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Marietta’s first country music festival slated

MARIETTA – Marietta’s first country music festival will be held on Aug. 20 in the Reno Business Park and feature national and regional country artists such as Clint Black, The Davisson Brothers, Taylor Sams, High Valley and John Michael Montgomery.

Bill Marx, producer of the festival, is involved in producing shows at the Adelphia Music Hall. He said it’s time to do something much bigger.

“We produce amazing shows at the Adelphia, our chief sponsor,” said Marx. “Our capacity is limited by the structure, and the Adelphia wanted to do bigger events so creating a festival with a ton of space was the next logical step.”

The outdoor music festival will be dedicated to all U.S. veterans and those in their immediate communities by donating all alcohol sales to the Legion of American Veterans.

Along with well-known national acts, the festival will include local country singer Taylor Sams from Parkersburg.

Sams has played at “Jamboree in the Hills” and has been a part of Florida Georgia Line’s tour at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, but said he has never done anything like this.

The parking lot opens at noon Aug. 20 and the concert gates open at 2 p.m. Parking is $10 in advance; on the day of the festival the price is $20. General admission tickets are $60.

VIP tickets are $100, which include a fenced area closest to the stage, and parking closest to the entrance.

* The Davisson Brothers will perform from 3-4 p.m.

* Taylor Sams will perform from 4:15-5 p.m.

* High Valley will perform from 5:30-6:45 p.m.

* John Michael Montgomery will perform from 7:15-9 p.m.

* Clint Black will perform from 9:30-11:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at supremeticket.com or at the Galley in Marietta or Sound Exchange in Parkersburg. For more information go to ohiovalleymusicfest.com.

“I’m really looking forward to the atmosphere. I think there will definitely be more of an anticipation for seeing multiple artists, rather than just one,” said Sams. “I’m excited to gain more exposure to those who have never seen one of my highly energetic shows. Overall, I think we are lined up for a great evening.”

This year’s festival headliner will be country music legend Clint Black. Black has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and has racked up 57 charted singles such as “A Better Man” and “Killin Time.”

“Both Clint Black and John Michael Montgomery are country legends. They both put on a tremendous show and we are excited to have them both,” said Marx.

According to Marx, people can expect a well-organized festival with ample parking, tons of food and space for lawn chairs with more than six hours of great country music.

“This will be the premier event of the summer and we hope to make it an annual event,” said Marx.

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