Smoke on the Water 2009 - Updated

7/23 Update:
Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross Entertainment Headlined By
Presidents of the United State of America and Chuck Wicks

Song of Toledo Winners, Mayoral Candidates Part of Event

The largest ribs event in northwest Ohio, the 2009 Columbia Gas Smoke on
the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross, proudly announces their full
entertainment schedule.

In addition to national headliners Presidents of the United States of
America and Chuck Wicks, Smoke on the Water features Toledo's Mayoral
candidates on Saturday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. Each candidate will
have 15 minutes to speak to the crowd. (See full schedule below)

Smoke on the Water is also proud to feature Song of Toledo winner Empire
Drift who will open for Chuck Wicks; and 'Song of Toledo - Peoples
Choice' winner Buck 69, who will open for Presidents of the United
States of America. The full line-up includes:

Friday, July 31

Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Toledo Jazz Orchestra Quartet

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - TBA

7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. - Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach

8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Haywire

Saturday, August 1

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - TBA

3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Mayoral candidates (Times were randomly selected)

3 p.m.: D. Michael Collins

3:15 p.m.: Keith Wilkowski

3:30 p.m.: Jim Moody

3:45 p.m.: Mike Bell

4 p.m.: Ben Konop

4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Song of Toledo winner Empire Drift (Acoustic
set)

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Stop Don't Stop

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Famous Dave's Pulled Pork Eating Contest

7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. - Song of Toledo - People's Choice winner Buck 69

With more then 120,000 votes, Buck 69's "I Am Toledo" was the winner of
the Song of Toledo People's Choice award. This Toledo-based band mixes
blues rock band mixing together the old and the new to create electric
contemporary blues.

8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Presidents of the United States of America

A twice Grammy-nominated alternative rock band from Seattle, best known
for their songs "Lump" and "Peaches" from their 1993 triple-platinum
self-titled debut CD. Presidents of the United States of America have
released six studio albums, including their most recent, "These Are the
Good Times People."

Sunday, August 2

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Mojoe Boes & His Noble Jones

3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Song of Toledo winners Empire Drift

Their entry, "A Good Place to Call Home" was voted 'Song of the Year' in
the inaugural FOX Toledo/Toledo Free Press "Song of Toledo" contest. The
song has been declared the 2009 'Song of Toledo' by the Lucas County
Commissioners and Toledo City Council. Empire Drift is a Toledo based
quintet.

4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Rib awards presentation

5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Chuck Wicks

This 'Dancing with the Stars' performer exploded on the Country music
scene in 2007 with his debut single "Stealing Cinderella" with reached
#4 on the Country Charts. Wicks first album, "Starting Now" peaked at #7
and spawned two additional top 40 tracks with "All I Ever Wanted," and
"Man of the House." Most recently he participated on ABC's 'Dancing with
the Stars" with real-life girlfriend and country music star Julianne
Hough.

Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross takes place at Promenade
Park in downtown Toledo, from Friday, July 31 though Sunday, August 2,
2009. Admission remains just $3, with kids 12 and under free. Presale
tickets are available by calling 419-329-2619.

For more information on Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross
please visit www.ribs4redcross.com.

Sponsors for Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross include
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Key Bank, Costco, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Heartland
Healthcare and Regency Hospital Company. Media partners include the
Toledo Free Press and Cumulus Toledo stations K100, 94.5, 93.5, 106.5
The Zone, Star 105, 1470 and 1560 and FOX Toledo.
7/16 Update:
Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross to Feature MIS 'On the Road
Fan Experience' and Kids Area

In addition to welcoming a dozen top ribbers and outstanding national
entertainment, the Columbia Gas of Ohio Smoke on the Water- Ribs for the
Red Cross features some outstanding activities for all ages.

All weekend long, the Michigan International Speedway's 'On the Road Fan
Experience' will be on display. The new experience features video game
racing simulators and a walk-through trailer with many MIS and NASCAR
artifacts on display. This fan-friendly exhibit travels year-round to
various locations throughout the region.

"We're excited to participate in the Smoke on the Water Ribs for the Red
Cross event," MIS President Roger Curtis said. "Not only do we have a
huge fan base in Ohio, but we fully support efforts the Red Cross does
to save lives. We hope everyone will come out and meet our team at our
display and see first-hand what Michigan International Speedway has to
offer."

In addition, tickets for the August 14-16 services of NASCAR races,
highlighted by the Michigan 400, will be on sale, with a portion of the
proceeds going to the American Red Cross Greater Toledo Area Chapter.

Sunday Smoke on the Water will feature a free kid's area from 1 to 4
p.m. Activities and participating organizations include:

* Bunch of Clowns
* Butterfly House
* Greater Toledo Safe Kids Coalition
* Toledo Fire Department
* YMCA Fun Bus
* Caricature artist
* Games for kids

Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross takes place at Promenade
Park in downtown Toledo, from Friday, July 31 though Sunday, August 2,
2009. Admission remains just $3, with kids 12 and under free. Admission
is free on Friday before 5 p.m.

Headlining entertainment for Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross
includes alternative rockers Presidents of the United States of America
on Saturday, August 1 and Country music star and Dancing with the Stars
participant Chuck Wicks on Sunday, August 2.

Sponsors for Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross include
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Key Bank, Costco, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Heartland
Healthcare and Regency Hospital Company. Media partners include the
Toledo Free Press and Cumulus Toledo stations K100, 94.5, 93.5, 106.5
The Zone, Star 105, 1470 and 1560 and FOX Toledo.

For more information on Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross
please visit www.ribs4redcross.com.
Rib Vendor Space is Sold Out for 2009 Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross Event

Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross is excited to announce that booth space for rib vendors at the downtown Toledo event has sold out. A dozen rib vendors, heavy on local flavor, will fill Promenade Park, an increase of 50-percent over last year's participants.

Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross takes place at Promenade Park in downtown Toledo, from Friday, July 31 though Sunday, August 2, 2009. Admission remains just $3, with kids 12 and under free. Admission is free on Friday before 5 p.m.

The 2009 Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross vendors include:

· AJ Doolittle's - Lambertville, Michigan

· Bad Bob's BBQ - Rossford, Ohio

· Big Moe's BBQ - Kalamazoo, Michigan

· Black Kettle BarBeQue - Toledo, Ohio

· Chicago BBQ Company - Burr Ridge, Illinois

· Famous Dave's - Toledo, Ohio

· Johnson's BBQ - Chesapeake, Virginia

· Po Mo's - Toledo, Ohio

· Sidelines - Toledo, Ohio

· Texas Roadhouse - Holland, Ohio

· Texas Thunder - Euless, Texas

· Tom's BBQ and Grill - Toledo, Ohio

"This is a great mix of local and national ribbers, which gives our guests the opportunity to try the best ribs from across northwest Ohio, as well as the mid-west," says event Chairman Chris Kozak. "Considering the state of the economy, we are encouraged that we've sold out early. It shows that word of the large crowds spread amongst vendors and they see this as a première event they need to be part of."

Limited vendor space is still available for non-rib food vendors and non-food vendors. For more information, please call 419-329-2619.

Headlining entertainment for Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross includes alternative rockers Presidents of the United States of America on Saturday, August 1 and Country music star and Dancing with the Stars participant Chuck Wicks on Sunday, August 2.

Sponsors for Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross include Columbia Gas of Ohio, Key Bank and Heartland Health Care. Media partners include the Toledo Free Press and Cumulus Toledo stations K100, 94.5, 93.5, 106.5 The Zone, Star 105, 1470 and 1560.

For more information on Smoke on the Water - Ribs for the Red Cross please visit www.ribs4redcross.com.

Jodie Tienvieri
Communications Manager