COMES TO HARD ROCK HOTEL PALM SPRINGS
April 23-26 Featuring Live Performances, Giveaways and Meet-n-Greets
by Laura Little
Join Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs and Sony Music Nashville April 23 – 26 as they partner up to celebrate country music with four days of exclusive live performances, artist meet-n-greets, a visit from country superstar Sara Evans, as well as amazing prizes.
The country music experience kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. Be at the Hard Rock for a chance to win great prizes on the Sony Music Party Wheel including a guitar autographed by Brad Paisley, a guitar autographed by The Doobie Brothers, a meet-n-greet with The Swon Brothers, autographed CDs, concert tickets and other exciting prizes.
On Friday, April 24, it’s Country Brunchin’, featuring a continuation of prize giveaways on the Sony Music Party Wheel, a live acoustic set from singer/songwriter Rick Shelley at 12:30 p.m. Rick, formerly of rock/blues band Woodshed, recently started a solo project that has earned him three nominations in the CVMA’s (Coachella Valley Music Awards). At 1:30 p.m., the Country Club Pool Party begins with music, prizes and drink specials.
Country Brunchin’ continues on Saturday, April 25 with an acoustic set from Cam at 12:30 p.m. The California native is currently recording her first album after releasing the new hit single, “My Mistake.” Cam has also had success with a song being featured on Miley Cyrus’ most recent album, Bangerz. Afterwards, the Country Club Pool Party turns up the entertainment with yet even more prizes, music and fun at 1:30 p.m.
On Sunday, April 25 another Country Brunchin’ performance takes place at 12:30 p.m. featuring CVMA’s Best Country Band 2014, R Buckle Road, introduced by Sea Gayle Records/Arista Nashville hitmaker Jerrod Niemann. Jerrod is responsible for the No. 1 platinum singles “Drink to That All Night” and “Lover, Lover.”
A highlight of the weekend includes an appearance on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. by multi-platinum ACM and CMA award-winning RCA Nashville recording artist Sara Evans, who will be donating a personal item that will join the star-studded Hard Rock memorabilia collection. Evans will also be doing a meet-n-greet for select guests and media. Afterwards, the Country Club Pool Party will begin at 2:00 p.m. to round out the weekend of entertainment and fun.
Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs Country Music Experience Schedule of Events:
Thursday, April 23
Sony Music Party Wheel 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Lobby)
Drink specials and prizes, including passes to the weekend-long country music festival.
Friday, April 24
Country Brunchin’ noon to 6 p.m. (Pool)
12:30 p.m. Live acoustic performance by Rick Shelley
1:30 p.m. Sony Music Party Wheel and Country Club Pool Party
Saturday, April 25
Country Brunchin’ noon to 6 p.m. (Pool)
12:30 p.m. Live acoustic performance by Cam
1:30 p.m. Country Club Pool Party with prizes and giveaways
Sunday, April 26
Country Brunchin’ noon to 6 p.m. (Pool)
12:30 p.m. Appearance by/meet-n-greet with Jerrod Niemann
12:30 p.m. Live acoustic performance by R Buckle Road
1:30 p.m. Appearance and memorabilia donation by Sara Evans
1:40 p.m. Drag tribute to Sara Evans by Marina Mac
2:00 p.m. Country Club Pool Party with prizes and giveaways