Concert Features Country Musical Guests Trailer Choir with The Davisson Brothers Band and Matt Jones
MORGANTOWN, W. Va.—Remember the Miners (RTM) is pleased to announce the inaugural Remember the Miners Tribute Concert. RTM is a public awareness campaign established to honor the legacy of all miners; and to raise awareness about the sacrifices that coal miners and their families make for our country.
“It's important to honor and thank the men and women of the coal industry who do the good and honorable work that makes America great,” states Chris Hamilton, the vice president of the West Virginia Coal Association. “The Coal Association is supportive of this campaign and hopes to see you at the celebration in Morgantown. It will be a tremendous event in celebration of West Virginia coal."
NET proceeds from the Remember the Miners Concert Event will benefit the West Virginia Coal Foundation, families of West Virginia miners, as well as go towards Remember the Miners’ goal of increasing awareness of mining advocacy.
WHAT: Remember The Miners Tribute Concert – A Celebration of West Virginia’s Coal Mining Legacy. Featuring performances by country musical guests Trailer Choir with The Davisson Brothers Band, and Matt Jones.
Tickets are $40 for regular admission and $30 for students. Purchase tickets online, www.morgantowneventcenter.com, or call (304) 581-2800. Tickets are also available at the door.
WHEN: Friday, November 12, 2010 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
WHERE: The Waterfront Place Hotel & Morgantown Event Center, 2 Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26501
About Remember the Miners
Remember the Miners (RTM) is a public awareness campaign dedicated to honoring the legacy of all miners and the mining industry, bringing the human element to the forefront of the energy debate, and remembering the miners who have fallen. RTM also intends to raise awareness about the sacrifices that miners and their families make for our country. www.remembertheminers.org.