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- ↑ Big Names, Big Shows, Big Nights, The New York Times, May 14, 2006.
- ↑ Obie Benson, 69, the Original Bass Voice of the Four Tops , The New York Times, July 2, 2005
- ↑ Lovett, Neville Brothers head Belleayre lineup. The Times Union (Albany, NY) April 17, 2004
- ↑ Ray Charles, Wynton Marsalis, Linda Eder Lead Belleayre Festival. Season Internet Wire April 1, 2003.
