FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
February 15, 2010

Celebrate New Orleans-Style in the Town of Cary This Weekend
Dixieland music to fill the air at Cary’s Herbert C. Young Community Center

CARY, NC – The Town of Cary will be spiced up a little on Friday, February 19 when the Cajun flavor of New Orleans is celebrated with the Dukes of Dixieland ensemble as part of the Marvelous Music Series. The Dukes of Dixieland will share their authentic jazz and Dixieland sounds at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $18 (adults), $16 (seniors 55 and older) and $56 (family & friends four-pack). Tickets are available at the Community Center or at Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or (919) 834-4000; tickets will also be available at the door. 

“We look forward to celebrating the music that makes New Orleans distinct,” said Performing Arts Coordinator Sarah Preston. “Everyone is invited to come out for a fun cultural experience.”

Dukes of Dixieland concert is the third performance in this year’s Marvelous Music Series 10th anniversary season which draws national performing artists to the area.  All of the acts in this year’s Marvelous Music season were chosen by previous season ticket holders who voted for their favorite acts. The Dukes of Dixieland was the voters’ top choice.

The Dukes of Dixieland blow traditional jazz and Dixieland into the 21st Century, weaving strands of pop, gospel, and country with authentic New Orleans sounds. They have maintained their preeminent position in their art for four decades, and are the oldest continually-performing jazz ensemble in New Orleans. From the original group founded in 1949 by the Assunto brothers to the current musicians who keep the sound alive and growing, the Dukes have kept their determination to bring their audiences the very heart and soul of New Orleans- authentic Dixieland jazz. Until recently, the Dukes made their home on the Steamboat Natchez, playing for nightly cruises on the river when not in concert on the road.

For more, visit concerts at www.townofcary.org, or call (919) 469-4061.  
 
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PRIMARY CONTACTS: 
Sarah Preston, Performing Arts Coordinator, (919) 462-3969
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951