Jesse Colin Young, the critically acclaimed solo artist and lead singer of the legendary classic rock band, The Youngbloods, has been added to the line-up for the June 4 early summer music festival featuring The Beach Boys. Tickets for the festival presented by Fort Lewis College and Coors Light go on sale 9:00am, Saturday, March 29.
On June 4, gates to Ray Dennison Memorial Field at Fort Lewis College will open at 4 p.m. with local rocker Ralph Dinosaur and his band opening the show at 5 p.m. Jesse Colin Young will take the stage at 6:15 p.m., followed by The Beach Boys at 8 p.m. “The Morehart Chevrolet Beach Party,” with live music, food and a classic car show begins in the parking lot at Noon.
Jesse Colin Young and The Youngbloods took the nation by storm with the release of the single “Get Together,” which became a worldwide Top 10 hit and a prominent soundtrack for peace. After seven group releases, Young began production of more than 15 acclaimed solo albums including Song for Juli, Light Shine, Songbird and a live album with his touring band entitled On the Road.
General admission tickets to the festival are $45 apiece, with reserved seats available for $100, $80 and $60. General admission tickets are limited to 20 per order, with reserved seat ticket sales limited to 4. All can be purchased through the Community Concert Hall Ticket offices in Durango and Bayfield, and on line at durangoconcerts.com.
 Inside the stadium, the stage, specially constructed and donated by Skyridge developer Gene Fisher, will be located on the east side of the field, facing the bleachers, with reserved seating immediately in front of the stage. Festival chairs will be allowed on the grass for those holding general admission tickets.
“We will also have a VIP tent for our sponsors and those interested in paying $50 for the privilege to be included,” said Gary Penington, FLC event specialist, reminding that as a not-for-profit institution of higher education, FLC is seeking to cover costs and raise funds for scholarships, while providing an exciting opportunity for the community. “There will also be the Coors Light tent inside the stadium, and food will be available in the ‘beach party’ area throughout the night.”
Limited reserved parking will be offered adjacent to the stadium for $15 per car, and free parking shuttles will run across campus throughout the afternoon and evening. Parking, access and seating for those with disabilities is also planned.
In addition to Coors Light and Morehart Chevrolet, sponsors currently signed on to help underwrite the festival include Four Corners Broadcasting, Skyridge Market/Ike’s Coffee, the Durango Herald, Hampton Inn, The Quality Inn, The Point 99.7FM, Wells Fargo Bank and KOOL 104.5FM.
Interested sponsors, vendors and volunteers are encouraged to contact Penington directly at 970-247-7117. |