Enrique Iglesias brings Pitbull and Prince Royce with his EUPHORIA World Tour to South Florida!

After touring the globe with his EUPHORIA World Tour, Enrique Iglesias brings it back to North America with two special appetizing opening acts.

The new tour dates should more than make up for any disappointment fans might have felt when Iglesias backed out of Britney Spears’ summer tour.

In late March 2011 Spears announced on ABC TV’s “Good Morning America” that she was embarking on a tour with Iglesias. Later that day a representative for Iglesias explained that despite earlier reports, the bilingual singer would not be hitting the road with Britney. Nicki Minaj was brought in to fill his spot on the trek.

Iglesias’ fall U.S. tour kicks off September 22 in Boston at TD Garden. The run closes out October 22 with a hometown concert in Miami at American Airlines Arena.

Shows along the way include gigs in Philadelphia (September 23); Newark, NJ (September 24); Toronto (September 29); Auburn Hills, MI (September 30); Rosemont, Il. (October 1); Los Angeles (October 6) and San Jose, CA (October 7).

Additional dates are also planned for Houston (October 12); San Antonio, TX (October 13); El Paso, TX (October 15); Laredo, TX (October 16); Grand Prairie, TX (October 18); Duluth, GA (October 20); and Orlando, FL (October 21).

Pitbull and Prince Royce are hitting the road with Iglesias as his special guests. Both acts will open all of the shows with the exception of September 22, which only features Pitbull.

“I’m so excited to go out in the states, and this time with my good friends Pitbull and Prince Royce,” Iglesias said. “It’s going to be a great show and we hope to see all of you out there. This tour will be unforgettable!”

Enrique Iglesias (with Pitbull & Prince Royce) will be at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida on Saturday October 22, 2011.

Legendary Dolly Parton brings her BETTER DAY WORLD TOUR to South Florida!

One of the most successful female country artists of all time, garnering the title of "The Queen of Country Music," Dolly Parton has topped the charts too many times to count and won myriads of awards and accolades from the People's Choice Awards, Grammys, Academy of Country Music Association, CMT Video Awards, Billboard and even Soul Train. In fact, it's difficult to find a country performer who has transcended her country roots into international fame more successfully than Dolly Parton. Among her cherished classics are "Coat of Many Colors," "Jolene," "Kentucky Gambler," "I Will Always Love You," "But You Know I Love You" and "Tennessee Homesick Blues."

From her self-described "dirt-poor" roots of poverty growing up as one of 12 children on a run-down farm in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, Parton strived to make a name for herself. At 12 years old, she was appearing on Knoxville television; at 13 she was recording on a small label and appearing on the Grand Ole Opry. Her 1967 hit "Dumb Blonde" caught Porter Wagoner's ear, and he hired Parton to appear on his television show, where their duet numbers became famous. By the time her "Joshua" reached number one in 1970, Parton's fame had overshadowed her boss', and she had struck out on her own, though she still recorded duets with him.

During the mid-'70s, she established herself as a country superstar with #1 hits like "I Will Always Love You" (1974), "The Bargain Store" (1975) and "Here You Come Again" (1977). From 1974 to 1980, she consistently charted in the country Top Ten, with no less than eight singles reaching number one. Parton even had her own syndicated television show, “Dolly”, in 1976. In addition to her own hits during the late '70s, many artists, from Rose Maddox and Kitty Wells to Olivia Newton-John, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, covered her songs.

Parton's commercial success continued to grow during 1980, as she had three #1 hits in a row - the Donna Summer-written "Starting Over Again," "Old Flames (Can't Hold a Candle to You)," and "9 to 5." The latter was the #1 pop theme song to Parton's acting debut, the 1980 film 9 TO 5, which also starred Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Parton's film career momentum rose with the Burt Reynolds musical THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (1982) and the Sylvester Stallone comedy RHINESTONE (1984) while her musical career simultaneously soared with 12 Top Ten hits ; half of those were #1 singles between 1981 and 85.

She also continued to explore new business and entertainment ventures such as her Dollywood theme park, which opened in 1985.

In 1994, Parton published her autobiography, “My Life and Other Unfinished Business”. More albums followed including her first mainstream country album in nearly 20 years, “Backwoods Barbie” (2008). Her 2011 and 41st studio career release is the critically acclaimed “Better Day”.

Dolly Parton will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday October 18, 2011.

Benji Brown to film for DVD release his KIKI ON THE RUN COMEDY TOUR in South Florida!

Benji Brown, the one man who is heating up the national comedy scene through his candid and comedic performances is a witty, vivid, and hilarious comedian who is the next household name. So take a deep breath as you inhale his amusing characters, even his most popular…Kiki!!! Benji delivers diversity in his stand up that allows you to feel as if you’re on an adventure.

Benji is proud to announce that he not only is bringing his KIKI ON THE RUN COMEDY TOUR to his homefront of South Florida’s James L. Knight Center on Labor Day Weekend but it is being filmed that night for DVD release!

The birthplace of Benji’s comedic career began in Miami, Florida. You have seen him on numerous appearances of BET’s Comic View; he is the host for Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach Improvs and the star personality for Cox Radio WEDR 99 Jamz Morning Show in Miami. Benji is well known throughout the college circuit of comedy, national comedy clubs, in addition to working with a large list of headliners including: Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley, Monique and the list goes on. Benji has the gift to perform in front of many nationalities and the crossover; his comedy stretches far beyond the stage; to seeing his characters on television and film.

Benji recently wrapped on his second DVD feature film, Benji Brown-The Breakthrough; which is in post-production to compliment his top selling comedy film ‘IN TOUCH WITH REALITY’, directed by Melvin James. This has been the most talked about and compared to Dave Chappelle’s comedy and sketches. Nothing is for Free is due to being released in the spring of 2007. Benji has appeared on Academy Award Winner Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza aired on Comedy Central, and STARZ’s 1st Amendment Comedy Show to name a few. He also appeared as a guest star on the 1st season to BET’s reality show, College Hill.

Previously, Benji was showcased on ESPN’s Cold Pizza and 360 Degrees – Game Night as he regularly hosts national football player’s celebrity and charity events. Benji also co-starred in a series of 2005 Bud light Super bowl Commercials with Cedric the Entertainer and a hip-hop comedy entitled, A Miami Tail, released by Lions Gate Films. Benji Brown is also currently the reigning Annual Zo’s Summer Groove Comedian, which is sponsored by Heineken Beer.

In 2008 Benji completed an episode of MTV’s Nick Cannon presents Wild n’Out which aired later in the 4th season that year. Later in that same year Benji Brown joined forces with Miami’s Hottest Indie Label Poe Boy Music Group as his Management Team. Gaining such exposure through all of these opportunities and venues Benji was offered a spot on Tyler Perry’s Meet the Brown tour Hosted by TBS’s Star Mr. Brown himself. This tour ran throughout 2008-2009 reaching across many markets and states helping to build this Benji Brown Brand.

Benji’s early success earned him respect from other comedians in the business, such as, Mike Epps who said, “he’s an actor doing comedy.” Comedienne Sommore stated, “he is Sammy Davis, Jr. all over again.” Lastly, Tommy Davison said, “you have no choice, but to leave your world behind and venture into his. Benji has effectively mastered his comedy and characters on and off screen."

Viewers dedicated to www.youtube.com have selected Benji’s skits of comedy to reach the volume of over 1,000,000 hits and over 725,000 for his most requested character Kiki. You can listen to Benji’s voice over performances on Platinum recording artist Trick Daddy’s new album as well as appearances on Flo Rida’s R.O.O.T.S, and Brisco upcoming album “Street Medicine”. Benji Brown and Poe Boy are currently in Production working on his highly anticipated Comedy DVD “Laff or Die Laffin”!!

Benji Brown’s KIKI ON THE RUN COMEDY TOUR will be at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Sunday September 4, 2011.

Duran Duran bring their ALL YOU NEED IS NOW Tour to South Florida!

Music video pioneers and current worldwide hitmakers Duran Duran are taking their ALL YOU NEED IS NOW Tour along with special guest alternative pop rockers Neon Trees across North America.

One of the most celebrated albums of the band's storied three-decade career, the nine-track, digital-only version of “All You Need is Now” hit #1 on the iTunes Albums Charts in 15 countries before the release of the 14-track LP earlier this year. Produced by Mark Ronson, this 13th studio album coincides with a visual rendition of "Girl Panic!" that reunites supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Eva Herzigova, Helena Christensen and Yasmin Le Bon.

For the band named after a character in Roger Vadim's 1968 sci-fi classic movie BARBARELLA, the stats are remarkable. Duran Duran has a total of over 80 million records sold, 18 American hit singles, 30 UK Top 30 tunes and a global presence which guarantees them huge concert audiences on five continents. Fusing pop music, art and fashion with a unique sense of style and confidence, Duran Duran single-handedly transformed music video from a gimmicky marketing tool into one of the music industry's most valued assets. With exotic locations, beautiful girls and stunning special-effects, Duran Duran took the visual imperatives of the New Romantic movement to another level.

Formed in Birmingham, England in 1978, Duran Duran's early style incorporated the soul music of their youth, the vibrant New York underground music scene of the 1970s spearheaded by the New York Dolls and Velvet Underground, the iconic art pop of David Bowie and glam bands such as Roxy Music.

Their eponymous debut album sold more than 2.5 million copies in 1981, staying on the charts for an astonishing 118 weeks and spawning the hit single "Planet Earth" and the controversial Godley and Crème directed video, "Girls on Film."

Since then, the band has continuously turned out multi-platinum chart-toppers such as "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Rio" and "Save A Prayer" (from Duran's second album “Rio”), "Is There Something I Should Know" and "The Reflex" (from band's third album, “Seven and the Ragged Tiger”) and "A View to a Kill," (the only James Bond theme tune to make it to #1, an accomplishment that is still unrivaled, today).

Other smash hits and firsts include the title track from “Notorious”, "Ordinary World" and "Come Undone" (from “Duran Duran 2” better known as the “Wedding Album”) and "Electric Barbarella," the first song ever to be sold in a download format across the web.

To date, Duran Duran's extraordinary longevity has been recognized by the MTV Video Music Awards, the BRITS, the Ivor Novellos, the Spanish music industry Ondas and Q magazine's annual Q Awards. Recently, they have been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. They also played a very special one-night-only show for the American Express: Unstaged series, streamed live and directed by iconic filmmaker David Lynch.

Duran Duran will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday October 11, 2011.

"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his THE APLOCALYPSE TOUR to South Florida!

"Weird Al" Yankovic, the music industry's award-winning accordion-playing lampoonist, brings his latest and greatest musical parodies in THE APLOCALYPSE TOUR.

In the world of novelty records, Yankovic is king, having scored smash after smash over the course of an enduring career where he has mocked everything from new wave to gangsta rap. His witty takes on chart toppers include "I Love Rocky Road," (a satire of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' "I Love Rock 'n' Roll"), "Ricky" (a tune inspired by Toni Basil's hit "Mickey" and the I LOVE LUCY television series) and "Eat It" (based on Michael Jackson's "Beat It") which won a Grammy and became an MTV smash.

Alfred Matthew Yankovic was the only child of Nick and Mary Yankovic. As a teenager in Lynwood, California, Yankovic began sending homemade tapes of his songs to Dr. Demento, a nationally syndicated disc jockey known for playing comedy and novelty music. Demento found a certain charm in the accordion-powered ditties that Yankovic recorded on a cheap cassette player in his own bedroom, and gave him his first airplay. He not only had a modest cult following from the good Doctor's radio show, but he also had a couple of nationally released singles - "My Bologna" (a take-off on The Knack's "My Sharona") and "Another One Rides the Bus" (a send-up of Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust).

A straight "A" student and valedictorian at the age of 16, Yankovic attended California Polytechnic State University , where, as a DJ at his campus radio station, KCPR, he went under the name of "Weird Al" because of his penchant for playing music that was, well, kind of weird.

In 1984, Weird Al released “Weird Al Yankovic in 3-D”. In addition to the afore-mentioned "Eat It," the album also included "King of Suede" (a rewrite of the Police's "King of Pain") and "I Lost on Jeopardy" (a parody of the Greg Kihn Band's "Jeopardy"), as well as "Polkas on 45," the first in a series of medleys of pop hits recast as polka numbers. “Dare to Be Stupid”, the first comedy record ever released in the new compact disc format, followed in 1985, and featured "Like a Surgeon" (a takeoff of the Madonna hit "Like a Virgin").

“Even Worse” (1988) was Yankovic's platinum-selling return with its title and album cover a reference to Michael Jackson's “Bad” LP. "I'm Fat," the first single and video, also parodied the lavish Martin Scorsese-directed clip for Jackson's hit "Bad"; shot on the same subway set used by Jackson. The video -- which portrayed Yankovic as a grotesquely obese tough guy -- won him his second Grammy. The next year, he starred in the feature film UHF, which he also co-wrote; a soundtrack appeared, as well.

After an extended period of silence, he returned in 1992 with “Off the Deep End”, which featured the Top 40 hit "Smells Like Nirvana" (a send-up of Nirvana's landmark single "Smells Like Teen Spirit"). Additional releases include “Alapalooza” (1993), “Bad Hair Day” (1996), his highest-charting record to date thanks to the success of the single "Amish Paradise" (a take-off of the Coolio hit "Gangsta's Paradise"), “Running with Scissors” (1999) and “Poodle Hat” (2003). “Straight Outta Lynwood” (2006) featured the single "White & Nerdy" (a suburban parody of Chamillionaire's hit "Ridin'").

In between his recordings of the late '90s, Yankovic also hosted his own Saturday morning half-hour TV show on CBS.

Yankovic's 13th studio album released this summer, “Alpocalypse”, skewers the likes of Lady Gaga with "Perform This Way" and Miley Cyrus with "Party in the CIA."

"Weird Al" credits Spike Jones, Stan Freberg, Tom Lehrer, Allan Sherman, Shel Silverstein, Frank Zappa and all the other wonderfully sick and twisted artists that he was exposed to through the Dr. Demento Radio Show.

“Weird Al” Yankovic will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday October 4, 2011.

Cirque Eloize iD continues heating up South Florida!

A spectacular, mind-blowing fusion of new theatrical circus and urban dance!

Created in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil by the great contemporary cirque director, Jeannot Painchaud, Cirque Eloize iD is an astonishing new acrobatic/theatrical spectacle.

iD transports us into the vibrant streets at the heart of a city. The stage comes alive with the boundless energy of acrobats, break dancers, contortionists and a fearless stunt biker who perform against a kaleidoscope of eye-popping video projections drawn from science-fiction films, comic books and graffiti.

An exciting, moving, and unforgettable modern circus blending the daring soundtrack of rock, hip-hop, and electronica with the romantic heart of WEST SIDE STORY, iD showcases the unique talents of a troupe of over 16 international artists: masters of hand-to-hand acrobatics, contortion, in-line skating, hip-hop, modern dance, break dance, and Cyr wheel all leading up to a stunning finale on the one-of-a-kind video trampowall.

"Take everyone you know to see it!" raves Canada's eyeweekly.com

Cirque Eloize iD continues its extended engagement at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami, Florida thru September 4, 2011.

Matisyahu brings his 2011 Summer Tour to South Florida!

Grammy-nominated reggae artist Matisyahu will be heading out on tour this summer in support of his latest release, “Live at Stubb’s Vol. II”.

With a staggering 54 tour dates this summer, Matisyahu will be zig-zagging his way across the country which kicked-off his run of dates in Boston on June 25, making a stop at Red Rocks in Colorado opening for Blues Traveler on July 4, and playing special select dates with The Wailers.

“Live at Stubb’s Vol. II” is Matisyahu’s first offering since his 2009 critically acclaimed studio album “Light”, which debuted inside the Billboard Top 20 and whose single “One Day” was chosen as the official theme song for NBC’s 2010 Winter Olympics broadcast. Relix said the new collection is “proof that Matisyahu can naturally straddle the line between pop star and jamband stalwart like few of his peers.”

Five years after creating an indelible mark on the U.S.’ musical consciousness with the release of his groundbreaking original live album, “Live at Stubb’s”, Matisyahu returned to the famed Austin, TX, venue last August (2010) with his band the Dub Trio for an unforgettable live music experience. Showcasing his impressive artistic evolution and incredible vibrancy on stage, this raw and inspiring musical journey was captured in the form of “Live at Stubb’s Vol. II” – a rare and sure-to-be-treasured time capsule for the magic that happened in Austin that night. The collection was released as a DVD/CD and the DVD was premiered at SXSW this year in the city of its origin.

Now, with three critically acclaimed albums, Matisyahu has become one of the most beloved and pioneering artists in music today with “Live at Stubb’s Vol. II” holding a special meaning for him and his devoted fans.

Matisyahu will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Thursday August 25, 2011.

Elvis Costello and the Imposters bring their THE REVOLVER TOUR to South Florida!

This unique and colorful carnival-style stage show invites select fans to join Costello on-stage to spin the Songbook Wheel featuring a collection of 40 banners including hits, rarities and a few surprises. This interactive and entertaining experience ensures a new set at each performance.

With influences ranging from country, pop, rock, reggae and everything in between, Costello's eclecticism, meaningful lyrics and richly diverse music have led him to be recognized as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters in music history.

The son of British bandleader Ross McManus, Costello (born Declan McManus) worked as a computer programmer in the early '70s. During a stint with the country-rock group Flip City, his music caught the attention of the fledgling independent record label, Stiff. Costello's debut singles including the song, "Alison," failed to chart initially, however, the album, “My Aim is True”, produced by Nick Lowe, climbed to #14 on the British charts. The reggae-inflected "Watching the Detectives," became his first hit climbing to #15 by the end of the year.

“This Year's Model”, Costello's first album recorded with the Attractions, was released in 1978 and reached #4 in Britain and #30 in America. “Armed Forces” (1979) was another hit, reaching number #2 in the U.K. and cracking the Top Ten in the U.S. "Oliver's Army," the first single from the album, also peaked at #2 in Britain, though none of the singles from “Armed Forces” charted in America. The soul-influenced “Get Happy!!” peaked at #2 in Britain and #11 in America. Later that year, two collections of B-sides, singles, and outtakes called “Taking Liberties” was released in America; in Britain, a similar album called “Ten Bloody Marys & Ten How's Your Fathers” appeared as a cassette-only release, complete with different tracks than the American version.

Costello and the Attractions released “Trust” in early 1981; the fifth album in a row produced by Nick Lowe. It debuted at #9 on the British charts and worked its way into the Top 30 in the U.S. During the spring of 1981, Costello and the Attractions began recording an album of country covers called “Almost Blue” that produced the British Top 10 single "A Good Year for the Roses." While “Imperial Bedroom” (1982) garnered Costello some of his best reviews despite failing to yield a Top 40 hit, his “Punch the Clock” (1983) proved more commercially successful and produced the popular single "Everyday I Write the Book." After the disappointingly reviewed “Goodbye Cruel World” (1984), Costello took time off to produce The Pogues before releasing 1986's “King of America”, a country-folk album followed by the edgy “Blood and Chocolate”.

In 1989, Costello released “Spike”, songwriting collaboration with Paul McCartney that included the single "Veronica." "Veronica" became his biggest American hit, peaking at #19. Two years later came “Mighty Like a Rose”, the classical “The Juliet Letters” with the Brodsky Quartet (1993), “Brutal Youth” (1994), “Kojak Variety” (1995), “All This Useless Beauty” (1996) and “Painted from Memory” (1998) with Burt Bacharach. The latter union resulted in a movie appearance and song set for AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME.

After a 2001 UCLA residency where he performed and was instrumental in teaching music, Costello returned to the commercial music industry and turned out additional albums with his new band that featured original Attractions members Pete Thomas and Steve Nieve. Billed as the Imposters, the band was featured on “When I Was Cruel and Cruel Smile” (2002).

Since then, Costello has collaborated with his wife, Diana Krall, produced additional classical music works, fronted the 52-piece jazz orchestra the Metropole Orkest interpreting his own classics and more.

He has made cameos on both the small screen and large including turns in A COLBERT CHRISTMAS: The Greatest Gift of All, NBC TV’s 30 ROCK, Spinal Tap's UNWIGGED AND UNPLUGGED and the HBO original series, TREME. Costello sits on the Advisory Committee of the Board of Directors of the Jazz Foundation of America and has been instrumental in saving the homes and the lives of America's elderly jazz and blues musicians, including musicians who survived Hurricane Katrina.

Elvis Costello and the Attractions were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

Costello's latest release is 2010's “National Ransom”.

Elvis Costello and the Imposters will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday September 18, 2011.

Peter Frampton brings his FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE! 35th ANNIVERSARY TOUR to South Florida!

Grammy winning celebrated Peter Frampton has long been a mainstay on the rock scene since his first foray into the studio at 16 with a band called The Herd. Scoring a handful of hits, Frampton was dubbed "The Face of 1968" by the UK press. Just one year later, he formed Humble Pie with ex-Small Faces guitarist Steve Marriott. Five albums and a few hits in – with songs like "30 Days in the Hole," and "I Don't Need No Doctor," Frampton went solo in 1971. He released three studio albums – “Wind of Change” (1971), Frampton's “Camel” (1973) and “Somethin's Happening” (1974) while simultaneously performing live and building a solid fan base.

Frampton achieved a rarefied tier of success with his multi-platinum 1976 album, “Frampton Comes Alive!”, arguably the most successful live recording of all time. In addition to "Baby, I Love Your Way" and "Show Me the Way", the album yielded the smash "Do You Feel Like We Do." To date, it has sold more than 16 million copies and remains an essential staple to any rock and roll collection.

He has also appeared in television shows such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, and The Colbert Report, all with particular mentions of the "talking guitar" effect he made famous in live shows. He served as a technical advisor for Cameron Crowe's autobiographical film, ALMOST FAMOUS, where he also appears briefly as a road manager for Humble Pie, Frampton's real-life former band.

His latest album is the critically acclaimed “Thank You Mr. Churchill”.

The FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE! 35^th ANNIVERSARY TOUR is a three hour-plus show that features a complete performance of “Frampton Comes Alive!” along with highlights from Frampton's catalog, including his Grammy Award-winning instrumental album, 2006's “Fingerprints”.

Peter Frampton will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday October 9, 2011.

Alison Krauss & Union Station bring their PAPER AIRPLANE 2011 Tour to South Florida!

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas are currently criss-crossing North America this summer on a nationwide tour that will eventually take them to over 50 cities.

It has been several years since Alison Krauss along with Union Station band members Dan Tyminski (guitar, mandolin and lead vocals), Barry Bales (bass and harmony vocals), Ron Block (banjo, guitar and harmony vocals), and Jerry Douglas (Dobro and harmony vocals) toured together. Their last go around saw raves from critics who witnessed “Krauss and Union Station induce awe with their musical virtuosity…pangs of heartache with their ballads of disillusionment and, most significantly, the giddiness that results from hearing a familiar tune played well.” (Chicago Sun Times).

On April 12th, 2011 Rounder Records released the eagerly anticipated Alison Krauss & Union Station album, “Paper Airplane”. A truly breathtaking collection of 11 exquisite songs, “Paper Airplane” is Krauss’ 14th album and the band’s follow-up to 2004’s triple Grammy® winning “Lonely Runs Both Ways”. Part of Alison Krauss’ incontestable talent is how effortlessly she bridges the gap between roots music and country, rock and pop.

Don’t miss this opportunity to catch the stunning live performances of Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas.

Alison Krauss & Union Station will be at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday August 20, 2011.

Bryan Ferry brings his OLYMPIA Tour 2011 to South Florida!

The legendary Bryan Ferry returns to the concert stage in his first solo tour in America in nearly 10 years with his OLYMPIA Tour 2011.

Hot off the heels of his brand new studio album “Olympia” (on Astralwerks Records), Ferry's single "You Can Dance", is already a club hit across Europe.

The album features musical contributions from Nile Rodgers, Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Groove Armada, Scissor Sisters, Marcus Miller, Flea, ex Stone Roses Mani (Primal Scream) and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. It also sees Bryan Ferry reunite on record with members of Roxy Music, including Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, and Andy Mackay.

The album features eight new songs, and Ferry's moving adaptation of Tim Buckley's "Song To the Siren"; an amazing version of Traffic's "No Face, No Name, No Number" as well as collaborations with Scissor Sisters ("Heartache By Numbers") and Groove Armada ("Shameless").

Don't miss Bryan Ferry live for one unforgettable night.

Bryan Ferry will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Thursday September 29, 2011.

Irish singing sensation Celtic Thunder brings their HERITAGE Tour to South Florida!

Celtic Thunder is made up of individual vocalist and musicians Ryan Kelly, George Donaldson, Keith Harkin, Damian McGinty, Neil Byrne and Emmet Cahill. From rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each member's vocal style and personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads popular hits and heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum.

The group debuted in August 2007 at The Helix in Dublin. Accompanied by the Celtic Concert Orchestra under the musical direction of the legendary Phil Coulter, Celtic Thunder has become a household name around the world. Since the group's formation, Celtic Thunder has released six albums and five accompanying live DVD performances including “The Show”, “Act II”, “Take Me Home”, “It's Entertainment”, “Celtic Thunder Christmas” and “Heritage”.

Hailed as Billboard's Top World Music Artist and Top World Imprint of 2009, the phenomenon that is Celtic Thunder has achieved sales of over one million units to date. Their mass appeal and devoted fan base continues to grow with impressive statistics to prove it. Celtic Thunder's Official YouTube channel, "Thunder Tube" has seen over 20 million upload views and 920,000 channels.

Their live shows incorporate the use of dramatic lighting, stage settings and choreography set to the theme of the show. Celtic Thunder has performed on the CBS Saturday Show's Second Cup Café, the Today Show, Fox Network, as well as at the White House for President and Mrs. Obama at their St. Patrick's Day celebration. They have also performed for Irish Premier Brian Cowen, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, UN Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, the US troops of the 69th Regiment, and at the opening of a Boston Celtics in TD North Bank Garden game by singing the American national anthem.

Celtic Thunder will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Wednesday October 12, 2011

Latin singer Cristian Castro brings his VIVA EL PRINCIPE Tour to South Florida!

Mexican pop singer Cristian Castro will be bringing his VIVA EL PRINCIPE (Long Live the Prince) Tour to several U.S. cities.

The like-named album, which pays tribute to legendary Mexican singer Jose Jose, known as "El Principe de la Cancion" (The Prince of Song), topped the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart for 10 weeks earlier this year and was also the No. 1 CD in Mexico for 15 weeks.

Jose Jose sings a duet with Castro on the album and also recites a poem.

Castro told a press conference recently at Los Angeles' Greek Theater that the first leg of the tour will kick off on July 28 in Chicago, the Universal Music Latino record label.

The singer then performed in McAllen, Texas, on July 30 and in Houston on July 31 before heading to California for concerts from August 5-7 in Los Angeles, San Jose and San Diego and then he's on his way to Florida for shows in Orlando on August 12 and Miami on the following night.

The 36-year-old Castro, who has sold more than 10 million albums in his career, will visit Puero Rico on August 19 for a concert in San Juan.

Castro's lastest album received Double Platinum certification after more than 200,000 copies were sold in the United States and Puerto Rico.

The singer also is scheduled to visit Latin America as part of the VIVA EL PRINCIPE Tour.

Cristian Castro will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Saturday August 13, 2011.

The 1st US Nat'l Tour of Broadway’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY announces its full cast!

Full casting has been finally been announced for the upcoming 1^st National Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.

Douglas Sills, a Tony Award nominee for THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, and Sara Gettelfinger, last seen on Broadway in A FREE MAN OF COLOR and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, will star as Gomez and Morticia.

Joining them are: Tony Award nominee Martin Vidnovic as Mal Beineke, two-time Tony Award nominee Crista Moore as Alice Beineke, Blake Hammond as Uncle Fester, Pippa Pearthree as Grandma, Tom Corbeil as Lurch, Patrick D. Kennedy as Pugsley, Brian Justin Crum as Lucas Beineke and Cortney Wolfson as Wednesday.

Portraying the ancestors are: Ted Ely, Karla Garcia, Steve Geary, Victoria Huston-Elem, Patrick Oliver Jones, Lizzie Klemperer, Alexandra Matteo, Christy Morton, Brad Nacht, Rebecca Riker, Jonathan Ritter, Roland Rusinek, Geo Seery, Samantha Shafer and Jason Eric Testa.

As previously announced, the touring production will begin performances September 15 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans and will continue on to over 30 additional major markets across North America.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY features a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. The production is directed and designed (sets and costumes) by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch with creative consultation by Jerry Zaks and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

The production features lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by ACME Sound Partners and puppetry by Basil Twist. The production also features music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, orchestrations by Larry Hochman, dance arrangements by August Eriksmoen, hair design by Tom Watson, make-up design by Angelina Avallone and special effects design by Greg Meeh.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center in downtown Miami, Florida from October 25-30, 2011 and at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida from November 8 thru 13, 2012.

Electro-funk duo Chromeo brings their NIGHT FALLS Tour to South Florida!

Chromeo will be hitting North American stages this fall for the electro-funk duo’s most extensive tour yet.

The seven-week NIGHT FALLS Tour takes its name from the band’s next official single, “When The Night Falls.” The tune, which features Solange Knowles, hails from Chromeo’s 2010 album “Business Casual” and will be released on a remix EP July 26, j2011. The EP features a cover version by Mayer Hawthorne and remixes from Hercules And Love Affair, Lifelike and Breakbot.

The fall trek begins September 14 at Dallas’ House of Blues and runs through a November 2 gig at Toronto’s Sound Academy.

Chromeo’s Dave 1 and P-Thugg will also play Orlando, FL, at Beacham Theatre (September 21); Detroit at The Majestic (September 26); Chicago’s House of Blues (September 30); the Boulder Theater in Colorado (October 6); Seattle’s Showbox SoDo (October 10); St. Louis at The Pageant (October 24); and Philadelphia’s Electric Factory (October 31).

Mayer Hawthorne will support the tour on the majority of the dates. Breakbot will also open on select shows.

Before kicking off the fall dates Chromeo will wrap up a European tour and take care of a number of additional festival appearances in the U.S., Canada, Belgium and United Kingdom.

Chromeo will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Tuesday September 20, 2011.

HIPPIEFEST celebrates its 6th anniversary in South Florida!

HIPPIEFEST: A Concert for Peace and Love, celebrates its sixth anniversary with Dave Mason, Mark Farner, Rick Derringer, Felix Cavaliere's Rascals and Gary Wright.

Dave Mason will perform hits from Traffic along with those from his impressive solo career. As the guitarist, a vocalist and one of the principal songwriters for Traffic, Mason penned one of the band's first and biggest hits in 1967, "Hole in My Shoe." The following year, the band would release their self-titled second album that would contain another classic hit by Mason, "Feelin' Alright," that would eventually be covered by several artists including Grand Funk Railroad, Joe Cocker and Three Dog Night, among others. In 1970, Mason tasted solo success with the song, "Only You Know and I Know" and in 1977, he went on to have his biggest hit with "We Just Disagree," which reached #12 on the Billboard charts. Over the years, Mason has performed and recorded with some of rock's greatest musicians including Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones (Beggars Banquet), Eric Clapton, George Harrison (All Things Must Pass), Paul McCartney ("Listen to What the Man Said"), Fleetwood Mac, Cass Elliot and Jimi Hendrix. Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a co-founder and original member of Traffic in 2004.

Shortly after its formation in 1969, Grand Funk Railroad lead singer and guitarist Mark Farner took his American band to the heights of success. They released their first album, On Time, in August of that year and followed it four months later with the release of their second album, Grand Funk. In 1970, Closer to Home -- featuring Farner's song, "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home) went on to sell more albums that year than any other American band. As the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter, Farner and company sold out New York's Shea Stadium faster than the Beatles in 1971. From 1969 to 1974, the band would release nine consecutive studio albums that would go gold or better (five reaching platinum status). With hits such as "We're An American Band" (which would hit #1 on the Billboard charts on Mark's 25th birthday in September, 1973), "Walk Like A Man," "The Loco-Motion," "Shinin' On," "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Bad Time" among others, the band fortified itself in rock history. Farner continues to perform solo and in the mid-90s, joined Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band for two consecutive tours. He rejoined Grand Funk for a brief stint in the late 90s.

It's doubtful that anyone will be sitting in their seats when Rick Derringer breaks into his well-known rock anthem, "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo." The song continues to be a staple on rock radio and was featured in several movies including The Spirit of '76, Rush, Stag, What a Girl Wants and the cult classic, Dazed and Confused. Prior to his success as a solo artist, a 17-year-old Derringer and his band The McCoys had a #1 hit in 1965 called "Hang on Sloopy." A year after its release, The McCoys would find themselves as the openers for the entire Rolling Stones American tour. In 1977, Derringer appeared on the last Led Zeppelin North American Tour and has since performed with Alice Cooper ("Under My Wheels"), Steely Dan ("Show Biz Kids" and "Chained Lightning"), KISS, Todd Rundgren, Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter and Weird Al Yankovic, among others. From 1986 to 1992, Derringer toured with Cindy Lauper and co-wrote a song from her True Colors album entitled, "Calm Inside the Storm." Before embarking on this year's "Hippiefest" tour, Derringer will be in Europe with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.

As the vocalist and keyboard player for the group Steven Van Zandt called, "the first rock band in the world" (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in May of 1997), Felix Cavaliere and the (Young) Rascals had three number one hits -- "Good Lovin'," "Groovin'" and "People Got To Be Free." Several other Top 20 classics include "A Girl Like You," "I've Been Lonely Too Long," "You Better Run," "It's Wonderful," "A Beautiful Morning" and "How Can I Be Sure" (the latter two of which were Top 5). Throughout the '70s, Cavaliere released a handful of solo albums and, in 1980, would score a Top 40 solo hit with "Only a Lonely Heart Sees." In June 2009, Cavaliere was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame with former writing partner and Rascals bandmate Eddie Brigati.

Although he's probably best known for his massive hit, "Dream Weaver," Gary Wright originally entered the pop music scene as the singer and keyboard player for the band Spooky Tooth in 1967. In 1970, he would perform at the famous Isle of Wight festival as a member of another band called Howl the Good. Prior to the breakup of Spooky Tooth in 1974, Gary was invited to perform piano on George Harrison's solo classic, All Things Must Pass. In 1975, Gary released his first solo album The Dream Weaver featuring the title single and "Love is Alive" - both of which would hit the #2 position on the Billboard charts and remain classic rock radio mainstays. "Dream Weaver" would sell over a million copies shortly after its release and go on to be prominently featured in three major movies including Wayne's World, The People vs. Larry Flynt and Toy Story 3. In 1981, Gary achieved his third big hit with the release of "Really Wanna Know You." Since 2008, Gary has toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. His most recent release is Connected featuring Starr, Joe Walsh and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter.

HIPPIEFEST will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday August 28, 2011.

Hillsong UNITED brings their 2011 AFTERMATH Tour to South Florida!

Traversing six continents of the world into 42 nations just since 2006 in a cross-cultural journey, best-selling modern worship band Hillsong UNITED returns to North America for their AFTER Tour.

The tour follows the February 15, 2011 release of the band’s highly anticipated, 11th full-length album and second ever studio recording, “Aftermath”, on Sparrow Records. This is the first new recording from the band in the alliance announced last year with EMI Christian Music Group.

The band’s 2011 AFTERMATH Tour builds on recent tours that saw major venues sell out coast-to-coast, from the Nokia Theatre (Los Angeles) to Roseland Ballroom (New York City) to BankUnited Center (Miami) to the largest event ever held as of last April 2010 in the Sears Centre Arena (Chicago, IL), which outdrew recent concerts there by such legendary performers as Billy Joel, Elton John, and The Eagles.

With more than a decade’s worth of worship favorites, Hillsong UNITED will also play new music from “Aftermath” while on tour, including the first radio single from the album, “Search My Heart.” The song hit the radio January 21 and is a pulsing, urgent cry to be used by God for His – not simply our own – purposes.

Having its pulse consistently in tune with the heart cry of congregations across the globe and a fresh, forward-thinking soundtrack to match, Hillsong UNITED has been the veritable gold standard of modern worship music for the past decade and counting. As Hillsong UNITED’s team of songwriters penned and recorded the tracks for "Aftermath", the theme of genuine, paradoxical hope in the wake of apparent tragedy emerged in track after track.

“Normally ‘aftermath’ has a negative, even traumatic, connotation,” Hillsong UNITED’s Joel Houston says. “At the same time, when I look at the Crucifixion as an event, it paints an extraordinarily negative and horrific picture. But the aftermath of the Cross is hope for all mankind. It’s grace, freedom, peace, life and everything that is good about God. I absolutely love that picture.”

“Ultimately, through these songs, our upcoming tour – even the album’s packaging – we want to take people on a journey that leaves them feeling empowered to be about what God’s calling us to be about – not out of this sense of burden,” continues Joel.

Fronted by worship leaders Joel Houston, Jad Gillies and Jonathon "JD" Douglass, the UNITED team is also an evolving collaboration of pastors, worship leaders, musicians and songwriters - all intentional about giving voice to a generation passionate about God. Having led worship in churches, stadiums and open fields in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, the full Hillsong UNITED 2011 AFTERMATH Tour will be one tour not to be missed this year.

Hillsong UNITED will be at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida on Saturday August 6, 2011.

Disney’s PHINEAS AND FERB: Live! on Tour heads to South Florida!

There’s 104 days of summer vacation and this year, Phineas and Ferb will be taking advantage of every single one as they tour the country in their very own stage show, produced by Feld Entertainment, who produce other Disney Live! productions including the Disney on Ice shows.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney’s PHINEAS AND FERB: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!, brings Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Isabella, Baljeet, Buford and friends to the stage as they make the most of the last day of summer by building an invention bigger, better and more amazing than ever. Before anyone can wonder “Hey! Where’s Perry?,” the pet platypus dons his Agent P fedora, and hilarious hijinks unfold as he battles Dr. Doofenshmirtz to save the Danville Tri-state area and audiences everywhere from the evil scientist’s most havoc-wreaking scheme to date.

“Disney Channel has created an extraordinarily popular TV series that offers humor for multiple generations and I am thrilled that Feld Entertainment is bringing Disney’s PHINEAS AND FERB to the stage for the very first time,” said Producer Alana Feld. “The dynamic characters, witty humor and inspired music from the television series set the perfect foundation for Disney’s PHINEAS AND FERB: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! to create an unparalleled Phineas and Ferb experience for audiences.

“We are filled with a great sense of pride over this upcoming live tour and are especially thrilled with the achievements of the Feld creative team which has produced a smart, interesting and funny stage show, that extends the characters, stories and comedy that are at the heart of what we do every day,” said PHINEAS AND FERB co-creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh.

Audiences will be whisked on a high-energy ride that is part action adventure and part rock concert, while they move it and shake it to a soundtrack of hit songs from the animated series, including “Gitchee Gitchee Goo,” “Squirrels in My Pants,” “Backyard Beach,” “Busted,” “Today is Gonna Be a Great Day,” and “Summer Belongs to You.” Familiar songs serve as a main ingredient in the plot, advancing the story from scene to scene, while taking on a whole new feel when fused with fresh, original choreography and inventive special effects.

To bring PHINEAS AND FERB from screen to stage, Producer Alana Feld assembled a creative team whose sense of humor, understanding of a live audience and ability to incorporate the essence of the characters seamlessly brings the show to life.

Disney's PHINEAS AND FERB: Live! on Tour will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday March 2, 2012.

Kings of Leon cancel their 2011 Summer Tour!

Yesterday (Monday August 1, 2011), the Kings of Leon scrapped their tour in the wake of a disastrous Dallas show during which Followill repeatedly complained about the heat and then abruptly left the stage after announcing to the crowd at the Gexa Energy Pavilion, "I'm gonna go backstage and I'm gonna vomit. I'm gonna drink a beer and I'm gonna come back out and play three more songs."

He never reappeared, leaving his bandmates to apologize to the audience. Following the show, Kings of Leon bassist, Jared Followill, took to Twitter to express his frustrations, writing, "There are internal sicknesses & problems that have needed to be addressed. I can't lie, there are problems in our band bigger than not drinking enough Gatorade."

Initially, the band only postponed a Saturday-night show in Houston, but citing Followill's health, they made the decision to cancel their remaining U.S. shows, saying in a statement, "The band is devastated, but in order to give their fans the shows they deserve, they need to take this break."

The Kings are scheduled to return to the road at the end of September, with a run of shows in Canada, but when asked about future touring plans by TMZ, Followill would only say, "I don't know. ... We'll see how it goes."

The TMZ cameraman then asked Followill how he plans to heal his voice, to which he jokingly replied, "[I] try not to do interviews."

King of Leon were scheduled to perform at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida on Wednesday August 3, 2011.