Okemo Mountain Resort

For immediate release

July 29, 2008

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
GETS IN THE GROOVE WITH SPIRITUAL REZ AUG. 8

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series continues Friday, August 8, with a reggae-horn-funk party featuring Spiritual Rez.

Spiritual Rez is a seven-piece band that has tirelessly toured the country promoting positive music and attitude. Having released two independent records, the band has played with international acts like Jimmy Buffett, Culture, Israel Vibration and Buju Banton. Nominated for a Boston Music Award, Spiritual Rez provides a unique blend of reggae, funk and afrobeat, to give one of the most energetic live shows around.  More information about Spiritual Rez can be found at www.spiritualrez.com.

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. The grounds open at 5 p.m. and concerts are slated to run from 6 to 9 p.m. Families are welcome and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Summertime barbecue favorites and refreshments will be available each week and concert-goers may also dine at Jackson Gore’s Coleman Brook Tavern. Okemo’s Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series is sponsored by Pepsi, 101.5 The Fox, Oldies 104.5, Q106, and The Hatchery.

Following Spiritual Rez, the summer lineup for the Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series includes: Michael Cleary Band, Aug. 15; Twiddle, Aug. 22; Dr. Burma, Aug. 29.

For more information, 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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Visit okemo.com for more, or call 1-800-78-OKEMO.