OSWEGO, New York – “Parrotheads†will be flocking to the Oswego Speedway August 14th as nationally known Jimmy Buffet tribute band, Changes in Latitudes, performs at the Rev & Rock Classic Rock Festival at Oswego Speedway, according to Chuck Handley, Chairman of Rev & Rock Festival Committee.
The event, to be held on the grassy infield of the Oswego Speedway, will kick off with gates opening at 1 p.m. and live music at 2 p.m., plus multiple food vendors and attractions, high energy and relaxation. Advanced-sale tickets, available now, are $20 per person, and $25 per person after August 1st.
Changes in Latitudes is recognized as one of America’s premier tribute shows to singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet, master of the tropical lifestyle. Every performance by this nine-piece band is a fun and relaxed atmosphere with beach balls and tropical leis.
All concert goers entering the gates between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. for Changes in Latitude’s performance will receive a special commemorative gift celebrating Margaritaville at Oswego Speedway. In addition, the Rev & Rock Festival will host a contest for the best “Parrothead†costume from during Changes in Latitude’s performance. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
“The Changes in Latitude’s performance will also kick off a dramatic stage layout as well for their concert and the others during the day,†Handley said. “We will be turning the front part of the audience setting into a beach theme complete with sand. The atmosphere should be a lot of fun and enjoyable for the crowd.â€
According to Handley the lead singer, guitarist, and Changes in Latitude’s creator, Steve Kareta has followed Jimmy Buffet all over the United States. He has also spent time touring as a pro audio engineer for artists such as Joe Cocker, Paul Anka, and Peter Wolf. The band also includes Guy Wallis, keyboardist/mandolin/vocals; Brandon Marger, percussionist; Mark Neveu, bass guitarist; Clark Seibold, drums; Lyn Ryan Porter, saxophone/accordion; Amy Sullivan and Jenn Judd, vocalists.
Changes in Latitudes is first in the line-up of Oswego’s Rev & Rock Festival playing at 2 p.m. with such hit tribute songs as “Hey Good Looking,†“Margaritaville,†“Brown-Eyed Girl,†and of course the Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffet Smash hit, “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere.â€
Three other nationally known tribute bands will also be performing at the Rev & Rock Festival including Separate Ways, Draw The Line, and Hotel California. Also on the schedule is Oswego’s own original southern rock band, Frostbit Blue.
According to Handley, Rev & Rock guarantees its audience a diverse collection of music and entertainment throughout the day. All four tribute bands will provide a unique complement to some of the music industry’s greatest performers of the past 50 years.
For ticket information on Rev & Rock Classic Rock Festival please call Oswego Speedway at (315) 342-0646 or for additional information visit www.oswegospeedway.com.
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