Gettin' Lucky productions is proud to announce, the 2004 BlueJam GrassFest Music and Camping Festival that will take place April 23-24, 2004 at the Shawnee Natural Amphitheater.

Headlining the event is nationally known Grateful Dead Tribute Band The Schwag from St. Louis who have been carrying on the music and the vibe of the Grateful Dead since 1992 and have performed more than 1,500 times. Co-headlining the event will be the Carbondale band Broken Grass whose music is described as "an electric newgrass sound seasoned by a rock and jazz flavor". Broken Grass has toured throughout the mid-west with bands such as Leftover Salmon. Also scheduled to play is the one-man show of Alan Vasquez, the traditional bluegrass string band from Carbondale Coal Train, Manteca, Elektrik Tribe, Abraxas, Jason Sereno, and more to be announced.

The event will be held at the beautiful Shawnee Natural Amphitheater, formerly known as the Salt Petre Cave, seen miles south of Murphysboro, IL. It features rock formations, waterfalls, and offers some of the best hiking trails and camping areas in the region." Not since the 1970's, when the amphitheater hosted such big name acts as the Steve Miller Band, Little Ozark Mountain Dare Devils, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, Head East, and Muddy Waters, has the amphitheater seen such an array of talent. The amphitheater has been referred to as the Red Rocks of the mid-west because of its amazing natural acoustical properties. The property is located 7 miles south of Murphysboro, IL on Rt. 127. Camping is available for Friday and Saturday night.

2-day tickets to the event are only $12 in advance or $20 at the gate. Camping and Parking for the weekend are included in the ticket price and children under the age of 16 are free with a paid adult admission. Advanced tickets will be available at the following locations:

P Mac Music: Carbondale, Cape Girardeau, Paducah

Plaza/Wuxtry Records: Carbondale

Old Town Liquors: Carbondale

Cowabunga Music: Anna

Byassee Keyboard & Sound: Marion

Beatnik's: Belleville

J.D.'s Music Emporium: Centralia

D& S Music: Herrin

Apple Tree Inn: Murphysboro

Puff 'N' Stuff: Paducah

Hart's Music Center: Harrisburg

Midnite Roses: Alton

WDLJ 97.5FM: Carlyle

Mainstreet Records: Mt. Vernon

Five Points Printing & Graphics: Coulterville

The festival will kick off on Friday afternoon when the gates open at 4:00 pm and music getting under way at 6:00. Electrix Tribe is scheduled to headline Friday night's festivities preceded by Abraxas, Jason Sereno, and several singer songwriters. Saturday bands will begin at 4:00 lasting till 1:00 am followed by a late night DJ set. Broken Grass is set to take the stage at 8:00 and the Schwag will begin at 10:00. Plenty of vendors will be on hand selling homemade arts and crafts, t-shirts, jewelry, and much more. Food concessions will also be available throughout the weekend.

This is a BYOB event. Coolers, lawn chairs, and blankets are welcome but please leave kegs, glass bottles, and pets at home. For more information and pictures, please visit our website at www.theschwag.com/bluejamgrassfest.html or contact:

Drew McKinley * 508 N. Michaels St. South

Carbondale, IL 62901 * 618-559-1730

drewmck@siu.edu

Bob Goodale * 618-687-9663