The Owen Hart Foundation Presents:
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band:
July 28, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Calgary, Alberta – The Owen Hart Foundation's annual concert event
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will mark the 11 Anniversary of the foundation and the work they do within the Calgary community. The Owen Hart
Foundation is thrilled to announce they will be presenting an unforgettable evening with legendary artist, Ringo Starr and
His All Starr Band. A performance at 7:30pm is scheduled at The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on July 28,
2010. This extraordinary evening will punctuate The Owen Hart Foundation’s 11 years of humanitarian service and
commitment to helping those with limited resources, but with unlimited potential. Tickets go on sale to the general public
on Thursday, April 22, 2010.
"The Owen Hart Foundation's special annual event has helped raise much needed funds and awareness within the
Calgary community for over a decade. During this time, The Owen Hart Foundation has presented legendary performers
such as Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, Bob Newhart, as well as Howie Mandel. This year we are
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extremely proud to announce that Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will be performing on July 28 in support of The
Owen Hart Foundation. Ringo Starr is not only known the world over as one of the iconic famed members of the
legendary Beatles band, but has also enjoyed an amazing solo career as well. Given that Ringo Starr's performance will
be his FIRST ever appearance in Western Canada makes those of us at The Owen Hart Foundation all the more elated
and overwhelmed to be presenting him,” stated Martha Hart, founder of The Owen Hart Foundation.
"Over the years, The Owen Hart Foundation has unrelentingly endeavored to provide much needed funds for education
and a variety of other invaluable social programs, and has proudly grown into a staple charity within the Calgary
community while serving as an incredible celebration of Owen's life. The citizens of Calgary have always shown their
unwavering support for The Owen Hart Foundation and it has been this collective effort that has greatly contributed to our
continued success, for which I am truly grateful. Ringo Starr's performance will most certainly be a night to remember, and
we hope to see you all there!" stated Martha Hart.
“It is a real honor to once again be in a position to produce a legendary artist such as Ringo Starr on behalf of The Owen
Hart Foundation. This show will not disappoint fans of all ages. Ringo’s management team has indicated that many of the
iconic songs of The Beatles will be included in the set repertoire for the Calgary concert,” stated David Howard, President
of The Event Group.
Ringo Starr: Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the 1960s, Ringo Starr has been one of the world's brightest
musical luminaries. He has enjoyed a successful and dynamic solo career as a singer, songwriter and drummer, an active
musical collaborator, and as an actor. Drawing inspiration from classic blues, soul, country, honky-tonk and rock 'n' roll,
Ringo continues to play an important role in modern music with his solo recording and touring.
Tickets to Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, in support of The Owen Hart Foundation, go on sale to the general
public on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Tickets will be available at Ticketmaster (403) 777-0000 or online
www.ticketmaster.ca
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www.owenhartfoundation.org
For media information contact:
Dave Howard
The Event Group
(403) 543-1509
dave@eventgroup.ca
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