WDOK 102.1 FM is pleased to announce the Jim Brickman Summer Musicfest on Saturday, August 7 at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio, home of the Lake County Captains Professional Baseball Club, the class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

The festival will feature Jim Brickman performing his hit songs alongside a diverse showcase of talented musicians including Michael Cavanaugh, the star of Billy Joel’s Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Jeff Timmons, founding member of 98 Degrees and Canton, OH native, Country music superstar Collin Raye, Cleveland favorite vocalist Anne Cochran, award-winning Country singer Ty Herndon, the host of HLN Morning Express, Robin Meade, who will be performing and the emcee at the Summer Musicfest, Contemporary pianist and Ohio native Tom Ameen and the youngest all girl band around G-Force!  These performers, as well as others, will deliver a day of the most memorable performances for music lovers traveling near and far.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 15 via CaptainsBaseball.com and
may also be purchased by calling 440.954.WINS or at the Classic Park Box Office.
A portion of all ticket sales benefit Children's Miracle Network at Rainbow Babies & Children!


 

Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations.
Since the release of his debut album “No Words” in 1994, Jim Brickman’s romantic piano sound has defined him as a marquis among contemporary instrumental hit makers.  His signature style of playing and songwriting has also brought him six Gold and Platinum selling albums, 28 charted adult radio hits, a Grammy nod in 2003 and 2009, two SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association. Jim has collaborated with music's best including: Martina McBride, Gerald Levert, Lady Antebellum, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans,  Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.

For more information, please visit jimbrickman.com.
 

Michael Cavanaugh
Michael Cavanaugh is most recognized for his role in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out where he was hand picked by Billy Joel. Appearing in the show for more than three years and over 1,200 performances, he was nominated for both a Grammy and a Tony Award. After the closing of Movin’ Out in 2005, he continues touring the country performing in concert and many corporate events including the PGA Tour, US Open and the Indy 500. In 2009, Cavanaugh made his Boston Pops Orchestra debut. When not on the road or recording, Cavanaugh resides in Las Vegas with his family.

For more information, please visit michaelcavanaugh.com.

Collin Raye
One of the true hitmakers of country music, Collin Raye still continues to release soulful, heartfelt music with the honesty and richness that is signature to his vocals. Five times nominated as country music’s Male Vocalist of the Year, Raye has garnered five Platinum albums, 25 Top Ten hits, 15 No. 1 smashes and 12 chart-topping videos. Best known for his hits like “Love Me”, “In This Life” and Brickman’s chart-topping hit “The Gift,” Raye has consistently used his stardom to advance social causes. Among the organizations he has supported are Boys Town, First Steps, Al-Anon, Special Olympics, Country Cares About AIDS, Catholic and more.

For more information, please visit collinraye.com.

Jeff Timmons


Jeff Timmons began what was originally a low-key solo career after a phenomenal run with the “boy band” 98 Degrees. He was the founding member of the group, and they produced multi-platinum records (11 Million sold), 8 top ten singles, and a Grammy nomination.  He then released his first solo album, Whisper That Way; the album that gave him Top 20 hits on both the Billboard and Radio & Records charts. Off-stage and outside the studio, Jeff is an advocate for a variety of charities and foundations, especially those benefiting children. He works closely with organizations like the St. Jude Children's Hospital and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatrics Aids Foundation. 


For more information, please visit jefftimmons.com.

Anne Cochran
Since 1995, Anne has had the good fortune to perform on stages like Madison Square Gardens, Carnegie Hall and The Q in Cleveland, plus watching her now-classic single “After All These Years” soar to the Top 5. She has happily shared the stage with the likes of Jim Brickman, Collin Raye, Donny Osmond, Dave Koz, Tracy Silverman, Jeff Timmons and Kristy Starling, Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis, Michael Feinstein, Broadway’s Mike Eldred, Wayne Brady, Michael Bolton and Linda Edder.

For more information, please visit annecochran.com.

Ty Herndon
In the ever-evolving world of country music, Ty Herndon continues to prove himself as a powerful musical force - as both a singer and a songwriter. Becoming a household name in 1995, he has sold millions of country albums, received a “Best New Artist Award” from the Country Radio Music Awards and three of his singles reached #1 on the Billboard charts. Today he works with many different organizations including "Make A Wish", "St. Jude", "Feed the Children" and "The Children's Heart Program" sharing the strength that enabled him to survive in difficult times. His blazing live performance style makes him one of Country Music’s most popular concert attractions.

For more information, please visit tyherndon.info.

Robin Meade
An Emmy-award winner and the familiar face every weekday morning on HLN’s morning news show, Morning Express with Robin Meade, Meade has covered the world’s leading news stories including President Barack Obama’s 2009 Inauguration, Michael Jackson’s memorial and the face of HLN’s “Salute The Troops” segment. Meade is also a New York Times bestseller for her 2009 book release "Morning Sunshine! How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It, Too”. Her life long love of music and singing has led to live performances with Kenny Chesney, Richard Marx, David Foster and Billy Dean among others.

For more information, please visit cnn.com/robin.

Tom Ameen
Contemporary pianist Tom Ameen.

For the last eight years, Tom has been the producer and arranger for Jim Brickman. His arrangements can be heard on albums like "Beautiful World" and "Joy." A native of Cleveland as well, Tom studied at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his musical career. Recently, he has released several relaxation CD's for Walmart, an Ocean Lullaby album for Fisher Price, and just released a brand new collection of instrumental love songs exclusively to iTunes.

For more information, please visit tomameen.com.