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Black Hills News StoriesGo back to News ArticlesDeadwood Jam Committee announces Jam headlinersBlood, Sweat & Tears to join Collective Soul at the 20th Annual Deadwood JamDEADWOOD (3/26/2010) – Blood, Sweat & Tears, classic hit-makers whose songs include classics such as “And When I Die” and “Spinning Wheel”, will join rockers Collective Soul at the 20th Annual Deadwood Jam, Sept. 17-18 in Historic Deadwood. Blood, Sweat & Tears will wrap up the first day of the festival, on Friday, Sept. 17. The band has racked up album sales in the millions, earned multiple gold albums, earned 10 Grammy nominations and took home three. They beat out the Beatles for “Album of the Year” honors. Blood, Sweat & Tears has been called one of the greatest horn bands in the history of popular music. Their hits, such as "Spinning Wheel, "You've Made Me So Very Happy," "And When I Die," "Fire and Rain" and "Ride Captain Ride," are known worldwide. Since forming in 1993, Collective Soul has gone on to become a multiplatinum band with a catalog of No. 1 hits such as "The World I Know," "Shine," "December," "Gel", "Listen," "Heavy," "Run" and many others. Their song "Tremble for My Beloved" was on the soundtrack for the movie “Twilight.” Collective Soul’s newest collaboration, due out later this year, already has the hits "Staring Down" and “You” playing on radio stations across the country. Collective Soul will take the Jam stage on Saturday, Sept. 18. Joining Collective Soul and Blood, Sweat & Tears in the Jam lineup is John McEuen, a founding member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and a founder of the Deadwood Jam itself. A special tribute is planned for McEuen during the Deadwood Jam week. John Eddie, with hits such as "If You're Here When I Get Back" and "Forty" will also take the Jam stage. More acts will be announced in coming weeks. The Black Hills' premier musical festival since its inception 20 years ago, the Deadwood Jam stage has featured a variety of leading musical acts, including The Wallflowers, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Alison Krauss, Mat Kearney, The Young Dubliners, Robert Cray, Big & Rich, George Clinton, Koko Taylor, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and many, many others. Each year, the Deadwood Jam brings a wide array of top musical talent to the Black Hills from celebrated acts to newcomers, risings stars and local talent. Visit www.deadwoodjam.com or call 1-800-344-8826 for tickets and more information. -30- For more information, photos or to SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS: |
