Verizon Wireless American Music Festival

Event Date: 
Sep 3 2010 - Sep 5 2010
Location: 
17th Street Park
24th Street Park
31st Street Park
On the beach between 5th and 7th Streets
 

For the first time, 300 VIP Experience tickets are available to the general public for Friday and Saturday Main Stage concerts.  Sunday’s concert is not included in the offer. 
 

Children 12 and under free except for VIP tickets. 

“These exclusive VIP passes provide separate entrance to the exclusive area in front of the stage for viewing Friday and Saturday concerts, access to heavy hors d’oeuvres, VIP-only port-a-johns, two free beers or wine, and tickets to both Friday and Saturday concerts” says Bobby Melatti, director of Beach Events that produces the Festival.  “Priced at $95 for both nights, this is the ultimate way for fans to enjoy the concerts.”

Passport Pins available for purchase $30 at the Virginia Beach Visitor Center, 2100 Parks Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 491-7866 and David's Gift Shop, 702 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 428-0583. ***Those who previously purchased Passport Pins may redeem their tickets/vouchers at the American Music Festival box office located at the main entrance day of event.***

Tickets, Passport Pins, and VIP Experience Passes are on sale NOW through all Ticketmaster outlets, including online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800.745.3000.

The sounds of rock, jazz, country, blues, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival.  The largest outdoor music event on the East coast, the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival brings together local, regional, and national acts to play on a gigantic 60-foot wide and 60-foot tall stage on the beach at 5th Street as well as stages in all parks along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront.
 
Chief Musician Inga Schmidlin from Training and Support Center, Hampton Roads will sing the National Anthem on Friday night at 5th St. to kick off the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival.
 
Announced for Sunday night's Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon post-race concert:

REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar!  Two legendary acts teamup for their "Love on the Run" tour!

Festival goers by the thousands love the appeal of being outdoors on the beach with the Atlantic Ocean providing the perfect background for some of the greatest live music of all time!  Food vendors, beer, and merchandise kiosks enhance the festival atmosphere along the boardwalk.

24th Street Stage Presented by:

2010 Entertainment Lineup:

Friday, September 3, 2010
5th St. Main Stage ($10 Advance/$15 Day of Show)
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM, The Trammps
9:00PM – 10:00 PM, The Village People
10:00PM – 11:15 PM, Gloria Gaynor

17th St. Stage FREE!
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
9:30 PM – 10:45 PM , Foghat

24th St. Stage Presented by Ford FREE!
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Orgone
9:30 PM – 10:45 PM, WAR

31st St. Stage FREE!
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM, Camper Van Beethoven
9:15 PM – 11:00 PM, Cracker

Saturday, September 4, 2010
5th St. Main Stage ($15 Advance/$20 Day of Show)
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM, Delbert McClinton
8:45 PM – 10:00 PM, Chicago (FIREWORKS to follow)

13th St. Stage FREE!
6:30 PM-7:30PM/8:00 PM-9:00 PM, Power Play

17th St. Stage FREE!
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, All-Star Weekend
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, All-Star Weekend
8:30 PM – 9:10 PM, Danni Rosner
9:30 PM – 10:45 PM, The Connells

22nd St. Stage FREE!
6:30 PM-7:30 PM/8:00 PM-9:00 PM, DEJA

24th St. Stage Presented by Ford FREE!
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thompson Square
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM, Chuck Wicks

27th St. Stage FREE!
5:45 PM-6:45 PM/7:15 PM-8:15 PM, Ben Phelps Project

31st St. Stage FREE!
Doors Open:  7:00 PM
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, The Grass Roots
9:30 PM – 10:45 PM, The Turtles

Sunday, September 5, 2010
5th St. Main Stage, presented by Rock ‘N’ Roll Half-Marathon ($20 Advance/$25 Day of Show)
Doors Open:  5:00 PM
6:30 PM – 6:50 PM, Lyndsay Rush
6:50 PM – 7:50 PM, Rock ‘N’ Roll Half-Marathon Awards
7:50 PM – 9:10 PM, Pat Benatar
9:40 PM – 11:00 PM, REO Speedwagon (FIREWORKS to follow)

13th St. Stage FREE!
6:30 PM-7:30PM/8:00 PM-9:00 PM, Monkey Booty

17th St. Stage FREE!
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, The Verve Pipe (Children’s Show)
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, The Verve Pipe
9:30 PM – 10:45 PM, Fastball

22nd St. Stage FREE!
6:30 PM-7:30 PM/8:00 PM-9:00 PM, Rich Whiskey Audition

24th St. Stage Presented by Ford FREE!
Doors Open: 3:30 PM
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Main Event
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM & 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels

27th St. Stage FREE!
5:45 PM-6:45PM/7:15 PM-8:15 PM, Borderline Crazy

31st St. Stage FREE!
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM & 9:45 PM – 11:00 PM, Max Weinberg