Mountain Music Melt Down’08 - 2 Days of Music, Food & Fun
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Mountain Music Melt Down’08 - 2 Days of Music, Food & Fun The festival will be presented at The North Country Community College, Soccer Field in Saranac Lake, New York on Saturday, August 9 from 12-9 p.m. and on Sunday, August 10 from 12-9 p.m. Gates will open at 11:30 am. There will be a Childrens Story Telling and Activities Tent. This is an event for the whole family. This is an all weather event, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, but NO coolers please. |
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| There will be more than thirteen plus Bands performing: National and International groups slated so far are Dark Star Orchestra ( DSO ) recreating The Grateful Dead experience , Country / Bluegrass / Folk Rock Veteran Chris Hillman Band ( of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Desert Rose Band and Souther Hillman Furay Band ), Regional Favorite Donna The Buffalo,The Zen Tricksters, King Wilkie, Juggling Suns, The Horse Flies, Enter The Haggis, Twiddle, Chaz Depaolo Group, Raisinhead and Jim… |
| GrooveTV #202 - Dark Star Orchestra Filmed live on March 2, 2003 at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, California |
| Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen. Turn Turn Turn! Live in Madrid. Spain. 050406. Sala Moby Dick |
| The food & beverage garden: Offering a variety of tasty food and beverage options: The Adirondack Arc - Hamburgers and Soda, Woody’s Hot Dog Cart, The Masons - Italian Sausage and Peppers, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Jreck Subs to name a few, we are looking for more restaurants who are interested in a spot in the food and beverage garden, call call 518-637-4989 for more information. |
| Merchandise and Craft Vendors: Festival T-Shirts, hats, band apparel and other items will be available as well as other local and regional merchants and crafts people displaying their wares. |
| Childrens Story Telling and Activities Tent: It is been told that James Barrie, author of Peter Pan, fashioned the Character Peter from his acquaintance with Robert Louis Stevenson. Educator, Song Writer and owner of the soon to open, RLS Tea Room, Rita Leonard will be presenting whimsical and Stevenson related activities for children and children at heart. The author and " pirate of the spring" who lived in Saranac Lake in the winter of 1887 - 1888 and adventured to the South Seas shall be remembered and honored at the Childrens Story Telling Tent. A presentation will be held on the hour commencing at 1:00 pm. throughout the day Saturday and Sunday free of charge. |
| The Adirondack Arc and fund raising opportunities: This event is presented by Adirondack Arc and fund raising opportunities for this excellent community and national organization will be part of this years promotion. A Celebrity autographed guitar (Reverend Dare Devil 299 w/ P-90’s) provided by Saratoga Guitar will be auctioned off on Sunday at 6:00 pm. Sunday, August 10 will be dedicated to celebrating the Life and Music of Jerry Garcia (8/1/42 to 8/9/95) and sponsored by Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream featuring their name sake flavor Cherry Garcia with a portion of the ice cream sale benefiting The Adirondack Arc. Don’t miss The Adirondack Arc food booth featuring Great Burgers, Soft Drinks and Snacks or the 50/50 Raffle. |
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The Music Schedule: (subject to change) August 9, Kicking of with Blues, Blue Grass and Americana 11:30 12:00 - 1:30 1:45 - 3:15 3:30 - 5:00 5:15 - 6:30 6:45 - 8:15 Starting @ 8:30 August 10, Celebrating The Life and Music of Jerry Garcia 11:30 11:45 - 12:30 12:45 - 1:45 2:00 - 3:00 3:15 - 4:45 4:45 - 6:00 6:00 - 6:15 Starting @ 6:15
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Festival Admission: Starting July 1 2008 FESTIVAL LODGING, MAPS, RESOURCES & DIRECTIONS Regional Ticket Outlets: Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Ampersound, Bean To Coffee, Waterhole; Lake Placid: Blues Berry Bakery, True Vision Concepts; Plattsburgh -Coffee Camp; Potsdam - Northern Music & Video; Burlington, VT.: Vermont Folk Instruments, Burlington Guitar & AMP; Saratoga Springs: Saratoga Guitar Charge By Phone Call: 518-637-4989 (service fee may apply) For Inquiries Call: 518-637-4989 or eMail: lazarbear@gmail.com Produced by Lazar Bear Productions, "Keeping The Music Live" |
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| This event is made possible through the cooperation of North Country Community College, The Village of Saranac Lake and the support of The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, The Adirondack Arc, Guide Boat Realty, Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Grizzle T’s Pub, The WaterHole, Andrew Chary - Architect, Ben & Jerry’s, SeeMore Media MultiMedia Marketing, Mountain Communications, Saratoga Guitar, Adirondack Daily Enterprise and with special thanks to Margaret Paye and family. |
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