Tuggles Gap: PLAYMORE! MUSIC Lawn Concerts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Begin: June 10 2006

End: October 14, 2006




Bernie Coveney and his production company Playmore! Music have been engaged by Cherie Baker of Tuggles Gap Restaurant & Motel to produce the Saturday afternoon lawn concert series that was announced in May. Cheri and Bernie are combining their vision for providing a venue for regional artists in a relaxed family atmosphere at this historical landmark just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd.

Bernie a consummate musician who teaches, or better yet, inspires his students to find the musician within. Bernie has years of experience writing and performing music. His musical roots are in blue grass but his development as a musician has found him on stage with the likes of Emmy Lou Harris, John Carlini & Steve Pague. He can be heard several nights a week at different venues in Floyd, VA, playing original compositions, gypsy/jazz, bluegrass, blues, country and a little bit of rock 'n roll. He likes playing with people who stimulate him and says that Floyd has a lot of musicians who do that. To that end he is opening up the stage at Tuggles Gap to both professional musicians and "just for fun" musicians.

The concerts are from 12 to 3 every Saturday with an open mic from 1-2. Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and sit in for a jam or take to the stage for a solo.



EVENT: Tuggles Gap: Playmore! Music Lawn Concerts

WHEN: Every Saturday High Noon to 3pm

open mic 1-2

June - October (rain or shine)


WHERE: Tuggles Gap Restaurant & Hotel Floyd VA

intersection of Route 8 and the Blue Ridge Parkway mile post 165


COST: Free (we will pass the hat for the performers)



The historic Tuggles Gap Restaurant is hosting a free lawn concert series every Saturday afternoon. The musical style will range from Gospel to Rock & everything inbetween.


Bring your dancing feet & kick up your heels or just relax in the gentle arms of the Blue Ridge Mountains for an afternoon of simple family fun.


This family oriented event will run throughout the summer and into the fall. Regional musicians and performers will take center stage. For those folks who are inspired to share their talents, the mic will be open to them for part of the afternoon. Games & food will be available or you can bring a picnic and blanket and just relax.



Contact:

Bernie Coveney: 540 861- 4690
Rosalie Kell: 540 745-4566