Information from Tracy Lyons -- team leader, American Warrior Concert, Strength In Numbers Entertainment:
LE ROY -- The Ridge NY in Le Roy is hosting the second annual American Warrior Concert Friday and Saturday, June 1-2, and veterans and military (active and reserve) members get FREE general admission, along with children age 12 and under.
Veterans and military members (active and reserve) can also opt to upgrade and get half off of VIP tickets, if they wish.
General admission ticket prices for the public are: One Day -- $30; One Day VIP -- $60; Both Days -- $50; Both Days VIP -- $100. There is also a ticket service fee for all ticket purchases; all sales final.
American Warrior Concert (AWC) is known for its "Celebration of our Troops, Veterans and American Way of Life."
This event also donates to a nonprofit veterans' organization and this year's event beneficiary is WNY Heroes Inc. It provides veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity.
This event also donates to a nonprofit veterans' organization and this year's event beneficiary is WNY Heroes Inc. It provides veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity.
All ages are welcome at AWC. There will be a main stage, acoustic side stage, optional camping, VIP tent, craft beer, BBQ, vendor booths, and at least 28 bands/performers.
The concert is made possible by partnering with The Ridge NY and sponsorships from local businesses, including: Red Osier Landmark Restaurant; TJV Mechanical; CAM Construction; Oliver’s Candies; Livingston Associates; Batavia Legal Printing; Ken Barrett Cadillac Chevrolet; Stan's Harley Davidson; Genesee County SCOPE; Watson Guitars; Le Roy Hardware; Genesee Valley PennySaver; Smokin' Eagle BBQ & Brew; Orcon Industries; Crosby's Stores; Eye of Newt Tattoo; Steven Drexler Agency; Wilkins RV; Hawley Insurance; U.S. Gypsum Co.; Northwoods Sportsman Club; The Divine Tree; Andy's Pizzeria; and D&R Depot to name a few.
There will be bands from many genres of music, lots of local vendors and other organizations that serve our veterans.
An Honor Wall will be set up, with local submissions made by people wishing to honor their military friend/family heroes. With a $5 contribution, you can honor a vet. You provide pics and a bio of your vet honoree and they will post them online, and a physical wall with these displays will honor them at the concert site. To honor a vet this way, click here.
We hope to make this year's event bigger and better and would love to see more veterans come and enjoy our concert for free.
There will be bands from many genres of music, lots of local vendors and other organizations that serve our veterans.
An Honor Wall will be set up, with local submissions made by people wishing to honor their military friend/family heroes. With a $5 contribution, you can honor a vet. You provide pics and a bio of your vet honoree and they will post them online, and a physical wall with these displays will honor them at the concert site. To honor a vet this way, click here.
We hope to make this year's event bigger and better and would love to see more veterans come and enjoy our concert for free.
Veterans and military (active or reserve) click here to sign up for your free general admission show tickets.
To buy tickets, click here.
For camping info, click here. Campers receive two free general admission tickets; or they can upgrade and get 50 percent off VIP tickets.
For complete information online, visit Strength in Numbers Entertainment: www.strengthinnumbersent.com
Here's the lineup:
FRIDAY JUNE 1
MAIN STAGE
- 3 to 3:45 p.m.: Pete Griffith
- 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Jon Dretto
- 5 to 5:45 p.m.: Invictra
- 6 to 7 p.m.: Funktional Flow
- 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.: Alyssa Trahan
- 8:30 to 10 p.m.: Madison Rising
SIDE STAGE (acoustic)
- 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Dylan DeSmit
- 5:45 to 7 p.m.: Dungarees Rochester
- 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.: Front Porch Pickers
SATURDAY JUNE 2
MAIN STAGE
- 12 to 12:45 p.m.: Jack West
- 1 to 1:45 p.m.: American Acid
- 2 to 2:45 p.m.: Batavia High School Band
- 3 to 3:45 p.m.: Tetelestai
- 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Ball Cheeze Psychotics
- 5 to 5:45 p.m.: Invictra
- 6 to 7 p.m.: Jb Aaron
- 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.: Vinyl Orange Ottoman
- 8:30 to 10 p.m.: James Wesley
SIDE STAGE (acoustic)
- 12 to 12:30 p.m.: Taylor Whittier
- 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.: Zack Burgess
- 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: Riding Shotgun
- 2:30 to 3 p.m.: Andrew London
- 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.: Paul Draper III
- 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Blind Side Justice
- 5 to 5:30 p.m.: Dylan DeSmit
- 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.: Lonesome Road
- 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.: Justin Williams
- 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.: PA Line
For questions or additional information, contact Tracy Lyons with AWC via email tracy@strengthinnumbersent.com or by phone: 585-409-3926; or contact Dan Clor, AWC founder, Strength in Numbers Entertainment via email danclor@strengthinnumbersent.com or by phone 714-742-0204.
