POCO REUNION AT STAGECOACH TO REUNITE ALL FOUNDING AND CORE MEMBERS

The previously announced Poco reunion featuring Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Rusty Young, and Paul Cotton–set to take place Sunday, April 26 at this year’s STAGECOACH festival–will now also include a special appearance from Timothy B. Schmit, who was a member of Poco in the 70s before joining the Eagles. George Grantham, the band’s original drummer, will also be in attendance although he’s unable to perform because of a stroke he suffered a few years ago. 

The band’s current lineup is Rusty Young, Paul Cotton, Jack Sundrud and George Lawrence.  This is the first time in over 20 years that all the core and founding members will be reunited.

“What can I say?  The Stagecoach Festival ’09 is going to be an event,” Richie Furay says.  “The headliners are terrific (as always), but for me, being able to take the Palomino Stage with my old friends Poco who started ‘country rock music’ back in 1968 is gonna be the highlight.”

Rusty Young commented, “The reunion with Richie Furay, Jimmy Messina, and Timothy B. Schmit at Stagecoach will celebrate Poco’s past, as well as its present.  I’m glad everyone still feels the same commitment to our music, our friendships, and our fans that we had over forty years ago when Poco began. It should be a memorable day for everyone.”

ABC Daytime and SOAPnet present Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival powered by Toyota is set for Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.  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. 

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 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 Budweiser, PlayStation and CMT.