Ogden to Host West's Premiere A Cappella Music Festival

Award-winning Artists to Present Magical Night of

Music Without Instruments at Ogden Amphitheater

OGDEN, Utah – Aug. 4, 2006 – Featuring an unrivaled lineup of award-winning a cappella artists from the United States and Canada, A Cappellastock '06 promises to be a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the whole family at the Ogden Amphitheater on Sat., Aug. 26.

"A Cappellastock is a vocal adventure that magically presents the power of the human voice in a high-energy night of pure enjoyment and musical fascination," said Jeff Petersen of T Minus 5 Entertainment, which produces A Cappellastock, now in its third year.

"A cappella music transcends all ages and musical interests, and with the unbeatable cast of top a cappella groups we've assembled for this year's event, we guarantee fans will leave wanting more," he said.

Arriving from Canada to headline the event, A Cappellastock '06 will feature Juno Award-winning a cappella legends The Nylons, who have performed more than 1,000 concerts across six continents over the past two decades. With seven gold and six platinum recordings to their credit, this four-member vocal group is one of Canada's top international success stories.

Arriving from San Francisco, The House Jacks will also provide attendees with some familiar sound, since they have sung Lagoon amusement park's radio jingles in recent years. The show will also feature Utah a cappella favorites Voice Male, T Minus 5 and The Cadillacs.

Last year's event, also held at the Ogden Amphitheater, drew nearly 3,000 visitors from across Utah and neighboring states. This year's event will draw upward of 4,000 fans.

"I applaud A Cappellastock's choice of Ogden City as a venue," said Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey. "I appreciate its commitment to help historic Downtown Ogden thrive as a center for culture and the arts."

Tickets for the show are available at www.acs06.com or by calling 801-394-2545.  Reserved seating prices at $20 and general admission seating tickets are $10. The pre-show is scheduled for 7 p.m., with the main show beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m.