03.06.07 - Omega takes over the Russian River Festivals

GUERNEVILLE, CA (March 6, 2007) – Omega Events is proud to announce the purchase of two legendary Sonoma County music festivals. The move ensures that the popular summer festivals will remain in Guerneville for years to come.

Omega, which produces the popular Summer Concert Series at nearby Rodney Strong Vineyards, quickly announced the dates for the 2007 festivals:

Russian River Blues Festival June 16 & 17, 2007

Russian River Jazz Festival September 8 & 9, 2007

Both events are held annually at Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville, a popular resort town nestled in the scenic Russian River Valley. Guerneville is fast becoming a nationally known destination for wine enthusiasts looking to visit the dozens of world-class wineries in Sonoma County.

“Lupe De Leon has been a tremendous supporter of our venue and we will be forever thankful that he breathed new life into the events,” said Clare Harris, proprietor of Johnson’s Beach Resort since 1967. “These festivals are nationally-recognized, and loved by the local community, and we have Lupe to thank.”

“The Russian River Festivals have been a labor of love, and I am proud of the history of the events,” De Leon said. “After so many great years, I felt now was the right time to pass the reigns onto a new promoter. Omega Events is the perfect choice. They have a proven track record for producing highly entertaining jazz and blues festivals. Omega focuses on what's important: quality music and the best customer experience possible.”

Omega Events has been producing music festivals and concerts throughout the West Coast for the last 13 years, including the long-running Doheny Blues Festival, the Rodney Strong Vineyards Series (Healdsburg) and Old Pasadena Jazz Fest.