The first annual Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Blues & Ribfest to be held August 12-14, at Calabogie Peaks Resort

OTTAWA, Ont. (June 20, 2011) – Blues artists and ribbers from across Canada and the US will gather August 12, 13 & 14 at Calabogie Peaks Resort to celebrate the first annual Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Peaks Blues & Ribfest, in partnership with 101.9 DAWG FM.

More than just an occasion to get out for the weekend and listen to live blues bands from across Canada, Class Axe Guitars, 101.9 DAWG FM and Calabogie Peaks have integrated their blues fest with a rib fest – for a weekend long celebration of all things ribs and blues!

Visitors will enjoy a beer garden located by the main stage, a vendor’s area, a kids’ zone with face painting and rides, the 101.9 DAWG FM Blues Cruiser, live blues music and Canadian and US ribbers vying for the best ribs in town.

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“Calabogie Peaks Resort is very excited to host, with DAWG FM, the first large scale music event ever at the mountain. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, The Peaks is one of Ontario’s premier ski & all season resorts, offering year around amenities. The natural amphitheatre and magnificent grounds make this an extra special place to bring the blues to ground!” said Liz Murphy, an Owner Manager of Calabogie Peaks Resort.

A portion of proceeds from the event will go to local and national charities including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Blues in Schools.

The event takes place August 12th, 13th and 14th at Calabogie Peaks Resort. Located on the shores of Calabogie Lake, one hour from Ottawa, the resort has on-site accommodation as well as lower mountain camping for the weekend.

With more bands still to be announced, the current lineup is:  Johnny Max Band, David Gogo, Monkey Junk, Jesse Green Band, Al Wood and the Woodsmen, Al Tambay, Wild T & the Spirit, Guitar Explosion with Steve Strongman and Paul Deslauriers.

PRESS CONTACT:

Ed Torres
101.9 DAWG FM
613-730-1019
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