FestEVOL Media Update
February 20, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY
YUKON KORNELIUS SPECIAL GUEST LINEUP CONTINUES TO GROW FOR CONCERT AT OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT MARCH 16
What: Yukon Kornelius, headlining band for the Okemo FestEVOL Concert, announces additional special guests to its lineup
When: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 3 p.m.
Where: Okemo Mountain Resort, Ice House Arena at Jackson Gore, Ludlow, Vermont
Details:
For the first time in five years, the rock supergroup Yukon Kornelius will play the East Coast in a special one-night performance at Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont on Saturday, March 16. The concert, which also includes O.A.R., is part of the third annual FestEVOL concert series.
Yukon Kornelius was founded in 2008 by Dave Matthews Band bassist Stefan Lessard, as well as Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies, Adam Gardner of Guster and drummer Eric Fawcett. Originating while the musicians were filming the Warren Miller sports movie, Children of Winter, their love for snowsports, charitable missions and music sealed the band’s creation. Soon after, news of the group grew in the music world; now when Yukon Kornelius plays, as many as 20 musicians and celebrities take the stage to perform together, resulting in a completely unique concert experience.
New confirmed guests scheduled to play at the Okemo show include:
• Rashawn Ross from Dave Matthews Band
• Warren DeMartini from RATT
• DJ Logic
• Jason Biggs - Actor/Cow Bell Player
• Sully Erna from Godsmack
Previously announced guests also playing with Yukon Kornelius:
• Dee Snider of Twisted Sister
• Marc Roberge and Jerry DePizzo of O.A.R.
• Brett Scallions of Fuel
• Brad Corrigan of Dispatch
Prior to Yukon Kornelius’ performance, O.A.R. will take the stage to open the evening. The band recently released their fifth live album and second live performance DVD, Live on Red Rocks, which was filmed and recorded at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater on July 15, 2012.
The concert will take place at the Ice House Arena, located at Jackson Gore. Concert only tickets are on sale now at YukonKornelius.com. Concert and lift ticket packages as well as lodging discounts are available for purchase at Okemo.com.
FestEVOL is a unique lifestyle experience combining snowsports with live music, innovative natural brands and the sustainably focused Reverb Eco-Village. The interactive village includes local, regional and national environmental non-profit groups alongside alternative energy and transportation exhibits. The Eco Village also highlights all natural and organic food sampling and ski and snowboard equipment demos. Details can be found online at FestEVOL.com. All non-concert events will take place at the base of Jackson Gore at Okemo.
About Okemo Mountain ResortRising above the village of Ludlow, in south-central Vermont, Okemo Mountain Resort is a four-season playground that built its reputation for quality and superior guest service as a winter retreat for skiers and snowboarders. Originally a small community-run ski hill, Okemo began to blossom in 1982 under the ownership of Tim and Diane Mueller. Creating “The Okemo Difference” consistently earns the resort accolades and awards for snow quality, grooming, terrain parks, family programs, slope-side lodging, resort dining and the best guest service in the East. In addition to an on-snow lineup of family fun, Okemo offers a variety of activities including ice skating, a pool and fitness center, spa services and a new mountain coaster attraction that operates year-round. Two 18-hole championship golf courses highlight the warm-weather offerings and Okemo is the ideal hub from which to launch a New England adventure at any time of the year. www.okemo.com
Media Contacts:
Yukon Kornelius: Melissa Gullotti, mgullotti@gmail.com, 802-236-9349
Okemo: Bonnie MacPherson, pr@okemo.com, 802-228-1947