Wild Things and Entercom Announce Y108's "Red Dirt Revival Concert Series"

WASHINGTON, Pa. (March 15, 2018) – Entercom, the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content in the United States, and its Pittsburgh country music station Y108 are excited to announce the “Red Dirt Revival Concert Series,” a string of five live monthly music events beginning in May. The concerts, which will go until September, are an extension of the station’s recently announced “Red Dirt Revival” radio show, which air Sunday evenings from 9 p.m. ET to midnight on WDSY-FM (107.9). Y108, Lord & Thorn Publishing and Wild Things Park have partnered to produce the events.

“As the nation’s leaders in live, original, local audio content, we are pleased to bring Texas Country music stars to Pittsburgh this summer,” said Michael Young, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Pittsburgh. “We have received a tremendous interest in the genre since the launch of “Red Dirt Revival” radio and are excited to partner with Lord & Thorn Publishing and Wild Things Park to bring this event to life.”

Fans will be able to purchase tickets for each individual concert, starting Friday, March 16, at 9 a.m. on ticketmaster.com, exclusively. People who wish to attend all five concerts can purchase the entire series at a discounted rate. Tickets will NOT be sold at Wild Things Park until the day of the show.

“We are so pleased to be working with Entercom and with Lord & Thorn Publishing. They have already proven themselves to be great partners. With their expertise , our venue, and this genre of music, this series will be a winner," said Wild Things vice president and general manager Steven Zavacky. "Wild Things Park offers an ideal size for an intimate concert and our location is so easy to access that, we’re confident this series of concerts will be a huge hit.”

Full Event Schedule:

May 19: Aaron Watson and Roger Creager. “Red Dirt Revival” host Jackson Gardner will open.

June 16: Pat Green to headline, supported by Dalton Domino and Kody West.

July 28: Jack Ingram and feature support Koe Wetzel. Local artist Todd Jones will open.

August 18: Ray Wylie Hubbard and Wade Bowen will co-headline. William Clark Green will also perform.

September 22: Academy of Country Music Award winner Eli Young Band to headline, with support from Shane Smith and The Saints. “Red Dirt Revival” host Jackson Gardner will open.

For more information, visit Y108.com/RedDirtRevival or call the Wild Things box office at 724-250-9555.

From Entercom:

Listeners can tune in to Y108, Pittsburgh’s top-rated Country station, on the Radio.com app, and is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The station is celebrating 50 years in the format in 2018.

Y108 is a part of Entercom, a leading American media and entertainment company and one of the top two radio broadcasters in the country reaching over 100 million people each week through a robust portfolio of over 235 radio stations, digital platforms and live events. Entercom is also the #1 creator of live, original local audio content and the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio.

CONTACT:

Jennifer Morales

Entercom

610-660-5693

Jennifer.Morales@Entercom.com

About Entercom Communications Corp.

Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading American media and entertainment company reaching and engaging over 100 million people each week through its premier collection of highly rated, award winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. As one of the country’s two largest radio broadcasters, Entercom offers integrated marketing solutions and delivers the power of local connection on a national scale with coverage of close to 90% of persons 12+ in the top 50 markets. Entercom is the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content and the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at www.entercom.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom).

About the Washington Wild Things

The Washington Wild Things are a professional baseball team in the Frontier League that plays in Washington, PA. The Wild Things open the season May 11 at Evansville, with the 2018 home opener scheduled for Tuesday, May 15. Season ticket packages, with new benefits, are available, as well as other promotions going on throughout the offseason. Individual tickets go on sale online at www.washingtonwildthings.com and by calling the box office at 724-250-9555. You can also call the office for inquiries and purchases. The office open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact:

Kyle Dawson

Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

Phone: 724-579-1084

Email address: kdawson@washingtonwildthings.com