Breckenridge Ski Resort Announces Bud Light Concert Series Lineup for Spring Fever
Breckenridge Ski Resort announced today the band lineup for this year’s Bud Light Concert Series in conjunction with Breck’s Spring Fever Festival. Spring is right around the corner in the high country and Breck will be the place to be all spring long.
The Bud Light Concert Series brings the party to Breck with six total days of big-name acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on the mountain at the base of Peak 8. Reggae master Julian Marley, kicks off the month-long concert series on March 24 and the series concludes with the legendary Rusted Root on April 15.
All concerts will be FREE to the public and will take place on a specially-constructed stage on the mountain facing One Ski Hill Place, a RockResort, at the base of Peak 8, from 2-5 p.m. on each concert date.
FULL LINEUP FOR 2012 SRING FEVER BUD LIGHT CONCERT SERIES:
Sat. March 24th – Julian Marley - Son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Julian is a Grammy award nominated, roots-reggae musician, singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian. In the same tradition as his father, Julian "Ju Ju" Marley is a devout Rastafarian whose music is inspired by life and spirituality.
Sun. March 25th – Soul Rebels - This eight piece New Orleans-style brass band built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in the party?like atmosphere of a dance club.
Sat. March 31st – Leftover Salmon – This jam band from Boulder, Colorado infuse their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass", and have become a favorite within the jam band scene.
Sun. April 1st – Donavon Frankenreiter – This American musician and surfer has made his name through his laid back, relaxing, yet upbeat tunes, conjuring up images of the oceans and waves, best known for hit single “Free”.
Sat. April 14th – Toots and the Maytals – Toots & The Maytals are one of the most well-known ska and reggae acts in history. Considered legends in their genre, their Jamaican sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock.
Sun. April 15th – Rusted Root – Frequently featured in Hollywood film soundtracks, they are known for their unique fusion of acoustic, rock, world and other styles of music, with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, Native American, and Indian influences.
Spring Fever events continued to be added in town and on the mountain throughout the festival; for the full schedule of Spring Fever events, visit www.BreckSpringFever.com.
Breck Spring Fever is presented by Cadillac. The weekend concert series is presented by Bud Light, and associate partners for the event are Helly Hansen, Sobe LifeWater and Maui Jim.
Breck Spring Fever’s official lodging partners are The Doubletree by Hilton Breckenridge and The Village at Breckenridge. Save your spot in the midst of all the Spring Fever action with this official Spring Fever lodging offer of only $119 a night! Both properties provide easy access to 31 lifts serving over 150 trails and are both steps away from Historic Breckenridge Main Street. Book your Spring Fever trip today at www.BreckSpringFever.com!
Visit Breckenridge.com for additional terrain updates, snow reports, lodging deals, events and more or call (970) 453-5000. Stay connected all season long and learn more about Breckenridge Ski Resort’s 50th Anniversary Season, including the “50 Wishes” campaign at www.facebook.com/Breckenridge or @breckenridgemtn on Twitter.
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