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Diamond Jaxx update

Published on March 27, 2007 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


*"Meet the Diamond Jaxx" Luncheon Scheduled for April 3rd Before Exhibition Game Versus the Memphis Redbirds*

The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, the Double-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, in conjunction with the City of Jackson invite fans to attend a "Meet the Players Luncheon" at the Carl Perkins Civic Center from 11:30am to 1:00pm on April 3rd.

At the Luncheon, the 2007 Diamond Jaxx squad will officially be introduced and fans will have the opportunity to secure autographs from the future stars of the Seattle Mariners. There will also be door prizes available. The event itself is free of charge to attend, but a ballpark food lunch will also be offered. Luncheon tickets are available for $6.00 (or $8.00 including an exhibition game ticket) either at the door or by calling the Diamond Jaxx at 731-988-5299 or the Civic Center at 731-425-8580.

"This is the 10th anniversary season for our professional baseball team and special efforts, like the Meet the Players Luncheon, are being made to make the season successful," stated Jackson Mayor Charles Farmer. Jaxx General Manager Jeff Parker is also excited about the event and the upcoming season. "There's not a better way to start the season than by giving fans an opportunity to meet and greet the future major leaguers that will be playing some great baseball at Pringles Park all summer long. With help from the City of Jackson, this is going to be a great season and we sincerely hope that the fans come out and support the Diamond Jaxx."

The night of the Luncheon, the Diamond Jaxx will take the field against the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, at 6:05pm. The game will be preceeded by a pre-game concert by Memphis Jones. All tickets to the exhibition game at Pringles Park are just $2.00 each, anywhere in the ballpark. Current season ticket holders will receive a ticket to the ballgame free of charge. Any fan that purchases season tickets before April 3rd will also receive a complimentary ticket to the game. Tickets for the exhibition game along with the entire home portion of the Diamond Jaxx' 2007 season are currently on sale at the Diamond Jaxx Box Office.

To purchase season tickets, mini plans, access the complete schedule, or to inquire about promotional opportunities, call the Diamond Jaxx at (731) 988-5299 or log onto www.diamondjaxx.com.

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*Diamond Jaxx Announce 2nd National Anthem Singer Auditions at Pringles Park*

The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, the Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, will host the second and final open auditions on Saturday, March 31 for the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Pringles Park during the 2007 season. Auditions will be held at Pringles Park beginning at 1:00pm. All singers are encouraged to arrive at 12:30pm as the auditions will begin promptly at 1:00pm.

All vocalists are invited to audition (anyone who would like to play an instrument is encouraged to call the Diamond Jaxx to schedule an audition). All auditions will be vocals only; no accompaniment will be available. There will be a maximum of two minutes available for each contestant. Each contestant will be required to sing the National Anthem in its entirety.

Contestants are encouraged to pre-register so that the auditions will start on schedule. For more information or to pre-register, contact David Madison at (731) 988-5299 ext.15 or via email at dmadison@diamondjaxx.com.

The Diamond Jaxx will begin the home portion of their 10th season in West Tennessee on Monday, April 16th at 7:05pm against the Mississippi Braves. Season ticket packages, group outings, picnics, and promotional opportunities are still available for the upcoming season. For more information, call the Diamond Jaxx at (731) 988-5299 or log on to our website at www.diamondjaxx.com.

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*ZOOperstars!, BirdZerk!, RALLY & The Famous Blues Brothers Coming to Pringles Park*

You will always find more than just baseball at West Tenn Diamond Jaxx games! ZOOperstars!, Birdzerk!, RALLY & The Famous Blues Brothers will all be performing at Pringles Park during the 2007 season.

The ZOOperstars! Lovable. Outrageous. Zany. Unpredictable. Hysterical. Incredible. Unbelievable. All of which describe this crazy combination of animalistic superstars. There may even be an appearance by "Ichiroach Suzuki." The ZOOPerstars! are scheduled to perform at Pringles Park on Friday, June 8th. For more visit zooperstars.com.

BirdZerk! is an entertainment whirlybird with more tricks up his feathers than Houdini. Spontaneous, outrageous, cool and capricious, he plays to the crowd with comedic routines honed through hundreds of appearances at ballparks and arenas around the world. BirdZerk! will entertain you at Pringles Park on Friday, May 25th. For more information, visit birdzerk.com.

RALLY specializes in high energy skits, stunts, and entertains the crowd for the entire game. RALLY will appear at Pringles Park on Saturday, May 5th. For more information, visit audienceofoneentertainment.com.

The Blues Brothers Act entertains throughout the game by performing Blues Brothers songs and skits live (no lip-synching), while adding high-energy dance steps. You will want to join in the fun at Pringles Park on Thursday, June 7th. For more information, visit www.bluesbrothersact.com.

In addition to these performers, several kid's favorites such as SpongeBob Squarepants (May 26th), Curious George (July 14th), Dora the Explorer (August 31st), and Clifford "The Big Red Dog" (September 1st) will be appearing at Pringles Park. Bob & Larry of the VeggieTales are scheduled to return to Pringles Park as part of the June 11th Faith Night.

The Faith Night will also include a concert by Hawk Nelson. Hawk Nelson, described as a "melodic pop-punk quartet," has had songs featured on the WB's "Smallville" and "Summerland" and they portrayed "The Who" in an episode of NBC's "American Dreams." Samples of their music can be heard at www.hawknelson.com.

The Diamond Jaxx will also host pre-game concerts by Memphis Jones on April 3rd, May 25th, June 23rd, July 28th, and August 18th. Beale Street was the sight of Jones' first public concert at age twelve, and in the years since he has played a diverse number of instruments in several rock bands. Memphis Jones has entertained audiences by paying open tribute to the writers and performers that inspired him - nimbly weaving in and out of impressions and anecdotes while playing and singing songs with a voice all his own. Visit www.memphisjones.com for more.

On top of all of this, there will be seven FIREWORKS nights during the 2007 Diamond Jaxx baseball season. Those dates are: April 20th, May 12th, June 23rd, July 3rd, July 13th, July 27th, and August 17th.

These are just some of the fun things going on at Pringles Park this summer and other promotions are in the works. Log onto www.diamondjaxx.com to stay updated with the latest promotional schedule.

To order tickets to any 2007 Diamond Jaxx home game, call the Diamond Jaxx Box Office at 731-988-5299. Also, keep in mind Diamond Jaxx Season Tickets and 10-Game Mini-Plans to save you money and guarantee you a seat for the best entertainment in West Tennessee.

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*Diamond Jaxx Individual Game Tickets, Season Tickets and Mini Plans On Sale Now*

The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, the Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, are currently selling individual tickets for the home portion of the 2007 season. For those fans that cannot get to Pringles Park, tickets can be ordered with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) by calling the Diamond Jaxx Box Office at (731) 988-5299.

Individual ticket prices are the same as in 2006: Field Box seats are $9.00 each, Box seats are $8.00 each, Club seats are $6.00 each and General Admission are $4.50 each. General Admission tickets for children ages 12 and under, seniors ages 65 and older, and all personnel presenting military ID's to the Diamond Jaxx Box Office are just $2.00.

Fans will have the first chance to see the 2007 Diamond Jaxx squad at Pringles Park at an exhibition game against the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, on Tuesday, April 3rd at 6:05pm. All tickets for the exhibition game are just $2.00 per seat and can be purchased now. Current season ticket holders will receive a complimentary ticket to the game. Any fan that purchases season tickets before April 3rd will also receive a complimentary ticket to the game.

Season tickets and Mini Plans continue to be available for the upcoming season. By purchasing a season ticket, fans can secure their personalized seat for the entire 2007 season at Pringles Park and gain the ability to exchange unused tickets for tickets to a future game. Season tickets start at just $225.00!

Mini plans are a cost-effective alterative to season tickets, allowing ticket holders to guarantee their seat location for any 10-games they wish to attend during the 2007 season. These 10-game packages make great gifts as are available for as low as $45.00.

For more information, call the Diamond Jaxx Box Office at 731-988-5299 or log onto www.diamondjaxx.com.

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*New Merchandise Arriving at the Diamond Jaxx Clubhouse Store*

The Diamond Jaxx Clubhouse Store located at Pringles Park and online at www.diamondjaxx.com is receiving new merchandise almost daily. The Clubhouse Store has everything you need to support West Tennessee's number one team!

There is a wide selection of Diamond Jaxx T-shirts for the hot summer days ahead, available for as low as $11.00. We also have authentic Game Used Jerseys and Pants, Diamond Jaxx Caps, Sweatshirts, Windshirts, and more.

For kids of all ages, the Clubhouse Store features souvenir Diamond Jaxx Mini-Bats available in several colors, Foam Fingers, new plush Ribbee dolls, and more.

Two different styles of Seattle Mariners caps, 2006 Seattle Mariners team sets, a Mariners "Road to the Show" t-shirt, and other items to show support for the Diamond Jaxx' new affiliate have also arrived. As the season approaches, we suggest picking up a 2006 Inland Empire 66'ers team set from the Diamond Jaxx Clubhouse Store as a number of those players from that Championship team should make the 2007 Diamond Jaxx squad.

Stop by the Diamond Jaxx Clubhouse Store between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday to check out the merchandise. Or log onto the online Clubhouse Store 24-hous a day at www.diamondjaxx.com.

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