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Roy Orbison Night On Tap At Greer On Thursday

April 21, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It will be a special night honoring the memory of rock and roll legend Roy Orbison on Thursday evening at Greer Stadium as the Nashville Sounds host their first Taco Bell Throwback Thursday of the season during their 7:05 p.m. game against the Oklahoma City RedHawks.

As part of a weeklong celebration of the legendary singer's birthday, the first 1,000 fans through the turnstiles will receive Roy Orbison sunglasses. Also, a selection of lucky seat winners will be given the Roy Orbison Soul Of Rock and Roll Box Set and a bottle of Pretty Woman Perfume, and Gibson will donate a limited-edition Pretty Woman guitar.

Barbara Orbison (Roy's widow) will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game.

Thursday's contest will also be the inaugural Taco Bell Throwback Thursday at Greer Stadium. This fun, new promotion for 2010 features Sounds players wearing retro 1980s-style uniforms. Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy concession stands filled with discounted pricing, such as $2 beer, $2 soft drinks, $2 hot dogs, $2 popcorn, and $2 nachos. College students will receive $5 admission to the game with presentation of a valid college ID.

Tickets, which are available for as low as $8, are available for purchase online at www.nashvillesounds.com, by calling 615-690-HITS, or by visiting the Greer Stadium box office.




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