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June 22,2005 - BusinessHere Inc. Launches Online Charity Auction to Preserve the Allman Brothers Band Legacy ( www.BigHouseAuction.com )
Dayton, Ohio, June 22, 2005 -- BusinessHere Inc., the market leader of branded online auction solutions, announced that is has partnered with Macon, Georgia-based, The Big House Foundation to create and operate a branded online auction site through which music fans can bid on front row tickets to the Allman Brothers Band concerts at www.BigHouseAuction.com.BusinessHere's proprietary solutions enable performers and entertainers to auction premium concert tickets, autographed memorabilia, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences - such as meet & greets - to fans on their Web sites.
The Big House Foundation was formed in 2004 to preserve the Allman Brothers Band original homestead. Located in Macon, Georgia, the Big House was the home where the Allman Brothers resided and wrote some of their biggest hits during the early-1970s. Currently owned by the Allman Brothers Band tour manager, Kirk West and his wife, the home is being converted from a private residence into a museum that will be open to the public and will house the largest collection of Allman Brothers Band memorabilia in the world.
"The Big House has been open to Allman Brothers fans for years. Over 12,000 people have toured our home, so it made sense to preserve the band's legacy by converting it into a museum for music fans to enjoy," said Kirk West.
To offset the costs associated with establishing the museum, The Big House Foundation created a branded online auction site to make available front row tickets to the Allman Brothers shows. "The auction site has been a great way to give fans a chance to win front row seats in exchange for supporting the museum," said W. Robert Johnson, foundation president. "The Allman Brothers Band has been very supportive, and we wanted to provide the band's fans with an interactive way to contribute to our efforts," Johnson said.
"We partnered with BusinessHere because they have done this very successfully for other bands, their unique branding capabilities increase the museum's exposure, and they manage all facets of the auction, so we receive the financial benefits without worrying about the auction site's day-to-day details," said West.
"The Big House Foundation is providing Allman Brothers fans with access to premium concert tickets, unique memorabilia, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences they couldn't get elsewhere," said Johnathan Skardon, president and co-founder of BusinessHere. "The auction satisfies the fans desire for access to these unique experiences, while simultaneously supporting a worthy cause that is actively preserving the Allman Brothers Band's musical origins and heritage."
To learn more about The Big House Foundation or to bid on Allman Brothers Band concert tickets, go to www.TheBigHouseMuseum.org or www.BigHouseAuction.com.