[Press Release] : ABC 17 Fire in the Sky 2008

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller (573) 874-7465

ABC 17 Fire in the Sky 2008

COLUMBIA, MO (June 20, 2008) - Celebrate Independence Day at ABC 17’s
Fire in the Sky! This annual event is presented by Missouri Employers
Mutual Insurance and will be held at the University of Missouri Memorial
Stadium on Friday, July 4. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. 

Primitive Soul will perform at 7 p.m. followed by Henry Clay and the
Full Grown Men at 8 p.m. The Missouri Symphony will perform at 9 p.m. A
spectacular fireworks display will begin shortly after 9:30 p.m. and
will be choreographed with the music of the Missouri Symphony. The
celebration is free and concessions will be available. The public is
asked to not bring any fireworks, coolers or alcohol to the stadium. 

About the Bands
Primitive Soul is a collection of musicians who were at the forefront
of the Columbia music scene in the late 1960s and into the early 1980s.
All former full-time, professional musicians and mid-Missouri natives,
the members of Primitive Soul were players in some of the most
successful and influential groups in area history. 

Members include Dan “Jake” Jacobs - lead vocals, guitar, additional
percussion. Back in the day, Jake fronted both the Comic Book Society
and Slaughterhouse, two seminal bands in Columbia’s music scene.
Slaughterhouse opened concerts for Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Peter
Frampton, REO Speedwagon, Spirit, Bob Seger and others. Bruce Barkelew -
lead guitar, vocals. Bruce was a founder and key member of
Slaughterhouse, Buddy Palace & the Auroras and Ricky & the Ricardos. 

Jim Quisenberry - lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals. Quiz has been
called “the best rock lead player in the area” by Kevin Walsh. Quiz
also excels on open-G turning slide playing, acoustic finger picking and
piano. Tom Weislocher - keyboards, saxophone, guitar, vocals. Tom was a
member of The Bluesman in the 1960s and Rockin’ Chair in the 1970s. 

Doug Whitworth - five-string bass guitar, vocals. Doug’s powerful,
finger-style playing provides half of the band’s propulsive rhythm
section. Rod Southard - drums, vocals. Rod is the dynamic engine of
Primitive Soul, with a muscular playing style that’s as aggressive now
as it was in the Comic Book Society of which he was a founding member
from 1967 ‘til 1973. 

Started as a hobby in 2002, Primitive Soul has evolved into a versatile
ensemble of broad expressive and dynamic range, featuring top-line
musicianship, incredible vocal harmonies and charismatic stage presence.
Time has not diminished their abilities, their love of music or their
ability to rock with a fury. An evening with Primitive Soul is a night
of rock-n-roll flavored with the passion of the blues. 

Henry Clay & the Full Grown Men: Rising from the ashes of the touring
rocking blues band from the late 1980s and early 1990s formerly known as
The Benders, Henry Clay and The Full Grown Men is comprised of five
seasoned veterans of the Columbia music scene. 
Leading the band on vocals and harmonica is consummate bluesman Henry
Clay Ransburg. When it comes to the blues, few are more knowledgeable,
and none more committed to keeping the music alive with their very heart
and soul. As for guitarists, the FGM is blessed with two of the best,
Sean Hennessy and Pete Szkolka. Whether it's laying down an unwavering
groove on the Strat or swinging hard on the Big Box, Columbia's own Sean
Hennessy is the blues bus driver. Add native Chicagoan triple threat
Pete Szkolka on guitar, keys, and vocals to make a blues roux so thick
you can dance on it. 

Nailing down the bottom end are Kevin Hennessy on bass and Jimmy Joe
Cotton Culbertson on drums. Kevin Hennessy moved back to the Midwest
after spending 17 years in the southern California music scene. He has
played or recorded with Sting, America, Nickel Creek and more. 
Whether it's Muddy Waters or Mick Jagger, or anything in between, The
Full Grown Men serve up an adult portion of dancing blues music that
will satisfy your cravings and yet leave you wanting more. You might
recognize a few of the covers and even a couple of the originals, but
regardless, you will hear real blues music played real good. Web:
www.henryclayblues.com 
Missouri Symphony Orchestra: For the last thirty-seven years, the
Missouri Symphony Society (MOSS) has dedicated itself to providing
musical performances of the highest caliber. This ensemble, under the
direction of Maestro Kirk Trevor, is comprised of professional musicians
from throughout the United States and around the world, and provides a
popular eight-week summer music festival during the months of June and
July. The orchestra will perform pops and patriotic music for the Fire
in the Sky celebration. 

For more information, visit www.fireinthesky.tv. 

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