PHILADELPHIA, April 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Chuck Berry, Al Green, and newcomer Common are amongst the headliners starring in this year's 18th Annual Jam on the River returning to the Great Plaza on Penn's Landing on May 24-26, 2003. The official kick-off to summer fun in Philadelphia, Jam on the River will feature three packed days of non-stop music on three stages. After months of planning, the talent line-up for the three-day music and food festival was announced. Joining the headliners are Jam favorites Marcia Ball, Marva Wright and the BMW's and Buckwheat Zydeco.
Saturday May 24th will feature local favorites including Lauren Hart, K-Floor, Town Hall and star the legendary Chuck Berry. Another exciting addition to Saturday's line-up will include Hip-Hop artist Common, popular for his appearance in recent Coke commercials.
Headlining the festival on Sunday May 25th R&B and soul superstar Al Green. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mavis Staples and breakthrough neo-soul artist Vivian Green will also take the stage on Sunday, along with Jam favorites Marcia Ball and Alligator Zydeco. Other local bands including Love Seed Mama Jump will round out Sunday's line-up.
Monday May 26th or Memorial Day's line-up will feature Old and In the Gray featuring David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Herb Pedersen and Bryn Bright. Disco Biscuits is an exciting addition to the array of talent. Reggae favorites Israel Vibrations, Donna the Buffalo, Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root, Don't Look Down and other Jam bands will complete the music-filled three days.
With non-stop music and activity from noon until 9 p.m. each day of the three-day festival, Jam on the River ticket price is a value at $15 a day (in advance), $20 at the gate. Children's tickets are just $10 for kids 2-12 and kids under 2 are free! Parking will be provided along Columbus Boulevard with shuttle busses. Public transportation is easily accessible as well. For more information, call 215.922.2FUN or visit the website at www.jamontheriver.com. Advance tickets go on sale Monday April 21, 2003 through Ticketmaster.
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