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Brighton's Americana Music Festival

Brighton’s Americana Music Festival

“Put on Your Cowboy Boots!”

Friday, July 8, 2011 – 6:00– 11:00 pm

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Saturday, July 9, 2011 – 12:00noon– 11:00 pm

The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Brighton’s Americana Music Festival. It’s no secret that the popularity of country music has sky rocketed throughout the years, so bring a friend, your cowboy boots, and be ready to dance. The Brighton Americana Music Festival will take place in the Municipal Lot just off First Street in downtown Brighton. 

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The entertainment planned for the day will consist of national and local talent, incorporating a blend of country, bluegrass, and folk music.

Our entertainment line-up for year 2011 is as follows:

Friday, July 8, 2011

6:00pm Delilah DeWylde & The Lost Boys

7:20pm Longneck Strangler

8:40pm Julianne & The Rogues

10:00pm Steppin’ In It

Saturday, July 9, 2011

12:00pm Bill Bynum Co.

1:20pm The Orbitsuns

2:40pm John Holk & The Sequins

4:00pm Ryan Racine & Gas for Less

5:20pm Tangleweed

6:40pm Grievous Angel

8:00pm Annabelle Road

9:30pm Jill Jack

The event would not be complete without a variety of Americana cuisine and an adult beverage tent.  The admission to enter the Beverage Garden for all adults 21 and over is $3 while all others enter at no cost.  After 6:00 p.m., no one under the age of 21 will be allowed in the Beverage Garden. The cost per beer is $3 and wine is $4.

The Americana Music Festival will also feature full casino gambling in the beverage garden from 6:00-11:00pm Friday and Saturday managed by the St. Mary Magdalen Knights of Columbus. This gambling saloon will be filled with Black Jack tables, Texas Hold ‘em, and more. (License Number M67263)

For more information about this event please contact Becca Boss, Director of Civic Events, at beccab@brightoncoc.org or (810) 227-5086. The mission of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and maintain a favorable environment and quality of life for the business and professional members of the community.

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