MLC Announces New “Carload Series”
Three Performances — At Just $20 Per Carload
Series Includes ABBA The Music, Blues Traveler, and Country Star John Anderson.
BUSHKILL, PA —- Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts will offer a new “Carload Series” of three outstanding live performances, with admission just $20 per carload* per show, beginning Wednesday, July 19 with the tribute show ABBA The Music. The other two performances in the series are Blues Traveler on Wednesday, August 16, and country star John Anderson on Thursday, August 31.
“This is the antidote to high ticket prices, parking and other expenses — all the things that can sometimes stop families and groups from coming to see live performances,” said Richard T. Bryant, CEO of the center. “You’ll just pay the attendant as you enter the parking lot, and your entire carload of folks will get to see a dynamite performance and enjoy a wonderful night inside the Tom Ridge Pavilion or under the stars on our wonderful lawn. This way, entire families and groups of friends will be able to afford to come and experience these great shows.”
Curtain time is 7 p.m. for all three shows, and the theater doors will open two hours before curtain. Seating is open and unreserved, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are encouraged to purchase food and beverages at the center’s concession stands and picnic on the grounds (no tailgating or outside food/beverages allowed). Parking lots open at 4:30 pm.
Tickets will be on sale at the gate for each show, or can be purchased in advance beginning Saturday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at the MLCPA Box Office, or through TicketMaster (processing fee applies to TicketMaster purchases).
Mountain Laurel Center “Carload Series” 2006
ABBA The Music
Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. $20 per carload
Come dance, come sing — come have the time of your life at the official ABBA celebration! ABBA The Music is a “must-see” performance that incorporates the best Swedish ABBA tribute group with outstanding original members of the ABBA band. Some of the original ABBA musicians who have performed with ABBA The Music include Finn Sjöberg on guitar, Ola Brunkert on drums, Ulf Andersson on sax and Rutger Gunnarsson on bass. The show’s goal - to sound and look as close to the original ABBA as possible — has brought it worldwide audience and critical raves, and performances at the Hollywood Bowl, the Ravinia Festival and other prestigious venues. Enjoy more than 20 original ABBA hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Fernando,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “The Winner Takes It All” and “S.O.S.”
Blues Traveler
Wednesday, August 16 at 7 p.m. $20 per carload
The very best way to experience Blues Traveler is live and loose — exactly the way they’ll be at MLCPA! This acclaimed, Grammy-winning blues-rock quartet — well-known for its brilliant musicianship and prolific touring — has collected an avid following of jam-happy fans over the years. Balancing virtuoso talent with impeccable songcraft, combining pop hooks with blues and rock-influences grooves, Blues Traveler’s live shows have won a reputation for explosive intensity and all-around good times. Their Grammy-crowned single “Run Around” still holds the record for longest-charting single ever on the Billboard charts, and their worldwide breakout hit “Four” was certified six-times platinum. The band has a total of six gold and platinum releases and sales of more than 10 million albums to date.
John Anderson
Thursday, August 31 at 7 p.m. $20 per carload
One of country music’s favorite stars, John Anderson is at the peak of his vocal powers, bringing to his performances the boot-kickin’ passion of a newcomer and the cool eloquence of an elder statesman. Beginning in the 1980s with such mega-hits as “1959,” “Wild and Blue,” “Black Sheep,” “She Sure Got Away with My Heart” and “Swingin’,” Anderson has topped the charts time and time again. His 1990s smashes, including “Seminole Wind,” “Straight Tequila Night,” “Money in the Bank” and “I’ve Got It Made,” introduced his music to a whole new generation of country fans. Come and experience one of the genre’s most distinctive song stylists - a traditionalist who has never sold out or crossed over, but who always knows how to have classic country fun.
*MLCPA’s $20 per carload price is based on passenger vehicles with four wheels and no more than nine seats. Larger passenger vans will be admitted for $40 per vehicle. Tour buses with up to 50 seats will be admitted for $150. If purchased in advance through TicketMaster, additional services fees apply. There is no service fee on advance Carload Series Concert admissions purchased at the MLCPA Box Office. Advance purchase is not required. Carload admissions may be purchased for cash upon arrival at the MLCPA parking lot on the evening of the performance.
