EL1 Richmond Flying Squirrels

Squirrels "Freshen" July 4th Homestand with Doug E.

Published on June 10, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that rap artist and legendary entertainer Doug E. Fresh will make a celebrity appearance at The Diamond on July 8th during the Squirrels game against the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals). Mr. Fresh, the first human beat box in the rap world, will entertain fans in his trademark style. Doug E. will throw out a ceremonial first pitch as well as sign autographs for fans on the concourse during the game. He will also be available for a special VIP meet and greet session and buffet before the game. Doug E. joins an already action packed July 4th homestand that includes Independence Day fireworks on July 4th & July 5th as well as a Hunter Strickland Bobblehead giveaway on Tuesday, July 7th.

"It's an honor to have the original human beat box join us at The Diamond," said Squirrels VP & Coo Todd "Parney" Parnell. "I'm looking forward to going back in time wih Doug.E. Fresh and then I want to teach him how to Parney!"

Tickets for the Doug E. Fresh appearance as well as the rest of the July 4th homestand are available at www.squirrelsbaseball.com/tickets VIP meet and greet tickets for Doug.E are $25 and include an all-you-can-eat buffet in the Little Caesar's Party Pavilion before the game. The promotional schedule for the July 4th week is the following:

Saturday, July 4th - Independence Day Celebration, Fireworks presented by United Health Care, Fas Mart & Food Lion

Sunday, July 5th - Independence Day Celebration Fireworks, & Kids Club Sunday presented by United Health Care, Fas Mart & Food Lion

Monday, July 6th - Road to the Revolution- Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

Tuesday July 7th - Hunter Strickland Bobblehead giveaway (first 2,000 all ages) presented by NBC 12

Wednesday, July 8th - Doug E. Fresh celebrity appearance

Thursday July 9th - In-Your-Face Fireworks & 90's Night presented by Your Local Ford dealers.

About Doug.E Fresh.

The first human beatbox in the rap world, and still the best of all time, Doug E. Fresh amazed audiences with his note-perfect imitations of drum machines, effects, and often large samples of hip-hop classics. Fresh was born Doug E. Davis in Barbados, and his first appearance came in 1983 on a single for Spotlight called "Pass the Budda," with Spoonie Gee and DJ Spivey. His introduction to most hip-hop fans, though, came one year later with his astonishing performance in Beat Street behind the Treacherous Three. His first solo features also came in 1984, with "Just Having Fun," waxed for Enjoy, and "Original Human Beatbox" for Vinentertainment..

By 1985, Fresh was one of the biggest names in rap music, and his first single for Reality, "The Show/La Di Da Di," became a hip-hop classic.It was recorded with his Get Fresh Crew, including MC Ricky D (only later to gain fame as Slick Rick), along with Barry Bee and Chill Will. His first LP, 1987's Oh, My God!, featured most of his showpieces, like "Play This Only at Night" and "All the Way to Heaven," along with nods to reggae and even gospel. His second album, 1988's The World's Greatest Entertainer, broke into the Billboard charts thanks to another hot single, "Keep Risin' to the Top,"

The Flying Squirrels continue a six game homestand tonight at The Diamond. Single game, group and ticket packages are available by contacting the front office at 804-359-FUNN or by going online at www.squirrelsbaseball.com/tickets.

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