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Lower T Jamboree Music fest coming to Paris Saturday
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By DENISE CRAVENS
Staff Writer
The Lower T Jamboree, planned for Sept. 13, promises a good 12 hours of musical entertainment for a small price.
What started out as a group of music lovers getting together to listen to area musicians is quickly growing into one of the largest music festivals to hit Paris in recent history.
Last year, Rick Dodd and Mike Lowry got their musician friends together and threw a bash at Lowry’s property on Lower Terre Haute Road. Only a few local bands played, but the music went on all night long.
For the Second Annual event, bands are coming from as far away as Green Bay, Wisc. A total of eight bands and one deejay have committed to the event.
While last year, party goers were asked to give a freewill donation, this year a gate fee will be charged; however all proceeds will go to a good cause. With the success of last year’s event, Dodd and his friends decided to raise money for D.O. it! Edgar County Cancer Support Group.
“Rick and I both know several people who have cancer right now,” said Lowry of the reason for choosing to support D.O. it!
They also like the fact that all money is used right here in Edgar County.
Dodd and Lowry said the event is family friendly, however alcohol will be available for purchase at the event. No underage drinking will be tolerated.
Food will be available for purchase as well.
Also, tee-shirts will be sold with half of the money to be used toward printing and material costs and the other half going to D.O. it!
In addition to raising money for a good cause, Dodd and Lowry hope to promote local and regional talent. One of last year’s performers, the Javelinas, were instrumental in drawing other bands to the show.
“It’s friends helping friends,” said Dodd.
Dodd and Lowry also want to give Edgar County residents something different to do.
“People always complain there’s nothing to do around here,” said Dodd. “We wanted to have something fun that’s a fundraiser.”
They like the fact that most of the bands are not cover bands, they play at least some original music. That makes the festival a bargain compared to paying a cover charge at a local bar to hear the same old music, according to Dodd and Lowry.
“There’s a lot of great music out there,” they said.
They noted two or three of the bands scheduled to perform are “on the verge of making something of themselves.”
The event is rain or shine. Last year, more than four inches of rain fell, but that didn’t stop the music or the party.
The bands will be set up inside a pole barn with sliding doors to the outside. All equipment will be covered and the music will play on from noon “till we’re done,” said Dodd.
The Conservatory of Music in Terre Haute, Ind. donated a Peavey Generation EXP electric guitar to be raffled off during the event as another way to support D.O. it!
Bands scheduled to perform are:
– Area talent Scott Harrison and TJ Johnson, playing their signature acoustic sounds;
– The Jeff Randall Band out of Clinton, Ind. In addition to Randall, the band includes local favorites Danny Postlewait, Justin Hayes, Travis Baylor and Reggie Raisner;
–The Javelinas of Chicago;
– The Steepwater Band from Chicago;
– Heavy Hometown out of Indianapolis, Ind.;
– Muddy Udders from Green Bay, Wisc.;
– Red Pop Fury of Chicago (playing rock music from the 1950s to today’s hits); and
– Medicine Hat from Chicago.
Between sets, the “Global DJ,” DJ Dave of Paris will play popular dance music to keep the crowd entertained.
Most of the bands play a variety of southern rock and rock-a-billy sounds.
Lowry said he hopes the festival “outgrows” his yard after this year. The two friends want to continue to expand the festival and make the event and annual affair for the Edgar County area.
Volunteers are still needed to help set up, clean up and work during the event. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, call Dodd at 217-712-0123.
Also, more information and directions are available at http://www.lower-t-jamboree.com/ and on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/lowertjamboree.
What started out as a group of music lovers getting together to listen to area musicians is quickly growing into one of the largest music festivals to hit Paris in recent history.
Last year, Rick Dodd and Mike Lowry got their musician friends together and threw a bash at Lowry’s property on Lower Terre Haute Road. Only a few local bands played, but the music went on all night long.
For the Second Annual event, bands are coming from as far away as Green Bay, Wisc. A total of eight bands and one deejay have committed to the event.
While last year, party goers were asked to give a freewill donation, this year a gate fee will be charged; however all proceeds will go to a good cause. With the success of last year’s event, Dodd and his friends decided to raise money for D.O. it! Edgar County Cancer Support Group.
“Rick and I both know several people who have cancer right now,” said Lowry of the reason for choosing to support D.O. it!
They also like the fact that all money is used right here in Edgar County.
Dodd and Lowry said the event is family friendly, however alcohol will be available for purchase at the event. No underage drinking will be tolerated.
Food will be available for purchase as well.
Also, tee-shirts will be sold with half of the money to be used toward printing and material costs and the other half going to D.O. it!
In addition to raising money for a good cause, Dodd and Lowry hope to promote local and regional talent. One of last year’s performers, the Javelinas, were instrumental in drawing other bands to the show.
“It’s friends helping friends,” said Dodd.
Dodd and Lowry also want to give Edgar County residents something different to do.
“People always complain there’s nothing to do around here,” said Dodd. “We wanted to have something fun that’s a fundraiser.”
They like the fact that most of the bands are not cover bands, they play at least some original music. That makes the festival a bargain compared to paying a cover charge at a local bar to hear the same old music, according to Dodd and Lowry.
“There’s a lot of great music out there,” they said.
They noted two or three of the bands scheduled to perform are “on the verge of making something of themselves.”
The event is rain or shine. Last year, more than four inches of rain fell, but that didn’t stop the music or the party.
The bands will be set up inside a pole barn with sliding doors to the outside. All equipment will be covered and the music will play on from noon “till we’re done,” said Dodd.
The Conservatory of Music in Terre Haute, Ind. donated a Peavey Generation EXP electric guitar to be raffled off during the event as another way to support D.O. it!
Bands scheduled to perform are:
– Area talent Scott Harrison and TJ Johnson, playing their signature acoustic sounds;
– The Jeff Randall Band out of Clinton, Ind. In addition to Randall, the band includes local favorites Danny Postlewait, Justin Hayes, Travis Baylor and Reggie Raisner;
–The Javelinas of Chicago;
– The Steepwater Band from Chicago;
– Heavy Hometown out of Indianapolis, Ind.;
– Muddy Udders from Green Bay, Wisc.;
– Red Pop Fury of Chicago (playing rock music from the 1950s to today’s hits); and
– Medicine Hat from Chicago.
Between sets, the “Global DJ,” DJ Dave of Paris will play popular dance music to keep the crowd entertained.
Most of the bands play a variety of southern rock and rock-a-billy sounds.
Lowry said he hopes the festival “outgrows” his yard after this year. The two friends want to continue to expand the festival and make the event and annual affair for the Edgar County area.
Volunteers are still needed to help set up, clean up and work during the event. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, call Dodd at 217-712-0123.
Also, more information and directions are available at http://www.lower-t-jamboree.com/ and on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/lowertjamboree.
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A GREAT THING wrote on Sep 12, 2008 8:51 AM:
" Its so nice to see people that care about helping loved ones in the community and allow people of Paris to have a good time while raising money for a good cause. "
BEST WISHES wrote on Sep 11, 2008 2:59 PM: