Ventura Music and Classic Car Show

Musical Acts Highlight The Ventura Nationals Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show and Music Festival

The 10^th Annual Festival will rock out all Labor Day Weekend

with huge lineup of bands

(VENTURA, CA) – The 10^th Annual Ventura Nationals Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show and Music Festival rolls into to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2. Guests will enjoy a variety of live music virtually all weekend, with acts starting at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday and 9:15 a.m. on Sunday. Other attractions include over 700 pre-1969 American hot rods, Kustoms, classics, trucks, low-riders, and motorcycles on display and a pin up contest judged by the legendary Ramone’s drummer, Marky Ramone, as well as the infamous television, film and celebrity auto customizer, George Barris.

Here’s a rundown of all the sounds you’ll hear:

Saturday, September 1, 2012 – Gates open 9:00 a.m.

Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001

·         Moonlight Trio: A Los Angeles based Mexican-American band who play a mix of roots rock, rockabilly, cumbia, and traditional Mexican music performed with a rockabilly twist…In other words, “Cumbiabilly!”

·         Ray Campi: Legendary rockabilly pioneer who can slap his trademark white double bass unlike anything audiences have ever seen.

·         High School Caesar: This five member country/rockabilly crew out of Texas describe their sound as “smooth whiskey with a hint of Tobasco.”

·         Albert “Mr. Telecaster” Lee: This special guest out of England is known for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique.

At the After Party – 9:15 p.m.

Ventura Bowling Center, 1888 East Thompson Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001

·         The MuerTones: One of LA’s freshest new bands, they throw down a high energy take on the classic surf music genre.

·         High School Caesar

·         Cold Blue Rebels: A bit of performance art as the band pumps out a spooky, psychobilly sound complete with zombie dancers, blue makeup, and vampire fangs.

Sunday, September 2, 2012 – Gates open at 9:30 a.m.

Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001

·         The MuerTones

·         The Americans: Traditional, original, good ‘ole American rock and roll.

·         Sugar Daddys: Southern California rockabilly band named 2010’s best by OC Weekly Magazine

The Ventura Nationals Hot rod & Motorcycle Show and Music Festival takes place Saturday, September 1, 2012 to Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001, with a kickoff party taking place Friday, August 31, 2012 at Fast Frame, 3954 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93003. For more information on vendor and auto registration, swap meet, bands and events, and lodging, visit www.venturanationals.com, or contact:

Cars and sponsorships: (805) 216-2421

Vendors: (408) 410-4401

Entertainment: (818) 437-1523 or karen.mamont@gmail.com

Media Contact: (310) 305 7169 Tom@annflowerpr.com