Mar 7
Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival just around the corner
Rhonda VincentIn less than 4 weeks, award-winning Bluegrass acts will be heading the buses and vans towards Wilimington, OH., to take the stage at the 2008 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival, March 28 & 29, , at the Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington. This is one of southwest Ohio’s most entertaining acoustic music events, occurring twice a year, in March and November.
The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival features Bluegrass, Old-Time and Gospel music. Nationally and internationally known acoustic music groups are billed for the March festival including Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Nothin’ Fancy, ···Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, Williams and Clark Expedition, IIIrd Tyme Out, The Rarely Herd, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers and more.
New this year is an expanded jamming area for pickers and an expanded seating area. Door prizes, raffle prizes, an instrument check, food and various vendors offer value-added extras to all attendees in a smoke and alcohol free environment. The festival will also offer a Bluegrass History Workshop hosted by Paul Williams (Paul Williams and the Victory Trio) and Blake Williams (Williams & Clark Expedition) and a Music and Memories Kids Show hosted by the VW Boys.
The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival is the largest indoor Bluegrass, Old-Time and Gospel event in the region and continues to grow with each event. The Roberts Centre, located 12 miles south of Xenia, 5 miles north of Wilmington at the intersection of US 68 and I-71, exit 50, is convenient to fans from all over Ohio and neighboring states. This accessible location is less than an hour drive from Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. The Roberts Centre also includes a Holiday Inn hotel, Max and Erma’s Restaurant, and RV parking adding to the comfort and convenience of the attendees.
Classic Country Radio, WBZI AM 1500, WKFI AM 1090 and WEDI AM 1130, is the media host for this event. Listen to Classic Country Radio weekdays 2 p.m. –5 p.m. on-line at www.myclassiccountry.com.
For additional festival information, ticket purchases, hotel rooms, comments and talent suggestions, visit www.somusicfest.com.
Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now for advance purchases online or via phone for both reserved and general admission seating. Advance ticket sales end, Tuesday, March 25th, at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door during the festival. All sales final.
2-Day Reserved Seating
- $60 for Adults
- $10 Children 16 and under
General Admission Seating
- 2-Day in advance-$52
- 1-Day in advance-$27
- 2-Day at the door-$55
- 1-Day at the door-$30
- Children 16 and under free with adult purchase.
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