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Adrian Ray Set for FridayFest on the Bay, 7/13

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 Adrian Ray –Country/ Rock-July 13th. Event begins at 5pm, music from 5:30-9:00 pm.                

Born and raised in Aroostook County Maine, Adrian Ray has had an unwavering determination to make his mark in country music. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Army, served his country and then embarked on a career as a civilian police officer. Somewhere in his heart, he knew he was destined for a new path, one that could satisfy his dreams.

From the moment he left his hometown and set out in his truck with his dog, a used guitar, and a saddle, he knew he was on the right "road" to his new career. Adrian Ray has taken country music to a whole new level! The release of his self titled album, which has been described as "Heavy Country", truly bridges today's Country Music with Classic Rock, a little bit of Southern Rock and a whole lot of Soul. You will be amazed at the show he puts on! Visithttp://www.adrianray.com/ for more info.

Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy the music, sunset, food and beverage from local vendors, and get in on some great raffle prizes. Guided by emcee Cliff Roles, FridayFest takes place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the Festival will move indoors to the Main Hall of the Van Wezel. Bringing in food and drink from outside the Fest is prohibited; coolers and weapons of any kind are also prohibited. 

Presenting sponsors are Sunset Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and MetroPCS. The Talent Sponsor is Business by the Bay. Additional sponsors are Comcast, Bright House Networks, Budweiser, ABC 7, The Observer Group, The Van Wezel Foundation, Boar's Head, Mattison's ,Waste Management,  InterMedia Productions,  Cameresi Designs, and WCTQ 106. The concert series is paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist  Development Tax Revenues.

The Van Wezel box office located at 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.  For more information, call 941-953-3368 or visit www.vanwezel.org.

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