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SEQUIM Rare Earth, the legendary rock band known for hits like Get Ready, (I Know) I'm Losing You and I Just Want to Celebrate, is the opening-night event Aug. 31 for the Sequim Balloon Festival, a hot-air ballooning extravaganza on Labor Day weekend.
The prizes include several pairs of tickets to the concert; three-day passes to the Sept. 1-Sept. 3 balloon festival; an autographed harmonica and other gear from Lee Oskar Harmonicas; an overnight stay at Quality Inn and Suites in Sequim; dinner for two at 7 Cedars' Totem Lounge and a 7 Cedars gift certificate.
The concert will have the Fabulous Johnsons opening for Rare Earth plus another surprise guest who will arrive by hot air balloon, weather permitting, according to Global Entertainment promoter Quinn Hampton.
Concert tickets are on sale now at www.BrownPaperTickets.com and in Sequim at 7 Cedars; Purple Haze Lavender Farm and Store; 101 Outpost; Hardy's Market, los angeles county tax collector Tattoo Guy; and Islander Pizza and Pasta Shack.