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Monday, April 16, 2007

UPDATE: Richardson Wildflower Festival updates headliners list

By Pegasus News wire

Updated 07:12 a.m., May 15, 2007

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RICHARDSON — UPDATE: Bo Diddley had to cancel for health reasons. Word is he's in the hospital. Here's hoping he's better soon. Thanks to Pegasus News user J_Mortimer for the heads-up.

Also, don't forget our free VIP ticket and swag contest. You can enter just by posting a comment below telling us who at the fest you most want to see.

City of Richardson officials announced more headliner acts for this year’s 15th annual Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, May 18-20. With just five weeks left until the gig, Bo Diddley, Jo Dee Messina, Tracy Byrd and The Austin Lounge Lizards join an already impressive lineup at Wildflower!, an arts and music festival drawing local, regional, and national acts performing the best in classic and alternative rock, country, blues, funk, pop, R&B, Americana, and folk.

You haven't seen diddley till you've experienced a live performance with “The Originator,” Bo Diddley. Wielding his trademark rectangular-shaped guitar, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Hall of Famer brings his popular “Bo Diddley Beat” to the American Airlines Stage for an early evening performance on Saturday, May 19.

Closing out the festival on Sunday, May 20 is Jo Dee Messina- One of today's hottest artists in the world of country music. Messina became the first woman in country music history to have three consecutive multi-week No. 1 songs from one album, and when you're Billboard's most-played female country artist it's no wonder The Austin Chronicle labels you “contemporary country's brightest up-and-coming star!” Acts are still being booked and will be announced when confirmed.

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival

  • When: Friday, May 18, 2007, 6 p.m. to midnight
  • Where: Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
  • Cost: $5 - $20
  • Age limit: All ages

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival

  • When: Saturday, May 19, 2007, 11 a.m. to midnight
  • Where: Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
  • Cost: $5 - $20
  • Age limit: All ages

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival

  • When: Sunday, May 20, 2007, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
  • Cost: $5 - $20
  • Age limit: All ages

Other headliners scheduled to play Wildflower! include: Better Than Ezra, Fastball, John Waite, The Romantics, Eddie Money, Le Freak, The Original Family Stone, Morris Day and The Time, Foghat, Shooter Jennings, Grand Funk Railroad and Paramount’s LaserSpectacular featuring the Music of Pink Floyd!

Texas’ very own, the satirical folk band Austin Lounge Lizards, headline the award-winning Singer/Songwriter Stage along with Jud Caswell, Bill Ward, The Dreamsicles, The Laws, John W. Davis, Jonathan Byrd, Dromedary, Zoe Lewis, Susan Gibson, Diana Jones, John Gorka, Butch Morgan & Robert Firth.

Ticket prices for Wildflower! again remain a great deal with a $20 three-day pass available at all area Tom Thumb stores beginning April 16th. The $20 pass is sold until 5:30 pm, Friday, May 18. Advance purchase passes are also available on-line and by phone through Front Gate Tickets. Single day tickets are $15 and kids age 5-12 are $3; both tickets are available only at the festival gates. Kids 4 and under are free.

Wildflower! also features strolling performers and buskers, the family-friendly Nortel Kidz Korner, the Wild! Marketplace, the City of Richardson's Petting Zoo, and The Acoustic Café.

Wildflower! would not be possible without support from some of the country’s leading corporate and media organizations- ViewPoint Bank, Richardson Regional Medical Center, American Airlines, CBS 11, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas, Nortel, Bud Light, Star CommunityNewspapers, 96.3 KSCS, AT&T, and Sherwin-Williams.

Source: Wildflower! Pegasus News is a media sponsor of the festival.

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Bill Holston

Bill Holston Verified

so, any local bands?

2 years, 6 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )

Mike Orren

Mike Orren Staff

Not so much on the main stages. The acoustic cafe features some, as does the singer songwriter stage. And there is a budding talent competition only open to Richardson residents.

2 years, 6 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )

atlasslipped Anonymous

This is an odd fest. Half cool and half crap.

I'll always see Diddly and the Lizards given the chance.

I wish it was Tom Waite not Ralph Waite.

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Scott Miller

Scott Miller Verified

Foghat! When I was a kid they used to open for practically every big concert at the LA Forum and they pretty much rocked back then. Or maybe I just didn't know any better.

I'd kind of like to see them just to try and get a glimpse backstage to see what kind of medical support team they've put together.

But Bo Diddly, that's a bonus!

And I wish it were Tom Waits and not John Waite.

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hakoop Anonymous

I want to see all of these equally, if I can get free tickets.

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Arin Whittington Verified

Wow, I can see Bo Diddley and Better than Ezra at the same fest. Thats cool, I'm ready. Better than Ezra puts on a great show, I'm from Baton Rouge, their "hometown", and am glad to know that Bo is still rockin'

2 years, 6 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )

cjongirard Anonymous

Bo Diddley. If you have never seen him before, do not miss this chance. Last time he was in Dallas was amazing! This guy is the real deal and puts on a FUN set! What a legend! Family Stone.....get your freak on! Is PN going to be out there?

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Mike Orren

Mike Orren Staff

cjongirard: Some of us will be there a little bit to check out the bands, but given a small staff and a staffer's wedding party taking place this weekend, we'll primarily be representing with our jumbotron ad, which Chad is running over to the Wildflower folk as I type.

2 years, 6 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )

J_Mortimer Anonymous

Bo Diddley had a medical issue and had to go to a hospital. Apparently he has had to drop out of this event.

J

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Mike Orren

Mike Orren Staff

You are correct J_Mortimer. Thanks for the heads-up.

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Calvin Sexton

Calvin Sexton Verified

Hey!!!! My band the Inner City All Stars will be performing at the Festival. We are Local!!! We perform at 7:45pm before the Family Stone and Morris Day on the American Airline Stage

2 years, 5 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )

Scott Miller

Scott Miller Verified

I still want to see Foghat. Hope things work out OK for Bo.

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J_Mortimer Anonymous

More news about Bo Diddley: http://www.kansascity.com/414/story/1...

J

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veegee Anonymous

I saw Foghat many times in the 70's. They opened up for many bands until Slow Ride made it big. Lonesome Dave passed away in 2000 and he was the heart of the band. I hope the new guys do him justice. Rest in peace, Dave.

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TexasChica Anonymous

I was really looking forward to seeing Bo Diddley but, now wish him a speedy recovery. My favorite band of all time is Morris Day & The Time!!! Can't wait to take my 5yr old to see them for the first time.

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roxyl17 Anonymous

I really want to see Eddie Money!! I cant wait for wildflower this year..it will be a blast...I would love to get vip!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!

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Mike Orren

Mike Orren Staff

Sorry, Roxy. The contest ended Wednesday:

http://www.pegasusnews.com/blogs/pega...

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clambe Anonymous

I want to see Jo Dee Messina. She is my favourite. I like her song "I'm done".

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Erin Rice

Erin Rice Verified

clambe,

This story is about Wildflower festival last year. If you click here, you can find the lineups for this year's festival taking place May 16-18.

Sorry to say there is no Jo Dee Messina this year. Do you, perhaps, like Pat Benetar? Because she is on the lineup.

1 year, 6 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )

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