Rock the Boat 2009

Four Finger Five in conjunction with Michigan Film Corps and The Muskegon Film Festival are pleased to announce Rock The Boat 2009!

Date: September 5, 2009, 7pm – 11pm

Location: The deck of the USS LST 393 located at the Mart Dock in Downtown Muskegon.
560 Mart Street, Muskegon, MI 49440

Cover: $10 at the door. 21 and up only. Cash only. Proceeds benefit Michigan Film Corps, the USS LST393, the Muskegon Film Festival and the Harbor Theater

Event Info: Four Finger Five are proud to present a night of Boat Rocking Entertainment on the deck of the legendary WWII ship the USS LST393. Special guests Ultraviolet Hippopotamus bring the funk and get the boat ready to rock. Headliners Four Finger Five rock the boat while a VJ spins a montage of films behind the band. Bring a chair, load up a cooler with snacks and beverages, come out and enjoy music, movies and a killer sunset.

This is a BYOB–Event; MFC and 4F5 remind everyone to Rock the Boat responsibly and respect the ship. Please do so in a way that promotes fun and the integrity/history of the ship.

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus: From the sweeping scenery of Western Michigan hails a rare creature known as Ultraviolet Hippopotamus known to blend strong songs and tight licks with improvisation to help find an original sound where their progressive aspirations meet their audience‘s thirst for funk. Ultraviolet Hippopotamus leaves audiences shakin' their booties and wanting more. http://www.uvhippomusic.com

Four Finger Five: Consisting of singer/guitarist Joe Sturgill, bassist Mike Phillips, and drummer Steve Harris, Four Finger Five has steadily cultivated a fiercely loyal following. Four Finger Five presents a band that is confident, demonstrating tremendous talent with all aspects of the songwriting craft and a willingness to leave traditional conceptions of jazz/rock/soul combinations at the door. www.fourfingerfive.com

Michigan Film Corps: Michigan Film Corps is a non-profit organization which provides students a chance to learn a wide variety of positions in pre-production, production, post-production and marketing, guided by film industry professionals every step of the way. For many students in the program, this is their first feature film credit. www.michiganfilmcorps.org

Muskegon Film Festival: Now in its eighth year, the Muskegon Film Festival celebrates independent film and remains a quality source for bringing independent films to Muskegon. www.muskegonfilmfestival.com

LST393: The USS LST 393 Preservation Association is a Michigan non-profit corporation, created to restore and preserve USS LST-393, one of only two LST’s (Landing Ship Tank) remaining from WWII. www.lst393.org

The Harbor Theater: The Harbor Theater is a non-profit, art house theater which runs primarily independent and foreign-language films. The Harbor Theater is in the business district of the Lakeside neighborhood. www.theharbortheater.com

For event information please contact Sarah Rooks: sarahr@watermarkcenter.com 231/727-0805