The Bourne Scallop Festival, scheduled for September 23, 24, 25, has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2011 by an experienced expert tourism industry selection committee. Inclusion in the Top 100 list indicates that the festival offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world, as voted by members of the American Bus Association.

This year, in keeping standards high for promoting local talent, the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce has announced that Ernie and the Automatics will perform on the 23rd under the big tent at 7 p.m.

Ernie and the Automatics exist on that knife-edge between rock and blues. The band brings home an updated version of the classic rock experience.

Based in Boston, MA, Ernie and the Automatics is a six-piece band fueled by two guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, sax, and harmonica. Strong vocals and harmonies round out the mix, delivering the original songs and occasional covers that make for an electrifying live show.

Advanced discount tickets for the Scallop Festival are currently available at www.bournescallopfest.com. For more information, contact 508-759-6000 ext. 10.