CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine ??” One of the nation’s top touring bands, The Samples, will kick off Sugarloaf/USA’s Bud Light Concert Series on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005. The Samples are pioneers of the sound of the ???90s and take their influences from legends such as Neil Young and The Police to name just a few.

To celebrate the first Bud Light Concert event of the season, tickets for The Samples are only $5 and the show is open to guests ages 18 and over. The Bud Light Concert Series is comprised of 5 monthly concerts throughout the winter season. In January, Sugarloaf welcomes Big Head Todd and The Monsters to the main stage of the King Pine room in the Base Lodge.

“The Samples offer solid rock and roll with touches of folk and reggae present in much of their music that will appeal to a large audience,” said Sugarloaf’s Brand Manager Karen Greene. “They’re a great fit at Sugarloaf and put on an outstanding live performance that everyone can enjoy.”

Doors open at 7:30 pm with show time set for 8:30 pm. This is an 18+ show and proper ID is required. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased by calling Sugarloaf at 1-800 THE LOAF or 207-237-6939.

Ski and Stay packages are available for as little as $59 per person per night and include lodging, lift ticket, adult Perfect Turn clinic and access to the Sports and Fitness Center. Learn more online at www.sugarloaf.com or call 1-800 THE LOAF.

For more information about Sugarloaf and to book your next winter adventure, log on to www.sugarloaf.com. To learn more about The Samples, visit their website at www.thesamples.com.