at the Prairie Capital Convention Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/20/14 Contact: Jenny Vaughn 217.788.8800 office 217.788.0811 fax jenny@sprinfieldpc3.com
Brett Eldredge’s single “Beat of the Music” races to #1 in the country leading up to performance at BOS Plaza
Brett Eldredge’s “Beat of the Music” holds the #1 position this week on Billboards Hot Country Songs Chart and on Mediabase/Country Aircheck, leading up to his June 27th performance at BOS Plaza. This marks Eldredge’s second consecutive single from his debut album, Bring You Back, to hit the top of the country radio charts.
Eldredge will be the first concert at BOS Plaza , the new outdoor event venue at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, and general manager Brian Oaks couldn’t be more pleased about the timing of Eldredge’s #1 single. “We’re really excited for Brett getting another #1 single, and for it to happen right before he opens our new BOS Plaza makes it even more special for us as well” says General Manager, Brian Oaks, “Brett’s a “local” guy, from Paris, Illinois and with all his recent success, this will be a fantastic way to kick off the new Plaza”.
The concert will be held on June 27 at 8pm. General admission standing room tickets are still available for $25 at the PCCC box office, ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Additional ticket fees may apply. The Prairie Capital Convention Center is located at 1 Convention Center Plaza in Springfield, Illinois.
For more information visit: www.springfieldpc3.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jenny Vaughn
06/09/14 217.788.8800 office
217.788.0811 fax
jenny@springfieldpc3.com
“SOHO Rain Check” Fundraiser to be part of BOS Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
In the wake of severe weather that shortened the 10th annual SOHO Music Festival, a “SOHO Rain Check” fundraiser will be held as part of the BOS Plaza ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday, June 13, from 5:00pm- 9:00pm, to help continue the fundraising efforts for the SOHO organization, and their 10 local charities.
The event is free to the public and will include live music by Dave Littrell as well as the unveiling of the PCCC’s “Before I Die” Wall. Organizers of the festival will be set up to accept donations. In addition, the PCCC will donate a portion of ticket sales for concerts held on the BOS Plaza later this month to the SOHO organization.
For more information visit:
www.beforeidie.cc
www.springfieldpc3.com
www.springfieldsoho.org
The BOS Plaza is The Center’s new outdoor event facility, located between the Plaza Parking Garage and The Center’s lobby on the west end of the building. Bank of Springfield currently holds exclusive sponsorship rights to the newly renovated plaza per an agreement with Springfield Metropolitan and Auditorium Authority Board signed in March of 2014.
There are two concerts currently slated for the BOS Plaza. Brett Eldredge will perform there on June 27 and the Under the Sun Tour Featuring Uncle Kracker, Smashmouth, Blues Traveler and Sugar Ray on June 29.