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Nashville, TN-Due to extraordinary
fan response and overwhelming ticket demand, Clear Channel Entertainment,
sponsors of The American Farewell Tour, has announced the continuation of
the Alabama Band tour through
2004. The first leg of The American Farewell Tour included stops in 40 different markets.
To date the tour has attracted an audience of over 400,000 with ticket
sales in excess of $20 Million.
Brian O'Connell, Vice President, Clear
Channel Entertainment-Touring shares the success story, "We
anticipated a successful turn-out and have enjoyed an overwhelming response.
But, the fans and ticket sales have clearly demonstrated The Alabama Band
is still in demand and aren't done yet. Clear Channel and the Alabama
Band have concurrently agreed there are more fans to visit before concluding
The American Farewell Tour." Alabama Lead singer Randy Owen
adds, "I had hoped Clear Channel
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| Clear Channel in association with Land of Os, Inc. thoroughly researched "untapped" markets. To meet public demand, thirty shows have been added to the tour to include Atlantic City, NJ, Austin, TX, Biloxi, MS, Buffalo, NY, Charleston, WV, Oklahoma City, OK, Richmond, VA and Tallahassee, FL. Teddy Gentry is
happy with the extended show schedule: "I'm
looking forward to this tour extension and playing for the fans who haven't
had a chance to see Alabama thus far on The American Farewell Tour." Show-goers get their money's worth.
The American Farewell
Tour show is a 3-hour plus concert
event during which Alabama performs a selection of songs from their collection
of over 60 Top 10 radio releases including many of their 42 No. 1 hits.
The song list includes "Mountain
Music"," "Feels So Right", "Dixieland Delight,"
"Jukebox In My Mind"," I'm In A Hurry (And
Don't Know Why)," and "Roll
On (Eighteen Wheeler)." |
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The
FAN
FRIENDLY TICKET ranges in price between $25-$55 in most markets. For
best seat selection, fans are encouraged to buy early. TICKET INFORMATION: ADVANCE TICKET SALES: ADVANCE TICKETS
will go on sale NOVEMBER
15, 2003 in select markets.
ADVANCE TICKETS
will not be advertised. ADVANCE TICKETS
may
be purchased through Ticketmaster (Fan Friendly Ticket prices may vary.) Note: Tickets may go on sale in select markets prior to the November 15 Advance Ticket Sale date. |
See
the Alabama Band web page for more information. Because of overwhelming demand and popularity,
Clear Channel Entertainment-Touring has agreed to continue to offer the
"Platinum Bama" and "VIP Gold" ticket packages. |
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PLATINUM BAMA Package: $1,000
The "Platinum Bama" package
includes front-of-stage concert seats; Platinum ticket holders are escorted
backstage after the show where they are treated to a mix and mingle session
with other Platinum Bama ticket holders; and then will have professional
photos taken with members of the band.
In addition, they will receive a personally autographed, custom
made, numbered, limited edition Les Paul Jr. Epiphone (Gibson) collector’s
electric guitar which is presented to them in a carrying bag bearing the
official Alabama logo. Eight
thousand (8,000) limited edition Les Paul guitars have been produced for
The American Farewell Tour and
the Platinum Bama ticket is a hot seller.
Only 3,000 guitars remain in the collection; quantities are limited
in each city; and only available while supplies last. |
VIP GOLD Package: $150
The "VIP Gold" package includes VIP seating and
an individually numbered limited edition collectors 24 X 36 inch lithograph
tour print. Remaining quantities
are limited; 15,000 remain available for purchase on the second leg
of the tour. |
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Public advertising for The
Alabama Farewell Tour will begin December 1, 2003.
Alabama fans are encouraged to take advantage of the "pre-sale"
opportunity as many of the shows have sold out quickly. Check the Country
Weekly web site (The American
Farewell Tour official information source) for show dates, locations
and updates. (Dates and locations subject to change.) O'Connell concludes, "The abundant fan and obvious market demand make it a necessity to
extend The American Farewell Tour and Clear Channel Entertainment is delighted
in the opportunity to continue to be part of Alabama history." |
Alabama drummer Mark Herndon
sums it up: "I'm not ready
to pack it up yet. We're
just getting warmed up. Don't sit down we're coming!" |
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Clear Channel Entertainment is a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events
and is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the away-from-home advertising industry.
Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues,
including more than 100 in North America and 30 in Europe.
More information may
be found by visiting www.cc.com
and www.clearchannel.com.
Country Weekly is the official information
source for The American Farewell Tour.
The American
Farewell Tour is a Clear Channel Production
in association with
Land of Os, Inc.
For more information visit the Alabama Band web site at ww.thealabamaband.com.
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