FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                 GB Leighton To Headline Grandma's Marathon
               Big Top Tent Entertainment Begins Friday Night
			
(Duluth, Minn.) Come for the race, stay for the party. Just make sure to be 
in Canal Park during Grandma's Marathon's live entertainment.

Longtime Grandma's Marathon tradition GB Leighton returns to the Big Top Tent 
and will headline three separate sets, beginning Friday, June 18. The 
cover charge for Friday evening is just $5.

GB Leighton is making their 14th appearance at Grandma's Marathon weekend. 
"Having GB Leighton at our event is a longtime tradition and we are glad 
they are back to entertain our runners and fans. We are excited about the 
great mix of live bands for this year's Big Top Tent celebration," says 
Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma's Marathon.

Also performing throughout the weekend are Doctor Salty and Lola and The 
Red Hots – both making their first appearances at Grandma's Marathon.

A daytime lineup Saturday features a free show open to the public and includes 
opening act Stel, Lefty and Friends at 11:30 a.m. Saturday evening's show 
includes an $8 cover charge and is limited to those 21 years of age and 
older.

For more information, visit www.GrandmasMarathon.com.

Grandma's Marathon 2010 Live Entertainment Schedule
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 21 & Older, $5 Cover Charge
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Doctor Salty
9:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.: Lola and The Red Hots
11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.: GB Leighton

Saturday, June 19, 2010
FREE SHOWS
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Stel, Lefty and Friends
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Doctor Salty
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Lola and The Red Hots
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.: GB Leighton

Evening - 21 &&Older, $8 Cover Charge
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Doctor Salty
9:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.: Lola and The Red Hots
11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.: GB Leighton

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