(Louisville, KY) – Rocktober is back at GIE+EXPO 2009 with chart-topping groups performing free October 30 at 4th Street Live! in downtown Louisville. The Friday night concerts are sponsored by Ariens Company and Stens, The Parts Company.
Headliners, The Grass Roots, are set to hit the stage at 7:00 p.m. Friday night and are sure to rock with hits like, “Let’s Live For Today,” “Things I Should Have Said,” “Midnight Confessions,”
At 9:00 p.m. The Blues Brothers will kick off Friday night’s 4th Street Live! Street Party – also free to GIE+EXPO visitors. The Grammy Award-nominated group was founded in 1978 by Saturday Night Live comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. The band continues to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members pleasing crowds across the nation.
“We are excited to bring these first-class acts to GIE+EXPO Friday night,” said Carol Dilger, corporate media manager for the Ariens Company. “GIE+
The GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) is set for Thursday, October 29 – Saturday, October 31 in Louisville, KY. The international tradeshow is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. (OPEI); Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS).
GIE+EXPO Show Director Warren Sellers said, “High-caliber entertainment like this brings a lot of energy to the event. Exhibitor support makes it possible. Ariens’ and Stens’ concert sponsorship sets the pace for all GIE+EXPO exhibitors who look for ways to position their brands before their key audiences.”
About the Venue
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville’s premier dining and entertainment district featuring a mix of leading national and regional restaurants and clubs. A variety of great food and drinks abounds at 4th Street Live! – from pub-style food to more upscale eateries. Grab a martini and dinner at Red Star Tavern, have a few beers and a burger at Hard Rock Café or some famous Kentucky bourbon at Maker’s Mark. In need of a laugh? Check out the Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater new to 4th Street Live! Located downtown, 4th Street Live! will become party central for GIE+EXPO. For more information or to make dinner reservations, visit www.4thstlive.com.
Pre-registration for a three-day pass to GIE+EXPO is $10 per person. The tradeshow admission for those who wait to register onsite will be $50. To pre-register online and to reserve hotel rooms, go to www.gie-expo.com.
