NEWS RELEASE
DATE: Jan. 22, 2010
CONTACT: Kassie Hilgert, 610-332-1348 or khilgert@fest.org
LYNYRD SKYNYRD TO ROCK MUSIKFEST’S SANDS RIVERPLACE AUG. 9
BETHLEHEM, PA—Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Lynyrd Skynyrd is the first act announced for Musikfest 2010, the 10-day music and arts festival that will take place Aug. 6-15 in downtown Bethlehem, Pa. The southern rock legends, who were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, will perform at the Sands RiverPlace main stage at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9.
Formed in Jacksonville, Fla. more than 35 years ago, Lynyrd Skynyrd rose to prominence in the 1970s with a string of hits that included “Sweet Home Alabama,” “What’s Your Name,” “Saturday Night Special,” “Gimme Three Steps” and the rock anthem “Free Bird.” During its lengthy career, the band has issued more than 60 recordings and sold more than 30 million albums.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s most recent recording is the fall 2009 release “God & Guns,” the first set of new material by the group since 2003’s “Vicious Cycle.” The band’s Musikfest 2010 concert will be its second appearance at the festival. On Aug. 8, 2000, the group performed to a sold-out audience during the inaugural year of RiverPlace.
Media sponsor for the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert is 99.9 The Hawk. Tickets for the show will go on sale Monday-Tuesday, March 15-16 to ArtsQuest Members only and Friday, March 19 to the public. All tickets, including VIP section seating, will be available for purchase at www.musikfest.org or by calling 610-332-FEST (3378).
Anyone who would like to take advantage of advance ticket sales for the Lynyrd Skynyrd show and all Musikfest 2010 concerts, as well as enjoy dozens of other Musikfest and arts-related benefits throughout the year, is invited to become an ArtsQuest Member. To join or learn more about ArtsQuest Membership, visit www.artsquest.org or call 610-332-FEST (3378).
Musikfest 2010, which is presented by ArtsQuest, will take place 5-11 p.m. Aug. 6 and noon-11 p.m. Aug. 7-15. The festival will include some 500 musical performances on 14 indoor and outdoor stages throughout Bethlehem’s historic, 18th-century downtown. In addition, the event will showcase delicious food and desserts by more than 60 vendors, a variety of children’s activities, visual arts and crafts and a closing-night fireworks display.
For more information on Musikfest, visit www.musikfest.org or call 610-332-FEST (3378).
