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DOUG BANKS MORNING SHOW Teams With SoftSheen-Carson to Launch "DOUG BANKS `LET'S JAM' JAM SESSIONS" Tour.


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NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2002

10-City Tour Stops At Houston's Arena Theater On August 9th

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Devin and Ramiah

On Friday, August 9th, the DOUG BANKS Doug Banks is an American radio personality.

The Philadelphia-born, Detroit raised Banks began his radio career broadcasting on his high school's radio station. Local station WDRQ took notice of his talent and offered him a spot as a temporary late-night weekend disc jockey.
 MORNING SHOW crew will make their eighth stop in Houston at Arena Theater for the "DOUG BANKS `LET'S JAM' JAM SESSION" with performances by Destiny's Child, solo performances by Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams Michelle Williams may refer to an actress or a singer born in 1980:
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 along with newcomers Salonge Knowles (Beyonce Knowles younger sister), Play, Devin and Ramiah, all managed by Matthew Knowles.

Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown will be on hand to welcome attendees.

Sponsored by SoftSheen-Carson's `Let's Jam' hair styling products, the 10-city tour launched in Chicago features live broadcasts as well as performances by chart-topping artists such as Bow Wow Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper, actor, and music producer. [1] Biography
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. The DOUG BANKS MORNING SHOW is heard Monday - Friday from 5am - 9am on Power 97.5 KRPW-FM.

Always eager to remain connected to their national affiliates and loyal audience, DOUG BANKS, DEDE a. 1. Dead.  McGUIRE and their morning show crew are set to take the show on the road for the "DOUG BANKS `LET'S JAM' JAM SESSIONS" tour. In addition to free admission to the shows, listeners across the country will have the chance to win a variety of prizes and participate in on-air contests. "I'm really excited about the `jam sessions' as they are great opportunity to touch our listeners and our stations around the country," notes DOUG BANKS. "I cannot, however, discuss how great these shows are going to be without giving thanks to my staff, SoftSheen-Carson, Footaction and everybody that will make this tour a great success!"

In addition to acting as the tour's title sponsor, SoftSheen-Carson's `Let's Jam' is creating point of purchase displays featuring BANKS, which will be posted at participating retailers in each affiliate market. One week prior to the every tour date, consumers in the each market will have the opportunity to purchase `Let's Jam' hair products at discount prices from one of the participating retailers.

"SoftSheen-Carson's relationship with the DOUG BANKS MORNING SHOW has been a win-win situation since day one. The show appeals to an upbeat, fun-loving, trend-setting audience that parallels the `Let's Jam' consumer. Linked with the charismatic appeal and theme of `Let's Jam' Styling Products, the DOUG BANKS `LET'S JAM' JAM SESSIONS tour is perfect... it's a party in a jar!" notes Tracey Bell, Assistant Brand Manager, SoftSheen.

The shows are going to be like mini-concerts, live on the radio. The morning show is on tour with performing artist, dancers and audience participation," adds Gary Saunders, Director of Young Urban Programming, ABC Radio.

The tour is scheduled to make stops in the following cities:

DATE                  CITY                     VENUE
March 29           Chicago           South Shore Cultural Ctr.
April 5            New York                The Apollo Theater
April 19           Nashville              Tennessee University
June 7             Milwaukee                    Pabst Theatre
June 14            Dayton                       Memorial Hall
July 25            Sacramento                   Crest Theater
August 2           Jacksonville               Florida Theater
August 9           Houston                      Arena Theater
September 13       New York                      location tbd
September 27       Chicago                       location tbd

      (a) tour dates and cities are subject to change


Footaction has recruited ten (10) dancers to participate, each of whom will showcase the Brickcity clothing line, exclusively available at Footaction stores. McDonald's joins the jam session with their `Rip the Right Rhyme' promotion, where by local McDonald's employees have the chance to compete on stage. "I really appreciate the sponsors that stepped up to make this tour happen. Their support demonstrates their belief in the show and the community we serve," says BANKS.

`Let's Jam' hair styling products are manufactured by SoftSheen-Carson, the global leader in ethnic haircare. The `Let's Jam' product line consists of 3 uniquely formulated styling gels as well as Oil Free Shine Mist. Often recognized by its popular tagline, "It's a Party in a Jar!," "Let's Jam" is the #1 rated brand in its subcategory sub·cat·e·go·ry  
n. pl. sub·cat·e·go·ries
A subdivision that has common differentiating characteristics within a larger category.
 according to Information Resources, Inc. In addition to "Let's Jam", SoftSheen-Carson's product line includes Dark & Lovely, Optimum Care, Breakthru, Magic Shave, Karizma, Naturally, Wave Nouveau and Mizani among others.

Affectionately known as `feel good radio," the DOUG BANKS MORNING SHOW is broadcast in over 40 markets via the ABC Radio Networks, reaching an audience of over 1.9 million listeners...and counting. BANKS, along with co-host DEDE McGUIRE and their morning team serve up daily doses of comedic antics, thought- provoking observations and a playlist A file that contains an index to a selected group of music files on the computer. Using digital jukebox software such as iTunes and Winamp, playlists are created by the user by dragging and dropping titles from a master index. The software may be able to create a playlist automatically.  of contemporary music favorites.

ABC Radio Networks has more than 4,800 affiliate radio stations reaching 140 million persons age 12 and older each week. ABC ABC
 in full American Broadcasting Co.

Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928.
 broadcasts six full-service networks, ABC News Radio, Paul Harvey News and Comment, The Rest of the Story, Radio Disney, ESPN Radio, Tom Joyner Morning Show, DOUG BANKS MORNING SHOW, American Country Countdown
A similar radio countdown program, Country Countdown USA, also exists.
"American Country Countdown" -- also known as "ACC" or "American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks
 with Bob Kingsley, Sean Hannity, Sam Donaldson Live in America, Keith Olbermann Speaking of Sports and Speaking of Everything, 12 ABC Radio 24-hour music formats, ABC Sports, and an extensive line-up of music and talk programming.

Additional information relating to the "DOUG BANKS "LET'S JAM" Jam Sessions" tour and the DOUG BANKS MORNING SHOW can be accessed at www.dougbanksshow.com.
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