The Pointer Sisters Bring Soul to A Taste of Colorado

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Kimberly Greene • A Taste of Colorado
(303) 295-6330 • Kim@ATasteofColorado.com
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July 17, 2012
The Pointer Sisters Bring Soul to A Taste of Colorado
DENVER – Grammy-winning R&B group The Pointer Sisters will take the Main Stage at the 29 th annual
A Taste of Colorado on Sun., Sept. 2, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is presented by Jammin’ 101.5. The fourday,
free admission, food, music, and entertainment Festival will take place Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31
through Sept. 3, in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park.
Since the 1970s, The Pointer Sisters have achieved worldwide success and left a mark on the
American music scene. The group has mastered many music genres – pop, disco, jazz, country, soul,
rock, and funk – and has had numerous hits, including “Yes We Can Can” and “I’m So Excited,” which
peaked at #11 and #9, respectively, on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100.
In 1973, they released their self-titled album and were applauded for their versatility. The
following year, The Pointer Sisters released “That’s a Plenty,” which produced the popular country song
“Fairytale.” This song reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped them earn an invitation to be the
first black female group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. In 1975, the group won a
Grammy Award for “Fairytale,” and two of its members were nominated as songwriters for the Grammy
Award for ‘Best Country Song.’ The song was later covered by Elvis Presley. Later in 1975, they
released the album “Steppin’,” featuring Grammy-nominated “How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the
Side),” which reached #1 on Billboard magazine’s R&B chart.
The height of their success came in the 1980s with the release of hits, such as “He’s So Shy” and
“Slow Hand,” and the group’s most popular album, “Break Out.” The album included the songs
“Automatic” and “Neutron Dance,” which earned The Pointer Sisters two Grammy Awards and two
American Music Awards.
In 1994, the group was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 1996, they
performed in the closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In recent years, The Pointer
Sisters have performed with numerous symphony orchestras, including the Boston Pops, and the women
participated in the Night of Proms, a tour that included performances throughout Germany, Holland, and
Belgium. The group continues to perform live.
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In addition to the Main Stage, four other entertainment stages located throughout the Festival will
serve up a continuous menu of music featuring rock, country, jazz, classic rock, blues, and ethnic music
and dance groups.
More than 50 of Colorado’s favorite food establishments will be selling a wide variety of small
portions to full meals, ensuring that there will be something for every palate. The Fine Dining area will
host some of Denver’s finest restaurants. The Albert Bartlett Culinary Showcase features local and
nationally-renowned chef demonstrations creating simple, yet elegant meals.
Festivalgoers can shop in more than 280 Marketplace booths for original arts and crafts, home
and gift items, furniture, jewelry, imports, and more. Fine Art in the Park will display original works in a
variety of mediums created by artists from around the country. Shoppers also can explore the Home &
Lifestyles area, which features a variety of exhibitors displaying products and services such as window
installation, kitchen remodeling, cookware, basement refinishing, and salons and spas.
There will be plenty of music, magic, clowns, and puppets on the Comfort Dental KidzStage, and
the KidZone features play equipment and hands-on craft activities. Kids and adults also can enjoy
carnival rides and games Saturday through Monday.
In the Festival of Mountain and Plain area, families can learn about the state’s pioneer past,
nature, and the environment. Featured artisans will demonstrate Navajo weaving and culture, spinning,
rug braiding, lace crocheting, felting, and quilting, along with the popular blacksmith demonstration. At
the Raptor Education Foundation (REF) exhibit, children can learn about birds, their environment, and
their interactions with humans.
Sponsors of this year’s Festival are: 9NEWS, Albert Bartlett, All Copy Products, American
Medical Response, Aspen Pure, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, BIC, Blue Moon, Coast 2 Coast
Communications, Colorado Lottery, Colorado Native, Comfort Dental, Coors Banquet, Courtyard by
Marriott Denver Downtown, Date Night Denver, The Denver Post, Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc.,
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, Ford Experience Tour, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, International Delight Iced Coffee,
Jelly Belly, LBA Realty, Levinson Eye Clinic, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, PEPSI, Residence Inn Denver
City Center, State Farm, Sturgeon Electric, TownePlace Suites Denver Downtown, TUMS Freshers,
Verizon Wireless, Xcel Energy, and XingTea.
Festival hours are Friday, Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2,
10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is
produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s
community events nonprofit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the
region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more
about our state’s Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing arts in addition to
featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations.
Visit www.ATasteofColorado.com, www.facebook.com/ATasteofColorado,
www.twitter.com/ATasteofCO, or call (303) 295-6330 for more information.
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