Cranford, New Jersey(Professional Recording), September 15th, 2007 Options

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Found this at Friendsoflive.com:

8/2/07 - LIVE to perform at Union County Musicfest in NJ

CRANFORD, NJ---Live, one of the most enduring alternative rock bands of the past two decades, will headline Union County Musicfest ‘07---a free annual outdoor concert and family event---to be held on Saturday, September 15th at Nomahegan Park in Cranford.

Live, a York, Pa band that has sold more than 20 million CDs worldwide and is known for soaring anthems such as “Lightning Crashes,” and “Selling the Drama,” is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. on the main stage.

MusicFest ’07 will also feature concerts on the main stage by Roselle Park’s Beale Street Love (10:30 a.m.), the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and pioneer, Chuck Berry (12:30 p.m.), the Smithereens (A new Jersey based band featuring Pat DiNizio of Scotch Plains, known for hits like “Blood and Roses” “Only a Memory” 2:30 p.m.), and Fountains of Wayne (a pop band with New Jersey roots, known for their smash hits “Stacey’s Mom” and “Radiation Vibe” at 4:30 p.m.). Live is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. All times are subject to change without notice.

A second stage, the LoveHopeStrength stage will feature performances by the English Beat (influential Ska rockers, 11:30 a.m.); the Old Ceremony (Chapel Hill, NC-based indie band, 1:30 p.m.); The Apples in Stereo (known for their Beatles-style pop, 3:30 p.m.); and The Alarm (Welsh rock band, known for hits such as “68 Guns.” “Sold me down the River,” “The Stand,” 6 p.m.). All times are subject to change without notice.

Trout Fishing in America, an acclaimed three-time grammy-nominated family act, will headline the Children’s Stage at 10:30 a.m.

For more information on all the acts performing, schedules, directions and more, please go to www.ucmusicfest.com, or call 908-436-2900. Those planning on attending should note there will be shuttle van service beginning at noon on September 15th from the NJ Transit station in downtown Cranford (Raritan Valley line). Residents of communities along that route including Union, Roselle Park, Garwood, Westfield, Fanwood, Plainfield and further out west are encouraged to board NJ Transit to come to MusicFest.

"MusicFest is our marquee concert of the year and a day for everyone to come out and enjoy some family fun and great rock and roll music," said Union County Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski.

MusicFest is New Jersey’s fastest growing musical and family fun festival, and this year features two adult concert stages and a children’s stage, additional vendors and exhibits including Major League Baseball. Kids Kingdom, a traveling entertainment show featuring rides and amusements for children, is also featured. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase.

Also on that morning beginning at 8 a.m., the County of Union is partnering with two charitable organizations, the Love Hope Strength Foundation (www.lovehopestrength.com) and the New Jersey Citizens Coalitions for Cures to hold the Rock On! Walkathon to raise funds and awareness in the battle against cancer. All are encouraged to join and participate in this event, which concludes in Nomahegan Park at 10 a.m. A form is available online at www.ucmusicfest.com

In the event of rain, MusicFest will be moved to Kean university in Union on that day, but the Walkathon will go on as planned in Cranford.

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FREE? An hour away? I'm going!!!