Katie Linendoll to Headline SeaWolves Eclipse Block Party

The Erie SeaWolves, Double-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, announced today the details for their Eclipse ‘Block’ Party on Monday, April 8 at UPMC Park presented by CVS Health and Erie Events.

The free community event will be headlined by Emmy-winning TV personality, country music artist and Erie native Katie Linendoll. She will perform live with The Roads Below beginning at 1 p.m.

Eclipse Block Party festivities are scheduled from 1-4 p.m. and include youth activities and inflatable games, autograph stations with SeaWolves players, photo opportunities with the 2023 Eastern League Championship trophy and mascot C. Wolf, chances to win SeaWolves prizes including tickets to Opening Night (Tuesday, April 9), and the opportunity to watch the eclipse from the Bud Light Party Deck and seating areas inside UPMC Park.

“Erie’s Total Solar Eclipse will be a memorable experience, and we look forward to welcoming local SeaWolves fans and community visitors to UPMC Park on April 8,” SeaWolves President Greg Coleman said.

“I am so excited to be back playing in my hometown and at one of my absolute favorite places --- the SeaWolves,” Katie Linendoll said. “My enthusiasm for the Eclipse Block Party is like sponge candy wrapped inside a pepperoni ball dipped in ranch dressing.”

Eclipse glasses will be available for the first 1,000 attendees. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m., with the moon fully obscuring the sun from 3:16-3:20 p.m. Concession stands, the SeaWolves ticket office and Team Store will all be open for the event. No outside food, beverages, bags, or backpacks will be permitted to be brought into UPMC Park. Limited edition SeaWolves Eclipse apparel is now available for pre-order at seawolves.com.

Single-game tickets, Captain’s Club Memberships, Paw Pack flexible ticket books, suites, picnics, Stadium Club events, and Bud Light Party Deck groups are now available for the 2024 season by visiting SeaWolves.com or by calling 814-456-1300. In-person single game ticket sales will begin on Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m.

ABOUT KATIE LINENDOLL

Katie Linendoll is a country music singer-songwriter originally from Erie, Pennsylvania. She has performed and/ or been featured on Fox & Friends, Newsmax, CMT.com, TODAY, The Weather Channel, and has been the face of several magazine covers. Katie has multiple songs on the country radio charts and multiple top ten music videos on iTunes. Each of Katie’s songs supports a non-profit organization with a focus on veterans and K9s.

In addition to her music -- Katie is best known for her long-standing career in media as one of the most in-demand technology experts. She has hosted TV and digital shows for A&E, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Popular Science, SiriusXM, NHL Network, and dozens of others. She can be seen as a regular tech expert on top national outlets from TODAY to the Rachael Ray Show, The Weather Channel and CBS Sports Radio. She is also one of the most in demand technology keynote speakers and emcees for top brands, holding an Emmy Award, a Guinness World Record, and has been named a Silicon Valley Visionary.

You can follow Katie @KatieLinendoll and @KatieLinendollMusic.

ABOUT THE ROADS BELOW

The Roads Below is a promising new act in the country music scene, having grown their fan base organically through word of mouth, live shows, and streaming (without any mainstream press or radio play).

The Roads Below was formed by singer-songwriter and Arkansas native, Phil Evans, and Los Angeles-based guitarist, Max Martilik. The two moved to Music City where they linked up with drummer, Chris Crandall, to complete a newly written catalog of songs Evans had been working on. With an abundance of fresh material and a thrilling live show, the band combines a dynamic arrangement of hard-hitting melodies with a twist of homegrown country edge.