People Productions is pleased to announce the “Sounds of the Summer ‘09,” which will take place at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in Eureka. Snoop Dogg and Stephen Marley will return to Humboldt County for a not-to-be-missed concert on July 8.

Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr. was nicknamed “Snoopy” as a child because of the way he dressed and because of his love for the cartoon “Peanuts.” He is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, producer and actor, best known as an MC in the West Coast hip hop scene and for being one of Dr. Dre’s most notable protégés.

Dr. Dre began working with Snoop in early ‘92. His style was associated with the ascendance of West Coast “g-funk” rap and his debut album, Doggystyle, featured two singles, “Gin and Juice” and “Who am I (What’s My name)?” that reached the top ten most played songs in the United States, and the album stayed on the billboard charts for several months.

Snoop signed with Geffen Records/Star Trak Entertainment in 2004. His first number one single “Drop It Like It’s Hot” was released in 2004. He also recorded singles with Justin Timberlake, Ice Cube, Too Short, Coolio, R Kelly, and E-40.

Snoop has proved to be a man of many talents, expanding his career into the realm of screen and television. And he now has his own reality show, Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood.

He is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and is often seen wearing their apparel in his music videos. He wanted to be a NFL head coach when growing up while living with his Grandfather in LA, but has since become a certified football coach for his son’s youth football teams and the John A. Rowland High School team. He also announced a new streetwear line called Rich & Infamous, via partnership with Robert Thorne Company.

Stephen Marley is no stranger to Humboldt County. He, along with his brothers Julian and Damian, have been playing here since they were teenagers. We have been fortunate to witness the development of their careers. Stephen Marley, Grammy winning producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has also been the driving creative force behind the music of his brothers and sisters. Stephen has earned a total of five Grammy Awards. Stephen recently finished his first ever “Unplugged and Acoustic” tour in support of the Unplugged Mind Control release. For the tender age of 36, Mr. Marley’s accomplishments are many. Stephen has been playing music for 26 years.

Non- profit food booths in attendance will be The Save Our Schools Foundation, PULSE (Parents United for Leisure Sports and Education), and Southern Humboldt Youth Basketball. There will also be an assortment of interesting vendors displaying their wares.

Opening the concert will be Soul Medic and High Grade Sound with their infectious rhythms.

Advance tickets are on sale now at local outlets and credit card sales on the People website at peopleproductions.net. Find us also on myspace.com/peopleproductions and on Facebook.

For information call the People at 707-923-4599.