Myrtle Beach's Ocean Lakes Family Campground to Host 15th Annual Premier Bluegrass Weekend August 23 and August 24
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (PRWEB) July 31, 2013 -- Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a division of The Jackson Companies, will host the 15th Annual Premier Bluegrass Weekend on Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, 2013. The event is open to all guests staying at the campground. With performances scheduled from some of the top names in Bluegrass music, tickets are selling fast.
Performances will be held in the air-conditioned Recreation Center on Friday, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., and Saturday, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wristbands are valid for both days and can be purchased in advance. The cost to attend is $45 for adults, $20 for children 6-12, and admission is free for children under six. Ticket prices do not include site fee. Starting Friday, August 23, tickets will be $50 for adults and $20 for children.
Campsite reservations can be made by calling 1-877-510-1413, or for house rental reservations, 1-800-845-2229. When making reservations, let the reservationist know you are coming in for the Bluegrass Weekend. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.oceanlakes.com or by calling the ticket hotline at 843-828-4856.
Some of the top names in Bluegrass will be performing:
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (Saturday, August 24) — Considered by many as the "Queen of Bluegrass," she has received a variety of awards, including "Female Vocalist of the Year" by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) for three years in a row.
The Larry Stephenson Band (Friday, August 23) — Respected as one of Bluegrass music's finest voices, he has received numerous awards including "Mandolin Player of the Year" and "Male Vocalist of the Year" (five times) by Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association (SPBGMA).
Blue Highway (Saturday, August 24) — Throughout their 17 years, Blue Highway has received two Grammy nominations, a Dove Award, and won numerous awards from IBMA and the SPBGMA .
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice (Friday, August 23) — They have received a variety of awards. This year, the SPBGMA honored the group with three awards: "Album of the Year," "Song of the Year," and Junior Sisk was named "Male Vocalist of the Year" (contemporary).
Bluegrass Brothers (Saturday, August 24) — Known for their traditional Bluegrass sound, they were named the SPBGMA "Instrumental Group of the Year" in 2010.
The Grass Cats (Saturday, August 24) — Known for their exciting live performances and critically acclaimed recordings, they play traditional Bluegrass as well as "covers" of songs from artists as diverse as Eric Clapton, Duke Ellington and Johnny Cash.
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road (Friday, August 23) — Two-time winners of the IBMA's "Recorded Event of the Year" award, they are known for their traditional sound. Lorraine Jordan is also known for her hard-driving mandolin style, and is affectionately known as the “Lady of Tradition.”
Mark Templeton & Pocket Change (Friday, August 23) — They are well-known for their "Bluegrass Instrumentation" and their unique "Southern Gospel Style Harmony."
"We are excited to have eight premier Bluegrass entertainers at Ocean Lakes this year," said Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Ocean Lakes Family Campground. "Guests look forward to and plan for this event all year long. Not only will there be some of the best Bluegrass music around, we also have some fun activities planned. We encourage purchasing tickets as soon as possible to ensure campground guests won't miss out on this fun-filled weekend."
For more information about Ocean Lakes, visit http://www.oceanlakes.com, follow on Twitter or "like" the campground on Facebook.
Jamie Wilburn or Samantha Flannery, LHWH Advertising & PR, http://www.lhwhadvertisingandpr.com, 843-448-1123, [email protected]
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