[Lexington, KY] – In its first announcement of programming during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010^™, the Alltech Fortnight Festival is already billing itself as a 16-day swingin’ celebration. On Thursday, September 30^th at 8 p.m., Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will take the stage with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra at the Singletary Center in Lexington, Ky.

A Tribute to Cab Calloway will feature some of the greatest hits of the swing era – “Minnie the Moocher,” “Tarzan of Harlem,” and “Calloway Boogie.” Tickets will go on sale on August 2^nd.

A nine-piece contemporary swing band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy gained mainstream popularity when “Go Daddy-O” was used in the movie, “Swingers.”Their first major record with Capitol Records sold three million copies, and their most notable singles include “Go Daddy-O,” “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight,” and “Mr. Pinstripe Suit.” Previous entertainment engagements include the 1999 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the 2006 Capitol One Bowl, and the Espy Awards. Always sporting their zoot suits, they perform more than 100 concerts around the world each year.

Tickets to this special event range from $30 - $75 and will be available for purchase beginning August 2^nd by calling (888) 494-4226 or (859) 233-4226 or visiting www.lexphil.org. 

The Alltech Fortnight Festival, which began in 2008, presents entertainment throughout the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was created by Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, as a means of building excitement for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010^™ while investing in the development of the arts in local communities. The 2010 Alltech Fortnight Festival will run concurrently with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games^™ from September 25^th - October 10^th. For more information, please visit www.AlltechFortnightFestival.com.