The Queen Mary is hosting these concerts as part of the summer-long 2010 Long Beach Sea Festival. Additional shows and dates will be announced later this month.
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Baez, the supremely accomplished interpretive folksinger of the ‘60s, has influenced nearly every aspect of popular music during her still-strong career and more than 30 albums. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer McGuinn is one of the pioneers of electric rock music in America and was the front man for the legendary band, The Byrds. Smokey Robinson’s distinctive voice and songwriting skill has led to a 50-year career full of awards, including Grammys and induction into both the Songwriter Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Beach Boys, ranked #12 in Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, were awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2001. Singer-songwriter Williams is the object of cultish adoration and hailed as a major talent, by both critics and fellow musicians, who emphasize songs rich in literary detail and poetic imagery. JP, Chrissie & The Fairground Boys are a new collaboration that brings together Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders with Welsh singer-songwriter JP Jones. Their first album together, “Fidelity!” is set for release next month.

Tickets for the first three shows are $35 for lawn seating and $65 for reserved seating (plus parking) and go on sale Fri., July 23 at 9 a.m. through Ticketmaster, at the Queen Mary box office, or online at www.queenmary.com. For Corporate VIP tents or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bruce Skidmore at Bruce.Skidmore@queenmary.com or call 562-499-1701. To join the Queen Mary concert series email list for early announcements and ticket specials, email concertseries@queenmary.com.

Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Queen Mary is a unique, intimate venue accommodating up to 3,000 guests in a combination of reserved and lawn seating for each performance. This outdoor venue has sweeping views of the ship, harbor, marina and the picturesque Long Beach skyline. It is one of few venues providing this atmosphere in southern California.

About the Queen Mary and its Summer Concert Series
Located in the Port of Long Beach since 1967, the Queen Mary features a rich history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. Its award-winning restaurants include the signature Sir Winston’s. History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum and Behind the Scenes tour while guests of all ages love the Ghosts & Legends Show.

Public transportation to the Queen Mary is available and encouraged through Long Beach Transit (please check www.lbtransit.com for fares and schedules). The ship will be open to guests who want to explore on board the days of concerts. Admission price, normally $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for children (5-11), will be offered at Buy-One-Get-One-Free for concert ticket holders on show days only, and includes admission to the Ghosts & Legends Show (additional tours can be purchased on-site). Special overnight hotel packages, including concert tickets, will be available online at www.queenmary.com or call 800-437-2934

About the Queen Mary
Located in the Port of Long Beach since 1967, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. Its award-winning restaurants include the signature Sir Winston’s as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon.  History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum and Behind the Scenes tour while guests of all ages love the Ghosts and Legends Show. The Queen Mary features 80,000 square feet of event space in 17 remarkable Art Deco salons as well as a tri-level, 45,000 square-foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary boasts 314 staterooms spanning three decks including eight full suites which have hosted a variety of colorful characters from World War II leaders to British royalty and the stars of Hollywood’s golden era. For more information or for reservations, see www.QueenMary.com or call 800-437-2934.

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The company’s portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite & Cottages at Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; The Gideon Putnam Resort; and the Queen Mary. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ expertise in the hospitality industry, visit www.ExperienceDNC.com.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden, Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually and 50,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

Media Contacts:
Erika Testo
Queen Mary
562-499-1619
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for the Queen Mary
760-419-4664
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