Mumford I CONTINUED FROM 9 and camping in exchange for being available all weekend to work at various spots throughout the venue,” said Manovich, who said those qualified also can email info@troymainstreet.com to throw their hat in the ring. There will be a limited number of opportunities for food vendors and arts and crafts booths in the second level venue, Manovich said, who said to again email info@troymainstreet.com. Artists, art students or classes also are being sought to help with some of the venue decorating, such as backstage of the main concert area, Manovich said. “The organizers again will decide who fits into the event,” Manovich said. For those who want to participate in a smaller way, Manovich said organizers are asking the whole community to come together to welcome Mumford & Sons and the other performers. She said those — especially on the main thoroughfares where visitors will be coming off Interstate 75 by car and shuttle places such as WACO — are asked to decorate their homes and businesses to welcome the Grammy-winning visitors. She said she hopes homeowners and businesses will come together in the spirit of the event and decorate with creative signs or even British flags. She said businesses with changeable signs may even consider posting messages for the weekend. She said from the simple “Welcome Gentlemen
of the Road” signs, to the more complex artwork for the really creative, all efforts will be appreciated. Manovich said the official logo and badge are copyrighted and may be used for decorating, but not reproduced for profit. “One of the reasons we were chosen is we told (organizers) we would roll out the red carpet for this event,” she said. “We’re encouraging everyone in the community to think about decorating to be hospitable to the visitors.” Manovich said organizers also are encouraging people who think they have a service or product that might be needed during the course of the weekend to make contact through the info@troymainstreet.com email address, and they will again pass the information on to the organizers for consideration. She said so far, examples include a chiropractor offering massages and adjustments for band members, a company offering to bring in portable ATMs, port-a-potties and security services. Manovich said she believes the long-term effects of the two-day event will benefit Troy far beyond the weekend. She said organizers believe the attention could bring people back to live in the area and even sees the possibility of businesses relocating to the area after visitors have seen what Troy and the surrounding areas have to offer. “We anticipate this is going to put Troy on the map long after the event,” Manovich said.
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Rock band Hinder is scheduled to perform Aug. 10 at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now.
Hinder to rock the county fair Staff Report The grandstands at the Miami County Fairgrounds will be rockin’ this summer. The Miami County Agricultural Society and the Troy Foundation have announced that rock band Hinder has been signed to entertain 2013 fair visitors Aug. 10. Best known for its 2005 hit — “Lips of an Angel” — the band has built a solid fan base through its energetic live shows and four studio albums. After hosting a string of country artists over the past decade — from Lady Antebellum and Jake Owen to Charlie Daniels and Hunter Hayes — Miami County Fair Entertainment Chairman Matt Gross said fans have been yearning for a rock band to perform at the fair. “By popular demand, fair goers have wanted to see a rock band,” Gross said in a statement. “Due to their popularity, Hinder will attract a whole new audience to our concert.” Formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson,
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guitarist Joe Garvey and singer Austin Winkler, Hinder also includes Mark King on guitar and Mike Rodden on bass. The band punctuated its arrival on the music scene in 2005 with debut album “Extreme Behavior” — which rode the success of “Lips of an Angel” to sales of more than 3 million albums. The single topped the U.S. pop charts that year, and garnered worldwide attention by holding down the top spot on New Zealand’s radio charts for 41 consecutive weeks. Tickets for the show are on sale and are $25 for premier track seats, and $20 for stadium seating. Visit www.miamicountyohiofair.c om to order tickets beginning that day, or call (937) 335-7492. Tickets also can be purchased at the fair office beginning May 15 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday), or Monday through Friday after June 3. To learn more about Hinder, visit the band’s website at www.hinderonline.com.