RUSSIAN RIVER JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL - GUERNEVILLE, CA - SEPT. 12-13

OMEGA EVENTS PRESENT THE 33RD ANNUAL RUSSIAN RIVER J&B FESTIVAL

2 FESTIVALS * 1 WEEKEND The Russian River JAZZ and BLUES Festival September 12 & 13, 2009 Johnson's Beach (Guerneville, California) JAZZ FESTIVAL DAY Saturday, September 12 AL JARREAU - 5 time Grammy Award winning vocalist RICK BRAUN - trumpeter extraordinaire, new CD is "All It Takes" JONATHAN BUTLER - South African-born guitarist & vocalist, a star since age 6 RICHARD ELLIOT - powerhouse saxman, new CD "Rock Steady" is his 15th solo release EAST BAY SOUL - 8-piece group with horns, soul and R&B vocals led by Greg Adams, Michael Paulo and Lee Thornberg JACKIEM JOYNER - saxman named Debut Artist of the Year, new CD is chart topper MADS TOLLING QUARTET - 2 time Grammy Award winning violinist with the Turtle Island Quartet, soloist in Stanley Clarke's band TIMES 4 - Bay Area quartet, a blend of modern jazz and urban grooves BLUES FESTIVAL DAY Sunday, September 13 THE NEVILLE BROTHERS - the legendary first family of New Orleans DR. JOHN - The Nightripper won his 5th Grammy Award in 2008 for his heartfelt tribute to his hometown, New Orleans The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue, a true blues showcase with four headliners in their own right... TOMMY CASTRO BAND - Bay Area favorites, a blend of blues, R&B, soul and roadhouse rock BERNARD ALLISON - a powerhouse guitarist and vocalist, who follows in the footsteps of his his father, Luther RICK ESTRIN - harmonica pro and longtime vocalist of Little Charlie & Nightcats JANIVA MAGNESS - sultry singer and nominee for "B.B. King Entertainer of the Year" from Blues Music Awards OTIS TAYLOR BAND - the rootsy banjo player from Colorado, with daughter Cassie on bass THE DELTA WIRES - a big, high-energy harmonica and horn blues band MoFo PARTY BAND - Fresno ensemble influenced by West Coast sound and old school Chicago blues GEN. ADMISSION: $45 for adults per day, $10 for children (ages 6-12) GEN. ADMISSION WEEKEND PASS: $70 for adults (save $20) GOLD PASS: $90 per day GOLD WEEKEND PASS: $150 for adults (save $30) RUSSIAN RIVER JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVALS COMBINED INTO ONE WEEKEND TO OFFER MUSIC FANS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE Russian River’s two major music festivals have been combined into one weekend to provide music fans an exciting weekend of both jazz and blues music. The Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival will be held Sept. 12-13, 2009, at Johnson’s Beach Resort in Guerneville CA, a popular resort town nestled in the scenic Russian River Valley. This is the first year the two events will be combined into the same weekend. Previously, the Russian River Blues Festival was held in June, while the Russian River Jazz Festival took place in September. Organizers cited the economy and the desire to create something special for attendees as the reasons for change. The Russian River music festivals have a rich history dating back to the 1970s. Music legends have traveled to Guerneville, including blues artists such as Etta James and Al Green, to jazz musicians Stan Getz and Pat Metheny. Hundreds of thousands of fans have attended the events over the years. FOR MORE INFORMATION Omega Events • 26429 Rancho Parkway South, Suite 135 • Lake Forest, CA 92630

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