Williamsburg, VA – The first annual James River Jam will be held Friday, November 11, 2011, at Busch Gardens’ Royal Palace Theatre in Williamsburg, Virginia. The charity jam session is presented by Tempus Jets and Busch Gardens, and will benefit An Achievable Dream Academy, Folds of Honor Foundation and Eastern Congo Initiative, organizations dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children and young adults.
Event organizers chose the Veterans Day holiday in honor of the local military personnel living and working in the region. A portion of the concert tickets will be given to local military bases for complimentary admission to the James River Jam.
The following artists will appear at the James River Jam on November 11:
- Joe Don Rooney, Rascal Flatts’ lead guitarist
- Don Felder, former Eagles guitarist
- John Oates, singer/songwriter and co-founder of Hall & Oates
- JD Souther, legendary singer/songwriter
- Micky Dolenz, lead singer of The Monkees
- Jerry Eubanks, former member of the Marshall Tucker Band
- Sam Bush, musician, vocalist and Father of Newgrass
- Joe Horowitz, musician and Canadian professional golfer
- Special video appearance from actor and Eastern Congo Initiative founder Ben Affleck
Tickets are still available and may be purchased online at www.jamesriverjam.com or by contacting Amanda Johnson, 757-875-7779 or ajohnson@orionairgroup.com.