Wrapping up its “America – 40th Anniversary Tour,” musical sensation America opens the Lake Tahoe Music Festival’s season July 22 at West End Beach at Donner Lake. Combining folk-jazz elements and slinky Latin-leaning percussions, America continues to please its loyal fan base while attracting new a generation of music lovers.

Leading off the festival’s 28th season, America is the first of the festival’s six concerts taking place July 22–Aug. 7 at scenic venues throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.

Capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message, America, who has six gold and/or platinum albums, will fill the summer evening with its best-known tunes like “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” and “Sister Golden Hair” – all staples on the ’70s Billboard charts.

Attracting first-, second- and third-generation fans, America’s extraordinary musical legacy of exceptionally crafted pop and rock songs trademark lush lyrical landscapes that will make for one of the summer’s most spectacular performances.

Tickets are $38.75 for general seating and $50.75 preferred. They go on sale March 15.

Additional concerts for the festival’s 2010 season highlight R&B, jazz, pop, Broadway, and orchestra. Tickets, ranging from $25-$63, are available for purchase online at www.TahoeMusic.org, by phone at (530) 583.3101 or at the Music Festival office, located at 10775 Pioneer Trail, Suite 210 in Truckee Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

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