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Standing Hampton Prepares for Busy Summer Schedule and Album Debut Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Des Moines, IA – (04/16/08) -- Standing Hampton hits the road this summer, touring throughout the Midwest in support of their debut album titled Brace Yourself.
In addition to their popular “hitlist” from the 70’s and 80’s, Standing Hampton will be performing their original songs, featured on the new album. The classic rock/powerpop album is now available to purchase at their appearances and online through iTunes, CD Baby, and Myspace. “We’ve had a tremendous response to the new material,” says keyboard and guitarist Doug Dixon, “and we’re excited about our summer dates and winning over new fans.”
Select events for Standing Hampton’s Summer Tour 2008
Date Time Event/Venue Location
05/23 5:00PM Friday Fest / Walter-Johnson Park Urbandale, IA
06/06 5:00PM Clive After Five Clive, IA
06/20 8:00PM Green Days Johnston, IA
06/21 7:30PM Clive Festival Clive, IA
07/11 9:00PM Dallas County Fair Adel, IA
07/12 8:00PM Summer Fest Ankeny, IA
07/26 7:00PM Southern Iowa Fair Oskaloosa, IA
08/09 8:00PM Iowa State Fair (Budweiser Tent) Des Moines, IA
For additional information about Standing Hampton or to view more of their upcoming shows and events, contact Doug at 641-664-1601 or visit www.standinghampton.com.
CONTACT:
J. Douglas Dixon
Standing Hampton
(641) 664-1601
doug@standinghampton.com
www.standinghampton.com
www.myspace.com/standinghampton
ABOUT STANDING HAMPTON:
Standing Hampton is a powerpop classic rock group based out of Des Moines, IA. The band members include: Nancy Benson, Tony Benson, Devon Miller, Jon Douglas Dixon, and Dave Cornelison. Standing Hampton has played with several national acts such as Kevin Bacon, Eddie Money, Little River, Warrant, and Firehouse.
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