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The name of the bluegrass and roots music festival set for September in Riverside Park has been changed to "The Jamboree."
DTCDC says neutral name denotes regional event
Jun. 18, 2009 · 1:02 p.m.
It is simply called, "The Jamboree."
After much debate the Depot Town Community Development Corporation decided that would be the name of its bluegrass and roots festival scheduled September 4 and 5 in Riverside Park.
The original "Ypsitucky Jamboree" name has been drawing heat from community members who have said the name was offensive.
DTCDC board member Merrill Guerra announced at Wednesday evening's Depot Town Association meeting the name would be changed to the "Rustbelt Roots Jamboree." However, organizers asked the name be kept under wraps until it was finalized.
Erik Dotzauer, director of the DTCDC, said after receiving community feedback about its “rustbelt” name the board voted to drop that name as well.
“We sat on it for a day talked to a bunch of people in the community and got a fairly negative response to the name,” Dotzauer said this afternoon. “Some said the word “rustbelt” had negative connotations.”
Dotzauer said the DTCDC does not wish to stir up any more controversy surrounding the name of the music festival. He said calling it “The Jamboree” would denote a regional event as opposed to adding “Ypsilanti” to the name. He said a tagline beneath the name might say something about where the festival is held.
“We’re looking for a name the whole community can support,” Dotzauer said.
Steve Pierce, who was in opposition to the “Ypsitucky” name said he likes the new name.
“I think it’s a great idea,” he said.
Pierce also said he was frustrated the DTCDC chose not to solicit ideas for new names with community organizations. The group solicited ideas on the local blog www.markmaynard.com.
“They should have reached out to the community by going to the neighborhood associations or they should have approached the Downtown Merchants Association or the DDAs,” Pierce said. “As far as the names that they picked, I think they are fine.
“I hope we move forward and I will do what I can to help,” he said.
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