For immediate release

Aug. 5, 2009

Contact: Bonnie MacPherson, director of public relations
Okemo Mountain Resort | 77 Okemo Ridge Road | Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-1947 | bmacpherson@okemo.com

DR. BURMA TO DELIVER A MUSICAL CURE
AT JACKSON GORE OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES AUG. 14

LUDLOW, Vt. - The Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series continues Friday, Aug. 14, with an unstoppable mix of classic soul, blues, funk and originals by Dr. Burma

Dr. Burma has been playing for enthusiastic audiences all over New England for twenty years. Dynamic vocals, stellar musicianship, and an irresistible groove have built Dr. Burma's  reputation as one of the area's premier rhythm and blues dance bands, playing clubs, concerts, festivals and parties throughout northern New England and New York. During that time the band has opened concerts for B.B. King, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Commander Cody. They have performed with Fontella Bass, and had the honor of backing Bo Diddley on two of his tours through New England.

On Friday nights throughout the summer season, the lawn in the courtyard at Okemo's Jackson Gore Inn is transformed into an outdoor concert venue featuring renowned local and regional entertainers. Admission to the Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series is free. The grounds open at 5 p.m. and concerts are slated to run from 6 to 9 p.m. Families are welcome and all attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Summertime barbecue favorites and refreshments are available each week and concert-goers may also dine at Jackson Gore's Coleman Brook Tavern. New this year, Coleman Brook diners may enjoy al fresco table service.

Following Dr. Burma, the summer lineup for the Jackson Gore Outdoor Music Series includes:, Boston Horns, Aug. 21; The New Groove Orchestra, Aug. 28; Buzz Universe, Sept. 4.

For more information about Okemo Mountain Resort, please visit www.okemo.com or call 802-228-1600. For dinner reservations at Coleman Brook Tavern, call 802-228-1435.

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