http://eepurl.com/fhUc

Have a great day!

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For the complete and printable schedules please visit our site at www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

2009 Utica Music and Arts Fest Kickoff Concert

Eric Hutchinson live at the MVCC Theater, Utica Campus
Thurs, Sept.10th, 2009
Doors open at 8pm and Showtime is 8:30pm
Only $2 w/ college ID and only $5 for general

For more info please visit http://67.225.203.113/innerindex.php?eventid=795

Tickets for the fest are only $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Day passes will be $15/day.  Ticket includes admission to all participating venues and your transportation. We also will be offering free cab rides to fest goers back to your homes or hotels to keep you safe and sound. That’s because Utica Loves U! (More details on the cab rides coming soon)

Tickets for the fest are available at:

North Utica AmeriCU Credit Union
The Electric Company
The Tramontane Café
Eternal Images Or online at www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

201. Sven Curth  www.myspace.com/svencurth

202. THA IT IS  www.myspace.com/thaitis

203. The Drylung Whisky Binge  www.myspace.com/thedrywhiskeybinge

204. The Van Buren Boys  www.myspace.com/vanburenboysmusic

205. The Tweeds  www.myspace.com/tweedsband

206. The Subtle Urge  www.myspace.com/tsumusic

207. The Penguin Revolution  www.myspace.com/thepenguinrevolution

208. Strange Tribe  www.myspace.com/strangetribeband

209. Stereoblaster  www.myspace.com/stereoblastermusic

210. The Dangerous Maybes  www.myspace.com/thedangerousmaybes

211. Cosmos Sunshine  www.myspace.com/creaturelandrock

212. Dropveil  www.myspace.com/dropveil

213. Earthman Embassy  www.myspace.com/earthmanembassy

214. Josh Byrne  www.myspace.com/joshbyrneandenoch

215. Josh Halverson  www.myspace.com/joshhalversonmusic

216. Kobalt  www.myspace.com/kobalt101

217. Kursten Bouton  www.myspace.com/kurstenbouton

218. Juliet Echo  www.myspace.com/julietecho

219. McAlister Drive  www.myspace.com/mcalisterdrive

220. Object  www.myspace.com/object

221. No More Light  www.myspace.com/nomorenight

222. Randy Niles  www.myspace.com/randyniles

223. Heather Case

224. Digression  www.myspace.com/digression32

225. The Purple Valley  www.myspace.com/purplevalleyband

226. Michael Greenberg  www.myspace.com/michaelgreenbergmusic

227. Alexis Bibini  www.myspace.com/alexisbabini

228. Mary Fagan  www.myspace.com/maryfagan

229. Lawless

230. Mike Lombardo Trio  www.myspace.com/mikelombardomusic

231. Mike Montrey  www.myspace.com/mikemontrey

232. Jonathan Perkins  www.myspace.com/jonathanperkinsmusic

233. Jonathan Coleman  www.myspace.com/jonathancoleman1

234. Jon Thompson  www.myspace.com/jonthompsonmusic

235. Stephen DiJoseph  www.myspace.com/stephendijoseph

236. SPIN  www.myspace.com/spinrocks

237. Stereopticon  www.myspace.com/stereopticon

238. A is For Arson  www.myspace.com/aisforarsonmusic

239. Nicholas Johnson  www.myspace.com/nicholasjohnsonrox

240. Jenn Friedman  www.myspace.com/jennfriedman

241. Structural Integrity Compromised  www.myspace.com/sicmetal

242. Stupid Hero  www.myspace.com/stupidhero

243. Suezar  www.myspace.com/SuezarMusic

244. Sunny Day Republic  www.myspace.com/sunnydayrepublic

245. Roger Smith

246. Randy Case  www.myspace.com/theroadgypsys

247. Memphis 59  www.myspace.com/memphis59band1

248. Matt Episcopo

249. JoAnne Yacovella

250. Proud Simon  www.myspace.com/proudsimon

251. Bill Jacobs Ensembles

252. Happy Balky and the Good Livin  www.myspace.com/happybalkyandthegoodlivin

253. Hank & Cupcakes  www.myspace.com/hankandcupcakes

254. Ground Fault  www.myspace.com/groundfaultmusic

255. Raw Union

256. Ritmo Caribeno

257. Rick Andrews and the Chosen Few  www.myspace.com/rickandrews

258. Adem Bingham  www.4thirtyseven.com

259. IRIEmember  www.iriemember1

260. Jason Checkla  www.jasoncheckla

261. Midnight High  www.myspace.com/theoneandonlymidnighthigh

262. Mikey G

263. Psychedelphia  www.myspace.com/psychedelphiamusic

264. Raw Union

265. The Gifted Children  www.myspace.com/thegiftedchildren

266. Jackson Hightower  www.myspace.com/jacksonhightowerthe85

Stay connected and follow us on www.twitter.com.  We’ll keep you updated on who is confirmed day to day as well as other UMF developments.  It’s free and only takes a minute to sign up. AND it’s a whole lot of fun!  www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest

Sign up on our mailing list by visiting www.uticamusicandartsfest.com.

Utica Music and Arts Fest

Sept. 10-12, 2009

www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest

www.myspace.com/uticamusicfest

Hi folks,

Here’s 46 more performers to check out! That brings the count up to 200! Take a moment and give them a listen… its well worth your time. Stay tuned for more performer announcements next week.

But before I give you the bands, I’d like to let you know about the UMAF showcase. 2009 UMAF performers Ryan Blakeman, T.Jay and Alta Mira will be performing at the Electric Company tomorrow night. Show starts at 10pm. Come down and show your support. It’s only $5 to see all 3 bands!

For more info please visit www.electricco.net

Now for a quick reminder…

2009 Utica Music and Arts Fest Kickoff Concert

Eric Hutchinson live at the MVCC Theater, Utica Campus
Thurs, Sept.10th, 2009
Doors open at 8pm and Showtime is 8:30pm
Only $2 w/ college ID and only $5for general

For more info please click HERE.

Tickets for the fest are only $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Day passes will be $15/day.  Ticket includes admission to all participating venues and your transportation. We also will be offering free cab rides to fest goers back to your homes or hotels to keep you safe and sound. That’s because Utica Loves U! (More details on the cab rides coming soon)

Tickets for the fest are available at:

North Utica AmeriCU Credit Union
The Electric Company
The Tramontane Café
Eternal Images
Or online at www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

154. J-San & the Analogue Sons  www.myspace.com/JSANANDTHEANALOGUESONS
155. Kiernan McMullan  www.myspace.com/kiernanm
156. Cold Flavor Repair  www.myspace.com/coldflavorrepair
157. Candice Jerritt  www.myspace.com/candicejarrett
158. JD Eicher  www.myspace.com/jdeicher
159. Mike Borgia  www.mikeborgia.com
160. Sophistafunk  www.myspace.com/sophistafunk
161. The Hornitz  www.myspace.com/thehornitzmusic
162. Upstate Weight  www.myspace.com/upstateweight
163. Adam Hourigan  www.myspace.com/adamhourigan
164. Closer Still  www.myspace.com/closerstill
165. Psychobilly  www.myspace.com/psychobillyalbany
166. Radagun  www.myspace.com/radagun
167. The Frontline  www.myspace.com/thefrontlineny
168. Crows Cage  www.myspace.com/closertolife
169. The Slingshot Kings  www.myspace.com/slingshotkings
170. Brian Severn and Those Victorious  www.myspace.com/briansevernandthosevictorious
171. Sabbatical  www.myspace.com/sabbaticalroxs
172. Sloppy Joe-N-Da Juice  www.myspace.com/sloppyjoeandajuice
173. Wild Lyle  www.myspace.com/wildlyle
174. Vinniy Spin Jazz Ensemble  www.myspace.com/nicegoing
175. Us Productions  www.myspace.com/dlyrix1
176. Branded With Fear  www.myspace.com/brandedwithfear
177. The Energy  www.myspace.com/theenergyband
178. Adem Tesfaye  www.myspace.com/ademtesfaye
179. Emilee Smith  www.myspace.com/emjaysmith
180. Emma Weiss  www.myspace.com/emmaweissmusic
181. Gr6
182. Jack Valen  www.myspace.com/jackvalen
183. Justin Biaggi and the Hopeless Romantics
www.myspace.com/hopelessjustin
184. Kevin Thompson  www.kevinthompsonmusic.com
185. King Snyder  www.myspace.com/kingsnyder
186. Terry Gourley  www.myspace.com/terrygourleymusic
187. Aquil  www.myspace.com/quil215
188. Athena Reich  www.myspace.com/athenamusic
189. Brian Pounds  www.myspace.com/brianpounds
190. Chris Dukes  www.myspace.com/dukesmusic
191. Dave Sned  www.myspace.com/sned
192. Brian Mulkerne
193. Julie Henderson
194. Ripe  www.myspace.com/RipeLancaster
195. Ryan Vosler  www.myspace.com/ryanvosler
196. Shutters  www.myspace.com/emmett13
197. Cavalcade  www.myspace.com/acavalcade
198. Brand New Sin  www.myspace.com/brandnewsin
199. Brian Jarvis  www.myspace.com/brianjarvis
200. Chuck Williams  www.myspace.com/chuckwilliamsmusic

Stay connected and follow us on www.twitter.com.  We’ll keep you updated on who is confirmed day to day as well as other UMF developments.  It’s free and only takes a minute to sign up. AND it’s a whole lot of fun!  www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest

Sign up on our mailing list by visiting www.uticamusicandartsfest.com.

Utica Music and Arts Fest
Sept. 10-12, 2009

www.uticamusicandartsfest.com
www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest
www.myspace.com/uticamusicfest

Hi folks,

Can you believe it? The fest is getting so close I can feel it in my bones. I’m listening to some of our performers right now getting pumped up for the show. Hopefully by now you have your tickets and have been telling all your friends about it. If not, here is some important info I think you should know about.

2009 Utica Music and Arts Fest Kickoff Concert

Eric Hutchinson live at the MVCC Theater, Utica Campus
Thurs, Sept.10th, 2009
Doors open at 8pm and Showtime is 8:30pm
Only $2 w/ college ID and only $5for general

For more info please click HERE.

Tickets for the fest are only $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Day passes will be $15/day. Ticket includes admission to all participating venues and your transportation. We also will be offering free cab rides to fest goers back to your homes or hotels to keep you safe and sound. That’s because Utica Loves U! (More details on the cab rides coming soon)

Tickets for the fest are available at:

North Utica AmeriCU Credit Union
The Electric Company
The Tramontane Café
Eternal Images
Or online at www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

And now… 23 of the Hottest DJ’s that U MUST SEE! Because last year was a HUGE success we decided to add another venue to the mix. This year Space 26 AND Club O2 will be ROCKIN’ THE BEATZ! Enjoy!

131. Da Lockz www.myspace.com/dalockz
132. Phungeye MicroCosmhouse www.myspace.com/microcosmhouse
133. Christian Scott www.myspace.com/christianscottdjproducer
134. Mikey Parkay www.myspace.com/mikeyparkay
135. DJ ReRocco www.myspace.com/rerocco
136. djnicksilva! www.myspace.com/djnicksilva
137. Celebrity B.
138. Karbokane www.myspace.com/karbokane
139. Egzail
140. Ray Caputo aka DJ Sytamatick www.myspace.com/DJRayCaputo1
141. D.A.
142. Joey Butterz www.myspace.com/joeybutterz
143. Sean Place www.djseanplace.com
144. D. Wizz www.myspace.com/d-wizz
145. Dan Perry www.myspace.com/danperry
146. Mr. Voss www.myspace.com/robbievo244
147. Swan7 www.myspace.com/swan7
149. DJ Vogel www.myspace.com/ericvogel
150. DJ Furious George www.myspace.com/miketanner
151. Don Stone
152. Just-A-Nut www.myspace.com/juststands
153. Alex Ryan

Stay connected and follow us on www.twitter.com. We’ll keep you updated on who is confirmed day to day as well as other UMF developments. It’s free and only takes a minute to sign up. AND it’s a whole lot of fun! www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest

Sign up on our mailing list by visiting www.uticamusicandartsfest.com.

Utica Music and Arts Fest
Sept. 10-12, 2009

www.uticamusicandartsfest.com
www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest
www.myspace.com/uticamusicfest

Hope all is well! It’s been a while since our last blog post because we have been working hard I tell you. Just check out the new bands we announced… watch their videos right on the festival site. I promise you will love it all.  We’re very fortunate to have so many great performers coming right here to Utica New York. That’s the plan right?? We want more to do in Utica so here you have it. Tell your friends and family to come and support this wonderful event so we can continue to bring you quality acts from all around the world.

Here are the next 10 performers to be announced and I must say they are some of my favorites. Expect to get another announcement later on today… and the next one is HUGE!

Early Bird tickets are ON SALE NOW for only $20. See all 250 bands and get carted around Utica for one low price. Ticket includes admission to all 22 participating venues and transportation.  Better yet… Martin, Harding and Mazzotti will be offering free cab rides to fest goers back to your homes or hotels to keep you safe and sound. That’s because Utica Loves U! (More details on the cab rides coming soon)

EARLY BIRD RATES GOOD UNTIL MAY 31^st. Then price goes up to $25 until the day of. Gate price will be $30 day of event. So save yourself the $10 bucks and buy your tickets now.

http://www.ticketderby.com/innerindex.php?eventid=239

So here they are… please give them a listen and watch their videos we posted on the UMAF site.

1. 121. Winslow   www.myspace.com/winslowsoul
2. 122. Thousands Of One   www.myspace.com/thousandsofone
3. 123. Six Chasing Seven   www.myspace.com/sixchasingseven
4. 124. Stupid Hero   www.myspace.com/stupidhero
5. 125. The Get Down   www.myspace.com/thegetdownspace
6. 126. Julia Marie Band   www.myspace.com/juliamarieband
7. 127. Lansdowne   www.myspace.com/lansdowne
8. 128. The Mike Ryan Band   www.myspace.com/MichaelPRyan
9. 129. The Setup   www.myspace.com/thesetuprocks
10. 130. Melvin C AKA Blaqmel   www.myspace.com/blaqmel

Stay connected and follow us on www.twitter.com.  We’ll keep you updated on who is confirmed day to day as well as other UMF developments.  It’s free and only takes a minute to sign up. AND it’s a whole lot of fun!  www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest

Sign up on our mailing list by visiting www.uticamusicandartsfest.com.

Thanks so much for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the fest.  Please contact us with any questions you may have about the fest.  Enjoy your day!

Utica Music and Arts Fest

Sept. 10-12, 2009

www.uticamusicandartsfest.com
www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest
www.myspace.com/uticamusicfest

Check out the latest from some of our sponsors!

www.americu.org
www.saranac.com
www.callmohawkvalleyhome.org
www.keelerradio.com
www.mvchamber.org
www.digitaldesignportal.com
www.collegecrier.com
www.sweetppromotions.com
www.uticaod.com

Hope everyone is doing well and thanks for all your love and support. We’re been working real hard on the fest and we’re excited to tell you that early bird tickets will go on sale tomorrow morning at 1 AM Eastern Time. Early bird ticket price is only $20 per ticket. That includes free admission to all the participating venues and transportation between them. So you can see over 250 bands, get carted around Utica and bounce between 20 different music venues all for only $20. It’s a no brainer if you ask me.

Early bird rates are good until May 31st. Then the price will go up to $25 until the day of. Gate price will be $30 day of. For more info on tickets please visit www.ticketderby.com.

Enough about the tickets and let’s get to the performers! For more details and a complete list please visit the site.

101. The New York Howl www.myspace.com/thenewyorkhowl
102. The Tins www.myspace.com/thetinsmusic
103. Urban Fetch www.myspace.com/urbanfetch
104. Spoons for Adam www.myspace.com/spoonsforadam
105. Redwater www.myspace.com/redwaterband
106. Kevin Patrick www.myspace.com/kevinpatrick
107. Jared McCloud www.myspace.com/jaredmccloud
108. Michael Morrow Band www.myspace.com/funkymm
109. Jason Davis & the New Philosophers www.myspace.com/jasondavismusic
110. Jessy Tomsko www.myspace.com/jessytomsko
111. Scott Bravo www.myspace.com/scottbravomusic
112. Sons of the Queen www.myspace.com/sonsofthequeen
113. The Woodcocks www.myspace.com/thewoodcocks
114. Bethel Steele www.myspace.com/bethelsteele
115. Burrito Betty www.myspace.com/burritobetty
116. New Pony www.myspace.com/newponyblues
117. Rawson www.myspace.com/rawson
118. The Wild Mountain Underground www.myspace.com/thewildmountainunderground
119. Zac Mac Band www.zacmacband.com
120. Space Puppets www.myspace.com/spacepuppets

Thanks for your time and we look forward to seeing you at the fest. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Enjoy your day!

Utica Music and Arts Fest
www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

Here’s an update on the 2009 UMAF venues. There’s 18 confirmed so far and 2 more to be announced. It’s going to be such a fun year. And don’t forget we are providing transportation to all the venues for free! No drinking and driving! Just get on the bus and go see your favorite umaf band. Tell them about it on twitter. Here’s our address..

www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest

Here are the 2009 UMAF venues. We appreciate all your support to help make this year a huge success. Please take a moment to check out the site!

www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

Barady’s Bistro (All Ages)

234 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
(866) 461-6250
www.baradysbistro.com

Celtic Harp Bar & Grill (All Ages)

Varick St.

Utica, NY 13502

Finger Bullet (21+)

1692 Bennett St.

Utica, NY 13502

(315) 732-9521

Griffin‘s Pub (21+)

226 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 724-5792

Hanna Park (All Ages)

1 Kennedy Plaza

Utica, NY 13502

Hotel Utica (All Ages)

102 Lafayette Street
Utica, NY 13502
(877) 906-1912
www.hotelutica.com

Nail Creek Pub (21+)

Varick St.
Utica, NY 13502
www.nailcreekpub.com

O’Donnell’s Pub & Grill (21+)

715 Varick St.
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 724-8541

Sickenberger Lane (21+)

628 Varick St.
Utica, NY 13502
www.thevarick.com

Stiefvater Room (21+)

618 Varick St.
Utica, NY 13502
www.thevarick.com

Space 26 (21+)

26 Bank Pl.
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 735-4407
www.space26.com

The Dog House (21+)

500 Columbia St.
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 724-7448

The Electric Company (21+)

700 Varick St.
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 792-9271
www.electricco.net

The Hollyrock (21+)

632 Varick St.
Utica, NY 13502
www.myspace.com/hollyrockcafe

Utica Club House (21+)

812 Charlette St.
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 732-2444
www.myspace.com/utica_clubhouse

Tiny’s Bar and Grill (All Ages)

1014 State St.
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 732-9497

Tramontane (All Ages)

1105 Lincoln Ave.
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 732-8257
www.myspace.com/tramontanecafe

Varick St. (All Ages)

Green St.

Utica, NY 13502

www.sweetppromotions.com

Remember… this is only the beginning. We can achieve anything together but we couldn’t do it without each other’s support. Keep up the great work and feel free to share this message and re-blog, re-post and forward this to as many friends you think may be interested in attending the event.

Also, check out the WKTV News with AmerCU and the UMAF.

Click the link! http://tinyurl.com/c3wvdv

Please take a moment to check out our latest sponsor at www.americu.org

Thanks for all your love and support! Without U we couldn’t put on an event like this. We are doing all we can to make this year’s fest “Off The Hook!” Here is a list of fun activities we have planned for the UMAF.

Presale tickets will be on sale April 1st for only $20.00. Ticket includes admission to all the participating venues and a free train ride on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad!!!

For out of towners this is a HUGE benefit because you will get to see a good portion of this beautiful area. PLUS…. The bracelet includes free bus rides to our UMAF venues! Woo Hoo! We’ll cart your @$$ around for the entire weekend! Some food venues included.

So here’s the skinny…

The 2008 Utica Music Fest…

▪ Showcased over 200 bands from 4 countries and 18
states.
▪ Performers in 17 venues all over Utica.
▪ Over 1500 out of town visitors because of the Fest!
▪ Provided a unique opportunity to showcase the city and local businesses.

Building on last year’s successes and based on feedback
The 2009 Utica Music and Arts Fest…

▪ More bands!
▪ More venues – including more family friendly venues.
▪ Expanded to include the Arts.
▪ Transportation will be provided between venues.
▪ 1st Annual Utica Greens Fest!
▪ A net portion of proceeds will benefit a local organization – this year, The Utica Zoo.
▪ An instrument drive and opportunities for
fundraising for local groups.
▪ Urban Golf
▪ Increased collaboration with community groups and
local businesses.
▪ Expanded advertising.

Here’s the plan… (of course it is subject to change)

2009 Utica Music and Arts Fest
Schedule of Events

Thursday September 10th

Bands playing at venues across Utica 4 pm – 2 am
Kick Off Party at Utica Train Station
Train Ride for VIP and Sponsors 6 pm – 8 pm
Train Ride for UMAF attendees 9 pm – 11 pm
Transportation to all venues

Friday September 11th

Bands playing at venues across Utica 4 pm – 2 am
Tattoo Convention – Hotel Utica 2 pm – 10 pm
Concert at Saranac Brewery Time TBD
Transportation to all venues

Saturday September 12th

Bands playing at venues across Utica 12 pm – 2 am
Utica Greens Fest – Varick St. 12 pm – 6 pm
Instrument Drive 12 pm – 6 pm
Tattoo Convention – Hotel Utica 11 am – 10 pm
Transportation to all venues

For More Information:

Venues and Bands:
Joe Sweet – uticamusicfest@gmail.com

Publicity:
Anthony Donaldson
zee@electricco.net

Sponsors:
Jim Castellano jimc@keelerproductions.com
(315)266-0250

General Inquiries:
uticamusicfest@gmail.com

Utica Greens Fest & Kick Off:
Jessica Elefante
jessica@sweetppromotions.com
(315)368-8587

Arts:
Jessica Retamar
jesyretamar@yahoo.com
(315)790-0777

Tattoo Convention:
Randy Smith
Ran76stang@yahoo.com
(315)798-9386