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Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Bucks County Concert Series Brings World Class Entertainment to the Locals

Bucks County Concert Series Brings World Class Entertainment to the Locals

Stockton, NJ, May 17, 2006 silent partner presents... The Bucks County Summer Concert Series. This collection of concerts, to be held in the Delaware valley, promises to heat the summer up. The artist roster includes music legend Richie Havens, the explosive opening performer of Woodstock '69 whose energy was a catalyst for the motion of the entire festival. Also performing will be Leon Russell, whose "A Song for You" was covered by Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, and recently Christina Aguilera and Herbie Hancock. And when you consider the addition of Bernie Worrell, founding member of Parliament Funkadelic, this concert series offers a level of entertainment seen only once in an amber moon. At venues in Newtown, PA, Sellersville, PA, and New Hope, PA good music will be happening.

This summer-long celebration of music will be kicked off with an authentic Salsa Dance party at the Eagle Theater in New Hope, PA on June 23. World famous percussionist, 15-year veteran of Grover Washington Jr.'s band, and 5-year Alicia Keys band alumni, Pablo Batista and his salseros will provide the Cuban and Island rhythms . . . you bring the swingin' dance chops and get ready to light up the floor. Bring a friend or meet some local singles. www.pablobatista.net

Later in the summer experience... Space Fantasy: A Journey from Earth to Beyond at the Sellersville Theater on July 14. This is a special cinematic experience with The Sound Scientists featuring special guests like Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame member Bernie Worrell, the Chops Horn section (Rolling Stones, Police, Sugar Hill Gang, etc.), Onree Gill (musical director for Alicia Keys and multi-platinum arranger), George Laks (12-year Lenny Kravitz veteran and keyboard wizard), and lots of local talent like Audric Jankauskas and Chris Shepherd. Enjoy interstellar visuals as they collide with ethereal music on state of the art equipment.

The Sellersville Theater has this and more to offer for a full-fledged sensory experience. If Grammy Award winner Leon Russell (Newton, PA July 28) and lyrical activist Richie Havens (New Hope, PA August 5) aren't your speed, watch out for the video-infused come back performance of local groove-tronic funk masters the Sound Scientists. Learn more at www.soundscientists.com.

Enjoy an evening with Grammy award winner Leon Russell at the Newtown Theater on July 28. This legendary theater, known for being the oldest working movie theater in the country, is opening its doors to music for the first time. Pop music's most anonymous superstar, Leon Russell has produced and played on sessions with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Bob Dylan to the Rolling Stones. Leon's unmatched vitality maintains his spot as an important performer of our time. Find out more about this living legend at www.leonrussell.com.

At the tail end of the concert series, Richie Havens will be gracing the Eagle Theater in New Hope, PA with his presence and message of political activism on August 5. Although written decades ago, a number of Richie Havens' songs still resonate with today's turbulent political times and maintain their confidence in expression. Opening for Richie Havens will be soulful, jazz vocalist Erika Rose, co-author of Alicia Key's multi-platinum single "A Woman's Worth". Check out www.richiehavens.com for more information on Richie Havens.

The brainchild of silent partner productions CEO Ian Kelly, this series promises to blow the dust from the rafters at places like the Eagle Theater in New Hope, PA (New Hope's only 300-plus seat venue), the Newtown Theatre, and the Sellersville Theater, which Martin Sexton called "the best sounding room ever". www.st94.com

With this sort of phenomenal talent coming to a venue near you, there are several great excuses to avoid a trip to the city. The Bucks County concert series is bringing a summer-load of fun and an all-star lineup of musicians to some surprising places and raising some eyebrows in the process.

If you enjoy great music you'll want to join the celebration in the Bucks County
area.

For 24 hour tickets call 1-800-838-3006 or visit: www.silentpartnerpresents.com

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