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Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival May 30, 31, & June 1, 2014 PRESS RELEASE

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April 11, 2014

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY SHOWCASED WITH TASTES, SIGHTS AND VALUE PACKED CONCERT LINEUP AT ANNUAL BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL

Temecula, CA - Nearly any dawn in the Temecula Valley - Southern California's Wine Country - they can be seen. Colorful hot air balloons ascend to the heavens dotting the cerulean blue skies. Enrapt in a glorious sunrise that slowly peaks over the hillsides, hot air balloon flights over wine country are part of the area's culture and viticulture. It is this perfect blend of color and flavors that the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival delivers from Lake Skinner during the event May 30, 31 and June 1. For 31 years the Festival has combined the valley's assets into one weekend showcase of massive dawn hot air balloon launches, evening balloon glows, wine tasting from up to 20 wineries, and chef demonstrations that offer recipes while pairing with the valley's premium wines. The Festival also highlights another part of the area's culture - freestyle motocross - on Sunday. FMX champions like Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Brian Deegan and the Metal Mulisha team make the hillsides surrounding the Temecula Valley their training grounds. Yet, there is much to experience that it takes a 3-day event. Top bands and musicians are in concert on two different stages with the Main Stage sponsored by local 4-Diamond Award Pechanga Resort & Casino. The 2014 concert lineup includes: Justin Moore, Frankie Ballard and Tim Charron on Country Friday, May 30; 3 Doors Down, Gin Blossoms, Nelson and Access Royale Saturday, May 31; and Warrant on the Wine Stage Sunday, June 1, while Jimmy Fitzpatrick presents the Metal Mulisha Freestyle Motocross Demo at the Main Stage. Country singer Justin Moore headlines Friday night. His third album "Off the Beaten Path" was released in September 2013 and peaked at No.1. He has produced a string of hits including the sentimental favorite "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" (No.1 and gold record.) Named Billboard's "Top Country Artist of 2009," the Arkansas native's top 10 hits include "Small Town USA," "Backwoods," "Point At You," "Till My Last Day" and "Bait A Hook." Moore's self- titled 2009 debut album was recognized by the New York Times as one of the best albums for that year. His music has been featured on the ABC drama "Nashville," "Hannity & Colmes" and "NFL Rewind.” Special guest Frankie Ballard has enjoyed 25 weeks on Billboard's Country Charts with his hit "Helluva Life." The lead song in his third album, "Sunshine & Whisky," is Ballard's first top 20 hit since he won Kenny Chesney's "Next Big Star" for Michigan in 2008. Ballard has opened for Chesney, and has produced two other albums, with songs that broke the top 40 Country Charts. "Helluva Life," however has had the best ride, peaking at No.9 on the charts. The song still sits and No.12. Special

41755 Rider Way * Temecula, California 92590 * (951) 676-6713 * (951) 676-5921 Fax Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival May 30, 31, & June 1, 2014 PRESS RELEASE guest Tim Charron will open the evening. His album "Chasing the Sun" was recorded with Jason Aldean's band. Saturday Southern California Wine Country rocks with rock headliner 3 Doors Down. This band, known for their debut album and hit single "Kryptonite" has sold over 16 million albums worldwide since “Kryptonite” launched them to fame. "Kryptonite" was just one of many hits that evolved from their debut album "The Better Life." The album sold six million copies and went platinum six times. 3 Doors Down furthered their success with the 2002 album "Away from the Sun," which spawned the singles "When I'm Gone", "The Road I'm On", "Here Without You," "Away from the Sun," "Dangerous Game," "Dead Love" and "Wasted Me." "Here Without You" and "Away from the Sun" crossed over to Adult Contemporary charts as well as rock and alternative rock charts. Also appearing Saturday is the Gin Blossoms, the alternative rock band from Tempe, Arizona. Always one of the top requested bands by Festival fans, the Gin Blossoms will make their third appearance to the Festival fueled with their hits “Hey Jealousy,” “Follow You Down,” “Found Out About You,” and “Till I Hear It From You.” The band released three albums by the mid 1990s, took a break, then released a fourth album, “Major Lodge Victory,” in 2006. Saturday's lineup includes Nelson, the band comprised of Ricky Nelson's twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson. Considered an arena rock band, Nelson experienced huge success in the 90s with the debut album "After the Rain." The album featured the No.1 hit "Can't Live Without Your Love and Affection," and also reached multi-platinum status. The twins also perform under the name of "Ricky Nelson Remembered." The Nelsons landed in the "Guinness Book of World Records" as the only family in Entertainment to have No.1 hit records in three successive generations, with Grandparents Ozzie and Harriet, father Ricky and sons Gunnar and Matthew. The Nelson family has other stars in their genealogy with maternal grandparents football player and sports broadcaster Tom Harmon and actress Elyse Knox. Their maternal uncle is actor Mark Harmon. Opening act for Saturday is Access Royale an alternative indie rock band created by Vee Styles (Vocal, Guitar) accompanied in the studio by Art Pacheco on drums with Jessica Fagre-Perry on bass. Their 2012 self-released “City of Paradigm” album has had remarkable feedback internationally. Sunday's musical headliner shifts to the Wine Stage, and includes rock band Warrant with Erik Turner. The hard rock band is known for their hit album "Cherry Pie," and singles, "Down Boys," "Sometimes She Cries," and "Heaven." “Heaven” reached No.1 in Rolling Stone and No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in a row. The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival features dawn hot air balloon launches, free morning tethered rides (weather permitting), premium wine tasting, microwbrew tasting, food and wine pairing, chef demonstrations and beer and food pairing, as well as a full international food court, arts and crafts, exhibits, and a kids faire. Friday and Saturday evenings also feature the popular evening balloon glow (weather permitting.) Check www.tvbwf.com for scheduled times and activities or call (951) 676-6713. Hot air balloon flights, tethers and evening glows are weather permitting only.

41755 Rider Way * Temecula, California 92590 * (951) 676-6713 * (951) 676-5921 Fax Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival May 30, 31, & June 1, 2014 PRESS RELEASE

For Information more information: Festival website http://tvbwf.com Justin Moore https://www.justinmooremusic.com Frankie Ballard http://www.frankieballard.com 3 Doors Down http://www.3doorsdown.com Gin Blossoms http://www.ginblossoms.net Nelson http://www.thenelsonbrothers.com Warrant http://warrantrocks.com Metal Mulisha http://www.metalmulisha.com/team Wineries http://temeculawines.org Hotels/Tourism http://visittemeculavalley.com

41755 Rider Way * Temecula, California 92590 * (951) 676-6713 * (951) 676-5921 Fax