Nashville.”
“CMA Music Festival After Hours builds on what Downtown Nashville offers every night – live music in more than 30 popular clubs and restaurants,” said Tom Turner, Executive Director of the Nashville Downtown Partnership, a group dedicated to establishing Downtown Nashville as a compelling urban center in which to live, work, play and invest. “For anyone who enjoys live entertainment, it’s a great time to hear why Nashville is Music City USA!”
Highlights of 2004 CMA Music Festival After Hours™ include:
· On Wednesday, June 9, the Ryman Auditorium hosts year three of Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam, with performances by Marty Stuart; Terri Clark; New York act Naturally 7; and a surprise special guest. The Jam, which benefits The Recording Academy's MusiCares, begins at 11:00 PM. For additional information, contact the Ryman at (615) 889-3060. Tickets can be purchased at the Ryman Box Office or through any Ticketmaster outlet.
· Thursday, June 10 brings The Grand Ole Opry Superstar Spectacular benefit show, 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM. Artists performing include Bill Anderson, Tracy Byrd, Vince Gill, Jack Greene, Buddy Jewell and Brad Paisley. All proceeds from the show benefit the Opry Trust Fund, which assists members of the Country Music community in need. Call (615) 871-OPRY or visit www.opry.com for tickets and more information.
· The stars of NBC Daytime dramas “Days of our Lives” and “Passions” are back at the Wildhorse Saloon on Saturday, June 12. “The Fourth Annual NBC Daytime After Hours Party” kicks off at 11:00 PM with Daytime stars and a special appearance by Country group Lonestar. Advance tickets are on sale now for $20 each and can be purchased online at www.wildhorsesaloon.com or through the Wildhorse Saloon Box Office at (615) 902-8200.
· The Trap hosts After Hours music during CMA Music Festival. On Friday, June 11, Earl Thomas Conley performs. On Saturday, June 12, the Honky Tonk Tailgate Party featuring Daryle Singletary and Rhett Akins stops at The Trap. Tickets for each event cost $15.00. For more information, visit www.thetrapofnashville.com or by call (615) 248-3100
CMA Music Festival After Hours™ events, schedule and artists appearing are subject to change without notice. For information about events, contact participating After Hours clubs.
CMA Music Festival offers ticketing options for every schedule and budget:
Advance-purchase tickets for each nightly show at The Coliseum cost $25, and can be purchased now through the Festival Ticket Office at the Gaylord Entertainment Center Box Office, 501 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn., or toll-free at 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at (615) 255-9600, at www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Single concert tickets will also be sold during CMA Music Festival at The Coliseum ticket office beginning Wednesday, June 9.
Single-day tickets for the Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages will be sold the day of show at the gate for $12 each. Children 6 and under are admitted to the Riverfront park concerts free of charge.
Admittance to all Coliseum and Riverfront Park concerts is included in CMA Music Festival’s four-day ticket packages (priced $125 to $145 for adults; and $86 to $100 for children 14 and under), which are on sale now. Four-day ticket packages are divided into four categories based on the level of reserved seating at The Coliseum (the Gold Circle ticket package is sold out). Four-day ticket packages include the Nightly Concerts at The Coliseum; Daily Concerts at Greased Lightning® Riverfront Park Stages; the Wrangler® Fan Fair (Exhibit Hall); Sports Zone; Bush’s® Baked Beans Family Zone; CMA Music Festival After Hours™ free in-town shuttles to major event sites; the official CMA Music Festival Program Book; CMA Music Festival pin; and more.
To purchase ticket packages, order over the phone by calling toll-free 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) or Ticketmaster at (615) 255-9600; download an order form at www.CMAfest.com; or visit www.Ticketmaster.com to buy online. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices, schedule, events and artists appearing are subject to change without notice. Order early for the best available reserved seat at The Coliseum. All sales are final and non-refundable.
For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com and sign up for e-news. 2004 CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Country Weekly is an official media partner. MJI Programming, a division of Premiere Radio Networks, is the official radio broadcaster. Fan Fair is a registered trademark of CMA.