BusinessHere Inc. Launches Online Charity Auction to Preserve the Allman Brothers Band's Legacy

BusinessHere Inc. Launches Online Charity Auction to Preserve the Allman Brothers Band's Legacy

The Big House Foundation auctions front row Allman Brothers Band seats to fund new museum

DAYTON, Ohio, June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- BusinessHere Inc., the market leader of branded online auction solutions, announced that is has partnered with Macon, Georgia-based, The Big House Foundation to create and operate a branded online auction site through which music fans can bid on front row tickets to the Allman Brothers Band concerts at http://www.bighouseauction.com/.

BusinessHere's proprietary solutions enable performers, entertainers, and charities to auction premium concert tickets, autographed memorabilia, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences - such as meet & greets - to fans on their Web sites.

The Big House Foundation was formed in 2004 to preserve the Allman Brothers Band original home. Located in Macon, Georgia, the Big House was the home where the Allman Brothers resided and wrote some of their biggest hits during the early-1970s. Currently owned by the Allman Brothers Band tour manager, Kirk West and his wife, the home is being converted from a private residence into a museum that will be open to the public and will house the largest collection of Allman Brothers Band memorabilia in the world.

"The Big House has been open to Allman Brothers fans for years. Over 12,000 people have toured our home, so it made sense to preserve the band's legacy by converting it into a museum for music fans to enjoy," said Kirk West.

To offset the costs associated with establishing the museum, The Big House Foundation created a branded online auction site to make available front row tickets to the Allman Brothers shows. "The auction site has been a great way to give fans a chance to win front row seats in exchange for supporting the museum," said W. Robert Johnson, foundation president. "The Allman Brothers Band has been very supportive, and we wanted to provide the band's fans with an interactive way to contribute to this initiative."

"We partnered with BusinessHere because they have done this very successfully for other bands, their unique branding capabilities increase the museum's exposure, and they manage all facets of the auction, so we receive the financial benefits without worrying about the auction site's day-to-day details," West said.

"The Big House Foundation is providing Allman Brothers fans with access to premium concert tickets and once-in-a-lifetime experiences they couldn't get elsewhere," said Johnathan Skardon, president and co-founder of BusinessHere. "The auction satisfies the fans desire for access to these unique experiences, while simultaneously supporting a worthy cause that is actively preserving the Allman Brothers Band's musical origins and heritage."

Opening bids start at $100 for two front row tickets. Ticket auctions close 3-5 days before the scheduled concert. Winners will pick-up their tickets at each venue's will-call window on the day of the show. BusinessHere created and operates the auction site, posts inventory, handles customer service, payment processing, and fulfillment on behalf of the foundation.

To learn more about The Big House Foundation or to bid on Allman Brothers Band concert tickets, go to www.TheBigHouseMuseum.org or www.TheBigHouseAuction.com.

About BusinessHere Inc.

Founded in 1998, BusinessHere is the market leader of branded online auction solutions. BusinessHere's entertainment clients include headliners such as John Mayer, Gov't Mule, Tim McGraw, Steven Curtis Chapman, Country Music Television(R), and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum(R). To learn more about BusinessHere's branded online auction solutions, visit http://www.businesshere.com/.

About The Big House Foundation

The Big House Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit public charity that has been formed to create a legacy by preserving the home and history of the Allman Brothers Band in Macon, Georgia. Once renovations are completed, the Big House will be opened to the public as the Allman Brothers Band Museum. This project will guarantee that the house and the collection will be available to music lovers and fans of the group, and the treasure that is the Allman Brothers Band will be honored and cherished. To learn more about the foundation and the Big House, go to http://www.thebighousemuseum.org/.

Source: BusinessHere Inc.

CONTACT: Johnathan Skardon, President of BusinessHere Inc., +1-937-222-7525 x104, or JPS@BusinessHere.com ; or W. Robert Johnson, President of The Big House Foundation, +1-478-742-7486, or BigHouseFoundation@cox.net

Web site: http://www.thebighousemuseum.org/ http://www.thebighouseauction.com/ http://www.businesshere.com/

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