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03/16/2010

High Plains Mixer

Do you eat, sleep and breathe country music? Are you always searching for the latest mashups and remixes? Do you feel betrayed because all those Big Macs you ate didn't turn you into an Winter Olympic Medalist!!! Are you a VIP without VIP access? The answers are coming to Southern California in April and its called the High Plains Mixer!!!!

Each night beginning at sundown, the High Plains Mixer will host 3 different high profile DJ's mashing up country music and spinning the coolest tunes this side of the Rio Grande. Why does a non profit organization like Global Inheritance care about cowboys spinning records. For us, it's less about the music and more about the power source. That's where you come in VIP's. Yes, we are offering Stagecoach VIP passes and other cool country inspired gear to individuals powering various devices on the High Plains Mixer stage. You think the mechanical bull is tough, try the Human Hamster Wheel for 30 mins!! Each day at noon, the Cattle Drive will begin over at the High Plain Mixer. Head over and help feed our energy well by riding bikes, bouncing on see saws, turning hand cranks and jogging in hamster wheels. You'll need to clock in at least 40 mins of exercise before receiving any incentives. Interested in finding out more information? Send us an email :: RVheaven@globalinheritance.org

Missed us last year? Visit the Stagecoach/Global Inheritance Photo Gallery 2009

CLICK HERE

The TRASHed::Art of Recycling returns to Stagecoach. Over 30 redesigned recycling bins featuring artwork designed by America's Finest. All recycling bins are user friend so don't be shy about tossing in your empty cans and bottles. The redesigned bins will also be placed in Los Angeles School District after the festival to inspire kids to recycle and know the difference between a trash can & recycling bin. Each recycling bin has been equipped with a LoJack system, so please leave them on the festival grounds. Last year... a few frisky cowhands eloped with a couple recycling bins and our amber alerts have gone unanswered. Global Inheritance will be showing redesigned mini-recycling bins for everyone looking to bring some art back to the ranch and represent!

10/08/2009

Stagecoach 2010 Announced

ABC DAYTIME AND SOAPNET PRESENT
STAGECOACH:  CALIFORNIA'S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL,

FOURTH ANNUAL
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FESTIVAL
RETURNS SATURDAY, APRIL 24 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
TO THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA

Having joined the ranks of top U.S. destination festivals with more than 100,000 music fans in attendance last year, the critically acclaimed annual music festival STAGECOACH is set to return to Indio in the California desert Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 2010.  

The 2010 STAGECOACH line-up is led by a foursome of country superstars performing headlining sets: Keith Urban and Toby Keith--both making their STAGECOACH debuts--and the returning Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland, both of whom performed at 2007's inaugural STAGECOACH.

ABC DAYTIME AND SOAPNET PRESENT STAGECOACH:  CALIFORNIA'S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL will mark its fourth outing--at the beautiful Empire Polo Club--with a line-up that once again plays host to an impressive array of artists from the genres of mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country.  The initial STAGECOACH 2010 line-up includes headliners Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland joined by Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Phil Vassar, Merle Haggard, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jamey Johnson, Ray Price, Carlene Carter, Joey + Rory, BJ Thomas, The Avett Brothers, Bobby Bare, Nick 13, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Baxter Black, Steel Drivers, Easton Corbin, Mallary Hope, Chuck Mead, Mary Gauthier, Bill Anderson, Waddie Mitchell and Trampled By Turtles.

Tickets for STAGECOACH go on sale Friday, October 16 at 10:00 AM (PT) at all Ticketmaster locations and www.stagecoachfestival.com. Ticket prices start at just $99.00 for two-day passes.  A variety of reserved seating, camping and RV packages are also available; to view a complete breakdown of available ticketing and onsite camping/RV options, please visit www.Stagecoachfestival.com.

STAGECOACH is produced by Goldenvoice, The Messina Group and Moore Entertainment Group. For up-to-the-minute information on STAGECOACH, visit www.stagecoachfestival.com.  STAGECOACH is sponsored by ABC Daytime, Soapnet, Budweiser and Sony Playstation.

04/15/2009

ABC DAYTIME AND SOAPNET SIGN ON

ABC DAYTIME AND SOAPNET SIGN ON AS THE PRESENTING SPONSOR
OF STAGECOACH: CALIFORNIA'S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL APRIL 25 & 26

Network Talent, Including Steve Burton, Aiden Turner and Kassie De Paiva, to Appear
As Part of Weekend’s Festivities

ABC Daytime and SOAPnet have signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Stagecoach Country Music Festival powered by Toyota.  The event, held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, will be a part of ABC Daytime and SOAPnet’s Soap Nation Tour, an ongoing initiative to bring the stars to more fans in more cities more often.  As part of the sponsorship, actors from all three soaps, "All My Children" (AMC),
One Life To Live(OLTL) and "General Hospital" (GH) will be integrated into the event, introducing musical acts and interacting with fans on the Mane Stage.  Additionally, ABC and SOAPnet will hold autograph sessions and run giveaways from a branded RV and tent onsite.  Talent confirmed to attend include Bobbie Eakes and Aiden Turner from “All My Children;” Kassie De Paiva and Bree Williamson from "One Life To Live;" and Brandon Barash, Steve Burton, Rebecca Herbst, Kirsten Storms, Jason Thompson and Laura Wright from "General Hospital." (Subject to change)  Go to www.soapnet.com for additional details.

Stagecoach is also the most recent step in ABC Daytime and SOAPnet’s multi-faceted music strategy. Seen as a key promotional platform and a way to reach highly engaged women, the networks have the ability to connect their dedicated audience with new music. The initiative includes sponsoring tours, integrated in-show performances and promoting new songs in on and off air –marketing campaigns.

"We know through research and our past experiences with country music events, that country music is one of the popular music categories among our fan base," said Adam Rockmore, Senior Vice President ABC Daytime and SOAPnet Marketing. "The benefit of sponsoring this event is two-fold, we are able to super-serve our daytime fans and also gain exposure and credibility with a whole new audience, ultimately enabling us to grow our viewership."

STAGECOACH: California's Country Music Festival features a mix of artists from the genres of mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country performing in three distinct performance areas. The now critically acclaimed gathering also includes a variety of activities including a leading BBQ competition and expanded camping area with amenities exclusive to campers. This year's lineup features some of the top talent in the country music world today including headliners Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Reba and Kid Rock.  Reserved ticket prices start at $299 for a full weekend of entertainment.  In addition, a limited number of general admission tickets, camping and RV packages are also available.  To view the full artist line-up, a complete breakdown of available ticketing and onsite camping/RV options, please visit www.Stagecoachfestival.com.  

Annually producing over 1000 hours of original programming, ABC Daytime consists of "The View," "All My Children," "One Life to Live" and "General Hospital," and consistently ranks as one of the top lineups among the key demographic of Women 18-49. In addition, "General Hospital" holds the record of ten Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Drama.

SOAPnet owns the world of character-driven soapy drama, from daytime and primetime soaps, to reality shows and movies. The network features same-day episodes of popular daytime dramas including "All  My Children," "Days of our Lives," "One Life to Live," "General Hospital," and  "The Young and the Restless;" favorite primetime series "The O.C.," "One Tree  Hill" and "Beverly Hills 90210;" and original programs including "Greg Behrendt’s Wake  Up Call," "Being Erica," "MVP," and "General Hospital: Night Shift." Wrapped in a 24-hour environment, SOAPnet is the one destination for stories focused on real emotions and revealing truths about intriguing, yet flawed characters.

Photography is available at: http://www.abcmedianet.com

11/06/2008

2009 Stagecoach Festival Line Up Announced!

STAGECOACH 2009:
RETURNS SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 26;

KENNY CHESNEY, BRAD PAISLEY, REBA AND KID ROCK
CONFIRMED AS HEADLINERS FOR THIRD ANNUAL
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FESTIVAL AT THE
EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA;

CALIFORNIA'S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
INCLUDES BBQ COOKOFF COMPETITION, ENHANCED RV AREA AND MORE

Having seen its audience double in size from 2007 to 2008, STAGECOACH: California's Country Music Festival-Powered by Toyota Tundra returns to the California desert, Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26.  The beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, once again plays host to an impressive lineup featuring some of the top talent in the country music world today including headliners Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Reba and Kid Rock.
 
The initial STAGECOACH 2009 line-up, representing a broad range of musical styles, includes Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Poco (Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Rusty Young, Paul Cotton, Jack Sundrud and George Lawrence), Charlie Daniels Band, Darius Rucker, Earl Scruggs, Chris Cagle, Lady Antebellum, Reverend Horton Heat, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ricky Skaggs, Ralph Stanley, Lynn Anderson, Doyle Lawson, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Danielle Peck, Dale Watson, Zac Brown Band, The Duhks, Waddie Mitchell, Randy Houser, Hot Club of Cowtown and James Intveld.

Alongside the wide variety of musical options--the critically acclaimed gathering features artists from the genres of mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country in three performance areas--concert-goers will experience a weekend of fun for the entire family.  STAGECOACH also includes a leading BBQ competition and expanded camping area with amenities exclusive to campers.

Last year's Kansas City BBQ Society(KCBS) sanctioned Stagecoach Invitational BBQ Championship cook-off featured nearly 50 teams from across America competing for the official KCBS California state championship. By purchasing a five “taste ticket” pack, concert-goers experienced a variety of BBQ choices including chicken, tri tip, ribs and beans.  Each taste ticket includes the ability to cast one vote for their favorite team.   

Due to overwhelming demand, the STAGECOACH RV camping was also expanded last year to accommodate the number of music fans who chose to stay on site; more than 4000 RVs filled the area.  Some of last year's camping amenities included:  WiFi access, an internet and re-charge tent, a 21-and-over clubhouse and cantina with Bloody Mary breakfasts, rest rooms with showers, potable water trucks and holding tanks. Festival attendees staying in the RV and camping area were allowed “in & out” privileges throughout the weekend.

In just two years, STAGECOACH has joined the ranks of top U.S. destination festivals.  The Los Angeles Times (5/6/08) noted:  “Stagecoach brought an impressively wide range of performers together across its three stages: young and old, mainstream and fringe, traditional and experimental…The talent lineup also tested the limits of what defines 'country' music.”  USA Today (5/5/08) said STAGECOACH has “found a national identity…on the same polo field as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.”  And the Orange County Register (5/3/08) added, “Stagecoach…should be considered a smashing success. Indeed, years from now this second outing may be viewed as the turning point for the budding Americana monolith…The achievement of this year's three-day and more rock-embracing Stagecoach, however, is much more significant. It has proven that a refined, downscaled (yet in other ways expanded) version of that concept can become every bit as much an eagerly anticipated cornucopia as its sister festival has been for years.”

Tickets for STAGECOACH go on sale Friday, November 14 at 10:00 AM (PT) at all Ticketmaster locations.  Ticket prices start at just $99.00 for two-day passes.  A variety of reserved seating, camping and RV packages are also available; to view a complete breakdown of available ticketing and onsite camping/RV options, please visit www.Stagecoachfestival.com.  STAGECOACH is produced by Goldenvoice, The Messina Group and Moore Entertainment Group. For up-to-the-minute information on STAGECOACH, visit www.stagecoachfestival.com.  STAGECOACH is sponsored by Toyota Tundra and Budweiser.

Here's some additional critical feedback on last year's STAGECOACH:

Desert Sun (5/6/08):  “The Stagecoach Country Music Festival found an identity this weekend as a showcase for the many voices of America's regional music…The three Stagecoach stages were filled this weekend with nontraditional acts, such as The Eagles, John Fogerty and Mike Ness of Social Distortion, who anchored the roots-oriented Mustang Stage on Friday.”
Riverside Press Enterprise (5/3/08): “The second annual Stagecoach Country Music Festival has wrapped, but the event was filled with magical moments--from the Eagles' playing "Hotel California" to the Judds' reunion.  And through it all there were activities for the kids, more than 50 artists and even a little bit of edginess from the Mane Stage.”

10/06/2008

2009 Stagecoach Festival Dates Confirmed

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2009
SET FOR APRIL 17, 18 AND 19;

STAGECOACH:  
CALIFORNIA'S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
TO TAKE PLACE THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND,
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 26

Goldenvoice has confirmed the dates for this year's COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL--Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19--to be followed a weekend later by STAGECOACH: California’s Country Music Festival, set for Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26.  The two critically acclaimed events will again take place at the breathtakingly beautiful Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA, the same grounds where the COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL debuted in 1999.

Additional details about both the STAGECOACH and COACHELLA line-ups and ticket sales will be available in the coming months.

02/13/2008

EAGLES HEADLINING - FRIDAY NIGHT ADDED

11/12/2007

Line Up Announced!

STAGECOACH 2008:

COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTARS

TIM MCGRAW, RASCAL FLATTS,

BIG & RICH AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD,

ALONG WITH A SPECIAL

ONE-NIGHT-ONLY PERFORMANCE FROM

THE JUDDS

HIGHLIGHT ACTS CONFIRMED FOR

CALIFORNIA’S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, MAY 3 AND SUNDAY, MAY 4

AT EMPIRE POLO FIELD IN INDIO, CA

 

Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Big & Rich, Carrie Underwood and, in a special one-night-only performance, the Judds are among the list of acts confirmed for the 2008 STAGECOACH Country Music Festival powered by Toyota Tundra. 

Following its successful debut in 2007 when more than 55,000 music fans of all ages turned out for the festival, the critically acclaimed event will return to the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA, Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.  It will once again follow the annual COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL which is scheduled for April 25, 26 and 27; additional details regarding COACHELLA will be announced in early 2008.

The 2008 installment of STAGECOACH--California’s Country Music Festival--will feature more than 40 acts of various musical genres: mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country in four performance areas (the Mane Stage, along with the Palomino, Appaloosa and Mustang stages). 

This year’s initial line-up is as follows:  Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, The Judds, Carrie Underwood, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, Trace Adkins, George Jones, Taylor Swift, Earl Scruggs, Kellie Pickler, Shooter Jennings, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Ralph Stanley, Dan Tyminski, Ian Tyson, Jack Ingram, The Isaacs, Bucky Covington, Riders in the Sky, Kentucky Headhunters, Michael Martin Murphey, Cherryholmes, J.D. Crowe, Wylie & The Wild West, Red Steagall, Luke Bryan, Halfway to Hazard, Billy Joe Shaver, Ryan Bingham, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Waddie Mitchell, Crystal Shawanda, Jypsi and The Greencards. 

Along with increased space and new amenities for on-site RV and tent camping, concertgoers can once again look forward to various festival activities including: the Half-Pint Hootenanny kids’ activity area; Stagecoach Invitational BBQ Contest; live auction; interactive art displays; mechanical bull rides; hayrides; saddle-making exhibitions; rodeo gear and trail boss seminars; line and square dancing demonstrations; fiddling demonstrations; lasso and roping clinic; displays of Country Music Memorabilia, Antique cowboy gear, rawhide sculptures, Western heritage and American folk art.

Tickets for STAGECOACH will go on sale Friday, November 16 at 10:00 AM (PT) via TicketMaster www.ticketmaster.com.  Ticket prices start at $175.00 for two-day passes, plus applicable service charges and $1.00 per day for charity. RV and camping reservations are also available beginning November 16. For a complete breakdown on ticket prices and camping reservations, please visit www.Stagecoachfestival.com.  STAGECOACH is produced by Goldenvoice, The Messina Group and Moore Entertainment Group. For up-to-the-minute information on STAGECOACH, visit www.stagecoachfestival.com. 

11/07/2007

Big announcement coming this week.

Check back friday for the big announcement. Or sign up for are email list for early bird news.

05/02/2007

Stagecoach SET TIMES, venue MAP and much more!

SET TIMES
You can take a peak at the set times on our website. They have been posted. CLICK HERE. They will also be on the programs handed out at the festival and at various booths.

FESTIVAL MAP
Get an idea of the layout of the land. The 2007 festival map has been posted. CLICK HERE. It will also be on the programs handed out at the festival and at various booths.

COOL OFF AT THE FESTIVAL
Come by the "Relax, Refresh and Recharge Lounge" to get out of the sun and cool off. Recharge your cell phone or check your email while you are resting. Find it on the festival map.

CMT ARTS & ACTIVITIES TENT
Stop by CMT's Search for America's Top Cowboy! Participants will become real life cowboys and cowgirls learning the art of the quick draw and facing off against their enemies. Fans will also take part in ranch-style steer roping where they will be taught the art of the laso. CLICK HERE for details.

10 FOR 1 BOTTLE RECYCLING CENTER
Hey Everyone, Please Recycle your empties. Bring us ten (10) empty water bottles you find laying around the polo field and redeem them for one (1) new FREE bottle of water. Please help keep the polo field clean, recycle and stay hydrated all at the same time.

VIRGIN AUTOGRAPH TENT
Visit the Virgin Megastore artist signings tent. CLICK HERE for details. Find it on the festival map.

KIDS KIDS KIDS
Kids 10 and under may enter the festival for free. CLICK HERE to read all about the various performers and activities such as the Hoedown Haybale Maze, Lazy “J” Lasso (kiddie steer roping) and Cactus Hat Toss just to name a few. This area is called the "Half-Pint Hootenanny" on the festival map.

LOCKER RENTALS
There will be a limited amount of lockers at the festival to rent. CLICK HERE for details.

BBQ RIBS AND MORE
Better bring your appetite with you. We want to remind everyone about all the BBQ that will be there including the BBQ competition and Peoples Choice Rib burn. CLICK HERE to read about it.

ATTENTION ONSITE CAMPERS!!!
All the details about camping onsite are posted on the camping page. CLICK HERE for complete information. Find out about the early bird arrival incentives such as prizes, a cowboy movie double feature (Smokey & the Bandit + Urban Cowboy) and karaoke. Plus, find out about the Stagecoach Cyber cafe (computers, wifi), the Clubhouse (serving cocktails) and The Bloody Mary Bar & Breakfast.

OTHER STUFF
Don't forget to wander around and see all this festival has to offer. Besides 4 stages jam packed with the best in Country Music, there will be Mechanical Bulls, Hayrides, Live auctioneers, Country Music Memorabilia, Antique Cowboy Gear, Rawhide Sculptures, Western Heritage Art, American Folk Art, Saddle Making, Rodeo Gear and Trail Boss Seminars, Line and Square Dancing Demonstrations, Fiddling Demonstrations, and a Lasso and Roping Clinic!

Do you have questions about the festival? PLEASE check out the "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" page. CLICK HERE

04/24/2007

Winners, Onsite camping info, Kids Activities & More

Howdy,

We've got some more festival news for y’all.

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the recent Stagecoach Festival ticket contest from stagecoachfestival.com
Debbie from Sun City, CA
Marlys from Laguna Beach, CA
Adrienne from Bakersfield, CA
Janet from Imperial Beach, CA
Teresa from Marana, AZ
Shylah from Helendale, CA
Cathy from La Mirada, CA
Deb from Waxahachi, TX
Christina from Sacramento, CA <--- Also the GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Gretchen from San Diego, CA
Amanda from La Habra, CA
Josh from Irvine, CA

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ATTENTION ONSITE CAMPERS!!!
We've got some reasons to get early birds to arrive before 10pm on Friday night plus some other goodies to tell you about. The Onsite camping page has been updated with new info. Read about the early arrival incentives such as prizes, a cowboy movie double feature and karaoke. Plus, find out about the Stagecoach Cyber cafe, the Clubhouse (serving cocktails) and The Bloody Mary Bar & Breakfast.
CLICK HERE for details!

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KIDS ACTIVITIES
We have updated the Kid's Activities page. CLICK HERE to read all about the various performers and activities such as the Hoedown Haybale Maze, Lazy “J” Lasso (kiddie steer roping) and Cactus Hat Toss just to name a few. Remember, KIDS 10 & UNDER may enter the festival FREE and camp for FREE too!

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ONSITE ACTIVITIES, ETC
We just want to remind you of the various onsite activities and other things you might enjoy while at the festival:
Mechanical Bulls
Hayrides
Live auctioneers
Country Music Memorabilia
Antique Cowboy Gear
Rawhide Sculptures
Western Heritage Art
American Folk Art
Saddle Making
Rodeo Gear
Trail Boss Seminars
Line and Square Dancing Demonstrations
Fiddling Demonstrations
and a Lasso and Roping Clinic!

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LOCKER RENTALS
There will be a limited amount of lockers at the festival to rent.
CLICK HERE for details.

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LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
Have you listened to the media player yet? Get familiar with some of the music that will be at the festival. Go to the front page of stagecoachfestival.com and click on "media player"

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WHERE IS EVERYONE COMING FROM?
Find out who else is going to the show and where y’all are coming from. Introduce yourselves on the message board. Don't be shy...CLICK HERE to get involved!
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