Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Chris Tomlin brings his AND IF OUR GOD IS FOR US... 2011 Tour to South Florida!

Chris Tomlin will be kicking off a new US tour in February 2011 in support of his brand new studio album 'And If Our God Is For Us'. The AND IF OUR GOD IS FOR US... 2011 Tour will feature a support slot from one of the most exciting worship bands of the moment, Northern Ireland's Rend Collective Experiment.

Also featured on the tour is Passion City Church pastor Louie Giglio and singer/songwriter Christy Nockels. Nearly 30 dates have been revealed for the tour, with some yet to be confirmed, which stretches through February, March and April 2011.

Northern Ireland worship band Rend Collective Experiment released their full length debut album 'Organic Family Hymnal' in January 2010 to critical acclaim. Touring with Chris Tomlin will give the band the chance to expand their appeal into North America for the first time.

Chris Tomlin's stunning new album 'And If Our God Is For Us' features a new recording of the hit song 'Our God', co-written with Matt Redman, and the already successful first single 'I Will Follow', co-written with Jason Ingram and Hillsong's Reuben Morgan.

Chris Tomlin will be at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday March 25, 2011.

Monday, November 29, 2010

WICKED and RENT star Idina Menzel heads to South Florida!

Tony Award-winning actress and singing sensation Idina Menzel will be performing her diverse repertoire of classic pop, musical theater favorites (including hits from WICKED and RENT) as well as songs from her album, “I Stand” when she makes her Palm Beach debut.

Ms. Menzel broke out as a star in the original 1996 Broadway cast of RENT, won the Best Actress Tony Award for her starring role in the hit musical WICKED, and has been seen in movies including Disney’s “Enchanted” and television shows including the smash FOX hit series “Glee”, where her recurring role has won her praise and legions of fans.

Last year, Ms. Menzel concluded a national tour promoting her album, “I Stand”. A skillful songwriter, she writes and performs her own music. She released the Glen Ballard-produced album for her record label, Warner Bros. Records, and played to sold out houses around the United States. She also performed her show in New York as part of the MasterCard Soundstage series, which aired on PBS. PBS also aired the concert version of CHESS: The Musical, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall where she shared the stage with Josh Groban.

On film, Ms. Menzel appeared opposite Susan Sarandon, Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams in Disney’s hit, “Enchanted”, directed by Kevin Lima. Prior to that, Ms. Menzel was seen in director Chris Columbus’ film adaptation of the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical RENT, in which she reprised her role as Maureen. This was on the heels of her co-starring role in Robert Towne’s “Ask the Dust”, opposite Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell.

Idina Menzel wil be at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday December 17, 2010.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Comedian George Lopez brings his I CAN NEVER DO NUTHIN' Tour to South Florida!

Perhaps George Lopez is best known for his role on his show “George Lopez”… but his career has spanned the scope of the entertainment industry. He has released comedy CDs, starred in television and film, and performed his standup comedy in front of sold-out arenas. Those who have bought tickets and got the chance to experience George Lopez's unique brand of comedy have not been disappointed.

Beginning his career as a standup comedian, George Lopez released his first comedy album in 1996, called “Alien Nation”. He followed that up with “Right Now Right Now”. He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Comedy Album for his release “Team Leader”. He has also starred in multiple TV comedy specials over his career. His first was “George Lopez: Why You Crying?” for Showtime, and in 2007 he broadcasted live for HBO's “America's Mexican”.

More recently Lopez has entered the world of sports, putting his spin on the week's events in the NFL for HBO's Inside the NFL for the 2003 season. He starred in 2005's “The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl” and that same year was named as one of Time Magazine's Most Influential Hispanics in America. As accolades continue to come in for Lopez and his successful career, he remains true to his roots and is still performing standup. In 2007 George Lopez became the first comic to perform at the new Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

Lopez has also guest starred as the mayor of “Reno, Nevada” in the fifth season of “Reno 911!” in 2008. In January 2009, Lopez appeared in the “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial”.

He is a two-time host of the Latin Grammy Awards and a co-host of the Emmy Awards.

Lopez currently hosts a late-night talk show entitled “Lopez Tonight” on TBS Monday through Thursday at 12am/midnight Eastern Time. The show debuted in November 2009. In 2010, Lopez also appeared in “The Spy Next Door”, with Jackie Chan, and starred as a villain named Glaze.

George Lopez will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Friday February 25, 2011.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING brings Odlanier Solis & Ray Austin to South Florida!

Undefeated Cuban Olympic heavyweight gold medalist Odlanier “La Sombra” Solis (16-0, 12 KOs) will face the toughest test of his young career on Friday, Dececember 17, 2010 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida when he meets World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked Ray “The Rainman” Austin (28-4-4, 18 KOs) with the winner earning the right to next face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko.

Undefeated International Boxing Federation light heavyweight champion Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud (21-0, 18 KOs), from Tallahassee, will appear in the co-featured bout, defending his crown against respected Colombian puncher Fulgencio Zuniga (24-4-1, 21 KOs).

This will be the most significant heavyweight fight in South Florida since the 2007 WBC elimination bout promoted by Don King at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino featuring No. 1-ranked Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter against No. 2-ranked James “Lights Out” Toney. Peter won a unanimous decision and went on to become WBC heavyweight champion.This marks Don King Productions’ first return to American Airlines Arena since Felix “Tito” Trinidad vs. Mamadou Thiam in 2000. Don King sees this event as a holiday present for South Floridians.

“Tis the season to be merry and enjoy the company of friends and family, and South Florida boxing fans will have one more reason to rejoice on the week before Christmas with two big heavyweights in Ray Austin and Odlanier Solis fighting to see who will get the chance to face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. That’s about as big as it gets in the heavyweight division right now.”

King added, “And there will be many other important fights on the card including a world championship featuring Florida’s own IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud defending his belt against a tough Colombian in Fulgencio Zuniga. This will be a big night of boxing in Miami.”

A full undercard will be presented. Those bouts will be announced when the matches have been made.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Sade announces the South Florida date for her 2011 Tour!

It’s been confirmed that Sade will bring her 2011 Tour to the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday July 15, 2011.

Sade last toured in 2001 for the LOVERS LIVE Tour, playing to more than 1 million fans during that run, according to a press statement for the group. That trek followed 2000's "Lovers Rock," the fifth studio album for Sade, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Kid Rock brings his BORN FREE 2011 Tour to South Florida!

Kid Rock announced last week the first 3 months of his BORN FREE 2011 Tour that comes in support of his new album that hit stores this week. The kickoff of the tour comes in the form of a 40th birthday party Kid Rock is throwing for himself with 60,000 of his closest friends, at Detroit’s Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions football team. The stadium will be renamed “40 Field” in honor of the occasion. The special show will include surprise guests and plenty
of surprises.


As usual Kid Rock will be backed by his own excellent Twisted Brown Trucker Band. Following the Detroit celebration the tour wraps around the country, hitting arenas throughout the country with this first leg of the tour ending March 12, 2011 in Memphis, TN.

This is just the beginning of a busy touring year for Kid Rock, who plans to add more dates later in the year. The headlining tour will also feature very special guest Jamey Johnson, whose new album “The Guitar Song” has been drawing rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

Kid Rock’s BORN FREE 2011 Tour will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday March 8, 2011.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Linkin Park brings their A THOUSAND SUNS World Tour 2011 to South Florida!

Linkin Park announces its first North American tour in almost three years, promising you a show good enough to take home with you via download.

Touring in support of its recently released album, “A Thousand Suns”, Linkin Park just completed a sold-out run of Europe. The band plays Australia in December and launches its first North American tour since 2008 in Sunrise, Florida at the Bank Atlantic Center.

Traveling with Linkin Park January 20 thru February 11 will be Pendulum and Does It Offend You, Yeah? They are on the bill for arenas in Sunrise, Tampa, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Washington and Uncasville, Connecticut.

The Prodigy appears beginning February 15 in Houston at the Toyota Center. Other stops with The Prodigy include Dallas, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. The last date on the routing is February 26 in Denver at the Pepsi Center.

Thanking fans for the band’s “Best Live Act” honor at the 2010 MTV European Music Awards, Linkin Park is providing a download of the evening’s performance. The plan calls for a code displayed at each venue the night of the show with fans texting the code to receive the download. Plus, one dollar of every ticket sold will go to Music For Relief, the charity founded by the band to help victims of natural disasters and to create awareness of global warming solutions.

Linkin Park will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday January 20, 2011.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Sade brings her 2011 Tour to South Florida!

After a decade out of the limelight, the 51-year-old contemporary singer Sade Adu and her eponymous backing band reemerged earlier this year with the chart-topping release "Soldier of Love." And now Sade’s first tour in ten years promises to be a big one.

Launching in early summer 2011, the venture will eventually expand to 50 dates across North America. But at the moment, only 10 concerts have been revealed, beginning with a June 16 show at 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, MD.

Other highlights on the current itinerary include stops on June 24 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ; July 6 at TD Garden in Boston, MA; and August 5 at United Center in Chicago, IL. North of the border, only two planned performances have been announced: June 28 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON, and June 30 at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC.

Concert dates are confirmed through an August 30 concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. In the coming weeks, more show announcements have been promised for more than two dozen markets, including Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Las Vegas, NV; New Orleans, LA; Pittsburgh, PA; and Vancouver, BC… and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Sade last toured in 2001 for the LOVERS LIVE Tour, playing to more than 1 million fans during that run, according to a press statement for the group. That trek followed 2000's "Lovers Rock," the fifth studio album for Sade, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

The singer and band released "Soldier of Love" in February this year, and the record instantly rocketed to the top of the charts. By the first week of July, Billboard ranked it as the third best-selling album of 2010 (behind Lady Antebellum and Justin Bieber) with more than 1,200,000 units sold nationally.

Though it’s been confirmed that Sade will be heading to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, no venue or date has been confirmed. We will post this information once it is announced.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Salt n Pepa head to South Florida with Whodini, Kurtis Blow, Biz Markie & Doug E Fresh and their THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP Tour!

Platinum Productions presents Salt n Pepa’s THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP Tour.

By the late 1980s, hip-hop was on its way to becoming a male-dominated art form, which is what made the emergence of Salt n Pepa so significant. As the first all-female rap crew (even their DJs were women) of importance, the group broke down a number of doors for women in hip-hop. The duo’s hit songs include “Push It,” “Shake Your Thang.” “Shoop,” “Whatta Man” and their biggest hit to date, “Let’s Talk About Sex.” They later re-recorded the song as a safe-sex rap, “Let’s Talk About AIDS.”

Coming out of the fertile early-’80s New York rap scene, Whodini were one of the first rap groups to add a straight R&B twist to their music, thus laying the groundwork for the new jack swing movement. The group consisted of rappers Jalil Hutchins and John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, adding legendary DJ Drew “Grandmaster Dee” Carter, known for being able to scratch records with nearly every part of his body, in 1986. Whodini made its name with good-humored songs like “Magic’s Wand” (the first rap song to feature an accompanying video), “The Haunted House of Rock” (a rewrite of “Monster Mash”), and “Freaks Come Out at Night,” and their live shows were the first rap concerts to feature official dancers (U.T.F.O. members Doctor Ice and Kangol Kid).

THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP Tour will also include: Kurtis Blow, Biz Markie & Doug E. Fresh.

Salt n Pepa’s THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP Tour will be at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Friday February 11, 2011.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Celine Dion Returns to Caesars Palace for 3-Year Run in 2011!

Celine Dion will be returning to Las Vegas in March 2011 to begin a three year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

The brand-new show designed exclusively for The Colosseum will premiere on March 15, 2011 and features 31 musicians, consisting of a full orchestra and band. The show's concept will be one-of-a-kind, centered on capturing the romance of classic Hollywood movies and performed with a stunning visual presentation.

"I'm coming back home to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and I'm very excited about it," said Celine. "With the orchestra and the band we're going to be able to perform our songs like never before. The repertoire is going to be extraordinary ... a mix of timeless Hollywood classics, along with all the favorites that my fans like to hear me sing. It's going to be a very beautiful show, and I think we'll be raising the bar higher than we've ever done before. There'll be some truly wonderful moments ... I can't wait!"

"AEG is excited about the return of the Female Artist of the Decade," said John Meglen, President and co-CEO of AEG Live/Concerts West. "Celine's impact on the entertainment standard in Las Vegas is the bar all others compare to. We look forward to her return to The Colosseum. We are excited about continuing our success with Caesars Palace and are optimistic on the future of Las Vegas."

"Caesars Palace is thrilled to welcome Celine's fans from all over the world," said Gary Selesner, president of the famed resort. "I can't overstate the excitement among our team members, guests and partners, all of whom consider Celine and her husband Rene special members of the Caesars Palace family."

After five consecutive years of sold-out shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Celine embarked on a year-long worldwide tour in 2008-2009, visiting five continents, 25 countries and playing to more than 3 million fans. Following the conclusion of the tour, and after taking a year off to enjoy some valuable family time, Celine is preparing for her triumphant return to Las Vegas in 2011.

Celine Dion begins her 3-year Las Vegas return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on March 15, 2011.

Monday, November 15, 2010

WWE Survivor Series Pay-Per-View Returns to South Florida!

WWE Survivor Series 2010 returns for a 23rd year in 2010. The event will take place this Sunday, November 21st in Miami, Florida.

The Survivor Series made its pay-per view debut on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1987, and was held at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.

Survivor Series is the second longest running PPV event in WWE history, behind WrestleMania, and along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and SummerSlam, it is one of the original four WWE annual PPV events.

During a WWE investors meeting in February, Vince McMahon announced that the event would be discontinued and re-branded due to a poor PPV buy rate in 2009 (225,000 buys) and an out-dated concept.

The WWE Survivor Series Pay-Per-View event will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Sunday November 21, 2010.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Andre Rieu brings his CELEBRATION OF MUSIC 2010 TOUR to South Florida!

Andre Rieu, the world's most popular classical musician known for his energetic and festive live concerts, has added a second leg to his CELEBRATION OF MUSIC 2010 North American Tour. The fall leg will start on November 29th at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, AZ, and includes concerts in Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; Ontario, CA; Sunrise, FL and Tampa, FL; as well as previously announced concerts in San Jose, CA and Vancouver, BC.

The aptly titled CELEBRATION OF MUSIC TOUR describes what fans can expect to experience during Rieu's 2010 North American performances. These aren't ordinary concerts, but celebrations of music in all its wonderful and powerful aspects featuring Andre Rieu, accompanied by his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra.

"Music is the most wonderful thing in the world - it triggers emotions," says Andre Rieu. "I want to bring joy with an ode to waltzes, polkas, romantic ballads and many more beautiful melodies. It will be a very special night."

"His fans in the USA will love this new show," says Marthijn Graafland, Director North America at Andre Rieu Productions and the promoter for this tour. "Especially since this tour is in the midst of the holiday period, it is not to be missed. In Europe, his Christmas concerts attract over 20,000 fans a night. Andre is known for creating the perfect holiday show atmosphere."

Andre Rieu is one of the best-selling live acts in the world. Billboard ranked Rieu's 2009 tour as the sixth best seller of the year, with 835,000 tickets sold worldwide. In 2008 and 2009, he toured the globe with a replica of the Viennese Schonbrunn castle, to which he added fountains and two ice rinks to make it the biggest stage in the world. Rieu, who has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, travels with his own Johann Strauss Orchestra, and an entourage of more than 100 people in total. His concerts are known for their festive atmosphere, where fans are encouraged to get out of their seats and waltz in the aisles. His latest album reached #2 on the UK pop charts, and he is been certified 100-times platinum in Australia, while he also has his own television series in the Netherlands. Due to the recent eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull, Rieu himself chartered a plane for more than 100 employees to fly to South Africa, rather than disappointing fans of his current tour there.

Andre Rieu (with his Johann Strauss Orchestra) will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Thursday December 9, 2010.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Michael Bolton to hit South Florida in January 2011!

Following a couple international jaunts, Michael Bolton returns to the road for an extensive tour behind his new album, "One World One Love."

The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s tour started on August 13th in Tacoma, WA and continues with stops across North America through early 2011.

Bolton's 18th studio set, "One World One Love," hit shelves May 4th and features tracks penned by Lady Gaga ("Murder My Heart") and Ne-Yo ("The Best"), as well as covers of ballads by Terrence Trent D'Arby ("Sign Your Name") and Van Morrison ("Crazy Love").
Bolton released the live album "Michael Bolton: Live at the Royal Albert Hall," which is available exclusively at Target retailers. The set follows the PBS broadcast of Bolton's sold-out performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, which included classics such as "When a Man Loves a Woman" and "Time, Love and Tenderness" along with songs from the new collection.

During his career, Bolton has sold more than 53 million records and found himself on the pop, R&B and classical charts. He has sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs with Bob Dylan and traded guitar licks with B.B. King, according to his bio. The award-winning songwriter has also found his share of success writing for an array of other artists--everyone from Barbra Streisand to KISS.

Michael Bolton will be at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on Thursday January 13, 2011 and at the Knight Concert Hall at the Arsht Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Monday January 17, 2011.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Justin Bieber brings the 2nd leg of his MY WORLD Tour back to South Florida!

Christmas came early for Justin Bieber fans as the teen star brings the 2nd leg of his MY WORLD headlining tour.

Millions of fans have already purchased tickets (or convinced their parents to buy tickets for them), making Bieber one of the biggest headline attractions of 2010.

Presented by AEG Live and Xbox 360, the second leg will play more than 35 cities. First show was in Timonium, MD, at the Maryland State Fair on September 5. Eight days later he pulled into Winnipeg for a show at the MTS Center on September 14; then Regina at Brandt Centre on September 16; Saskatoon at the Credit Union Centre on September 17; Edmonton at Rexall Place on September 19 and Calgary at Pengrowth Saddledome on September 20.

Bieber then headed to the West Coast, playing Vancouver at General Motors Place on Octob19; Sacramento at ARCO Arena on October 22; Ontario, California, at Citizens Business Bank Arena on October 24; Los Angeles at Staples Center on October 25; Anaheim at Honda Center on October 27; San Jose at HP Pavilion on October 28 and San Diego at the Sports Arena on October 30.

Other cities on the second leg include (or included) Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal Pittsburgh and Birmingham before he wraps it all up in Atlantic City.

Justin Bieber's South Florida return date will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Saturday December 18, 2010.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Ludacris' KINGS OF RAP concert rescheduled... AGAIN!

Well... the upcoming Ludacris KINGS OF RAP concert has been rescheduled again. It has been moved up to this coming Thursday November 11, 2010.

The concert was originally scheduled for Saturday September 18, 2010 and would have included Rick Ross. It was later rescheduled to Saturday November 20, 2010 but with Rick Ross no longer on the bill. Sielik Productions promised to announce another 'hot artist' as a replacement, but nothing was ever announced. Rumor now has it that Ludacris cohort Enrique Iglesias might be filling in the open spot.


Again... any new changes, we will keep you posted.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Cirque du Soleil brings… Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour to South Florida!

If you never got the chance to see Michael Jackson in concert, this could be the next best thing. Jackson's estate and Cirque du Soleil announced the dates for Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour.

Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil is an electrifying production that unfolds inside the creative mind of the King of Pop.

Written and directed by Jamie King, the multimillion-dollar shows are scheduled to begin October 2011 and travel across North America to nearly 30 cities. According to a press release, the event is set to combine Jackson's timeless tunes and choreography with Cirque's creative background to showcase "Michael's global messages of love, peace and unity." The production hopes to bring fans into a fantasy world based on the singer's inspirational Giving Tree, which remains the central muse for his love of everything including music, dance, fairy tale and magic, and nature.

Earlier this year, Cirque du Soleil President and CEO Daniel Lamarre spoke about incorporating the late singer's new, old and unreleased songs into the production. "The entire catalog is open to us ... we don't know [which songs we'll use] yet, but obviously all of the people will be looking for the big hits of Michael Jackson; we don't want to avoid that," Lamarre said. "We want to make sure that we will meet musical expectations from the fans."

Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Friday March 2, 2012.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Iron Maiden bring their THE FINAL FRONTIER World Tour to South Florida!

Iron Maiden have announced a 29-date world tour for 2011. THE FINAL FRONTIER World Tour will hit 26 cities in 13 countries across five continents.

The metal legends are touring behind their 15th studio album, “The Final Frontier”, which was released this past August 2010.

"We're pushing the boundaries even further and going to more places Maiden has never been before . . . in true Frontier style!! We very much look forward to playing in Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea for the first time, as well as revisiting our fans everywhere else," frontman Bruce Dickinson says in a press release.

Dickinson also notes that the band will change up its set list this time around too.

"Of course we will play more songs from the new album and some other recent material, but we will include a healthy dose of older fan favorites as we will be playing to so many new faces who we know will want to hear those songs live for the first time," he adds.

Iron Maiden will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday April 16, 2011.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Huey Lewis and The News bring their SOULSVILLE Tour to South Florida!

Grammy-winners Huey Lewis and The News released this week 'Soulsville,' their first album in nine years. Recorded at historic Ardent Studios in Memphis, the album features 14 classic songs from the vault of Stax Records, including “Respect Yourself” and “Got To Get You Off My Mind”.

Considered to be the preeminent soul music label in America, Stax was home to artists like Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T & The MG’s, and Isaac Hayes, and produced an astounding number of hit records throughout the 1960’s & 70’s. Ably paying tribute to the rich Stax legacy, Huey Lewis and The News, joined by their long time horn section, capture the energy and excitement of this important era.

'Soulsville' re-unites Huey Lewis and the News with co-producer Jim Gaines ('Sports,' 'Fore!') who worked at the Stax studios as a young man and was involved in many of the label's original recordings.

“We’re especially proud of the collection” says Lewis, who has been previewing material from the album while on a critically acclaimed summer tour. “There should be a number of surprises for everyone.”

Formed from two rival Bay Area bands in 1979, Huey Lewis and The News play a brand of straight-ahead rock and roll that has outlasted countless trends, selling over 20 million albums and earning Grammy Awards along the way. The group still performs around 100 shows a year. Lewis has enjoyed recent success on screen and stage as well, acting on the hit television show “Hot in Cleveland”, and performing in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical revival of CHICAGO.

Huey Lewis and The News will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Wednesday December 15, 2010.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

International flamenco group Los Vivancos bring their new show EXTREME FLAMENCO FUSION to South Florida!

The award-winning international biggest selling Flamenco group Los Vivancos: Aaron, Josue, Israel, Judah, Joshua, Elias and Cristo - seven brothers (out of 39 brothers and sisters), dance is a way of life and a showcase of their heritage. The flamenco show brings a variety of musical and dance disciplines, including some of the more graceful movements from the martial arts, ballet, theater and the circus. Arie Kaduri of NYK Productions INC. says "... you see it once; you'll want to see it again and again".

Raised by a wandering musician family, Los Vivancos spent their youth traveling the world absorbing the diverse cultures they encountered, ultimately incorporating them into their flamenco performances. As they became teenagers, the demand for the brothers' unique talent increased and they found themselves performing together around the world.

Educated in different cities around the globe, the brothers attended the prestigious academies Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Instituto del Teatro in Barcelona, Real Conservatorio de Danza de Madrid in Madrid, National London Studio in England, Qüánticoh Independent School in Canada, Dutch Ballet Theatre in the Netherlands, The Royal Music Conservatory of Vancouver and the studios of Amor de Dios. All speak a minimum of four languages and play at least two instruments each allowing them to write and compose their own scores.

Los Vivancos' career highlights include sold out performances at the renowned Montecarlo Circus Festival in Italy, at the Teatro Gran Via of Madrid and at the The Premio Nacional de Teatro "Posada de las Animas" and at various theaters in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel. The talented septet has been featured on the smash ABC TV hit “Dancing with the Stars” and on Magic TV's renowned French Program “Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde”.

The brothers have been special guests and choreographers in Mylene Farmer's production of "Avant Que L'Ombre" at the Bercy Stadium in Paris and have collaborated with actor Antonio Banderas, Dortmund's Symphonic Orchestra with which they performed at Dortmund's Konthertus Haus (Germany) and pianist Manolo Carrasco.

Commendations and awards include first prize at the San Remo Music Festival in Italy, the Gran Teatro La Fenice de Venecia Award given by Princess Stefania De Monaco and the Jerome Medrano Special Award at the Montecarlo Circus Festival, among many others.

Los Vivancos’ EXTREME FLAMENCO FUSION will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida from January 19 thru 23, 2011.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly close out 2010 in South Florida!

The music of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly are distinctive, passionate, creative, original, soulful, and powerful. For nearly thirty years Maze and Frankie Beverly have created a unique sound and become one of the most influential groups in history.

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly has performed some of the most recognizable songs in music history. The legendary group is known for hits like “Joy & Pain”, “I Can’t Get Over You” and “Lady of Magic.”

With sold-out audiences across the country and a tour schedule that keeps them criss-crossing the country, the band has come to be known as the "best kept secret in the industry".

Recently Maze released a 20-track double-CD "Anthology" of the most popular and successful songs by Frankie Beverly’s smooth soul/R&B group.

Maze with Frankie Beverly will be at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Friday December 31, 2010.