STERLING FOLKFEST

Sterling Stage, Central New York’s premier outdoor music park, is proud to announce their 50th event, STERLING STAGE FOLKFEST 2008 on May 23-25. Its being held at Sterling Stage, 274 Kent Rd, Sterling NY 13156. This will not only celebrate the proud history of this Oswego County venue, but kick off a summer series that is unquestionably the Stage’s best ever.

Sterling Stage is an old Christmas tree farm that began hosting scheduled live music events on Memorial Day Weekend 1995. In the past 13 years, Sterling Stage has hosted 49 events which have included Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s, Grammy winners, bluegrass legends, and legendary guitar heroes, along with hundreds of regional and local musicians. Past performers include Dickey Betts, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Vassar Clements, New Riders of The Purple Sage, Donna Jean Godchaux Band, Merl Saunders, Commander Cody and Jonathon Edwards just to name a few.

Folkfest features Stage favorite’s Ryan Montbleau Band on Friday Night, and The Breakfast on Saturday night, each performing 2 long sets on the main stage under the Groovin’ Lumens lightshow.

Friday’s (May 23) lineup includes Stage veterans Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and new friends Slow Natives and Zach Deputy. Saturday’s (May 24) lineup includes The Sam Kininger Band, One-Eyed Jack, The Second Class Citizens, Dark Hollow and Hot Day at the Zoo. Sunday’s (May 25) schedule returns many Stage favorites including The Buddhahood, The Rounders, Natural Breakdown, and the Tim Herron Corporation. More great acts are scheduled throughout the weekend on three different stages.---

TICKETS: On sale at Local Outlets and on-line. For complete Sterling Stage information, including band lineups and schedules, ticket outlets, and directions, please visit the website at http://sterlingstage.com or on myspace at http://myspace.com/sterlingstage