Mark Your Calendars!

Friday, July, 11th, Delta Fredericton Hotel

That’s right! Its River Jam time again, bigger and better than ever. We have moved to a new date and home for 2008. The event will; now be held at the Delta Fredericton on Friday, July 11th…The new venue now gives us four stages and thus we double the number of entertainers from previous years.

This years event will feature 18 bands ranging from hard core blues, Rhythm and blues, funk, Celtic, Texas swing , Jazz and much more…..An amazing celebration of talent from along the Saint John River Valley. The musical event of the summer! The following performers are scheduled for the River Jam 2008:

Flanagan Swings West: If you like to swing….this group delivers!
Tallest Band on Earth: A young group of excellent musicians …funky!
Stringers: A trio featuring classics and more
Rocket 88’s: Rockabilly at its best
Scarecrow Blues Band: A Fredericton standard ..Hard driving blues
Garage Mahal: If you like to dance….Toe tapping rhythms
Alex Bailey and Dan Robichaud…Blues with an original flair
Beaters: Carlton Counties premiere party band!
Downtown Blues Band: Fredericton’s biggest party band!
Tore Down: Blues and more blues!
Casey Leblanc Duo: Fredericton’s Idol is back!
John and Becca: Jazz with a sweet bluesy edge
Lilly Madison & the Cucumber Patch: A new artist with originals
Ben St Pierre Trio: Jazz and more jazz!
ERA: This all female band delivers classics
Cathy Hutch: Recently returned from recording in Nashville
Peter Rioux and Dave Beattie: This duo plays classics and more

Tickets go on sale June 1’st and all be available at the following locations:

• Delta Hotel Fredericton
• Sue Lawrence Spa
• Harvest Central ( Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival offices)

Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.. We also have table packages available and a few sponsorships left. If you are interested in purchasing a table contact: Wendy Hebert @ 459-7366 or via e-mail: go4it@nbnet.nb.ca

All of the musicians donate their time to this worthy event with proceeds going to local music programs and other community projects. Mark this date on your schedule and enjoy!