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Exchange Club Announces Addition of Jam Band moe. to Ribfest Lineup

The band moe. will perform on July 3. The band joins the Ribfest lineup, which includes the Steve Miller Band and ZZ Top.

From the Exchange Club of Naperville

The Exchange Club of Naperville and the 2012 Ribfest Committee are pleased to announce the appearance of moe. who will appear on the Navistar stage on July 3.  The 25th Ribfest will be held June 29-July 3 in , Naperville.  Ribfest consists of family activities throughout the event, 16 rib vendors from across the country and music.  Over the past 25 years, $12M has been donated from Ribfest proceeds to over 50 local agencies who are working for the elimination of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence.  

moe. is the preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today. With 20 years of touring and just as many albums under its belt, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums, continues to push the standard for performance art.

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Critical acclaim and a solid national and international fan base has built a dedicated following for moe. that grows each year. Whether touring across the globe, headlining music festivals, or sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as the Allmans, The Who, or Robert Plant, among others, what keeps moe. at the forefront of the music scene is not only the energy and vitality of their music and songwriting, but the showmanship in which it is delivered.

“This Ribfest certainly has something for every music lover, in addition to the great Ribs.  We are looking forward to having moe. join the other outstanding acts we have lined up for this year’s Ribfest” stated Mark Wright, 2012 Ribfest Chair.

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Tickets for all Ribfest entertainment are available on the Ribfest website www.ribfest.net and will be date specific.  Also the annual fireworks display will be held on July 3rd. Ribfest is sponsored by in part by Miller Lite, Pepsi Beverages Company, Navistar, Exelon Nuclear, ABC 7 Chicago and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment in conjunction with the Exchange Club of Naperville, the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District.

The Exchange Club is a national group of men and women working to make our community a better place through its primary mission, the Prevention of Child Abuse, and through local community service projects. The club organizes fundraising activities such as Ribfest over the Fourth of July to provide financial assistance and to promote Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and to Prevent Child Abuse and Domestic Violence.   If you are interested in any of the activities mentioned above, visit (630) 779-2702.our Web site at www.ExchangeClub.org. We need your help to continue this vital service to our community.


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