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KRTVN Radio 6 and ODEN K to sponsor a new GanJam
"It's about damn time!" says local stoners
Luxon, Ananto
September 1, 4885


Gaduri band Los Angeles Rojos, who recently successfully toured the Republic, scheduled to Headline Night 1 of the GanJam

"Hell yeah, we're signed to play," said Kevin Albertson, lead singer of the band he refers to as "Kaliburg's Hardest Working Band' Brown Paper Bag, of the new Channel 6/ODEN-K sponsored GanJam which is scheduled for May of 4886. "We wouldn't miss that show for the world! When we heard the rumor that they were going to be doing another show, I called my buddies at Channel 6 and was like 'Who do I have to kill to get on this show?' ...you know? Thankfully he was like "nobody" cause I would have... "

Indeed the rumors have proven to be true: KRTVN 6 is now working with ODEN-K to organize a new GanJam, the first in the series of famous concerts in generations. Music lovers across Kalistan were elated. Fan Mike Jones, puffing a cone of the National Product, said when interviewed, "It's about time! I have only read about these concerts, but I thought they were gone forever. But now, I will get to go to one? What? I mean..." His friends who were hanging out with him outside The Republic's Offices agreed with him and one another. They all declared their desire to attend.

The Radio station and ODEN formed a joint planning committee in organize the Event. Committee spokesman Wayne Kingston gave a brief press conference about the upcoming show:

"KRTVN Radio 6 and ODEN-K are thrilled to be sponsors of GanJam 4886, to be held at the Global Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater in Luxon. The concert is scheduled for three nights, May 29, 30, and 31 of next year. We will have three nights of music, and have decided to also do an RF Overnight for those who want to party until the Sun comes up. On our first night, we will feature Hip-Hop and Rock Acts, and this will be followed by the RF Overnight. Scheduled to headline Night 1 is the Hip Hop Act Riot Crew, the hip hop supergroup featuring members of Revolucion, Burning Money, and Dope Prophets. Both Salgo and Brown Paper Bag will also be playing on Night 1, as will other great bands and artists.

"RF Overnight will be something that we want to try this show to see about the feasibility of this style for future shows. Since these bands tend to be more adult oriented, the show will likely attract fans of the RF clubs in Kaliburg and Sulari to the largest livest RF show ever. Already booked to headline the Overnight is Tonya X, who is scheduled to take the stage at sunrise. Other acts include Christina Shakespeare, and Dave and the Drugs. We will have a full RF lineup and body paint will certainly be welcome, but of course, clothing will be optional.

"Night 2 will feature KME as well as three Gaduri Bands who will play the Jam as guests of LTD Records. We are excited this year to already have the commitment of three Gaduri bands: Cumbia Maestros Los Angeles Rojos, who toured Kalistan recently to sold out shows, as well as Sonara Explosion and Chaparra, the superhot Dance Musician. The Gaduri Bands will be guests of LTD Records in Kalistan and Los Angeles Rojos will headline the night. Kalistani Acts already booked for the show include La Sol, La Mas Mala, crooner Franco del Rey will also play. Night 2 will likely be a fan favorite for years to come."

Brown Paper Bag, self-declared "Kaliburg's Hardest Working Band" to Headline Night 1 of the new GanJam

"Finally, Night 3 will feature a return of Reggae and Funk to the GanJam. Headlining Night 3 and Closing the Show will be the Kaliburg Dub Alstars, who recently scored the first number 1 for a Reggae Artist in years with their anti-war anthem "Bedtime for Babylon". Also playing are roots veterans Goat's Beard and the 12 piece funk band Landmine, who are known for appearing at their shows with a smoke machine fueled by five pounds of the National Product, and which fires a massive cloud of smoke in time with the bass.

"In addition to the music, which is the main draw of the show, We will also see a restoration of the Arts Pavilions, which haven't been part of the GanJam for a very long time. This year, sculptures by Cathy Alverez, Bjorn Matthiessen, Donald Folksong, and Amy Black will be featured, as well as performance art by the Dahriel 5, and Nate Copper. Lots of other art will also be on display from across the Republic. The Art Pavilion used to be a main feature and since it is set apart from the main festival, it provides people will a nice place to take a break or to have some come down time from the previous night's activities.

"Tickets for the show go on sale in January, and can be purchased online from ODEN-K or KRTVN Radio 6. Additionally, KalAir will be offering group packages and other deals on flights from across the Republic and across the world to Kaliburg International Airport, with shuttle service to Luxon. We are trying to organize a subsidy with KalAir right now which might make all international travel to the festival free with ticket purchase. The Three Day pass is K95, while each day pass is K40. The Third Night is, as always free to all comers."

The news of the new GanJam was met with elation across the country. We look forward to covering it.