The Music Midtown Festival Makes Its 7th Appearance Next Weekend May 5-7 In Atlanta, Georgia

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Atlanta's Music Midtown Festival gears up for its 7th year of riveting performances from 130 international, national, regional and local artists. Located in the heart of Atlanta, the three-day music extravaganza is slated for next weekend, May 5 - 7 and supports a jam-packed lineup spread over nine stages. "Since its inception in 1994, Atlanta's Music Midtown Festival has quickly become one of the largest and most anticipated music celebrations in the country," says RollingStone.com.

Featuring a potpourri of music from alternative to rock, this year's talent includes heavy hitters like: Collective Soul, Creed, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Guster, Joe Satriani, Taj Mahal, The Allman Brothers Band, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Paul Rodgers, Cracker, Susan Tedeschi, Joe Walsh, Foreigner, Sevendust, Oasis, and Meshell Ndegeocello. Attracting attention for its diverse world music line-up, the festival has a little something for everyone's taste. Prepare to salsa, stomp your feet to the fiddle, dance to traditional Zydeco, and move to the island rhythms of reggae with renowned artists including: Celia Cruz, Jimmy Cliff, La Bottine Souriante, Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, King Sunny Ade, and Albita. Visit www.musicmidtown.com or call 770- MIDTOWN for the full talent lineup.

In addition to live music, the festival also offers numerous activities for all ages. Always a family favorite, Kids-Town is free to the public and has special performances, interactive activities, and food just for kids. An expanded Artist Market located in a shady grove includes a small film festival, arts and crafts, a performance stage, wine-tasting, and vendors selling merchandise from clothing and jewelry to original works of art. New to this year, local sports and entertainment celebrities will host an interactive drumming area called the Thunderdome. The festival also highlights some of Atlanta's best restaurants with tasty treats peppered throughout the 35 acre site.

The final deadline for all media credential requests is this Friday, April 28. Please submit all requests on letterhead by fax to 404- 577-8644. Visit the media center on Music Midtown's website at www.musicmidtown.com for press releases, credential request instructions, and updated festival information.