Executives from Chevron, Frontier Natural Products, Healthways, Johnson & Johnson, Oceanside Glasstile, the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Sunflower Group and Symantec Vie for Title of Best Corporate Band
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WHO: |
• Legendary drummer Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe, noted musician and author Jeff Carlisi, and Making Music magazine editor-in-chief Antoinette Follett as judges |
| • Eight amateur bands from leading U.S. companies at ‘Battle of the Corporate Bands’ | |
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• NAMM, FORTUNE magazine and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum |
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WHAT: |
• Photo opportunity featuring celebrity judge Tommy Lee and corporate executives ‘rockin’ out’ in support of music education |
| • Winner to be determined for the ninth annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands | |
| • The FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands is a private, live music performance competition of company-sponsored amateur bands, illustrating the positive effects of music-making on employee morale and productivity in the business world | |
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WHEN: |
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 |
| PRIVATE EVENT NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: | |
| 7 p.m. – Battle of the Corporate Bands begins | |
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NOTE TO MEDIA: Please be sure to request press credentials for entry to Battle |
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| PUBLIC EVENTS (FREE ENTRY): | |
| 10:40 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Daytime showcase by finalist bands on Rock Hall’s Main Stage* | |
| 3 p.m. – Special guest lecture with noted musician and author Jeff Carlisi | |
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WHERE: |
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum – Main Stage |
| 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard | |
| Cleveland, Ohio 44144 | |
| (East Ninth Street at Lake Erie) | |
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CONTACT: |
For press credentials or requests, please email on-site contact: |
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Reena Samaan, Rock Hall: rsamaan@rockhall.org or 216-515-1503 |
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For information on the FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands, please contact: |
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Jessica del Mundo, GolinHarris: 213-623-4200 or jdelmundo@golinharris.com |
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| *Note additional photo opportunity for media to capture corporate bands performing at the daytime showcase between 10:40 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Rock Hall’s Main Stage | |
Reena Samaan, Rock Hall
rsamaan@rockhall.org
216-515-1503
or
Jessica del Mundo, GolinHarris
213-623-4200
jdelmundo@golinharris.com
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