NEWRY – The Wailers are coming to Sunday River’s White Cap Lodge on Thursday, Jan. 5, as part of the resort’s college week festivities. These also will include a battle of the college bands and an SCS Slednecks snowmobile demo presented by Red Bull.

“If you like reggae or just like to dance, The Wailers are a don’t miss show,” said Ryan Moltenbrey, Sunday River college sales representative. “I saw them last year for college week at Sunday River and there’s no way I’m going to miss it this year. Because everyone has similar time off from school, college week is a great time to hit the slopes and meet new people.”

Sunday River is offering college week ski and stay packages starting at $55 per night or $239 for the entire week with valid college ID. College week runs Jan. 2 through Jan. 6. Single-day lift tickets will be available to college students from $33 per day. In addition to the concert, college week also features DJ parties, a hypnotist and a fireworks display.

The Wailers remain the world’s ultimate roots rock reggae outfit. Aston “familyman” Barrett rose to world reggae prominence when he teamed up with Bob Marley as the group’s bassist and musical director, helping to craft such hits as “Exodus,” “One Love” and “Soul Shakedown Party.” With Barrett at the helm as musical director, The Wailers released their “Catch A Fire” album in 1971 to universal acclaim.

More information is available at www.sundayriver.com.

Doors for the concert open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Advance tickets and lodging reservations are available by calling (800) 543-2SKI.