You’d Have To Be Blind To Miss This

June 30th, 2006 at 05:05am Post Staff 43

Can one song make you want to see a group? You bet—it’s in the very best American tradition—and that’s the case for us with the Blind Boys of Alabama, appearing absolutely free at 7 PM this Saturday, July 1, 2006, on Fanny Hill at Snowmass.

The song in question is “Run On For A Long Time,” a live cut from of those ecologically friendly e-town cuts. Josh Behrman, of Mountain Groove Productions, says they combine gospel with more contemporary influences like soul, R&B, and hip hop. That sounds like a gumbo we don’t want to miss.

And if that song’s not enough, then how about “The Divine Light,” the absolutely divine album the Blind Boys did with Ben Harper, the one where spirituality and musicality come together in inspired harmony.

In lieu of the usual fireworks, the Town of Snowmass Village will mount a laser light extravaganza after the show. So run on to Fanny Hill this Saturday night. You won’t be sorry.

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Allison Johnson
Director of Publicity, Snowmass Village
Phone: (970) 704-9988 Cell: (970) 309-5485
Email: aj@snowmasspress.com
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Snowmass Village welcomes Blind Boys of Alabama for FREE Independence concert and spectacular laser light show July 1, 2006

(Snowmass Village, CO) Those looking to escape the heat and head to the mountains over the July 4th weekend will find Snowmass brimming with cool mountain fun and a spectacular new free concert and laser light show on Saturday, July 1st.

Snowmass is thrilled to host a free concert by the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama, a gospel group which has won a Grammy every year since 2002 and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2002 as well.

“The Blind Boys of Alabama are the most prolific gospel band in America today,” says Snowmass Event Director Josh Behrman. “They combine traditional gospel with R&B, Soul and hip hop. Follow this concert by a nearly half hour outdoor laser light show, and Snowmass has the makings for a brilliant Independence celebration.”

The Blind Boys of Alabama have spread the spirit and energy of pure soul gospel music for over 60 years, ever since the first version of the group formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in 1939. Today, founding members Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter and George Scott are joined by more recent arrivals Joey Williams, Ricky McKinnie, Bobby Butler, and Tracy Pierce on a mission to expand the audience for traditional soul-gospel singing while incorporating contemporary songs and innovative arrangements into their hallowed style.

Following this 7 p.m. concert on Fanny Hill is a nearly 30-minute laser light show extravaganza set against the magnificent backdrop of the Snowmass mountains at 9 pm. The show is designed especially for Snowmass by renowned light designer Jeff Silverman who has worked on numerous prestigious projects from Asia to Europe and North America. His credentials include shows for Millenium celebrations in Reno, Woodstock’s 30th Anniversary and for such major corporations as Conseco, Las Vegas Hilton, the Royal Carribean Cruise Line’s largest ship and Las Vegas’ Bellagio.

Lodging deals for this popular weekend are available at www.snowmassvillage.com or by calling 1-800-SNOWMASS, and Snowmass boasts diverse activities ranging from 40 miles of trails to mountainboarding, jeep and horseback rides to golf and on-mountain kids fun to fill up the long holiday weekend. Combine Snowmass' free concert with Aspen's hometown July 4th parade and festivities, and you've got the most luminescent Independence celebration in the mountains this July 4th weekend.

For media information, please contact Allison Johnson at aj@snowmasspress.com or (970) 704-9988.

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