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In Enterprise: Last stand in ‘The Hole’
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Ronnie Gilley of RG Entertainment (BamaJam), center, presents two checks to Enterprise City Schools Superintendent Jim Reese, left, and Enterprise High School Principal Rick Rainer, right, Friday evening during a pre-game ceremony at the last regular season high school football game at Bates Memorial Stadium. Gilley presented $113,500 from the Bo Harrell and Jimmy Bowden Foundations to the building project for the new Enterprise High School.
By CAROLE BRAND
Published: November 3, 2009
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Filled with emotions and memories, hundreds of people packed into Bates Memorial Stadium Friday night for the Enterprise Wildcats’ last regular season football game in “The Hole.”
Former football players, alumni, former band members and fans filled the stadium to witness the historic game and bid farewell to a stadium full of memories for more than 50 years. The 2010 Wildcats’ team will be the first to play in and begin making memories in a new stadium on the campus of the new high school currently under construction.
More funds for the project were presented Friday night in pre-game ceremonies as Ronnie Gilley of RG Entertainment and the BamaJam Music Festival presented checks totaling $113,500. Family members of Jimmy Bowden and Bo Harrell, both of whom have memorial foundations in their memory, assisted in presenting the funds to Enterprise City Schools Superintendent Jim Reese and Enterprise High School Principal Rick Rainer.
This is the second year the donations have been made in memory of former Enterprise High School graduates Harrell and Bowden.
Reese and Rainer said they are looking forward to Enterprise High School students having a permanent place to call home next year.
“Our high school students and the faculty have been through a lot since the 2007 tornado,” Reese said. “It’s a final goodbye tonight for a lot of memories of Bates, but we’re looking forward to all of the memories we’ll make at the new high school.”
The new Enterprise High School is slated to be completed in early June 2010.
Ronnie Gilley of RG Entertainment (BamaJam), center, presents two checks to Enterprise City Schools Superintendent Jim Reese, left, and Enterprise High School Principal Rick Rainer, right, Friday evening during a pre-game ceremony at the last regular season high school football game at Bates Memorial Stadium. Gilley presented $113,500 from the Bo Harrell and Jimmy Bowden Foundations to the building project for the new Enterprise High School.
By CAROLE BRAND
Published: November 3, 2009
Filled with emotions and memories, hundreds of people packed into Bates Memorial Stadium Friday night for the Enterprise Wildcats’ last regular season football game in “The Hole.”
Former football players, alumni, former band members and fans filled the stadium to witness the historic game and bid farewell to a stadium full of memories for more than 50 years. The 2010 Wildcats’ team will be the first to play in and begin making memories in a new stadium on the campus of the new high school currently under construction.
More funds for the project were presented Friday night in pre-game ceremonies as Ronnie Gilley of RG Entertainment and the BamaJam Music Festival presented checks totaling $113,500. Family members of Jimmy Bowden and Bo Harrell, both of whom have memorial foundations in their memory, assisted in presenting the funds to Enterprise City Schools Superintendent Jim Reese and Enterprise High School Principal Rick Rainer.
This is the second year the donations have been made in memory of former Enterprise High School graduates Harrell and Bowden.
Reese and Rainer said they are looking forward to Enterprise High School students having a permanent place to call home next year.
“Our high school students and the faculty have been through a lot since the 2007 tornado,” Reese said. “It’s a final goodbye tonight for a lot of memories of Bates, but we’re looking forward to all of the memories we’ll make at the new high school.”
The new Enterprise High School is slated to be completed in early June 2010.
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Tickets On Sale Friday for Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival
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Kenny Chesney to appear at June 3-5, 2010 Festival
ENTERPRISE, AL– Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 30th for the 3rd annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival, slated for Thursday, June 3 through Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Enterprise.
The Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival is one of the world’s grandest outdoor entertainment extravaganzas. Fans have come from more than 47 states and 8 countries to enjoy the 3-day festival which includes music and activities for the whole family. At BamaJam, the music never stops and the fun goes on 'til the sun comes up ... and then it starts all over again with food, booths, activities and music, music, music.
Tickets are on sale for $99 for a 3-day ticket and $49.00 for a 1-Day Flex Ticket, which may be used on any 1 of the 3 days. Service charges and taxes are included in this low price.
These introductory prices will not last long, and are available in very limited quantities, so act fast!
Tickets are for General Admission, which means, the earlier you arrive, the better your seat!
The Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival offers 3 jam-packed days of music and entertainment with performances by more than 30 of today’s’ most popular and compelling acts. With more than 600 acres, fans will find the perfect site to set up camp for the 2010 festival.
RV and tent campsites will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis. A par 3 golf course on the festival grounds will be available to campers. Shoes and shirts are not required!
Verizon and Ronnie Gilley Entertainment have announced 4-time and current CMA, and 4-consecutive ACM Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney will headline the event. This will be one of Chesney’s only 2010 concert appearances.
Chesney, who’s had 19 #1 songs, is known for the hits “Out Last Night,” “When The Sun Goes Down,” “Beer In Mexico,” "Living In Fast Forward,” “Never Wanted Nothing More,” and the ACM Single of the Year, “The Good Stuff.”
The Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival has become synonymous with the best names in music entertainment. The festival boasts dozens of Grammy award-winning, platinum-selling artists; all in one place, all at one music-filled 3-day event. Past performers have included Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Brooks & Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean and a slate of other top artists.
For more information, visit www.bamajammusicfestival.com
ABOUT RONNIE GILLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, a division of Ronnie Gilley Properties, is a full service entertainment company located in Enterprise, Alabama. RGE is active in all facets of the entertainment industry, including recording/engineering, music publishing and artist management/promotion.
RGE’s music interests include Stroudavarious Records and Country Crossing Records. The company also produces the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival.
For more information, visit www.ronniegilleyproperties.com
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Blackberry Smoke To Tour With Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Blackberry Smoke To Tour With Lynyrd Skynyrd
10/02/2009
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(PR) If you had asked the members of Blackberry Smoke which other band's audience would be most receptive to their unique brand of Outlaw Country and Rock, there's no doubt that the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd would have been the answer.
Now, with the announcement of seven shows supporting Skynyrd, Blackberry Smoke is going to get the opportunity to play for the seminal Southern Rock icons' loyal audience.
"It's such a great honor to be playing dates with our heroes, Lynyrd Skynyrd," says the band's Brit Turner. "It's gonna be a travelling southern rock revival in every town."
The announcement of Blackberry Smoke's dates with Skynyrd comes on the heels of the release of the band's new album, Little Piece Of Dixie, on BamaJam Records this past Tuesday (9/29). BamaJam Records is the newly formed imprint of Stroudavarious Records, the label started in mid-2008 by legendary Nashville musician, producer and executive James Stroud. BamaJam and Stroudavarious Records are distributed by Sony Music's RED Distribution.
Produced by Dann Huff and Justin Niebank, Little Piece Of Dixie is already earning Blackberry Smoke praise from the critics. Wildy's World lofted hefty praise on the record, saying "This might just be the best pure rock 'n' roll album of the year." Twang Nation pointed to the album's "Southern-fried rock goodness" while Paste Magazine noted that "The ghost of Ronnie Van Zant must be smiling."
Blackberry Smoke is currently on tour in the United States to promote Little Piece Of Dixie. The band will then make their first trip to Europe in December before joining Lynyrd Skynyrd again January 21-25 for the band's annual Simple Man cruise. See below for a complete listing of Blackberry Smoke's tour dates with Lynyrd Skynyrd. For more information on the band, visit www.blackberrysmoke.com.
10/22 Estero, FL Germain Arena
10/23 St. Augustine, FL St Augustine Amphitheatre
10/24 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center
11/12 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena
11/13 Pensacola, FL Civic Center
11/14 Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee-Leon Civic Center
11/18 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre
10/02/2009
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(PR) If you had asked the members of Blackberry Smoke which other band's audience would be most receptive to their unique brand of Outlaw Country and Rock, there's no doubt that the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd would have been the answer.
Now, with the announcement of seven shows supporting Skynyrd, Blackberry Smoke is going to get the opportunity to play for the seminal Southern Rock icons' loyal audience.
"It's such a great honor to be playing dates with our heroes, Lynyrd Skynyrd," says the band's Brit Turner. "It's gonna be a travelling southern rock revival in every town."
The announcement of Blackberry Smoke's dates with Skynyrd comes on the heels of the release of the band's new album, Little Piece Of Dixie, on BamaJam Records this past Tuesday (9/29). BamaJam Records is the newly formed imprint of Stroudavarious Records, the label started in mid-2008 by legendary Nashville musician, producer and executive James Stroud. BamaJam and Stroudavarious Records are distributed by Sony Music's RED Distribution.
Produced by Dann Huff and Justin Niebank, Little Piece Of Dixie is already earning Blackberry Smoke praise from the critics. Wildy's World lofted hefty praise on the record, saying "This might just be the best pure rock 'n' roll album of the year." Twang Nation pointed to the album's "Southern-fried rock goodness" while Paste Magazine noted that "The ghost of Ronnie Van Zant must be smiling."
Blackberry Smoke is currently on tour in the United States to promote Little Piece Of Dixie. The band will then make their first trip to Europe in December before joining Lynyrd Skynyrd again January 21-25 for the band's annual Simple Man cruise. See below for a complete listing of Blackberry Smoke's tour dates with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
For more information on the band, visit www.blackberrysmoke.com.
10/22 Estero, FL Germain Arena
10/23 St. Augustine, FL St Augustine Amphitheatre
10/24 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center
11/12 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena
11/13 Pensacola, FL Civic Center
11/14 Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee-Leon Civic Center
11/18 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre
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Talladega Superspeedway Teaming up with BamaJam Productions for Hallow-Dega Presented by Captain Morgan Concerts
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Talladega Superspeedway
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Talladega Superspeedway Teaming up with BamaJam Productions for Hallow-Dega Presented by Captain Morgan Concerts
by Kristi King
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- “Our fans told us that they expected to see concerts galore for the HALLOW-DEGA Presented by Captain Morgan weekend,” said Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey. “When they see this lineup, I think everyone will agree that things are shaping up for The World’s Largest Halloween Party. You don’t want to miss this weekend.”
Saturday night, immediately following the conclusion of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Mountain Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s, Houston County, Blackberry Smoke, LoCash Cowboys and Colt Ford will light up the display area with a four band concert that is free and open to the public.
On Sunday, from 10- 10:45 a.m., Houston County and Blackberry Smoke will return to the display area to perform another concert. LoCash Cowboys will entertain hospitality customers in the Hospitality Village from 10 – 10:45 a.m. and Colt Ford will perform behind the Allison Grandstands for Allison Grandstand customers from 10 – 10:45 a.m.
A complete listing of concerts and their locations can be found at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/concerts.
In 2009, Talladega Superspeedway proudly celebrates forty years of the most competitive racing in NASCAR. While the track has seen changes made to the cars that circle its high-banks, the surface that they race on and the grandstands that thousands of fans fill twice a year, one constant remains; Talladega Superspeedway is authentic NASCAR racing at its finest.
Race fans should make plans now to experience the AMP Energy 500 weekend, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. This weekend features the Mountain Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and Race Number Seven in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the AMP Energy 500. For information on attending the HALLOW-DEGA Presented by Captain Morgan festivities, call 1-877-Go2-DEGA or visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com. For our hearing impaired guests, please call TDD 1-866-ISC-TRAK (1-866-472-8725). Tickets also are available in person by visiting the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Monday- Friday.
Talladega Superspeedway
Thursday, September 17, 2009
by Kristi King
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- “Our fans told us that they expected to see concerts galore for the HALLOW-DEGA Presented by Captain Morgan weekend,” said Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey. “When they see this lineup, I think everyone will agree that things are shaping up for The World’s Largest Halloween Party. You don’t want to miss this weekend.”
Saturday night, immediately following the conclusion of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Mountain Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s, Houston County, Blackberry Smoke, LoCash Cowboys and Colt Ford will light up the display area with a four band concert that is free and open to the public.
On Sunday, from 10- 10:45 a.m., Houston County and Blackberry Smoke will return to the display area to perform another concert. LoCash Cowboys will entertain hospitality customers in the Hospitality Village from 10 – 10:45 a.m. and Colt Ford will perform behind the Allison Grandstands for Allison Grandstand customers from 10 – 10:45 a.m.
A complete listing of concerts and their locations can be found at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/concerts.
In 2009, Talladega Superspeedway proudly celebrates forty years of the most competitive racing in NASCAR. While the track has seen changes made to the cars that circle its high-banks, the surface that they race on and the grandstands that thousands of fans fill twice a year, one constant remains; Talladega Superspeedway is authentic NASCAR racing at its finest.
Race fans should make plans now to experience the AMP Energy 500 weekend, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. This weekend features the Mountain Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and Race Number Seven in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the AMP Energy 500. For information on attending the HALLOW-DEGA Presented by Captain Morgan festivities, call 1-877-Go2-DEGA or visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com. For our hearing impaired guests, please call TDD 1-866-ISC-TRAK (1-866-472-8725). Tickets also are available in person by visiting the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Monday- Friday.
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BamaJam Productions Bringing Darryl Worley To Talladega Superspeedway Fan Appreciation Day
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Press Release
Post a Comment August 25, 2009 – 9:58 am | Permalink | Print |
Talladega Superspeedway - 40 Years Of Racing
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Country music star Darryl Worley is set to perform a two-hour concert at the Talladega Superspeedway Fan Appreciation Day on Sept 20, thanks to BamaJam Productions, a division of Ronnie Gilley Entertainment. Worley is the latest addition to a day already teeming with fan activities.
“The addition of Darryl Worley to our Fan Appreciation Day really takes this event to another level,” said Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey. “It’s just our way of saying ‘thank-you’ to our fans and community for all their support throughout the years.”
Humphrey is part of the entertainment for the day as well, as he is hosting a Q&A session with Richard Brickhouse, winner of the inaugural Talladega 500 (now the AMP Energy 500).
Ticket buyers to either of the two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events at Talladega, the Aaron’s 499 in the spring or upcoming AMP Energy 500, will be given the opportunity to drive their cars around the track on paced laps. And all guests attending the Appreciation Day will also receive $2 off tickets to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Fan Appreciation Day is free and open to the public.
In 2009, Talladega Superspeedway proudly celebrates forty years of the most competitive racing in NASCAR. While the track has seen changes made to the cars that circle its high-banks, the surface that they race on and the grandstands that thousands of fans fill twice a year, one constant remains; Talladega Superspeedway is authentic NASCAR racing at its finest.
Race fans should make plans now to experience the AMP Energy 500 weekend, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. This weekend features the Mountain Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and Race Number Seven in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the AMP Energy 500. For information on tickets, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA. For our hearing impaired guests, please call TDD 1-866-ISC-TRAK (1-866-472-8725). Tickets also are available in person by visiting the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Monday- Friday
- Talladega Superspeedway, Press Release
Press Release
Talladega Superspeedway - 40 Years Of Racing
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Country music star Darryl Worley is set to perform a two-hour concert at the Talladega Superspeedway Fan Appreciation Day on Sept 20, thanks to BamaJam Productions, a division of Ronnie Gilley Entertainment. Worley is the latest addition to a day already teeming with fan activities.
“The addition of Darryl Worley to our Fan Appreciation Day really takes this event to another level,” said Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey. “It’s just our way of saying ‘thank-you’ to our fans and community for all their support throughout the years.”
Humphrey is part of the entertainment for the day as well, as he is hosting a Q&A session with Richard Brickhouse, winner of the inaugural Talladega 500 (now the AMP Energy 500).
Ticket buyers to either of the two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events at Talladega, the Aaron’s 499 in the spring or upcoming AMP Energy 500, will be given the opportunity to drive their cars around the track on paced laps. And all guests attending the Appreciation Day will also receive $2 off tickets to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Fan Appreciation Day is free and open to the public.
In 2009, Talladega Superspeedway proudly celebrates forty years of the most competitive racing in NASCAR. While the track has seen changes made to the cars that circle its high-banks, the surface that they race on and the grandstands that thousands of fans fill twice a year, one constant remains; Talladega Superspeedway is authentic NASCAR racing at its finest.
Race fans should make plans now to experience the AMP Energy 500 weekend, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. This weekend features the Mountain Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and Race Number Seven in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the AMP Energy 500. For information on tickets, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA. For our hearing impaired guests, please call TDD 1-866-ISC-TRAK (1-866-472-8725). Tickets also are available in person by visiting the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Monday- Friday
- Talladega Superspeedway, Press Release
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