The
organizers of Kansas City's Blues and Jazz festival Rhythm & Ribs
have announced that the June 19-20 event has been cancelled because
the economy is making it tough to raise corporate sponsorships. Organizers
say the annual festival will take a break in 2009 and will return
on Father's Day weekend in 2010.
Since 2005, Rhythm & Ribs has been a non-profit, community-oriented
festival designed to showcase two of Kansas City's best known traditions,
music and barbeque.
"Even though Rhythm & Ribs will take the year off, the
Jazz and Blues scene in Kansas City is alive and jumpin',"
said Greg Carroll, president and CEO of the American Jazz Museum
in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
For Rhythm & Ribs fans that already purchased
2009 festival tickets in advance, refunds are available at the location
where tickets were purchased - either the American Jazz Museum or
Ticketmaster. The American Jazz Museum is also offering opportunities
for any who purchased advance tickets to apply their $10 towards
incentives at the American Jazz Museum including tickets for performances
in the Blue Room, Gem Theatre and other offers. Contact the Museum
at (816) 474-8463 for details.
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