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WALK OFF THE EARTH HEADLINE KINK ON THE WATERFRONT!
For Immediate Release: April 6, 2015
Portland, OR
Contact: Shannon Sonderen
Direct: 503-517-6074
(Portland, OR) 101.9 KINK is teaming up with the Portland Rose Festival to celebrate KINK on the Waterfront – New
Music Discovery Showcase. KINK on the Waterfront will take place on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at 5:30pm in the Rose
Festival RoZone at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. There is an exclusive 101.9 KINK pre-sale going on from 10am-midnight
on April 9th. Discount pre-sale tickets are $20 when purchased with pre sale offer code, which will be e-mailed to KINK
Community members on April 9th. Regular price tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of show and officially go on-sale
this Friday, April 10th at 10am at all Ticketmaster locations, kink.fm, and rosefestival.org. Ticket price also includes
admission into Rose Festival CityFair on the day of the concert. This year, KINK on the Waterfront – New Music Discovery
For Immediate Release:
Showcase will feature:
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Walk Off The Earth
Walk Off The Earth is an unconventional, multi-talented five-piece musical phenomena that is currently taking the world
by storm. Based in Burlington, Ontario (just outside of Toronto), their brilliant 5-people-playing-one-guitar interpretation
of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know" recently exploded on Youtube garnering well over 35 million views in under
2 weeks. The massive fan response quickly drew attention to their collection of innovative songs and videos spanning
their last 5 years and generated an unprecedented flood of media interest. New fans from around the world
immediately fell in love with the band's organic, independent, sincere and honest original songwriting, cover
interpretations and beautifully filmed videos. For the past 5 years, the band has built a massive following of dedicated
fans from around the world through their unique and heartwarming approach to songwriting, filming and constant,
open interaction with everyone their music touches.
The chemistry between the members of Walk Off The Earth is undeniable. Marshall, Sarah and Gianni's individual vocal
stylings mesh seamlessly with Taylor's haunting harmonies and keys all the while soaring over epic melodic
arrangements held together by Joel Cassady's driving and prolific percussion work. Their independent spirit,
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unstoppable work ethic and awe-inspiring creativity has catapulted Walk Off The Earth into new and uncharted waters
with only bigger and better things on the horizon.
Opening Acts include:
Scars on 45, Kopecky, and The Wind + The Wave
“We are pleased to able to touch so many people and contribute to the needs of our local community,” remarked Alpha
Media Executive VP of Programming, Scott Mahalick.
Alpha Media SVP Market Manager Milt McConnell commented on the announcement, "Alpha Media is excited to extend
our KINK support of the Rose Festival with this year's Rozone line up. This KINK New Music Discovery Showcase
enhances our nearly five decades of providing Portland with great artists.”
“KINK's continued support of the Portland Rose Festival creates opportunities for us to maintain quality entertainment
in the Rose Festival RoZone. KINK's presentation of its New Music Discovery Showcase is a major attraction of the 2015
Portland Rose Festival celebration, highlighting the Rose Festival's commitment to quality live music on the waterfront,"
remarked Portland Rose Festival Chief Executive Officer Jeff Curtis.
101.9 KINK Program Director Brad Dolbeer said, “KINK has been at the forefront of Music Discovery in Portland since our
inception in 1968. We continue that tradition with our KINK on the Waterfront series. In the past few years we've
presented Music Discovery artists Alabama Shakes, Imagine Dragons, Fitz & The Tantrums, Capital Cities and others. We
are proud to bring another concert of Music Discovery to Portland.”
Upon the successful completion of all pending transactions, Alpha Media, headquartered in Portland, Oregon will own 90
radio stations and operate 2 additional stations under LMAs within 18 markets across the United States covering all
formats including Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Spanish, Urban, News Talk, Sports, Rock, Country and more. In addition
to the radio stations; Alpha Media owns the digital media and marketing company; Xapsis in Peoria, Illinois and the
intimate performance venues, Skype Live Studio in Portland, Oregon and Alamo Lounge in San Antonio, Texas.
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit dedicated to serving families and individuals with
programs and events that promote the arts, education, and volunteerism. The Foundation values environmental
responsibility, diversity, patriotism, and our historic and floral heritage.
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