2012 Media Press Release

Bluegrass First Class

Dates:  February 17-19, 2012         Location:  Crowne Plaza Resort, 1 Resort Dr., Asheville, NC                     

Details:  Milton Harkey is proud to announce the 17th annual Bluegrass First Class to be held Friday,  Saturday, and Sunday February 17 – 19, 2012 in the Grand Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Resort, 1 Resort Drive, Asheville NC 28806. Sunday Morning Gospel Show is free and open to all attendees.

In a close, intimate setting, this 3-day event will feature such nationally known bluegrass performers as Dailey & Vincent (2 Days), Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, The James King Band, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice featuring Wyatt Rice on Guitar, The Seldom Scene, Lonesome River Band.  On Saturday you’ll want to be sure not miss our local comedian Dillon!   Sunday Morning will feature a free “Gospel Show” beginning at 9AM in the sunken lobby.

●●●Dailey & Vincent will perform on both Friday and Saturday●●●

Many of the area’s finest musicians from the hot local bluegrass scene, along with new, up and coming bands, will be on hand for an unparalleled weekend of superb music performances.  In addition to the Grand Ballroom stage shows, many artists will entertain audiences in the cozy sunken lounge, providing fans with an opportunity to listen to the music of these musicians in a close, intimate setting.

Up close and personal you’ll be with your friends – right in the middle of the stars with all conveniences nearby.  The entire hotel will be dedicated to bluegrass for the weekend.  All rooms will be occupied by bluegrass fans; and all of the facility’s meeting rooms will be set aside for picking and jamming.  There is a “quiet” block consisting of a few sleeping rooms set aside for those who wish to relax in a no-jamming zone.

Saturday: The Tom McKinney Banjo Set up Workshop – 1PM-3PM in the Swannanoa Room.  On Saturday Wayne Erbsen presents lessons for beginners and intermediate 10AM – 4PM Guitar, Mandolin, & Fiddle.

For Hotel Reservations at the Crowne Plaza Resort call the hotel directly at 800-733-3211. To order tickets, you may order directly from the website www.bluegrassfirstclass.com or contact Milton Harkey (828-275-8650). As a reminder, all hotel reservations are two nights minimum stay (Friday and Saturday).  The Crowne Plaza will make every effort to accommodate specific room requests and will make every effort to provide you with early check in upon arrival.  REMEMBER:  Hotel rooms at the Crowne Plaza Resort will go quickly, so be sure to make your reservations now!  Those purchasing tickets or wanting additional information contact Milton Harkey at (828) 275-8650). Overflow Hotels are available. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.  All daily and 2- Day tickets are a “VIP ALL Access Pass” and allow entry to both the afternoon and evening performances. 

●●●Tickets go on sale October 15^th at 10:00AM●●●

VIP ALL ACCESS ticket prices: $45/person/Fri.- $45/ person/Sat. and $90 for Two Days are available in advance and at the door (based on availability).  Show tickets and Crowne Plaza hotel room rates are the same price as last year and includes up to four people in a room for the same price. 

Last year’s event was a sell out, so it’s important to make your reservations for Bluegrass First Class as early as possible.  To assure rooms and tickets tickets, please order early.  Daily tickets, if available, will be sold at the door on an as available basis.     

Each room reservation at the Crowne Plaza Resort must purchase a minimum of 2 tickets per room prior to check in and have a minimum 2-night stay of (Friday and Saturday).  We reserve the right to refuse admittance to anyone.  All tickets associated with Crowne Plaza room reservations must be purchased before checking in (even if you have advance reservations).  If you have Crowne Plaza reservations you will be guaranteed the availability to purchase a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) tickets per room reserved.  The Crowne Plaza Resort will make every effort to provide early check-in upon arrival.

Tickets and reserved seating go on sale October 15^th at 10:00 AM

and are sold on a first come first served basis online or by phone.

You may order tickets online from our secure website www.bluegrassfirstclass.com

           For weekend/daily tickets by phone and info contact Milton Harkey 828-275-8650   

               For hotel reservations contact Crowne Plaza Resort directly 800-733-3211

17th Annual Festival

February 17, 18, & 19, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, North Carolina. This year's lineup includes many national and regional acts. Crowne Plaza reservations are available - 800-733-3211! Tickets go on sale October 15th at 10 am and are available Online or by phone 828-275-8650.

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