It's a Party!

The Fun Fourth Festival Kick-Off Block Party helps to pay for the very needed but very unglamorous items for the Street Festival -- port-a-johns, insurance and trash crew! All things that all good events need. In fact the poster in our office says"Where are the Port-a-Johns?" Because no matter how hard you try...sometimes the port-a-john delivery folks just don't get them in the correct spot.

But I digress, back to the Block Party. This year we will start at 7:15pm with some Classic Beach tunes from The Extraordinaires -- make sure you bring your dancing shoes because it will be Classic Beach from start to finish. At 9:15pm Nantucket will take the stage to keep the party going!



Bring your money for your beer and your raffle tickets! You could win the 50/50 raffle (another way to raise money for the port-a-johns!)

Hey, and while you're at it bring a canned good or two to donate to the Urban Ministry Food Bank. Its all for a good cause -- plus it will be a great time!! Hope to see you there!!
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Big Fat Gap

Back porch bluegrass band Big Fat Gap has no plans to take Nashville by storm. Some of them even have day jobs. They just like to pick, they like each other, and it shows. Their shows are known to be excellent for those who enjoy sweet three part harmonies, smoking solos, and captivating stage dynamics. Their fun performances bring loyal fans back for more.

They got their name from one of the few remaining stands of old growth virgin forest in western North Carolina located in the Big Fat Gap in Graham County near the Tennessee border. They are Miles Andrews on lead vocals and Bass, Rick Hauchman on mandolin & vocals, Andy Thorn on banjo, Bobby Britt on fiddle and Jamie Griggs on Guitar.

Learn more about the band on their website or take a listen to them on Myspace!

If you like what you hear, come on down to the Fun Fourth Festival and see them perform. Saturday, July 3, 3pm on Stage 1. It'll be hot ... bring your beer money!!
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Sponsor Spotlight: 98.7 Simon

98.7 Simon -- They play everything!! They also know how to have fun! For the last several years they have sponsored the Fun Third Block Party and Stage One for the Fun Fourth Festival.

98.7 Simon always manages to add their special touch to the event. Come on out and you might see Carmen introducing one of the bands or Skip The Prize Guy handing out cool Simon gear. Chances are they will be accompanied by station staff or an intern....but for sure, it will be hot (it is July 4th after all) and they will be having fun!

Come on over -- grab a cold beverage, listen to some tunes and stop by and say hey!

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Sponsor Spotlight -- Natty Greene's

A great big thank you to Natty Greene's Brewing Company for their sponsorship of the Fun Fourth Festival! We always enjoy working with the team at Natty's and appreciate all of the support that they give us for the Fun Fourth Festival and other events in Greensboro!

Here's a great "behind the scenes" look at the brewing and bottling plant on West Lee Street.

Stop by Natty Greene's Pub at the corner of S.Elm and McGee Streets in downtown Greensboro (345 S. Elm) and enjoy some Buckshot Amber Ale or Old Town Brown Ale or one of their many seasonal beers!

Once again, thanks to Chris Lester and Kayne Fisher for all of their support!

Cheers!
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