Free State Music Festival - Lawrence, KS.
Friday and Saturday, February 1 & 2, 2008
Featuring
IIIrd Tyme Out, The Freight Hoppers, Midday Ramblers,
Loose Gravel and More
At the Holiday Inn Holidome & Conference Center,,
200 McDonald Dr, Lawrence, Kansas.
At the intersection of I-70 & Hwy 59 (I-70 exit #202)
BAND CONTEST FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT 1:30
Show start times
Friday evening 7:30 ,
Saturday afternoon 1:30,
Saturday Evening 7:00,
Be sure to ask for the Special “Bluegrass” room rate + tax (available if reserved by January 12.)
Limited quantity of rooms available at this rate, so be sure to call 785-841-7077 for reservations as soon as possible.,
Large jamming rooms provided – Admission Wristband Required
No Alcohol or Drugs ¨ All sales are final ¨ Admission wristbands must be worn and visible at all times ¨
Not responsible for accidents ¨ No coolers allowed in the performance area.,
For more information about the festival, call 816/804-5485. visit our web-site:
www.praterfamilymusicshow.com
or e-mail leoeilts@swbell.net,
Presented by: The Prater Family Music Show and
Total Entertainment /
Leo and Rose Eilts
To order tickets, call 816/804-5485 or mail the order form along with check or money order to 3637 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64111. ,
Please make checks payable to Total Entertainment and include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Friday all day $20
Saturday Afternoon $20
Saturday evening $20
Saturday all day $25
Weekend PassAt door $40
Weekend passIn advance $35
BAND COMPETITION RULES
·To register for the band competition, please send a $50 check or money order with name, band name, address and phone number to
3637 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111.
You may also register at noon Friday at the Festival if there is still space available.
·Please note: Contestants are required to use one stage mic for the band contest.
·Bands may consist of 3-6 members. The music should be “Bluegrass,” “Old Time”, “Western Swing” or “New Acoustic/Newgrass”.
·Recommended time limit: 3 minutes per song.
No electric instruments or pickups allowed, with exception of electric bass and steel guitar (or lap steel).
Only one mic will be provided for each band.
·Each band plays 3 songs. The 3 band selections must be the following types: 1. A slow vocal song, 2. An instrumental song, 3. A fast vocal song. Tempos are relative.
·Bands entering the contest may have no common members.
BANDS SCORE IN THESE CATEGORIES
·30% Material Selection (taste, difficulty, authenticity/originality...)
·30% Instrumental Performance (includes ability of soloists and overall instrumental blend)
·30% Vocal Performance (lead and harmony)
·10% Stage Presence
BAND COMPETITION PRIZES
1st Place Prize: $500 & a performance slot on the stage Saturday night;
2nd Place $200;
3rd Place $50
