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Jason Irvin
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For Immediate Release

September 19, 2011

BAAMfest! PRESENTS 8th ANNUAL

PEACHES AND SCREAM

2nd Avenue Venues Set the Stage for A Halloween To Remember

BIRMINGHAM, AL – BAAMfest! presents the 8th annual Peaches and Scream Halloween extravaganza October 29, beginning at 8 pm, at Rogue Tavern, Das Hause and The Metro Bar.

As part of the annual fundraiser for BAAMfest!, Peaches and Scream will feature a sampling of BAAMfest! musicians, freakshows and costume contests spanning across the 2nd Avenue Venues.  Artists include: Noel Johnson (from the White Oaks), Jesse Payne, Jon Poor Band, Big Tasties, Erynias Tribe, DJ Lee Jeffrey, Katie and John Gaiser a married couple (media production)Katie and John Gaiser a married couple (media production), Katie and John Gaiser a married couple (media production),  dj Ulises and Once in a Lifetime (80’s cover band).  The $10 ticket will include all three venues, drink specials and entry into the Costume Contests, judged by Birmingham Mountain Radio.

“We are thrilled to partner once again with BAAMfest! to bring the biggest and most anticipated Halloween Party in Birmingham,” Jason Irvin, founder of Peaches and Scream, said.  “We both want to see Birmingham sparked with energy, celebrating our musicians and our venues so the fit could not be more perfect.”

For additional information, including a full schedule of events, please visit www.baamfest.com or the Peaches and Scream Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peaches-and-Scream-Halloween-Party.

The second annual Birmingham Arts and Music Festival (BAAMfest!) will feature some of Birmingham’s premier gospel talent in the BAAMfest! Gospel Showcase being held at WorkPlay on Sunday, August 14th beginning at 3:30pm.

The event will be hosted by acclaimed gospel artist Candy West. Candy has traveled the world performing with the likes of P.J. Morton, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, Celine Dion, Mary Mary, and Kirk Franklin. Now a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Candy is the Director of Worship at The Worship Center Christian Church.

“It’s awesome that gospel will be featured at BAAMfest! this year”, says West. “Birmingham has such a versatile gamut of gospel talent. It’s great to offer the people something that will uplift their spirits!”

The BAAMfest! Gospel Showcase will feature performances by the Worship Center Christian Church, Curtis Glenn and Free2Worship, Netra Young, Valerie Giles and more. A BAAMfest! pass is required for admission.

BAAMfest! features more than 200 performances of music spanning all genres, comedy, arts and dance across 21 venues throughout the City of Birmingham. This year’s music venues include: Alys Stephens Center, Barking Kudu, Birmingham Museum of Art, B.O.S.S. Ultra Lounge, Bottletree, German Club, Metro Bar, Pale Eddie’s Pour House, Parkside, Bottletree, Rojo, Rogue Tavern, Speakeasy, Steel, Stillwater, The Nick, Wine Loft, WorkPlay and Zydeco.

New for 2011, BAAMfest! has created an opportunity for the community to experience the City in a different way with Experience Venues, arts and cultural institutions that will host a variety of free programming, including family-friendly events and artist workshops. The Experience Venues are: ArtPlay, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham Museum of Art, McWane Center and Vulcan Park.

The 2nd annual Birmingham Arts and Music Festival (BAAMfest!) is pleased to join forces with The Black Jacket Symphony for a special Spotlight Concert at Sloss Furnaces on Friday, August 12th—The Black Jacket Symphony presents Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours”.

Continuing with the mission to celebrate the talent and artistry of Birmingham, BAAMfest! will offer a significant discount for music fans in the city to enjoy both events for an affordable price. Fans who purchase a BJS ticket can show their order confirmation or ticket stub and purchase a weekend pass to BAAMfest! for only $25 (a savings of $15). Additionally, all BJS individual ticket holders can get into Friday night shows at BAAMfest! for free.

“The Black Jacket Symphony features some of the best and brightest musicians in the state of Alabama,” J Willoughby, co-founder of The Black Jacket Symphony, said. “For us to be able to partner with BAAMfest!, whose goal is to promote Alabama music and musicians, is the perfect partnership.”

BAAMfest! features more than 200 performances of music spanning all genres, comedy, arts and dance across 21 venues throughout the City of Birmingham. BAAMfest! also offers an opportunity for the community to experience the City in a different way with Experience Venues, arts and cultural institutions that will host a variety of programming, including family-friendly events and artist workshops.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer music lovers this discounted weekend pass,” Sharrif Simmons, co-founder of BAAMfest! said. “As we celebrate the magic of the Magic City, joining forces with The Black Jacket Symphony is a perfect fit. What they do is brilliant– and all against the backdrop of Sloss Furnaces!”

For additional information about The Black Jacket Symphony, or to purchase tickets to their August 12th show, please visit their website or call 800-345-3000.

B.O.S.S Ultra Lounge is located on 20th Street South in the middle of the city.

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