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Lady Washington 112' two masted brig Aberdeen , Washington
Lynx 122' square topsail schooner Newport Beach,
California
Pacific Grace 138' gaff topsail schooner Victoria, B.
Talofa 100' square topsail schooner Sea of Cortez, Mexico


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VICTORIA, May 10 - In song and story, the seafaring life
will be celebrated on the mainstage at the Victoria Tall Ships Festival next
month.
"We have about 30 acts lined up, including solo musicians, dance troupes
and renowned bands from the West Coast and points across North America ," said
John Anderson, President of the Victoria Tall Ships Society, which is hosting
the festival .org

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Tubular Luggage Folk Band, Victoria, B.C.C.


Some of the 18 Tall Ships Attending Victoria Tall Ships Festival:

Cuauhtemoc 270' three masted barque Acapulco, Mexico
HMCS Oriole 102' marconi rigged ketch CFB Esquimalt, B. Tucker Thompson 85' gaff rigged schooner Whangerei, New Zealand
Yankee Clipper 54' gaff ketch Seattle , Washington
Zodiac 160' two masted gaff schooner Seattle, Washington
Munin 40' replica Viking ship Vancouver, B.
For more information go to http:/ /www.

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The Victoria Tall Ships Festival, happening June 23 to 26, is the first
stop in the 2005 Tall Ships Challenge, a series of races organized by the
American Sail Training Association.S.J.

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Ex-submariner Tom Lewis, known internationally for his singing,
songwriting and storytelling , is among the headliners.
"Most of the performers are local, so visitors here will get a real sense
of how West Coast singers, dancers and musicians interpret their surroundings
and their heritage," Anderson added.'s capital for the event, and some 250,000 visitors are
expected over the four days.
Tom Lewis, Victoria, B.
Greater Victoria Concert Band, Victoria, B.
Kalissa Hernandez, Victoria, B. Sanders, City of Asbury Park. This is a
memorable event at this point in the City of Asbury Park's revitalization that
the NJMHOF has decided to make it their home .

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Lumina, San Francisco, CA
Sidney Concert Band, Victoria, B.


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He'll be presenting
rousing sea shanties and "salty dips" (tall tales of life at sea), and his
performances almost always turn into sing-along parties.C. ASBURY PARK, N.
732-233-5433 or 732-502-9310

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The list of performers for the June 23-26 festival has just been
released, and fans of maritime music are sure to be thrilled.
Naden Band, Victoria , B.C.
Quillapas, Music of the Andes, Victoria, B.C.C.
The New Jersey Music Hall of Fame will include a museum that encompasses
artists from throughout the state in every musical genre, musical inventions,
and details of significant events in music history that took place here.
"Everyone is more than aware of the impact that rock and roll has had on
New Jersey, but the NJMHOF will build awareness that there exists a very broad
cross section of music from opera to Bruce.

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A toe-tappin' time for everyone is also guaranteed when the Naden Band of
Maritime Forces Pacific takes the stage.
Shayne King, The King of Magic, Victoria, B.
Eagle View Elementary Senior Choir, Victoria, B.
Delta Music Makers Concert Band, Delta, B.
Primal Fire, Victoria, B.
Pacific Swift 111' square topsail schooner Victoria, B.
The New Jersey Music Hall of Fame was created to preserve and promote the
rich musical heritage of music in New Jersey , foster the growth of the next
generation of musicians, and provide educational programs for students to
experience music."
The New Jersey Music Hall of Fame is confident that the state's musical
history will draw music fans from around the world to the museum.

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Kenan Sweezie, Victoria , B.
John Grazley and Joy Kruger, Victoria, B.C.
Kettle's On, New Hamburg, Ontario
Pat Thompson + Tony Latimer, Victoria, B.C.C.

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Youth Choir 61, Victoria, B.C.C.
Newfoundland Club of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.
The Crystal Singers, Victoria, B.
Hank Cramer, Washington state, U.
Rig-a-Jig. In addition, Asbury Park has a long and illustrious history as one of the
state's leading music scenes."
"There is always a latent demand in terms of music tourism (examples:
Liverpool and Memphis) and I am so happy to see these dreams materialize in
Asbury Park," added Simon Osborne, Property Manager, Speke Hall, National
Trust, United Kingdom.

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Victoria Gaelic Choir, Victoria, B. The
museum is scheduled to officially open in the summer of 2006.

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They've got a repertoire ranging from
traditional music of the sea, to Broadway tunes, to classical masterpieces.A.C.
"From the invention of Thomas Edison's phonograph to Count Basie, Frank
Sinatra , the Four Seasons, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and up to current
emerging stars like Fountains of Wayne, New Jersey has been at the forefront
of musical innovation unparalleled by any geographic location in the United
States and probably the world," said John Scher, President, Metropolitan
Talent /Hybrid Recordings.

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Stages Dance Company, Victoria, B.C.C. Musicians and dignitaries gathered for a ceremony to
announce the launch of the New Jersey Music Hall of Fame (NJMHOF).

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(click on the Events link), and the concert schedule will be posted soon.C. "Fans of
Bruce Springsteen have been coming to Asbury Park for decades," said Gary
Wien, President of NJMHOF.njmusic.

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"These acts will add an extra sparkle to a great event," Anderson
continued. The festival is also expected to generate up to
$25 million for Victoria's economy.
White Space Dance Ensemble , Academy of Ballet, Victoria, B.
Arion Male Voice Choir, Victoria, B. Asbury Park is the perfect city
for the NJMHOF and I am very excited to be a part of it!" said Tim McLoone,
Restauranteur , Musician, and Founder of Holiday Express.ereleases.

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"But we're also welcoming performers from
eastern Canada and the United States, so this is an opportunity to catch acts
you wouldn't normally see while you're here.C.
Mufaro, Victoria, B.
Shan-e-Punjab Dance School, Victoria, B.C. "With the addition of artists like Frank Sinatra
and Count Basie and inventions like the phonograph and electric guitar, the
drawing power and prestige of this museum is enhanced dramatically.

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Victoria Tall Ships Festival Performers:

West Coast Rock Revue, North Vancouver , B.C.C.C.

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"Imagine Celtic music, folk songs and sea shanties all set against
a backdrop of the tall ships, with their masts and rigging defining the
skyline, and this whole series of maritime events going on around one of the
most scenic harbours in the world.

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A full list of performers is available online at http://www.C. For more information,
visit http://www.

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tallshipsvictoria. Tall ships from around the world will
converge on B.

Contact The Victoria Tall Ships Society:
Beth Wilhelm (250) 727-0155 Bernard Brown (250) 384-2005
Media Relations Chair Executive Director
E-mail: E-mail:
bbrown@tallshipsvictoria.C.C. Victoria B.
Pallada 356' full rigged ship Vladivostok, Russia
R.

New Jersey Music Hall of Fame Is Launched in Asbury Park

, New Jersey's rich musical
heritage was on display today at the world-famous Stone Pony club in Asbury
Park, New Jersey.
"Asbury Park is the heart and soul of New Jersey's music scene," said
Mayor Kevin G. "Music has been the thread that
has kept this city together through the good and bad times .com.

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Victoria Tall Ships Festival Announces Performers

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Asbury Park has been selected for the home of the New Jersey Music Hall of
Fame because its central geographic location provides easy access to locations
throughout the state as well as to Philadelphia, New York City and Washington ,
DC.

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And Kalissa Hernandez, one of the best young fiddlers in Canada today at 16
years old , is not to be missed.
Oliver Swain Band, Victoria, B.
Greater Victoria Chorus, Victoria , B.

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