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Dear Friends,

Whether you've been to one Hookahville or 20 of them, we're hoping you'll join us over Memorial Day weekend for the 10th anniversary of the festival's inception.

Acoustic Productions, Inc. has assembled a roster loaded with Hookahville alumni to help make this version of our rite of Spring one of the best yet. Friday will feature our good friends Leftover Salmon in their first Hookahville appearance since Fall '99, and more acts to be announced. A tasty acoustic theme highlights Saturday's acts, with Hookahville alum Keller Williams (Fall '97) leading the way. We're also excited to welcome the bands from the "It Came from Kentucky" tour in a rare festival appearance. ICFK features bluegrass legends The Del McCoury Band, one of our all-time favorite Hookahville acts in Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder (Fall '02), Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Mountain Heart.

And it wouldn't be Hookahville without two headlining shows by festival hosts ekoostik hookah. As the band prepares for the festival with a busy Spring Tour (LINK THIS TO THE TOUR DATES PAGE PLEASE), we can only imagine what surprises might be in store.

Just as it has for the last decade, Hookahville will include many of the features you've come to expect and enjoy: a family camping area, a wide selection of food and merchandise vendors and the return of the popular KidzJam area. We'll also continue the tradition of bringing new elements to Hookahville, so please check www.hookahville.com regularly for updates and new developments.

Tickets for Hookahville are available now at www.hookahville.com. To take advantage of our exceptional pre-sale offer, you must purchase tickets by May 9. After the 9th, tickets will be available through Ticketmaster and at the gate.

We look forward to seeing you at Frontier Ranch Music Center, May 28 - 30, to help us celebrate 10 years of no hassles or bad attitudes.

Somewhere Down the Line,
API

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**LEDGES WEEKEND - FIRST OUTDOOR SHOWS OF THE YEAR**

ekoostik hookah will be returning to Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville, Ohio on April 23 and 24 for everyone's first opportunity to camp and brave the elements. This weekend is always a great opportunity to prepare for Hookahville, so we hope to see you all there.

**4/20 SHOW KICKS OFF GREAT WEEK**

hookah will be making its way to the Atlantic seaboard to celebrate the 4/20 holiday with our friends in Baltimore at The Funk Box. From Baltimore, the band travels to Glen Allen, VA, for a special show with Blues Traveler before making its way north for hookah's first appearance at Generations Pub in Wheeling, WV. The week ends with the traditional Spring shows at Nelson Ledges.

**HOOKAH TO RETURN TO CAMP JAM**

Ripplefest at Camp Jam has announced its exciting 2004 lineup, and ekoostik hookah is once again headlining this up-and-coming festival. hookah will close the festival on Saturday, June 19, with two full sets. Other acts appearing at this year's Ripplefest include Dark Star Orchestra, Railroad Earth, The Recipe and The Shantee. For details and ticket information, please visit www.campjam.com.

**VENDING UPDATE**

Food vending for Hookahville Spring 2004 has sold out. Registration for merchandise vending has been extended through April 26. For further information, please contact Jay at (419) 886-6030 x129.

**SATURDAY-ONLY TIX FOR HOOKAHVILLE**

Acoustic Productions, Inc. is pleased to offer Saturday-only tickets for Hookahville Spring 2004. There is a single day ticket starting at 8am Saturday, May 29 for $55. For full ticket and Early Bird Camping information, please visit www.hookahville.com