For Immediate Release: August 7, 2014
Contact: Rick Eberle | 516-729-6872 | [email protected]
DIERKS BENTLEY, LITTLE BIG TOWN, SALUTE TO HEROES WITH LEE BRICE + MORE – HOT SUMMER SHOWS CONTINUE AT PENNYSAVER AMPITHEATER LONG ISLAND
Farmingville, NY (August 7, 2014) – All throughout August and September 2014, visit Pennysaver Ampitheater, located at 1 Ski Run Lane in Farmingville, NY 11738, to experience the area’s top musical acts in a convenient open air location.
On Saturday August 16th, watch Little Big Town perform with special guests Eli Young band and The Henningsens. Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. Founded in 1998, Little Big Town has comprised the same four members since its inception: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. The quartet’s musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all four members alternating as lead singers. The band has charted 14 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with a new album due in October including their current single “Day Drinking”.
Then, on Friday August 29th, Kip Moore and friends come to town. Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. The singer-songwriter explored his own experiences of growing up in a small Georgia town and working diligently for years to achieve his musical dreams to create his MCA Nashville debut album, Up All Night, which includes the hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” and is earning rave reviews from critics.
Our 4th of July fireworks free celebration show was rescheduled to Saturday August 30th – It is now the “End of Summer Fireworks Show” a Free show for Labor Day Weekend, with a rain date of Sunday August 31. Doors at 5pm, first band at 530pm, fireworks at 915pm. The bands Capt. Jack (Billy Joel Tribute) and Uncovered will be performing with Grucci Fireworks to follow.
Wednesday September 10th the Salute To Heroes show is back starring Lee Brice with guests Frankie Ballard and Long Island’s own Lisa Matassa. Doors at 4pm, show at 6pm. On his stunning sophomore album, Hard 2 Love (Curb Records), Lee Brice the four-time Academy of Country Music nominee, demonstrates a new maturity and patience, both in his songwriting and vocals. A portion of each ticket to benefit Suffolk County Firefighter Cancer Support Network and Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center.
The summer season ends on a high note Saturday September 13th with the one and only Dierks Bentley performing. Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm. Seven albums into one of country music’s most-respected and most-unpredictable careers, award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley continues to grow. His latest evolution comes in the form of RISER, a project due early 2014 that stands as his most personal to date. – See more at: http://www.dierks.com/bio.html Also Featuring Parmalee, Natalie Stovall and The Drive.
For more information or for interview requests please call Rick Eberle at 516-729-6872 or visit www.pennysaveramp.com
ABOUT PENNYSAVER AMPITHEATER
Huge concerts, exciting shows and the biggest musical artists: Catch them all at The Pennysaver Amphitheater! The Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, formerly known as the Brookhaven Amphitheater, is an outdoor concert venue operated by Long Island Events, LLC. This showground is located in Farmingville, New York, just 1 mile off of exit 63 of the Long Island Expressway. It contains approximately 3000 seats and vast lawn seating for over 6500.
Thousands of outdoor concerts have been held at Bald Hill for almost 50 years, since 1965. The current amphitheater, however, was built in the late 1980s, at the former site of the Bald Hill Ski Bowl. The Pennysaver Amphitheater is a spacious, 20-acre outdoor facility that provides ample parking and a stress-free experience for all attendees. Newly renovated concession stands provide easy access to all of your favorite foods and refreshments.
In the past years, The Pennsaver Amphitheater has been home to some of the biggest musical acts in history. In addition, the theater has hosted many multi-art festivals such as Beatstock, Freedom Fest and Vets Rock, bringing popular contemporary names to Long Island, such as Big Time Rush, Eric Church and Dierks Bentley. Aside from the biggest names in music, the Pennysaver Amphitheater has organized other exciting shows such as the Cole Brothers Circus, Blues Clues Live and many more in order to appeal to every demographic.
The Pennysaver Amphitheater is filled with the spirit of so many celebrated legends, musicians and performers that have taken to the stage and contributed to the rich history of Bald Hill. The people of Long Island are some of the most enthusiastic fans around, and the Pennysaver Amphitheater allows you to connect with your favorite acts from all around the world!
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