NewsSunFest Adds to Lineup (2008-03-20)Matisyahu, Ozomatli and The Tossers added to SunFest Schedule for 2008
Reserved Seats for WaMu Stage Now On Sale
Early Bird, multi-day discount to end soon
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 20, 2008 SunFest has added Matisyahu, Ozomatli and The Tossers to the 2008 line up. The event, Floridas largest music, art and waterfront festival, will be held April 30-May 4, along one of the most scenic sections of Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach.
Jewish reggae-rapper Matisyahu will perform on the Tire Kingdom Stage, Sunday evening May 4. Since the release of his 2004 debut, Shake off the dust...ARISE and the phenomenal success of his sophomore studio album, YOUTH, Matisyahu has continued to bring his uncanny, electrifying fusion of orthodox Judaism and classic reggae music to listeners with an unbelievable energy combining the sounds of Bob Marley and Shlomo Carlebach, yet remaining wholly original.
Ozomatli will perform on the Tire Kingdom Stage, Friday evening May 2. Ozomatli blends the hip-hop, Latin, and rock sounds of their hometown of Los Angeles to create music that lifts the spirit and intrigues the mind. They are a multi-piece band including guitar, bass, percussion, and horns. Ozomatli's fourth studio album Don't Mess with the Dragon features musical collaborations from all band members resulting in the genre-crossing stylistic experiments that fans have come to expect.
The Tossers will perform on the AT&T Real Yellow Pages Stage Saturday, May 2. From the predominantly Irish neighborhoods of South-Side Chicago, the Tossers have been expanding the boundaries of contemporary Irish music since the early '90s. The heart of their distinct sound is derived through the melding of traditional Irish and Punk Rock roots. Combining traditional instrumentation of mandolin, fiddle, tin whistle and banjo with amphetamine fueled guitar, bass and drums, the Tossers play with a furious edge that teeters between rage and raucousness.
Powerspace and The Secret Handshake will round out the New Music Night (May 1) featuring 15 bands in one evening.
Today, reserved seats go on sale to the public for WaMu stage performances including
Sheryl Crow, Fergie, The Black Crowes, John Legend, Stephen Marley, and Little River Band. To buy reserved seats visit sunfest.com or call 1-800-SunFest.
Previously announced headline entertainment inclues Sheryl Crow, Fergie, The Black Crowes, John Legend, Natasha Bedingfield, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Steel Pulse, Hellogoodbye, Stephen Marley, The Academy Is, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Little Feat, Hot Tuna, The Rippingtons, Classic Albums Live, Little River Band, Mindi Abair, and Morris Day & the Time. The complete schedule is posted on sunfest.com.
Thursday nights New Music Night will feature 15 bands in one night including Good Charlotte, Finger Eleven, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Rue Melo, Carney, Cerveza, The Blakes, Postmarks, The Whigs, The Drive Home, Chris McCarty Band, Landon Pigg, and Gabe Dixon Band along with Powerspace and The Secret Handshake.
New Music Night includes a special promotion for Thursday night admission - 15 bands for $15 courtesy of Commerce Bank. To receive a 15 for $15 code visit sunfest.com/newmusic or visit Commerce Bank locations in Palm Beach county after April 1.
SunFest Early Bird Discount and Multi-Day Ticket Value
Compared to the areas average cost of a single concert hovering around $40, and the cost of a single concert ticket to a Sheryl Crow, Fergie or The Black Crowes concert at $45 to $96, SunFest multi-day tickets are a considerable value with the Early Bird discount, offering even more savings.
2-day pass with Early Bird Discount: $39* only $19.50 per day, save $10 per day off 1-day regular festival ticket
2-day pass (regular price): $44
5-day pass Early Bird Discount: $54* less than $12 per day, save $18 off 1-day regular festival ticket
5-day pass (regular price): $59
*Early Bird discount ends April 12.
2008 Ticket Information
Tickets for SunFest 2008 are on sale at sunfest.com, at the SunFest store located at 525 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach, and by calling 1-800-SUNFEST or (561) 659-5980.
Tickets will be available beginning April 13 at participating Publix Super Markets in Palm Beach and Martin counties.
1-day festival ticket: $29
2-day pass with Early Bird Discount: $39*
2-day pass (regular price): $44
5-day pass Early Bird Discount: $54*
5-day pass (regular price): $59
Seniors 65 and older: 1-day festival tickets are $19 (available only at the gate)
Children 6-12 with Early Bird Discount: $8*
Children 6-12 (regular price): $10
Children 5 & under: Free
*Early Bird discount ends April 12.
2008 Festival Days/Hours
Wednesday, April 30: 5-10 pm
Thursday, May 1: 5-11 pm
Friday, May 2: 5-11 pm
Saturday, May 3: Noon-11 pm
Sunday, May 4: Noon-9 pm
National City Juried Fine Art & Craft Show Days/Hours
Friday, May 2: 5-10 pm
Saturday, May 3: Noon-10 pm
Sunday, May 4: Noon-9 pm
Family Activities Tent Days/Hours
Friday, May 2: 5-10 pm
Saturday, May 3: Noon-10 pm
Sunday, May 4: Noon-9 pm
The Verizon Wireless Fireworks Show
The Verizon Wireless Fireworks Show closes the Festival with a bang on Sunday, May 4 at 9 p.m.
About SunFest
SunFest 2008 will be held from April 30-May 4 along the Flagler Drive waterfront in West Palm Beach, Florida. SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in West Palm Beach, is a Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council Funded Project and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council. For more information about SunFest, visit www.sunfest.com or call (561) 659-5980 or 1-800-SUNFEST.
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