MelodicRockFest - South Bend - Updated PRESS RELEASE

[Andrew]

Anyone and everyone...if you can use this someplace to help promote the show, please do so!






LEGENDARY ROCK ARTISTS ONSTAGE TO CELEBRATE MELODICROCK DOT COM'S 10th ANNIVERSARY

Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple, Yngwie Malmsteen), Jack Blades and Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Jim Peterik and Jimi Jamison (ex-Survivor), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey/Talisman), Mark Slaughter (Slaughter), Gunnar & Matthew Nelson (Nelson), Kevin Chalfant and Josh Ramos (The Storm) will all be on one stage for one night only at MelodicRockFest, South Bend, Indiana.
The show takes place on October 6, 2007 at the Morris Performing Arts Center with live music beginning at 2pm. The concert will take the concept of a day-long rock festival into a fully-seated theater. Tickets are on sale now at: www.morriscenter.org

The term, "melodic rock" describes the type of rock sound that was very popular on AOR (album oriented rock) radio stations from the late 1970s through 1990. Presented by South Bend Classic Rock radio station 95.3 WAOR, MelodicRockFest will feature a full bill of support bands, merchandise for sale and the biggest list of superstars and special guests in this genre of rock.

MelodicRock.com is gigantic web portal and magazine that recognizes the fact that this type of music still has a large legion of loyal fans throughout the world. As Joe Lynn Turner says, "Just because the grunge movement came in and took over the airwaves in the 1990s here is the USA does not mean the fans of this type of music stopped liking it. They were just not being 'fed' this music as often by radio and video music television channels. MelodicRock.com fulfilled that need and continued to 'feed' fans with news, audio and more great features about this genre of music and the artists who continue to churn out high quality albums today."

Turner, who has released 9 solo albums since his solo debut, "Rescue You" in 1985, credits MelodicRock.com in part with the enormous success he has continued to have since he left Deep Purple in the early 90s. The portal is run by Australian based journalist Andrew McNeice and first made its debut in the first week of January 1997. Since that time it has become one of the most respected and leading music websites in the world, taking in 27 million hits and currently services 200,000 unique users per month.
The show headlining "house band" is Nashville based Scrap Metal, the all-star group featuring Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, Kelly Keagy, Mark Slaughter, Eric Martin, Dave Marshall (Vince Neil Band) and Gary Corbett (Lou Gramm Band/Cinderella). Turner and other rock luminaries will join Scrap Metal on stage for a special expanded headline set. Scrap Metal's regular set sees them plough through hit singles from the acts represented by the rockers - Slaughter, Nelson, Mr. Big and Night Ranger. The special expanded headlining set will also cover the classic hits from Rainbow, Deep Purple, Survivor and Damn Yankees.

Founding member of The Ides Of March and Survivor, Jim Peterik says: “I am thrilled to be a part of the landmark AOR show of the year! All of the talent that is synonymous with what we all loved about the 80's will be there all in honor of a man who has done so much to promote that music. Everyone is charged up and ready to do their best show ever. We will give you a night you will never forget.”

And Mr. Big vocalist Eric Martin adds: “The face of rock and roll music has changed so many times that it's hard to keep track of the adjective that comes before the word rock. Scrap Metal, the proverbial robot transformer made up of standout musicians from the 80s & 90s, brings the spirit of melodic rock & roll back from the dead. Dust off your black concert Tee's, polish off your cowboy boots and don't hurt yourself squeezing into your leather pants. Keep the dream alive & kickin' in South Bend.”

Watch Scrap Metal in action for yourself! http://youtube.com/watch?v=Vwh0IkhYQFI

Also slated to deliver knockout performances before the headline set are:

- Former Journey vocalist Jeff Scott Soto
- Canada’s Harem Scarem
- Kevin Chalfant Band
- Martie Peters Band
- 7th Heaven
- First Round Knockout

For additional information regarding the 10th Anniversary MelodicRock.com show, please contact Andrew McNeice: ajm@melodicrock.com + 61 403 922016.

Full show information can be found at: http://www.melodicrock.com/southbend

Tickets are on sale now – get in quick!
Purchase tickets directly from: http://morriscenter.ticketforce.com/eve ... sp?evt=136

The Morris Box Office is open Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am -
2:00pm. Tickets are priced at $47, $37 and $27. Phone: 574-235-9190

[Rhiannon]

Let's pimp this show like fried chicken at a family reunion!

[Ms_M]

Going on my myspace right now!!!

[Playitloudforme]

Posted it as a bulletin.

[chf34jmac]

Posted as a bulletin and put the banner up in my profile.

[Andrew]

Thanks folks, definitely appreciated.

[Deb]

So is Jeff going to have a set of his own and join Scrap Metal too?

[chf34jmac]

I think you may need to consider hiring some of us to help out you silly Aussie Bastard!

[Aaron]

Mac,

I have my tickets now, thanks. Now, will clear up the announcement making it perfect? The update should read as follows:

"To add to an absolutely great show, one band is added into the mix to make a perfect show. Valentine will be performing with Hugo Valenti and Adam Holland as original members rocking out to the entire Valentine original CD as their set list."

Now save me $2000 from having to go to Firefest and get it done bro!

L8r,

Aaron

P.S. If I need to belly up a bit more for my tickets please let me know.

[Andrew]

So is Jeff going to have a set of his own and join Scrap Metal too?

Slight change of plan. I'm very pleased to say that Jeff will perform on his own. Not with Scrap Metal. Stay tuned

[Deb]

So is Jeff going to have a set of his own and join Scrap Metal too?

Slight change of plan. I'm very pleased to say that Jeff will perform on his own. Not with Scrap Metal. Stay tuned

Thanks Andrew! I read that he has a performance of his own and I think I read the first paragraph to fast and thought he was guesting with SM too. Oh I's be staying tuned!

[7 Wishes]

Well, it would be worth seeing if Flock of Seagulls was headlining.

[*Laura]

Anyone and everyone...if you can use this someplace to help promote the show, please do so!

Posted a Bulletin on Myspace.Went out to more than 500 peeps,most of them Americans.Glad to help!

[NealIsGod]

I heard that our high-tech friend Red13JoePa is stapling fliers to trees in his neighborhood for you, Drew.

[conversationpc]

I heard that our high-tech friend Red13JoePa is stapling fliers to trees in his neighborhood for you, Drew.

WOW! That must be some kind of stapler!

[KCfla]

Well, I *could* put it up on one of the band forum's I'm a member at-
But I might get in trouble, since it's DL.com

[Lady Luck]

So is Jeff going to have a set of his own and join Scrap Metal too?

Slight change of plan. I'm very pleased to say that Jeff will perform on his own. Not with Scrap Metal. Stay tuned

Woo Hoo!

[Moon Beam]

Sir Soto solo?
Oh this is good news........Soul Divine Jeff, Soul Divine....please/thank you.

[T-Bone]

I made a banner using the Anniversary Logo and placed it on my MySpace page. They click on it and it directs them to the MR fest webpage. It'll also be sent out as a bulletin every other day.

I'll post the code here when I get home from work so others can add it if they wish

[chynablue]

Mac,

I have my tickets now, thanks. Now, will clear up the announcement making it perfect? The update should read as follows:

"To add to an absolutely great show, one band is added into the mix to make a perfect show. Valentine will be performing with Hugo Valenti and Adam Holland as original members rocking out to the entire Valentine original CD as their set list."

Now save me $2000 from having to go to Firefest and get it done bro!

Hugo's got a wedding to go to that day. But I'll be going to both shows, maybe I will see you at Firefest then...?

Posted the bulletin this morning in my My Space also