| The Adams Avenue Business Association (AABA) enjoyed hosting another successful Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival on April 21 & 22, 2007. There were over 60 live performances on 6 stages, 200 food, arts and craft vendors and over 20,000 in attendance for the 2 day event. KSON radio promoted the Roots & Folk Festival with their “Hometown Handshake” live broadcast from Antique Row Café (3002 Adams Avenue) on Friday April 20 with Cliff & Company. The neighborhood residents and loyal followers enjoyed their breakfast as Cliff, Tanner and the crew extended their craziness in the restaurant and over the airwaves. The newly introduced wine tasting booth, sponsored by PRP Wine International for the Roots & Folk Festival, proved to be very popular. The beer garden sponsored by Karl Strauss Brewing Company also proved to be quite a hit as there was also a stage in the beer garden to entertain those who entered. |
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 Photograph by Lois Bach Caption: From L-R: Jim Schneider, Executive Director, Adams Avenue Business Association, Greg Deering, Deering Banjo Company, John Ciccolella, winner of the Deering Goodtime Banjo during the 34th Annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival April 21 & 22, 2007. |
The AABA also raffled off a Deering
Goodtime Open Back Banjo donated by the Deering Banjo Company.
The winner of the banjo was drawn and announced by Gregory Page after his last set on the Park Stage. John Ciccolella was awarded the banjo as presented by Greg Deering of Deering Banjo Company and Jim Schneider, Executive Director of the Adams Avenue Business Association. |
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The Roots & Folk Festival went very smoothly, thanks to all of the cooperation and support from staff, the army of volunteers and the Board of Directors. “This event does much for so many people”, said Jim Schneider, Executive Director of the AABA. “We promote our business district, bring musicians together and create a sense of community for all who attend.” The Adams Avenue Business Association hosts the annual Roots & Folk Festival as a community event, promotion for the business district and as a fundraiser. AABA also hosts two other annual events; the Taste of Adams Avenue (scheduled for June 24, 2007) and the Adams Avenue Street Fair (September 29 & 30, 2007) with similar purposes. For more information about the activities and events of the Adams Avenue Business Association, visit their website, www.AdamsAveOnline.com or contact the office at 4649 Hawley Boulevard, San Diego CA 92116, Phone (619) 282-7329. |
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