Wednesday, June 4

Today is Wednesday, June 4, 208. At the time this is being written, we are only about 91 hours away from the kickoff of Riverbend 2008 !
Lots of great classic hits artists will be performing, like Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings, from Grand Funk Railroad and The Guess Who, respectively. Together. One Band with two separate musical histories to draw from. THAT should be an incredible show.

Also, America will be performing with our own Chattanooga Symphony. Bob Bernhardt, the CSO conductor, always gets a kick out of playing with contemporary artists like America. In recent years, the CSO has done shows with The Moody Blues, Michael McDonald, and many others. It's always a treat, both for the audience as well as the performers.

Speaking of Riverbend and this time of year when it gets soooooooo very hot, remember these hot weather precautions:

Dress comfortably in light colored clothing. Take frequent breaks if you're doing a lot of physical activity outdoors. And above all, stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and sports drinks designed to replenish your bodily fluids.
For Riverbenders, this does NOT mean "have another beer". It means "drink water" Lots of it.
And be safe...let's make this one an accident-free festival this year !