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Janice Harrignton will be singing in Plovdiv

Janice Harrignton will be singing in Plovdiv

8/1/2007 12:00:27 PM

The popular blues, gospel and jazz singer, Janice Harrington, and her trio will be having free concerts in Bulgaria - in Bansko, Plovdiv and Golden Sands sea resort. The singer will be touring Bulgaria in the period August 2nd-8th, 2007.

  • The Golden Sands concert is taking palce Aug.3rd, 9 PM, at the Iberostar Hotel.
  • The Plovdiv concert is scheduled for Aug.5th, 8 PM, at the Ancient Theater
  • The Bansko concert - Aug.8th, 10 PM.

More info on Janice Harrington: www.janice-harrington.com

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