7-Time Grammy Nominated Group to Play June 24th

Maroon 5 to play at 2011 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open

By WBNG News

Maroon 5 to play at 2011 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open

December 23, 2010 Updated Dec 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM EDT

Vestal, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Dick’s Sporting Goods Open is proud announce that Grammy award winning band Maroon 5 will perform after the 1st Round of the 2011 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open.

The concert will take place on the green-side stage adjacent to the 18th green Friday June 24th.

Maroon 5 was recently nominated for their seventh Grammy.

The first single, Misery,from the band’s new album Hands All Over was nominated for the Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals.

Concert tickets will go on-sale Saturday January 8th at noon via Ticketmaster and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

The $30 ticket will allow the holder to enjoy the 1st Round of golf in addition to the evening concert.

2010 concert performer Rob Thomas produced the 1st concert sell-out in tournament history.

“After the success we had in 2010 (with Rob Thomas), we set out to find an artist in the same genre who would provide a spectacular experience for our customers, sponsors, fans and players”, explained Tournament Director John Karedes. “Thanks to Dick’s Sporting Goods, we will be able to provide our community with a big stadium concert in our own backyard!” said Karedes.

The 2011 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open will be hosted at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, NY June 20th – 26th.

(Release Provided by Dicks' Sporting Goods Open)

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