ORION INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ARTISTS AND REDUCED PRICE PASSES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2010
Orion Independent Music Festival
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ORION INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ARTISTS AND REDUCED PRICE PASSES
National and International Independent Music Acts to Perform in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT
PARK CITY, UT – Fifty artists from five different countries have been selected to launch the inaugural Orion Independent Music Festival, taking place Jan. 14 to 20, 2010 in one of the world’s most renowned ski resort towns. Coming from all over the U.S. and Sweden, Chile, Australia, and Canada, the artists represent an array of musical genres that will cater to every whim of those looking to discover new talent following a day on Park City’s powdery slopes.
“We have an exciting line-up of some of the best independent artists today who will perform in Park City’s most popular live music venues,” says festival CEO and founder Steffon Olsen. “Our goal is to revolutionize the music industry by providing an international forum for high-caliber talent to be discovered by music industry professionals and fans alike.”
While all participating music acts are independent, many are quite accomplished and have earned a name for themselves in their home territories and beyond. The Lost Boys (Lakeport, CA) is a teenage rock band that has already opened for national acts such as Kelly Clarkson, All-American Rejects, and 3 Doors Down.
Jon Davidson (Portland, OR) was runner up for Best Male Artist of the Year at the 2009 Portland Music Awards and has toured in five countries. Singles from his 2008 debut solo album have been played on a variety of radio formats, including modern rock, AAA, and country.
Muza (Santiago, Chile) incorporates electronica, rock, and Latin styles into her unique sound. Now touring the U.S., Muza previously won an Independent Music Award for Best Dance/Electronica album in 2006.
The Jeremy Miller Band (Austin, TX), a staple of the Southwest music scene, plays over 100 shows per year. The band blends county and power rock to make for a gritty, raw sound and high-energy, live performances.
Ali Milner (Whistler, BC), a 19 year-old pianist and vocalist with a full band, recently performed with Michael Bublé. The ravishing redhead is a recent high school graduate now fully devoted to launching her music career.
Nicole “Kole” Christensen (Salt Lake City, UT), a singer/songwriter, has written songs for country music stars and Disney pop bands. Nicole was Miss Utah Teen 2001. In addition to writing and performing music, she is devoted to helping Utah youth.
A complete artist line-up and showcase schedule can be found at www.orionmusicfestival.com.
Festival venues in Park City include Cisero’s, Doolan’s, Downstairs, Flanagan’s, The Sidecar, The Spur Bar & Grill, and The Star Bar. There will also be showcases in Salt Lake City at The Woodshed, Studio 600, and Speakeasy.
Opening ceremonies will be held Jan. 14 at Park City’s historic Egyptian Theater during which Park City Mayor Dana Williams will welcome festival attendees and treat them to some of his own original music.
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