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Blues Concert And More To Take Over Appalachian Power Park

Published on July 14, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


July at Appalachian Power Park is full of more than just baseball. The rest of the month includes four West Virginia Power games, two Men's Senior League Buck Nights, and two concerts.

This Saturday, July 17th will feature the Third Annual Charlie West Blues Fest presented by Suddenlink. Acts include Mojo Theory, Bryan Lee, Kristine Jackson, The Jimi Vincent Band and more. The "USO style" show will be a tribute to The WV National Guard. "It'll be a great day of music, and a great way for us to support the local families of our WV National Guard men and women who are serving active duty overseas," said President of The West Virginia Blues Society Jack Rice.

The festival is free for all military members and their families with military I.D. Tickets for the event are $15. VIP tickets are also available for $30. Gates will open at 4:30 PM and music begins at 5:00 PM.

Get your fins up and as "The Buffettman" invades Appalachian Power Park next Saturday, July 24th for feature the biggest beach party of the summer - the Power Buffett Party. The party/concert is a fundraiser for the Gabriel Project and will include food, drinks and live music by local group Souvenir as well as "The Buffettman", Tom Watt.

Watt, known to his loyal following as "The Buffettman," has been dazzling fans around the U.S. for over a decade. He has performed more than 1,200 shows with his own unique tribute to both the music and spirit of the Jimmy Buffett concert experience. A true Jimmy double (in both looks and voice), Watt began performing his tribute show regularly in Pittsburgh, PA in 1998. By the following year he was performing Buffett's music up and down the east coast.

Since then, Watt has expanded his show with several talented musicians and a repertoire of songs that are sure to satisfy Landsharks everywhere, with performances that range from thrilling trop-rock antics to more intimate acoustic fare full of dynamic harmonies and superb musicianship. His range of tunes includes Buffett favorites like "Margaritaville" and "Fins," to lesser-known gems, such as "Love in the Library," "The Captain and the Kid," and "Coast of Carolina." And let's not forget Buffett concert staples like "Brown Eyed Girl," "Uncle John's Band," and "A Pirate Looks at 40."

Watt and his group can be found regularly touring the country, from Vegas to the east coast, performing their own brand of Buffett in over 20 states each year to the delight of thousands of Parrotheads. And on Saturday, July 24th, The Buffettman and his band will be in Charleston at the Power Buffett Party. Tickets for the event are $25 and include access to a food buffet. Gates will open at 6:00 PM and music will begin at 6:30 PM.

This Thursday, July 15th and Thursday July 29th will feature Men's Senior League Baseball and Buck Night. Even with the Power on the road, Appalachian Power Park will be open for Buck Night. All tickets are $6.00 and the usual Buck Night specials apply ($1.00 12 ounce fountain drinks, draft beer and hot dogs as well as $2.00 16 ounce cans of beer.)

July will conclude with the Power Beat Down presented by Suddenlink, 98.7 The Beat and 96.1 The Wolf on Friday, July 30th. Fighters include former West Virginia University football player and current Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark "The Hammer" Plants, Jason "The Mason" Pauley, Jason Pettaway and Adam Sepulvada. Gates will open at 7:00 PM and the fights begin at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Ringside tables are also available.

Tickets for Power Games, the Charlie West Blues Fest, the Power Buffett Party and the Power Beat Down are on sale now at the Power Box Office, over the phone at 304-344-BATS or online at wvpower.com.

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