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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT INFORMATION

Madison House Publicity
Megan McFann / Carrie Lombardi
Phone: 303.413.8308
Website: www.madisonhousepublicity.com

THE NEXT EVOLUTION IN U.S. MUSIC FESTIVALS HAPPENS JULY 3 – 6, 2008 IN ROTHBURY, MICHIGAN

ROTHBURY

A SUSTAINABLE FESTIVAL CELEBRATING MUSIC, ART AND ACTION

IN ADDITION TO A DIVERSE MUSICAL LINE-UP, ROTHBURY WILL HOST AN ON-SITE THINK TANK ON THE ISSUE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATIVES

ROTHBURY’S LOCAL INITIATIVES INCLUDE ROTHBURY’s SOLAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM, THE ROTHBURY FOOD DRIVE, AND ROTHBURY’s MUSIC IN SCHOOLS FUND.

On July 4th weekend 2008, ROTHBURY emerges as a new American celebration. For this next generation of the U.S. music festival, ROTHBURY sets forth to harness the unique energy of the live music community into a durable social movement toward an important cause: Climate Change and Clean Energy Alternatives. Hosted at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan, the four day, environmentally sustainable music and camping festival promises to be an inspiring cultural assembly; one where music fans, artists and progressive thinkers gather to celebrate much more than music.

In this spirit, ROTHBURY is partnering with the local community to implement ROTHBURY’s community initiatives. Such initiatives include ROTHBURY’s Solar Schools Program, ROTHBURY’s Music in Schools Fund, a $2 Grant Township Land Improvement Tax on each ticket sold, and more.

ROTHBURY’s Solar Schools Program powered by Black Rock Solar will outfit a local school with a free solar panel system. ROTHBURY is committed to donating an absolute minimum of $50,000 worth of solar panels, with additional funds being raised via the event’s Green Ticket options. This year’s Solar Schools Program recipient: Shelby High School in Shelby, MI. Visit www.rothburyfestival.com for more information on ROTHBURY’s Solar Schools Program.

ROTHBURY and Conscious Alliance are partnering to host a FOOD DRIVE at the event. ROTHBURY attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable and canned food items to donate. All donations will be distributed locally to the Shilo Tabernacle Food Share, Healthy Pantry, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and the Second Harvest Gleaners Food Bank of West Michigan, Inc. While at ROTHBURY, Conscious Alliance will attempt to set a new world record in the Guinness Book of World Records for the ‘World’s Largest Canned Food Sculpture.’ This spectacular piece of architecture, which will be on display throughout the weekend at ROTHBURY, will also generate approximately 40,000 cans of food to be donated locally.

In addition, ROTHBURY’s Music in Schools Program is partnering with Shelby School District Schools and Montague Area Public Schools in Michigan to help support music education in local area public schools. ROTHBURY will donate resources and musical instruments to select schools in these districts to help ensure that today’s youth have the opportunity to learn about music in school.

Today, ROTHBURY makes its initial artist line-up announcement. Confirmed musical acts include Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, John Mayer, 311, Phil Lesh and Friends, Modest Mouse, Primus, Snoop Dogg, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Thievery Corporation, STS9 and many others. A complete list of confirmed artists follows, and many others will be announced in the coming months.

In addition to a diverse and stellar lineup of musical talent, ROTHBURY will host an on-site Think Tank and Energy Fair. The ROTHBURY Think Tank is an event within the event, offering various buzz sessions and roundtables between leading scientists, scholars, writers, progressive political and corporate leaders, youth leaders, and entertainers. Confirmed as ROTHBURY Think Tank Curator is Dr. Stephen H. Schneider, with participants Dr. Eban Goodstein, L. Hunter Lovins, Winona LaDuke, and many, many others to be announced. The Think Tank will address the topic of Climate Change and Clean Energy Solutions, geared toward conversations related to corporations, government/policy makers, and the individual, Think Tank events will share ideas about how to lessen our ecological and carbon footprint. Interactive participation, both face-to-face and through the use of multi-media technology, enable the ROTHBURY community to engage with the Think Tank at multiple levels.

ROTHBURY’s Energy Fair, where attendees engage hands-on with cutting edge, sustainable technology and products, offers a flurry of scheduled and surprise activities, plus food/drink, vending, performances/presentations on the Workshop Stage, contests and interactive opportunities, and so much more.

ROTHBURY itself is committed to producing a near zero-waste concert. The first to tackle a green program of this magnitude at an around-the-clock (camping) concert in the USA, ROTHBURY has an on-staff Greening Chief, and has implemented multiple initiatives toward this effort, including replacing disposables with 100% compostables, recycling and composting, choosing clean energy, carbon-offsetting, and Green Ticket options.

ROTHBURY’s current list of confirmed artists is as follows:

• Dave Matthews Band
• Widespread Panic
• John Mayer
• 311
• Phil Lesh and Friends
• Primus
• Thievery Corporation
• Snoop Dogg
• Modest Mouse
• Michael Franti and Spearhead
• Gov’t Mule
• Slightly Stoopid
• STS9
• Colbie Caillat
• The Black Keys
• Yonder Mountain String Band with Jon Fishman
• Gogol Bordello
• Citizen Cope
• Keller Williams and The WMD’S
• The Disco Biscuits
• Medeski Martin & Wood
• Ray LaMontagne
• Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival
• Drive-By Truckers
• Of Montreal
• The Dresden Dolls
• Gomez
• Brett Dennen
• Taj Mahal
• Mike Gordon
• Zappa Plays Zappa
• Crystal Method DJ Set
• JJ Grey & MOFRO
• The Greyboy Allstars
• The Secret Machines
• Beth Orton
• Jakob Dylan and the Green Mountain Rebels
• A 3
• Bettye Lavette
• Lotus
• Yard Dogs Road Show
• State Radio
• The Beautiful Girls
• Sage Francis
• Tea Leaf Green
• Emmitt Nershi Band
• EOTO
• Panjea with Michael Kang
• Railroad Earth
• Bassnectar
• Diplo
• Flosstradamus
• The Juan MacLean
• The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker
• Dead Confederate
• DJ Rekha
• Motion Potion
• DJ Rootz
• SOJOURN
• Busdriver

Additional acts to be announced in the coming months.

Early Bird Tickets to ROTHBURY go on sale on Wednesday, February 27 at noon EST at www.rothburyfestival.com and at 1-888-512-SHOW (Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm CST).

ROTHBURY is produced by Madison House Presents and AEG Live.

For more information please visit www.rothburyfestival.com

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Double JJ Ranch, Waterpark & Golf Resort
Phone: 231-894-4444
Website: www.doublejj.com

SNOW DAY SPECIAL AT DOUBLE JJ RESORT'S INDOOR WATERPARK

Rothbury, Mich, 2/11/08 - The Double JJ Ranch, Waterpark and Golf Resort in Rothbury, Mich is now offering a Snow Day Special for public admission to the Indoor Waterpark. Any families in school districts that are closed for a snow day are eligible for admission to the Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark at a rock-bottom rate of just $18 for adults; kids 12 & under are $12 for a full-day pass.

For additional information about Double JJ Resort or the indoor waterpark, please contact the resort or visit www.doublejj.com.

ABOUT DOUBLE JJ RANCH, WATERPARK & GOLF RESORT

The Double JJ (formerly the Jack & Jill Ranch) welcomed its first guests in 1937. The Lipsitz's purchased the then adult-exclusive dude ranch in 1988, adding the championship Thoroughbred Golf Club in 1993 and the popular Back Forty Family Ranch in 1998. The Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark opened on Thanksgiving Day 2006. Double JJ Ranch, Waterpark & Golf Resort is West Michigan's only four-season, full-service resort. Offering adventure-packed, Western-style getaways, Double JJ specializes in horseback riding, golf, snow tubing, dog sledding and unparalleled family fun in their NEW 60,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT INFORMATION

Joan Lipsitz
Double JJ Ranch, Waterpark & Golf Resort
Phone: 231-894-4444
Website: www.doublejj.com

DOUBLE JJ RESORT UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE

Rothbury, Mich, 1/28/08 - The Double JJ Ranch, Waterpark and Golf Resort in Rothbury, Mich launched their new website on January 28, 2008. The new website, located at URL http://www.doublejj.com is a complete re-design from their old website, adding much more user-friendly navigation, clearer content, and an overall photographic look that allows users to experience the feel of the resort before visiting. The new website was created completely in-house, with some assistance from Discover Mediaworks, a Wisconsin-based visual marketing company.

Double JJ Resort's new website incorporates some animated Flash graphics to showcase their three main activities: championship golf, horseback riding and a brand-new indoor waterpark. The website also showcases their multiple types of accommodations, which range anywhere from a campsite to a three or four-bedroom suite. Additional information about recreation and amenities can also now be found easily on the new website. For additional information about Double JJ Resort or their website, please contact Joan Lipsitz or visit www.doublejj.com.

ABOUT DOUBLE JJ RANCH, WATERPARK & GOLF RESORT

The Double JJ (formerly the Jack & Jill Ranch) welcomed its first guests in 1937. The Lipsitz's purchased the then adult-exclusive dude ranch in 1988, adding the championship Thoroughbred Golf Club in 1993 and the popular Back Forty Family Ranch in 1998. The Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark opened on Thanksgiving Day 2006. Double JJ Ranch, Waterpark & Golf Resort is West Michigan's only four-season, full-service resort. Offering adventure-packed, Western-style getaways, Double JJ specializes in horseback riding, golf, snow tubing, dog sledding and unparalleled family fun in their NEW 60,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark.

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