PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Still the Official Kick Off to Summer in Philadelphia, Captain Morgan's Jam on the River at Penn's Landing will again take place Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-27, on the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. Now in its 22nd year, Captain Morgan's Jam on the River features some of the most amazing, eclectic musicians including The Disco Biscuits (headlining for a fifth year in a row), Cypress Hill, John Butler Trio, STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector Nine), The Wailers, Dark Star Orchestra, and more. The talent lineup always has featured some local Philadelphia flavor and this year is no different with the Disco Biscuits returning and the additions of Philly breakout bands Dr. Dog and Grimace Federation. In previous years, this annual Philadelphia Festival exceeded crowds of 20,000 on the waterfront, and has become one of the biggest "JAMBAND" festivals held inside a major city.
Gates will open at 11:30am on Saturday May 26, opening day of Captain Morgan's Jam on the River. The line up, beginning at 1pm on Saturday includes: Grimace Federation, Apollo Sunshine, Bustle in your Headrow (featuring Mark Benevento, Joe Russo, Scott Metzger and Dave Dreiwitz) Cypress Hill, and the Disco Biscuits will return to Jam for a fifth year to take the stage on Saturday night to close the first night of the event.
Continuing this year, there will be late night shows at ELECTRIC FACTORY, just a few blocks from Penn's Landing. Saturday late night will feature STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector Nine) and Conspirator.
On Sunday May 27, the second day and final day of the festival will feature: Hoots and Hellmouth, The Brakes, Dr. Dog, Dark Star Orchestra, The Wailers and John Butler Trio. STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector Nine) will headline Sunday. Sunday's after party at the Electric Factory will feature the Disco Biscuits.
Advance tickets are $39.50 each day of the festival or a two day pass for $70.00, and on sale through Ticketmaster. For up to the minute information, please visit www.jamontheriver.com or get tickets at www.livenation.com
Live Nation, who produces Jam on the River, has helped evolve this heritage, concert-driven festival through the years. They have been one of the world's most respected and largest promoters and producers of live music for over 40 years.
Captain Morgan's Jam on the River is also the official start of the Summer Season at Penn's Landing. This year, Penn's Landing Corporation will proudly produce another season of free programming on the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, and Philadelphia's premier riverfront entertainment destination.
The Summer Program Season, presented by Independence Blue Cross, will feature a diverse schedule of events including eleven multicultural festivals, spectacular concert series featuring smooth jazz, gospel, blues, R&B, signature children's concerts, an outdoor movie series, visiting ship tours, and more.
"Penn's Landing events are more than just a generator of wonderful memories and good feelings," said Acting President of the Penn's Landing Corporation, Joseph Brooks. "Festivals like Jam on the River are also economic development engines with a far-reaching impact.
The success of the past twenty years of Jam on the River events can be attributed to the support of our corporate sponsors. Continuing in 2007, Diageo's Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum will be the title sponsor of the Jam on the River, a partnership that began in 2004. Patti Hatzistavrakis, Regional Marketing Manager for Diageo, stated, "Captain Morgan is the State of Pennsylvania's #1 selling spirit brand and growing strong. Being the title sponsor of the Jam on the River has allowed us to participate in a truly unique event in the Greater Philadelphia Region that matches the excitement and scale of the Captain Morgan brand."
Public Programming at Penn's Landing would not be possible without our presenting sponsor Independence Blue Cross and the continued support of PECO, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Pennsylvania Lottery, Live Nation and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whom are committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.
For more information on event locations and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit www.pennslandingcorp.com. The Penn's Landing Corporation website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help visitors to plan a visit to easily park, play and stay all day at Penn's Landing.
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