The 31st Annual Jazz on the River Festival to Feature Music Legend Chaka Khan, Plus Boney James, Joe Sample Trio, Poncho Sanchez, Norman Brown & Others

The 31st Annual Jazz on the River Festival to Feature Music Legend Chaka Khan, Plus Boney James, Joe Sample Trio, Poncho Sanchez, Norman Brown & Others

FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 8 & 9 BRINGS WORLD-CLASS JAZZ, WINE & FOOD TO THE PICTURESQUE BANKS OF THE RUSSIAN RIVER AT JOHNSON'S BEACH IN GUERNEVILLE

GUERNEVILLE, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: The 2007 Russian River Jazz Festival celebrates 31 years of
bringing world-class music and festival revelry to the Bay Area
on Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9, at Johnson's Beach in
Guerneville.

Established in 1976, the Russian River Jazz Festival has evolved
into one of the nation's top jazz events, and the quintessential
end-of-Summer celebration for Northern Californians. Enjoy great
music and the finest local wines at a picturesque outdoor
setting on the banks of the Russian River.

WHEN: Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9, 2007.
Gates opens 10:00 a.m. Music begins 11:00 a.m. and runs
until 6 p.m.

WHERE: Johnson's Beach along the Russian River, Guerneville (1st &
Church Sts.)

ARTISTS: Saturday, September 8:
Chaka Khan - eight-time Grammy Award(C) winner
Boney James - top selling saxophonist
Poncho Sanchez - the King of the Congas
Ledisi - urban jazz vocalist with new Verve release
coming Aug. 28
Forte (jazz combo) and Michaele on the Wine Garden Stage

Sunday, September 9:
Norman Brown's Summer Storm featuring vocalist Peabo Bryson,
Marion Meadows (sax) and Jeff Lorber (keys)
Joe Sample Trio - legendary contemporary pianist
Christian Scott - trumpeter named "next big thing", new CD on
Concord
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - swinging jazz band
Michaele and Catwalk (jazz combo) on the Wine Garden Stage

TICKETS: Ticket prices are $45 per day or $80 for the 2-day Pass
(through Sept. 7)

Gold Tier tickets are available for $90 per day or $170 for both
days. Gold Tier guests are assigned a reserved sand chair in
front of the main stage, use of a private beach chair and 3 wine
tasting coupons.

-- Tickets purchased at the gate are $50 per day (general
admission) or $100 per day (Gold Tier)
-- Children 10 and under are free!

Tickets can be purchased by phone by calling the Jazz on the
River Box Office at (707) 869-1595; or online at
RussianRiverFestivals.com.

OUTLETS Tickets are also available (cash only) at three local tickets
outlets, including the Russian River Chamber of Commerce (16209
Main Street in Guerneville), the Last Record Store in Santa Rosa
(1899a Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa) and at Back Door Disc in
Cotati (7665 Old Redwood Hwy.)

INFO Box Office: (707) 869-1595
E-mail tickets@omegaevents.com
Website

http://www.russianriverfestivals.com/

For full artist bios and electronic photos, contact Denise
Lamott at lamoore1@verizon.net.

No glass, cans, alcohol, pets or high-back beach chairs will be
permitted. Low-back chairs only (no higher than 32" in full
upright position).

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Omega Events

CONTACT: Denise Lamott Public Relations, +1-415-897-5089,
lamoore1@verizon.net

Web site:

http://www.omegaevents.com/

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