Diamond Head Crater Celebration on May 19, 2007
Earth, Wind and Fire erupt from inside the Diamond Head
Crater on Saturday, May 19 starting at 2 p.m. The 2007 Diamond Head Crater
Celebration follows in the footsteps of last April’s very successful celebration
that marked the first public performance inside the historic landmark in almost
three decades.
 The
day of entertainment includes headlining artists Earth, Wind and Fire,
eight-time Grammy Award winners who sold out two performances in the Blaisdell
Arena in its last Hawaii engagement and whose 2006-7 tour has been a hit
worldwide.
The line-up also showcases the world premiere of Mick Fleetwood¹s Island Rumours
Band. Fleetwood, co-founder of the iconic band, Fleetwood Mac, has a new dynamic
collaboration with Willie K, Eric Gilliom and other musicians.
Sounds of the original Santana music will echo through the Crater with "Black
Magic Woman", "Oye Como Va" and other favorites from that era performed by
Santana's original lead singer, Gregg Rolie. Also the former lead singer in
Journey, Rolie is an inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hawaii's own Yvonne Elliman of Jesus Christ Superstar fame, who toured with
Eric Clapton and who had the huge hit single, "If I Can¹t Have You" from
Saturday Night Fever will be returning to perform for Crater audiences.
Opening this year¹s Crater Celebration will be a Polynesian Cultural
Center-produced showcase of music, dance and chanting representing a panorama of
high energy Pacific heritages.
According to producer Ron Gibson of GM Entertainment, “All of us associated with
the Diamond Head Crater Celebration are thrilled with the dynamic lineup this
year. In addition to presenting one of Hawaii’s favorite bands, Earth, Wind and
Fire, we’re honored to offer the world premiere of Mick Fleetwood’s
collaboration with our outstanding Hawaii artists. This is exactly what our
vision of this event has always been. Inviting alumni also is part of our goal,
which we have achieved this year by having Mick
Fleetwood back since he performed with Fleetwood Mac in the mid-1970’s. Two-time
Crater alum Greg Rolie performed as the lead singer of Santana in the early
1970’s and was the co-founder and lead singer of Journey, which also performed
at a Crater Festival. And our local diva, Yvonne Elliman, will make her third
appearance at the May 19 event. The addition of the Polynesian Cultural Center
adds an international flair and offers younger artists the opportunity to
perform in the Crater and experience the magic of Diamond Head.”
Gibson said many of the unique offerings from 2006 will be repeated due to
popular demand. "The Crater Cabaret was a huge hit, with local bands playing and
event goers dancing. We are recruiting musicians right now and promise a great
time for everyone," said Gibson.
Merchandise sales, including a commemorative poster created just for the Crater
Celebration, will be available at the boutique. There also will be an arts and
crafts fair in the Crater. In addition, there will be an extensive food court
with an array of Hawaii Regional Cuisine establishments, farm fresh
made-to-order foods, ethnic restaurant offerings and a rainbow of beverages,
including beers and wines, soft drinks and
smoothies, coffee beverages and bottled waters to complement the food and
festivities.
Tickets are available at
www.ticketmaster.com, by phone toll-free at 877-750-4400, or at the
Blaisdell Arena Box Office. All applicable service charges apply. Reserved
seating ($135, $150 and $175) and general admission ($125, with low-back beach
chairs permitted) will be available.
All tickets include reserved parking at convenient auxiliary lots and roundtrip
shuttle into the Crater in order to minimize the environmental impact on the
Crater and surrounding neighborhoods. No walk-ins will be allowed at the event.
This remains a rare opportunity for 7500 lucky ticket buyers to be at a historic
event in the Diamond Head Crater. We will present six hours of music, and will
give an unforgettable experience that incorporates Hawaii's heritage with
earlier Crater
celebration alumni performers to give an unbeatable experience," said Gibson.
For more information on the Crater Celebration, call the hotline at (808)
735-7000 or visit
www.cratercelebration.com.
Edited by Wendy J Betts
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