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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WHO: Gary Puckett with the Austin Symphony Orchestra
WHEN: November 12, 2005 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Riverbend Centre
TICKETS: $25 & $40
CONTACT: Don Hill, Director of Public Relations - 476-6064 x 213

RIVERBEND ROCKS WITH ASO AND GARY PUCKETT OF THE UNION GAP

Season Sponsor: JPMorganChase
Concert Sponsor: Altria Group, Inc.
Media Sponsors: Time Warner Cable/News 8 Austin, Austin American-Statesman and KVET 98.1 FM

Known for such hits as “Woman, Woman” and “Young Girl,” Gary Puckett and the Union Gap was one of the most successful musical groups of the Sixties and Seventies. On Saturday, November 12th, the Austin Symphony Orchestra presents Gary Puckett in the first of its 2005-06 Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops concerts at 8:00 pm at the Riverbend Centre.

Gary's unmistakable signature voice garnered six consecutive gold records and top ten Billboard hits, including “This Girl is a Woman Now,” “Lady Willpower” and “Don't Give In To Him.” Puckett now crisscrosses the country playing theaters and casinos from California to Florida. His appearance with the Austin Symphony will be a rare concert involving a symphony orchestra. Join Maestro Peter Bay and the Austin Symphony for an evening you will not want to miss.

The Austin Symphony presents Gary Puckett, Saturday, November 12th, 8:00 pm at Riverbend Centre. Tickets are $25 & $40. Charge tickets online at www.austinsymphony.org where you will find interactive seating maps, price options and a wealth of concert information. Tickets are also available at the Austin Symphony Box Office, 11th and Red River or call 476-6064 or 1-888-4-MAESTRO (toll-free).