GONGERFEST 2012

Ottawa, Ontario - Gongshow presents GONGERFEST 2012 - a Celebration of the 10th anniversary since Gongshow (www.GongshowGear.com) was established, to be held downtown Ottawa, Ontario at the Great Canadian Cabin on Saturday, July 28th 

Featuring a live concert by country star Aaron Pritchett (Hits such as "Hold My Beer, Hell Bent for Buffalo, Lets Get Rowdy, New Frontier and many more") on a full stage outside attached to the Cabin(in the same parking lot where the Canada Day Party Stage is).  Event is rain or shine.   

Local artist RORY GARDINER will be the opening act and will hit the stage at 8PM so come early to enjoy his tunes!

Early Bird Tickets are 39.99 and include a FREE 10th Anniversary Limited Edition GONGSHOW hat (this is a 40$ value itself), that you will pick up at the event when you arrive.  Each early bird ticket will receive 1 hat - we cannot ship this hat, it must be picked up the night of the event.  This Sale Ends July 27th!

Doors Open at 7:00 PM and show starts at 8:00PM on Saturday July 28th at the Great Canadian Cabin, downtown Ottawa in the byward market.  There will be a special outdoor stage setup in the parking lot beside the cabin for this VIP show!

You can enter the venue with your printed ticket you receive via email after purchase   - please bring the tickets with you - don't forget!  

Your premium ticket gives you access to the concert outside attached to the Cabin (no seating, standing only first come first serve) and the after party inside/outside at the Great Canadian Cabin, which is open till 2AM.  Many celebrities and NHL'ers will be at this event and fellow Gongers from around the world as we celebrate the 10th annniversary of our lifestyle hockey apparel clothing company and the game itself!

YOU MUST BE 19 OR OLDER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT AND MUST HAVE GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID TO ENTER THE PREMISES.  

Hotels Within Walking Distance of the Venue:

Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa

350 Dalhousie Street , Ottawa ,ON K1N 7E9

(613) 241-1000

www.marriottcourtyardottawa.com 

Les Suites Hotel

130 Besserer Street , Ottawa , ON K1N 9M9

(613) 232-2000

www.les-suites.com

 The Westin Ottawa

11 Colonel By Drive , Ottawa ON K1N 9H4

(613)560-7000

www.westinottawa.com

About Aaron.....

 Canadian born and bred Aaron Pritchett, has proven himself to be one of the hardest working and sought after artists in the business. With numerous top hits, music videos, tours with Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and Brooks & Dunn, Aaron has gained a significant following across Canada. Over his career he has earned many accolades and awards, including a CCMA for Independent Male Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in 2007 for the anthem, “Hold My Beer”. His passion and intensity on stage coupled with his unwavering dedication to fans sets him apart from other acts and has helped solidify his success.

His 5th album, which will be in stores this fall touches on more serious themes with songs like “Coming Clean” and “ She’s Goin’ Somewhere “ but also brings back the high energy, rock and roll sound everyone loves in songs like “Pinch” and “Light It Up”. For the first time, Aaron is overseeing all aspects; writing or co-writing almost every song, ensuring a true depiction of the kind of music that he’s always wanted to make. The album will be appropriately named “In The Driver’s Seat," because for the first time in Aaron’s career, he is calling the shots and making sure the fans get what they want.

Growing up in small-town Northern BC, Aaron drew his earliest musical influences from 80's Rock, but the transition to country music came naturally, "It was based on being able to relate to the stories that country songs told. Those stories were a lot like mine. I was going fishing, camping, and riding buses to hockey tournaments in even smaller towns than my own, life was a lot more country than rock and roll. That down-home feel that resonated with me is what I strive to convey in my music today."

Still there is no doubt that his 80's rock roots have had a major influence on Aarons performances. All that head banging he did as a kid shines through when he whips a stadium full of chanting fans into a frenzy while hammering out "Hold My Beer" or "Lets Get Rowdy."

All of this paired with Aaron’s passion and drive to keep playing has created one of the most exciting shows in the country music industry.