GOGOL BORDELLO BRING THEIR SUPER-ENERGIZED LIVE SHOW TO THE APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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GOGOL BORDELLO BRING THEIR SUPER-ENERGIZED LIVE SHOW TO THE APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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(April 1, 2011 Elmer, NJ) Fans of Gogol Bordello use words like “jumping,” “stomping,” “heaving” and “pounding” to describe the onstage antics of this beloved live band who will be among the headliners as Bank of America and Comcast present the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2011. They will be joined by Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band, Ani DiFranco, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Good Old War, Red Horse (featuring Festival favorites John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky & Eliza Gilkyson), Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea, David Wax Museum, John Francis, Avi Wisnia, RUNA and performance poet, Napalm Da Bomb.

Created in New York City’s urban melting pot, Gogol Bordello is a truly international band whose members come from the far-flung corners of the globe. The group is led by the charismatic Eugene Hutz who hails from the Ukraine. Their music has its roots in Eastern European Gypsy folk, powered by the spirit of punk, in much the same way The Pogues deliver their unique version of traditional Irish ballads. The band has an enthusiastic following in most of the world’s major cities. Fans understand that the show is as much about the audience joining in as it is about the band’s performance. Both sides are on a mission to have a good time!

Gogol Bordello will perform at the Appel Farm Festival in an acoustic format at 3:15PM on The Meadow Stage. Fans are just as enthusiastic about Gogol Bordello’s acoustic performances as their “plugged in” shows. Philadelphia area audiences last saw Gogol Bordello’s acoustic show this past May as part of WXPN’s Free At Noon concert series at World Café Live. WXPN Program Director Bruce Warren says of the band’s acoustic show: “They were great when they did our Free At Noon. They have rabid fans and it was really marvelous. The songs definitely work acoustically. These guys can play any instruments at all and get people jazzed up.”

CHILDREN’S VILLAGE, CRAFT FAIR, FOOD AND MORE!

To add to the fun and enjoyment for every age, the Festival hosts a Children’s Village, with performers and arts activities to delight the young crowd. Scheduled to entertain throughout the afternoon are Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theater, Storyteller Kristin Pedemonti and Jerry Brown, juggler, magician and comedian. There will also be free arts activities to spark creativity in the younger set. Connoisseurs and collectors of American crafts will especially enjoy the juried Crafts Fair, where over 40 artists will exhibit and sell their creations. No Festival would be complete without the superb array of food vendors who satisfy concertgoer’s taste buds with ethnic and all-American specialties. Vegetarian items are always available. Additionally, festival goers can enjoy local craft beer and wine from the Flying Fish Brewing Company and Auburn Road Vineyard and Winery. Philadelphia area patrons will enjoy the newest addition to the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival. A luxury coach will leave from Fergie’s Pub in Center City in the morning and whisk patrons to the Festival for the all-day event. After a full day of music and fun, the bus will return to Fergie’s in the evening. Seats on the Fergie’s Pub Philly Beer Week Bus Trip To The Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival are limited and audiences are encouraged to purchase tickets early. Enjoy a great day out and leave the driving to us!

TICKETS: (General Admission)
ONLY $2 PER TICKET HANDLING FEE
Through May 20: $40 Adult / $35 Seniors/Students
May 21 to June 3: $45 Adult / $40 Seniors/Students
June 4: $50 Adult / $45 Seniors/Students
Children 12 and under are admitted free
Parking is Free.

SPECIAL PACKAGES:

Shady Groove Package: $240 (includes two Festival tickets and a Double Folding Chair, Cooler and Umbrella Gazebo Combo, two souvenir stadium cups & endless lemonade).

Fergie’s Pub Philly Beer Week Bus: $75 (includes one ticket to the Festival and round trip coach from Fergie’s Pub, Philadelphia).

Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.appelfarm.org or by calling 1-800-394-1211 Patrons with hearing or speech disabilities may call TRS (800) 852-7899 or dial 711. The Festival is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Individuals requiring assistance should contact the venue at (856) 358-2472 by May 27th.

The Saturday, June 4, 2011 Arts and Music Festival will be held 11:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, located at 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ- 40 minutes from Philadelphia and Wilmington, and 2 ½ hours from New York City. For further information about the Festival visit www.appelfarm.org.

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding sources include corporations, foundations and individual contributions from friends, Trustees and alumni of Appel Farm. Sponsors include Bank of America, Comcast, WXPN 88.5 FM, Target Stores and Subaru of America. XPN Welcomes Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival.

More information can be found online at http://www.appelfarm.org

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