JOSH RITTER PROMISES TO BE A HIGHLIGHT OF THE APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 28, 2011 -- “I play rock ‘n’ roll with lots of words,” Josh Ritter has said as a way to describe his folk-rock tinged Americana music, energized with literary references and the heart of a joyful storyteller. He breathes new life into his music onstage as he shares the thrill he clearly derives from performing for audiences of long time fans and new recruits alike!

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JOSH RITTER PROMISES TO BE A HIGHLIGHT OF THE APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band 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 Gogol Bordello (acoustic), 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.

In just over a decade, Josh Ritter has released six studio albums and graduated from open mic nights in the Boston area to headlining his own tours throughout the United States, as well as Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe. His live performances are the bedrock of his career and no two Josh Ritter shows are the same. He infects his audience with the joy he experiences from being on stage as he involves them in the moment. Ritter has drawn comparison to legendary figures such as Bob Dylan, John Prine and Bruce Springsteen, not just for his music but also for the sense of community shared by his loyal fans. He tends to this relationship through personal contact with his audience following his shows and through his regular blog postings, offering insight into his life as a performer and a creative soul.

“We are very excited that Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band will headline the Grove Stage,” says Sean Timmons, Artistic Director of Appel Farm. “Loyal fans will know what to expect from this artist who is considered one of the most significant songwriters of his generation. Appel Farm Festival attendees will place Ritter among past favorites such as Richard Thompson, John Prine, Martin Sexton, Jackson Browne and others who stand out among the event’s rich history of performers.”

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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