FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Westport Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival, Frank Ray, Festival Chairman

180 Sodom Road, Westport, MA 02790

Tel: 508-636-8346; Cellular: 508-493-0915; Fax: 508- 636-7180

Westport Music Festival Raises Record

$36,084 for ‘A Wish Come True’ Kids

Westport, MA, 29 October 2007 – Over 1,500 music lovers headed to the coastal community of Westport, Massachusetts this past September in support of the 14th annual Westport Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival that raised in excess of $36,000 to benefit its favorite charity, A Wish Come True, Inc., Rhode Island’s oldest wish-granting nonprofit.

Established in 1982, A Wish Come True, Inc. (AWCT) services families in Rhode Island and the nearby Southeastern, Massachusetts area by granting the wishes of children ages three to 18 who are struggling with life-threatening medical conditions. The non-profit celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, granting an average of 70-80 wishes annually.

“The Motorcycle Fun Run drew a record number of participants, too,” reports festival chairman Frank ‘Frankie’ Ray, who orchestrated the noontime arrival of some 189 bikers and riders in the fourth annual rally, from Dave’s Beach in Fall River to the Holy Ghost Club fairgrounds in Westport, that kick-starts the concert. According to Ray, more than 200 persons also attended the Friday night Chicken BBQ, featuring the bluegrass band Bud Smith & Friends.

“We topped last year’s fundraising total by more than $3,000.00,” says Ray, who attributes the festival’s continuing success to its core of dedicated volunteers, big-hearted bikers, and talented musicians. The 2007 festival boosted the event’s fundraising total since its inception, to well over $238,000. A photo album of this popular community event can be viewed at www.aldenhill.com.

Musicians and performers appearing during the two-day open-air concert include members of Louis Leeman and Cheap Sneakers, Shot in the Dark, Bob Demers Group featuring vocals by Monica Ambroziac, Mr. Chubb featuring Ronnie Machado, Blues Train, Soul Power with David Cherry, Wild Nites with C & B Horns, and Hawg Wild.

Ray is also grateful for the generosity of sponsors, including Colonial Beverage, Holiday Travel, R.E.S. Transport/Bob Sieminski, Chuck Gregory/Southcoast Tribune, and the Holy Ghost Club, as well as the contributions of Jacques Lonchay of New England Live Audio, Pat & Mike’s Ice Cream, R & S Rental, Lil’ Audrey’s Markets, Dave Lechan’s Lil’ Critters, and the Rutowski family of Fall River.

Persons wishing to volunteer for the September 2008 15th Annual Westport Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival are encouraged to contact Frank Ray via phone (508) 636-8346, fax (508) 636-7180, or e-mail HolidayTravel1@wmconnect.com.

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Soul Power, 11-piece horn band featuring David Cherry of Rhode Island (Photo by Jon Alden)

Arlene R. Martel

Martel Public Relations

(508) 636-3713

820 Old County Road

Westport, MA 02790