2012 Darius Rucker Concerts to Include "Rock The Research" in Vail, CO for Orthopedic Research

March 1, 2012 - PRLog -- VAIL, Colo.—(Feb. 28, 2012)—Capitol recording artist and country music star, Darius Rucker, will show his support for The Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) as he returns to headline the Institute’s annual summer fundraising concert for a third time. All proceeds from the event will fund ongoing new research into new orthopedic treatments.  

As part of the exciting line-up of 2012 Darius Rucker Concerts, “Rock the Research” will take place Thursday, July 5th at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO.  Orthopedic research at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (http://www.sprivail.org) works to develop new diagnostic procedures and treatments for such conditions as joint preservation, joint restoration and osteoarthritis research, along with some new initiatives in youth sports injury prevention.

Tickets for the “Rock the Research” concert and VIP event are currently scheduled to go on sale in April.  As a follow-up to last year’s sold out event, Rucker will return to Ford Amphitheater for a live concert.  Attendees may purchase lawn or pavilion seats.  Those who purchase VIP tickets will also enjoy pre-concert hors d’oeuvres and a sit-down dinner with a live auction under a canopy in the beautiful Betty Ford Garden immediately following the concert.

According to John McMurtry, Vice President of Program Development for SPRI,  “As a former patient of Dr. Steadman, Darius understands the important role that the Steadman Philippon Research Institute plays in validating the leading-edge treatments developed by its associated physicians. Last year’s event was extremely successful in attracting Darius’ fans from all of Vail’s surrounding communities and the Denver area who were anxious for the rare opportunity to see this superstar in such an intimate venue.  We are grateful to be included in the list of 2012 Darius Rucker Concerts and to have him  joining us again for the third year as he exemplifies the return to the active lifestyle which our research offers patients who suffer from orthopaedic injuries and conditions.”

Event Information will be updated on the Steadman Philippon Research Institute’s website or you can follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/steadmanphilippon.

For the full list of 2012 Darius Rucker Concerts, please visit http://www.dariusrucker.com.


About Steadman Philippon Research Institute: The Steadman Philippon Research Institute is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Vail, Colo. The Institute seeks to keep people physically active late into life through pioneering orthopedic research and education. For more information about The Steadman Philippon Research Institute visit www.sprivail.org.


About Darius Rucker:
Darius Rucker has again topped the charts with the release of his sophomore country album, Charleston, SC 1966, on Capitol Records Nashville. Since it’s October 2010 debut, Charleston, SC 1966 has garnered two #1 hits with “Come Back Song” and “This.” USA Today raved, "Rucker has made a fine-sounding country album, full of singable choruses, bittersweet fiddle and steel, and guitars with bottomless twang," and Rolling Stone said, “On his Nashville debut, Rucker's rich baritone, sentimental ballads and bright hooks made him the most successful African-American country singer since Charley Pride. Rucker amps up that formula on album number two." The debut in referral is his chart-topping 2008 release, Learn To Live – an album that produced three consecutive No. 1 singles and Top 5 smash, “History In The Making.” Darius is currently a special guest on Lady Antebellum’s Own The Night Tour and working on his third solo country album. For more information, please visit www.dariusrucker.com.

“Rock The Research” Benefit Show Contact:
Kristin Mapstone
214.293.6581
kmsmith@emedicalmedia.com
Darius Rucker Media Contact:
Ebie McFarland
Essential Broadcast Media
615.327.3259
ebie@ebmediapr.com

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The Steadman Philippon Research Institute is a nonprofit organization in Vail, CO seeking to keep people physically active late into life through pioneering orthopedic research and education into the cause, prevention, treatment of orthopedic disorders.