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First annual Rhythm and Blues Fest Touring and local performers will blend their styles for a
night of music and dancing ROCKLAND – October 10, 2008– The City of Clarence-Rockland, in partnership with local artists, is proud to present the first annual Rhythm and Blues Fest, on Friday November 7th, at 9:00 pm at the River Rock Inn. This event will feature the band Jake and the Fundamentals, from North Bay, and local vocalists Jennifer Fontaine, Karen Gatien, the Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet Vocal Ensemble and musician Jean-Pierre Montminy. “As the volunteer Event Manager, for the 1st Annual Clarence-Rockland RYHTHM N' BLUES FESTIVAL, I am proud to announce the launch of an exciting new community initiative designed to annually present to our community , a showcase musical event, featuring a variety of local and touring top quality performers and staged in support of the performing arts in our community”, said Mr. Don Jacobs. The Rhythm and Blues Fest has the mandate to showcase touring and local performers, promote the performing arts, and to provide an array of musical presentations that satisfy the entertainment interests of our community. The profits of this first annual event will go towards the new performance hall of the Recreational and Cultural Complex. Rhythm and Blues is a popular music genre, originating in the United States around 1940 and combines jazz, gospel and blues influences. Tickets are 15$ and are sold at the City of Clarence-Rockland, at the
River Rock Inn and at door. This event is for people 19 years and older.
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