HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2012 GULF COAST RHYTHM & RIBFEST IN PALMETTO FLORIDA

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BRIGHTHOUSE NETWORKS AND BUDWEISER

PRESENTS

THE 6TH ANNUAL

“GULF COAST RHYTHM & RIBFEST”

APRIL 13 – 15, 2012

 AT THE MANATEE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

 IN PALMETTO, FL

TYRESE, WAR,

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND,

MOLLY HATCHET,

AND ERIC DARIUS  

HEADLINE THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL!

Friday, April 13: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

Saturday, April 14: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Sunday, April 15: 11:00am – 8:00pm

MANATEE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

1402 14th Avenue West

Palmetto, FL 34221

Presenting Sponsors are Bright House Networks and Budweiser. Major sponsors include; Walgreens, Marriott Courtyard, The Bradenton Herald, WCTQ, WSRZ, Manatee Apparel Graphics, and Champs Sports. Other sponsors include Pepsi, The Pittsburgh Pirates,

and The Power Broker Magazine.

Tickets are available on-line at http//:www.gulfcoastribfest.com and at participating Walgreens Stores in Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, and Pinellas Counties.

For general information visit http//:www.gulfcoastribfest.com or call 941-746-7470. For sponsor opportunities and all media related inquiries call 941-746-7470 ext. 227.

Confirmed artists include Actor, Author, and Grammy Nominated R&B Music Star TYRESE; Music Icons WAR, who has sold more than 50 Million Records and has produced 17 Gold, Platinum, or Multi-Platinum records, will rock the house with their classic hits such as “Low Rider”, “Spill the Wine”, “Cisco Kid”, “The World is a Ghetto”, “Why Can’t We Be Friends” and many more. Southern Rock/Country Music Legends THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND, performing their classic southern rock hits including “Fire on the Mountain”, and “Heard it in a Love Song”; Southern Rock Multi-Platinum Music Icons MOLLY HATCHET, performing hits including “Flirtin’ with Disaster”, and “Whiskey Man”; and rounding out the national headliners will be Smooth Jazz Saxophonist ERIC DARIUS who has produced several Top Ten Hits including “Goin’ All Out” which climbed to #1 on the Billboard/R&R Charts for several weeks. Regional and local artists include The Dr. Dave Band, The Mitch Clark Band, Kettle of Fish, Ace Factor, and more TBA.

Gulf Coast Rhythm & Ribfest is a 3-day festival featuring award winning Rib Teams from across the nation. “Greatest Ribs in America”, “Golden Ribs Award”, “Best Sauce in the Nation” and numerous “People’s Choice Awards” are just a few of the Titles and Awards, the attending Rib Teams share amongst them. Last year’s winners of the “Best Ribs” and “Best Sauce” Awards will attend again and are ready to defend their titles. With attendance increasing each year, Rhythm & Ribfest is fast becoming one of the most exciting and anticipated events each year on Florida’s West Coast.

“A Party with a Purpose” – The 6th Annual Gulf Coast Rhythm & Ribfest is a major annual fundraising event benefiting United Community Centers, Inc. who has provided educational, social and recreational programs to thousands of low income At-risk youth throughout Manatee County since its inception in 1937. The Community Centers located throughout Manatee County Florida have helped disadvantaged youth find healthy solutions to the problems of poverty, drugs, crime, teen pregnancy and low self-esteem. United Community Centers, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization and all or a portion of contributions are tax-deductible.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Tyrese

While Tyrese was away fighting alien robots and racing cars he racked up $1.7 billion dollars in worldwide business for Transformers and Fast Five. Now with more than 109,000 units sold Tyrese Gibson has made the impossible possible. The release of Open Invitation his fifth Studio album in five years Gibson has taken a leap of faith and bet on the right horse, himself. Tyrese returns to music with a new album on his own label, Voltron Recordz LLC distributed by EMI Label Services. Open Invitation is currently holding the number #9 position on Billboard Magazine’s Top 200, #2 Overall Rap and R&B sales and #1 in Independent sales. Voltron Recordz has a lot to celebrate. "They counted me out musically. I folded and turned my back on the music and focused on movies, “says Tyrese God whispered in my ear "Try one more time" Thank God music never turned its back on me.

Propelled by the number one UAC radio single “Stay “, Open Invitation was released to a media blitz including performances on the Wendy Williams Show and visits to a series of non-traditional television outlets such as Spike TV’s Spare Time, Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, Playboy Radio, G4, Speed, MLB, VH1’s Morning Buzz and The Rachael Ray Show playing up his global appeal as a box office maverick. In addition to television, print media, and an impeccable online campaign and Twitter (@Tyrese) helped drive sales for the album and making it the #1 R&B album on ITunes.

Hailed as a “…..Masterpiece” by ITunes Open Invitation has been received with stellar reviews and consumer confidence proving that Tyrese Gibson is a viable commodity in entertainment. “For Tyrese to return five years since his last release with a #1 record at radio and a Billboard 200 top ten album is a testament, “says MBK Entertainment founder and principle Jeff Robinson. “ Along with stellar album reviews Open Invitation is truly inspiring everyone who believes that uncompromising great music can still rule the charts.” This is just the beginning for Tyrese.

Open Invitation has proven a valuable asset for EMI as sales in the US have risen beyond expectation. “We are proud to be part of the success of Tyrese’s first week sales but are even more excited for what is yet to come,” says Michael Harris VP/GM EMI Label Services. “Tyrese’s work ethic is second to none and we are honored to be a part of his marathon”.

Celebrity friends such as Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, and Diddy have tweeted their praise for Open Invitation. According to the Washington Post “…..considering that Tyrese is a New York Times bestselling author, a blockbuster actor and, thanks to this latest album, once again an R&B force to be reckoned with.”

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