PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES BUSKING STAGE 6/26/2006 Linda Kermeen, Founder and Co-Director of the Porcupine Mountain Music Festival, to be held August, 25-27, 2006, has announced the addition of a "busking stage" to this year's Festival layout. The busking stage will be an all-acoustic (no electricity) location on the festival grounds where interested amateurs and performers alike will have an opportunity to perform". Buskers will not be paid by the Festival for performing, however, tip jars are permitted and scheduled buskers will receive free admission into the festival on the day of their busking performance. Anyone interested in signing up for a busking slot is asked to email Linda Kermeen at porkiesfestival@yahoo.com or call her at 800-344-5355. Please indicate a date/time preference and the estimated length of the performance. Please note that busking slots are limited and will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. The deadline for signing up is August 1, 2006 and buskers must have their slots reserved by the deadline in order to receive the free admission. Plans for the 2006 Porcupine Mountains Music Festival are nearly finalized, for more information, including tickets AND the most up-to-date artist roster and schedule, visit www.porkiesfestival.org With 3 stages and over 20 national and regional acts, the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival is not to be missed! Check it out today!