FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fremont Street Experience Welcomes Rodeo Fans for the
23rd Annual Downtown Hoedown
LAS VEGAS – Nov. 20, 2009 – Fremont Street Experience is going country for the annual kickoff party for the National Finals Rodeo on Wednesday, December 2. The event highlights major country-music entertainment with free live concerts on two stages at Fremont Street Experience.
The 23rd Annual Downtown Hoedown brings a boot-scootin’ entertainment lineup to Fremont Street with top country music talents Gloriana, Jonathan Singleton, The Lost Trailers and Emerson Drive. The performance schedule is as follows: Gloriana, 6:30-8 pm, 1st Street Stage; Jonathan Singleton, 6:30-8 pm, 3rd Street Stage; The Lost Trailers, 9-10:30 pm, 1st Street Stage; Emerson Drive, 9-10:30 pm, 3rd Street Stage.
In addition to the Dec. 2 kickoff event with country music headliners, Fremont Street experience will present free country music concerts Dec. 3-12 on the 1st Street Stage, 8-11 p.m. nightly.
Amid the soaring four-part harmonies and electric stage presence, it's clear that Gloriana represents an exciting new and vibrant force in country music. The group--Tom Gossin, Mike Gossin, Rachel Reinert and Cheyenne Kimball--consists of four uniquely talented and enthusiastic young musicians joining forces to create a fresh, one-of-a-kind sound that reflects the best of today's Nashville. The group released their debut single, “Wild at Heart” in February 2009, which became a Top 20 hit on the BillBoard Hot Country Songs chart. Since then, the group’s self-titled album, Gloriana, has featured major singles including “The Way it Goes” and “How Far Do You Wanna Go?”
Jonathan Singleton's gritty guitars and blues-saturated vocal attack draw heavily from the American center of soul, while the stories and lyrical craft are pure Music City. With his self-titled debut album, he offers a collection that ranges from the jagged, lonesome "Lover," through some country-simple explorations of love's ups and downs in "Paradise" and "Good Guys," to the near-five-minute southern rock jam "Storms" that concludes the disc. Singleton's success is all the more interesting and promising given his years of hard work and focus on the music instead of the dream.
The Lost Trailers established their group in 2000 when members Ryder Lee, Manny Medina, Andrew Nielson, Stokes Nielson and Jeff Potter came together with their undying passion for country music. They made their debut performing at Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July picnic performing to thousands which catapulted their success. Since that day, The Lost Trailers have staked claim on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with singles “Call Me Crazy” and “Why Me?” Their fifth album, Holler Back, was released in August 2008, producing a Top Ten country hit in its title track and a Top 20 in "How 'Bout You Don't".
Emerson Drive's success grew out of a dream that began in the group’s hometown of Grande Prairie, Alberta with band members Brad Mates, Danick Dupelle, Mike Melancon, Dale Wallace and David Pichette. A selfless camaraderie has kept them united through the years, and a tireless work ethic continues to make them one of country's busiest bands. Non-stop touring (their old bus recently passed the one-million mile mark) has won them fan loyalty that has been a key to their longevity. Their success over the years includes numerous Grammy Award nominations and a streak of hit singles including their first Number One single, “Moments.”
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.The Downtown Hoedown kicks off at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 2. All are invited to mosey on downtown and enjoy the feel-good sounds of country music among the iconic neon lights of the Fremont Street Experience. All concerts are free and open to the public and parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience parking garage located on the corner of Carson and 4th Streets.
Downtown Hoedown is produced by Fremont Street Experience in conjunction with Las Vegas Events. Sponsors include Jack Daniel’s and Blue Moon. For more information on Downtown Hoedown and other Fremont Street Experience events, visit www.vegasexperience.com.
The Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment complex located in historical downtown Las Vegas. In 1995, Fremont Street was closed to vehicular traffic and a giant screen was suspended 90-feet over the street to display spectacular light and sound shows on its 1,500 foot surface. With direct pedestrian access to 10 casinos, more than 60 restaurants, specialty retail and free nightly entertainment, the Fremont Street Experience attracts millions of annual visitors. The Fremont Street Experience can be found online at www.vegasexperience.com.
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