Press Release:

Regional, national musicians unite to help tsunami victims.

An entire day of family fun and entertainment is being planned to benefit tsunami victims as well as honor our National Guard, military members and veterans.

KK93 is sponsoring the musical extravaganza to be held on Sunday, March 13, at the Kelly Inn in Yankton. There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be accepted. KK93 radio will also be running live remotes at the Kelly Inn the day of the musical festival.

All proceeds from the event will be sent to Save the Children Organization. A special account has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank in Yankton. Donations can be mailed to Save the Children Organization, Wells Fargo, PO Box 794, Yankton, SD 57078, Attn Monte.

Special guest stars for the day-long event will be internationally known Johnny Green and the Greenmen. For almost four decades, this award winning variety band has traveled to more than 100 countries and has toured with the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. A top Vegas attraction, the band has been featured in concert with Bob Hope and entertained troups while on tour in Vietnam. Green played on 27 episodes of the original "Batman" TV series as the Joker's henchman and in 2003, he received a Life Time Achievement Award from the Rock Country Hall of Fame.

The day will begin with a non-denominational church service at 9 a.m., following with approximately 14 bands and guest singers. Ending the evening will be a giant finale tribute to our current service members and veterans.

Scheduled to appear and their performance times:

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Opening church service - Jubilation Group

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Tyndall Accordion Band

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Mel Winckler - The Mel-Tones

11:30 - Noon - Harvey Wormsbecker

Noon - 1:00 p.m. - Children's Talent Review featuring Ashten and McKenna Gibson, Lulabelle, Allison Morrill and Samantha Wetzler.

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Elaine Peacock

2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Kathy Koenig

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - East River Cowboys

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - The Christian Company

4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - The Hungry 5

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Starfire (Roy King)

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Phil and Friends

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Crossfire

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Johnny Green and the Greenmen

9:00 p.m. - Grand Finale: Closing Ceremony for Military Troops and Veterans

Other Yankton and Wagner area businesses that have provided prizes and services include KK93, the Kelly Inn, K-Mart, Wells Fargo, HyVee, Western Office, Fort Randall Casino and Wal-Mart.

Silent auction items are still being collected. If you would like to donate an item or for more information on the music festival, contact Gary Gibson, (605) 589-4103; or KK93 (605) 665-7892.