STURGIS, S.D., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Monkey Rock Group,
Inc., "the Company" (OTC Bulletin Board: MKRO) announced today that
Guns N' Roses, who made their only U.S. concert appearance of the
year on Friday August 13th 2010 at
the inaugural Rock N' Rev Festival, performed at the Company's
property in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Guns N' Roses closed the Rock N' Rev festival in front of an
estimated 12,000 fans. Friday Morning Quarterback (known as FMQB),
a trade magazine which covers the radio and music industries in
the United States, stated in an
August 15, 2010 publication that the
Rock N' Rev concert series, was "extremely successful."
More than 20 other bands played at Monkey Rock USA over the
five-day event. Other acts included Stone Temple Pilots, Godsmack,
Creed, 3 Doors Down, Three Days Grace, Cage The Elephant, Skillet,
Daughtry, Wolfmother, Hinder, Hellyeah, Shaman's Harvest, Eagles of
Death Metal, The Darling Stilettos, Pop Evil, Swayback, Theft, Bad
City, Jetstream, Sweet Cyanide and The Color Turning.
John Dent, Founder, Chairman and
CEO of Monkey Rock Group, Inc. stated, "We were very pleased to
have the opportunity to work with the concert promoters and
festival owners to host a concert series of this magnitude. The
successful concert series clearly demonstrates our capabilities.
This is an important first step in our goal to become a premier
name in special event entertainment. We believe this event
significantly increased the visibility of our Monkey Rock brand;
and intend to use this event as a springboard to accelerate our
growth to many potential new venues throughout the U.S. and
internationally."
About The Monkey Rock Group, Inc.
Monkey Rock is a U.S.-based retail leisure development stage
company positioned to service the greater North American motorcycle
rally industry. Currently, the Company has retail business
operations in the short-cycle food, beverage and entertainment
industry. The Company, prior to becoming a public company through
its Monkey Rock USA™ brand, successfully completed its inaugural
event at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August 2009.
The Company's foundation is built upon a professional
European-styled leisure concept that serves select North American
markets with its unique delivery of food, beverage and live
adult-themed entertainment venues. The concept is a traveling one,
where the Company's goal is to serve some of the country's largest
social and sporting events to include motorcycle and auto rallies,
rodeo events and auto races. Monkey Rock Group, Inc is traded on
the OTC Bulletin Board under the ticker MKRO. For additional
information, please visit the Company's website:
www.monkeyrockusa.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements related
to the future financial condition and results of Monkey Rock's
operations, creating brand awareness, creating shareholder value,
successfully obtaining sufficient financing, and consummating
acquisitions. Words such as "expects", "intends", "plans", "may",
"could", "should", "anticipates", "likely", "believes" and words of
similar import also identify forward-looking statements. These
statements are based upon current expectations, estimates and
analyses and other forecasts and amounts not yet determined and
assumptions of management. These statements are subject to
important risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict,
and assumptions that may prove inaccurate. Some of the factors that
could cause results or events to differ materially from current
expectations include but are not limited to: general economic
conditions, market or business conditions, changing competitive
environment, attendance levels at the 2010 Sturgis rally, profitability of the Concert
Series, expansion of the Monkey Rock brand into other venues,
profitability of the events the Company is sponsoring at
Sturgis, raising sufficient
capital on favorable terms, and the acceptance of the brand and
concept. Some of these factors are largely beyond the control of
Monkey Rock. Should any factor impact Monkey Rock in an unexpected
manner, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking
statements prove incorrect, the actual results or events may differ
materially from the results or events predicted. All of the
forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by
these cautionary statements, therefore, there can be no assurance
that the results or developments anticipated by Monkey Rock will be
realized or, even if substantially realized, they will have the
expected consequences for Monkey Rock. Readers should not place any
undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Furthermore
Monkey rock disclaims any intention or obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or any other occurrences. Additional
information on risks and other factors that may affect the business
and financial results of the Company can be found in the Company's
public filings located at http://www.sec.gov.
Contact:
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Chris Edwards
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Chief Operating
Officer
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605-490-8307
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SOURCE The Monkey Rock Group, Inc.
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