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99.9 FM “The Fan” To Host Inaugural FanFest Celebration
Chart-Topping Band Everclear, Local Acts Highlight Music Festival
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99.9 FM “The Fan,” the Triangle’s premiere sports radio station on the FM dial, is proud to announce its inaugural FanFest, a music festival and fan appreciation celebration scheduled for Saturday, September 13th at Lincoln Theater in Downtown Raleigh. Several local bands will kick-off the event with Everclear headlining the festival.
“FanFest is a great opportunity for us to thank our listeners by providing an evening full of live entertainment and enjoyment,” said Mike Morgan, General Manager of 99.9 FM “The Fan.” “We know our listeners have a love for music in addition to sports, and we’re happy to offer them the best of both worlds in the same day.”
99.9 The Fan’s
FanFest
Sat, Sept 13th
Lincoln Theater, Raleigh
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Before the bands start, FanFest will open with the 99.9 FM “The Fan” Inaugural Cornhole Cup, a charity tourney to benefit Prostate Cancer.
Gates for the music performance will open at 3pm the day of the event and the first band will take the stage one hour later.
Headline band Everclear is well-known for its late 1990’s chart toppers, “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Santa Monica” and “Father of Mine.” After Everclear’s performance, fans are invited to the Insider After-Party with the popular band, Dark Side of the Dead, a Pink Floyd and Grateful Dead tribute band.
Tickets for the 2008 FanFest went on sale August 8th at 10am and can be purchased at the station’s website, www.999thefan.com. When purchased in advance, prices are just $9.99 for the FanFest and $5 for the after party. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at $12.99 for the FanFest and $8 for the after party.
Thanks to CS’ George Habel for this capcom story.
