I didn't know if anyone else has seen this - just thought I'd let ya'all know.

2nd Annual Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Returns to Cary, N.C.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre will host Labor Day Weekend Concert

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CLEVELAND (April 7, 2009) -- The Town of Cary, N.C. will again play host to one of the country's most unique music festivals as the 2nd Annual Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum ("Rock Hall") returns to the beautiful Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 6 featuring a line-up of rock legends, R&B superstars, all-star bands and emerging artists. Last year, a line-up comprised of some of Rock and Roll's best-known front men, including Jack Bruce of Cream and current and former members of Jefferson Airplane, Styx, Traffic, Deep Purple, Grand Funk Railroad, Blue Oyster Cult, the Grateful Dead, Yes and others gathered to stage a two-day classic rock concert event that garnered worldwide media attention and prompted the Rock Hall to return the show to Cary a second time. "The event was a huge success for the Town of Cary," said Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. "We are so proud to be able to bring this level of entertainment back to the area and I look forward to rolling out the welcome mat for this year's artists, Rock Hall staff and our out-of-town guests." Ticket information and the show line-up, which is near completion, will be released next month. Tickets will be available via Ticketmaster and the Koka Booth Amphitheatre box office. Music fans can visit www.rockhallbenefit.com for more information. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum National Trustee and Cary-resident Rick French returns as chairman of this year's event. The Town of Cary will again serve as presenting sponsor of the show and 96 Rock (96.1 FM) and 850 The Buzz (850 AM)/620 The Bull (620 AM) return as the official radio broadcast partners for the festival, with announcements pertaining to the show line-up being released first on those media outlets. In addition to benefiting the Rock Hall's music education outreach efforts, this year's show will also benefit the Cary Community Foundation (www.carycommunityfoundation.org). The Cary Community Foundation's goal is to promote philanthropy in Cary through the creation of permanent endowments and grant making to help meet the needs of non-profit organizations that serve its citizens. Last year's show benefited both the Rock Hall and the John Entwistle Foundation. "We couldn't have been more pleased with last year's show and the support we received from the Town of Cary, the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, our various corporate and media partners and `60s and `70s classic rock fans," said French. "This year we plan to give music fans a little bit of everything by paying homage to Rock and Roll's R&B roots while also providing fans a healthy dose of classic rock and some other pleasant surprises." About The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is a nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library, archives and numerous educational programs The Cary Community Foundation The Cary Community Foundation was created in 2005 by Cary residents and businesses to increase opportunities for philanthropy among those living and working in Cary. The CCF operates under the umbrella of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), which has over $110million in permanent assets. Over time, the CCF will build a body of hundreds of funds, established through the passion and commitment of the community. The Foundation's accessible approach to philanthropy is illustrated by the CCF mission statement: To enable all citizens and businesses to contribute to their community and its legacy. For more information, visit www.carycommunityfoundation.org. About Koka Booth Amphitheatre and the Town of Cary Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C. is located among 14 acres of stately hardwoods and pines and is beautifully situated next to Symphony Lake. With a capacity for 7,000 people, patrons enjoy concerts in a spectacular setting. Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and the renowned Research Triangle Park. Regularly recognized by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live, its tree-lined streets and well-groomed subdivisions and office parks show Cary has grown the right way. Media Inquiries Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum related questions should be directed to Rick French at (919) 277-1174 Town of Cary related questions should be directed to Cultural Arts Director Lyman Collins at (919) 462-3861

Yeah, I saw it. I don't plan to attend. I guess in the end it will come down to the line-up. But I won't be buying my tickets prior to seeing the official line-up.

I can't say that I blame anyone for exercising caution. The memory of last year is still fresh.