For immediate release

May 28, 2009

Contact: Bonnie MacPherson, director of public relations
Okemo Mountain Resort | 77 Okemo Ridge Road | Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-1947 | bmacpherson@okemo.com

JACKSON GORE OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES
WELCOMES THE GRIFT JUNE 5

LUDLOW, Vt. - Okemo Mountain Resort welcomes The Grift to its Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series on Friday, June 5.

The Grift is an independent band from Burlington, Vt. Their sound defies easy categorization - one concertgoer described their sound as "post-jam pop-rock rooted in classic rock." They can rock, they can groove and they can pull off a spot-on Journey cover. Their original songs have radio-friendly hooks, witty lyrics, and tight vocal harmonies. At the root of it all, their musicianship is impeccable. Their live shows are energetic and memorable-it's not unusual for band members to swap instruments, play two at a time, or for the whole band to perform a brand new song, improvising music and lyrics on the fly. With a deep catalogue of original music that blends rock and pop and jam, and an equally deep catalogue of cover songs from many different genres, The Grift throws their diverse array of musical influences into the oven and cooks up tasty sonic treats for everyone to enjoy.

On Friday nights throughout the summer season, the lawn in the courtyard at Okemo's Jackson Gore Inn is transformed into an outdoor concert venue featuring renowned local and regional entertainers. Admission to the Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series is free (except for the June 26 performance of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra) and the grounds open at 5 p.m. Concerts are slated to run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Families are welcome and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. In case of rain, the concerts will move indoors. Dining options include fresh-from-the-grill burgers, hot dogs and chicken or full-service dining at Jackson Gore's Coleman Brook Tavern.

Following The Grift, the summer lineup for the Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series includes: Chris Kleeman Band, June 12; Nobby Reed, June 19; Twiddle, July 3; Spiritual Rez, July 10; Adam Payne and 2Adam12, July 17; Sly Geralds, July 24; Fry Daddy, July 31; Roots of Creation, Aug. 7; Dr. Burma, Aug. 14; Boston Horns, Aug. 21; The New Groove Orchestra, Aug. 28; Buzz Universe, Sept. 4.

For more information about Okemo Mountain Resort, please visit www.okemo.com or call 802-228-1600. For dinner reservations at Coleman Brook Tavern, call 802-228-1435.

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