The music lineup includes nine-time Grammy Award winning Asleep at the Wheel and local favorites Sol Seed & Mystery Train
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Now in its eleventh year as Springfield's best summertime party and biggest one-day event, Light of Liberty is a fundraiser featuring music, food, family fun and a fabulous fireworks show set to music and reflected over the scenic Willamette River. All proceeds benefit Project Share, a fund that helps low- and fixed-income Springfield citizens with wintertime heating emergencies. This year's headline act is the nine-time Grammy Award winning country music group Asleep at the Wheel, with opening performances by reggae group Sol Seed and local favorites Mystery Train.
TICKETS OR ON-AIR GIVEAWAYS ARE AVAILABLE.
SCHEDULE:
4:00PM GATES OPEN
MAIN STAGE:
5:00 - 6:00pm Mystery Train
6:30 - 7:30pm Sol Seed
8:00 - 9:30pm Asleep at the Wheel
10:00pm Spectacular fireworks over the Willamette River
ENTERTAINMENT: Please contact Stacey Ripp to schedule all interviews.
Asleep at the Wheel - Known as one of the best live acts in the business, nine-time Grammy Award winning Western swing giants Asleep At the Wheel was one of the first bands to perform on the Light of Liberty Stage. Based in Austin, Texas, they deliver a unique combination of American blues, swing and traditional fiddling - what band founder Ray Benson calls "jazz with a cowboy hat." In their career, they have released more than twenty studio albums, and they have charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard country charts.
Sol Seed - A five-member group, Sol Seed creates a distinct sound combining the best elements of Reggae, Rock, Hip Hop and Psychedelic Jam. With conscious, thought-provoking lyrics, infectious reggae-laden grooves and high-energy, impressive live performances. Sol Seed creates an unforgettable live-music experience for people of all ages to enjoy. Since transplanting to Eugene from Southern Oregon three years ago, Sol Seed has swiftly gained powerful momentum in the Northwest music scene, creating a diverse and loyal fan base all over Oregon, Hawaii, Washington, Montana and California.
Mystery Train - This classic rock band has played locally for nine years, with an eclectic mix of rocking blues standards and songs from catalogs and artists everyone knows. The group's founders are local business leaders, including staff of Springfield Area of Chamber Commerce, City of Springfield and law practices, who have recruited other community members to join the eight-person band.
INFORMATION:
Location: Island Park in Springfield, Ore.
Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the gate, FREE for children 5 & younger. Advanced tickets on sale beginning June 23 at Springfield Utility Board and Jerry's Home Improvement Center in Springfield and Eugene. Springfield veterans and the immediate families of active Springfield military are admitted FREE by picking up tickets in advance at SUB's main office (up to four tickets for spouse and children). Military ID required.
Benefit: All proceeds benefit Project Share, a fund that helps low- and fixed-income Springfield citizens with wintertime heating emergencies.
Kids' Zone: Activities include face painting, arts and crafts, games, obstacle courses, street magic, balloon twisting, hula hooping and reptile and amphibian viewing courtesy of the Lance County Herpetological Society. Back by popular demand will be a kids' stage with dance, music, and martial arts demonstrations, a photo booth, and activities by the Science Factory.
Food: Several of the area's most popular entree and sweet-treat vendors. An on-site ATM will be available.
Drinks: Beverages available in the beer and wine garden for adults age 21 and older.
Parking: Limited handicapped parking will be available near the B street entrance on a first-come basis. Additional parking on the street.
Park & Ride: A FREE parking shuttle to the event will be available from the Booth-Kelly parking lot in the 200 block of South 5th Street. The shuttle will start at 3:30 pm and continue until 11:00 pm, at 15-minute intervals.
Volunteering: Community members interested in volunteering at the event can fill out an online application by visiting the event websit at www.subutil.com.