"David Foster & Friends" Make Stop at Hard Rock Live on November 1; Show to Feature Philip Bailey, Peter Cetera, Charice, Lang Lang, Michael Johns and Surprise Guests
Hit Man Talent Search to Look for Emerging Artists to Appear On Stage at Future Show
Tickets on Sale Friday, August 28 at Noon
Hollywood, Fla. - Famed musical showman, producer and songwriter David Foster and some of his talented friends will be at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 28 at noon.
The "David Foster & Friends" show will feature Philip Bailey from the chart-topping Earth, Wind and Fire, Oprah protégé' Charice, Chicago's Peter Cetera, American Idol's Michael Johns and more. Additional guests will be announced closer to show time and there may also be surprise visits from unannounced artists.
In addition, Foster, who has an unparalleled four-decade career producing, writing, discovering and nurturing some of the greatest musicians, will be looking for new talent. Through a Hit Man Talent Search, aspiring musicians in each city will have a chance to compete to be the next mega artist by submitting video performances to local PBS station, WPBT (further details to be announced). Viewers/listeners will vote for the two finalists via station websites. The two finalists will perform with Foster in front of a live audience during a "David Foster & Friends" concert. The audience and Foster will choose the final winner. The winner in each city will be flown to Vancouver on November 8th for a final showdown in Foster's home town where one winner will be crowned.
Foster, a 15-time Grammy winner whose PBS Great Performances Special, "David Foster & Friends" was the highest pledged PBS show in history, will perform with his friends some of the hits that have paved the way for the many artists that he has worked with over the years including Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Michael Buble', Andrea Bocelli, Chaka Khan, Madonna, Chicago and The Corrs. Foster recently produced Seal's critically acclaimed Soul CD, Michael Buble's upcoming Crazy Love and a cut on Whitney Houston's new release. He is also in the studio with Oprah discovery Charice who received five standing ovations during her recent performance in Las Vegas.
Tickets cost $200, $125, $85 & $55*; all seats are reserved and available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, open Monday - Saturday from noon to 7pm and on Sunday - only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one-hour prior to show start time. *Additional fees may apply.
Hard Rock Live, a spectacular state-of-the-art facility has quickly emerged as the entertainment capital of South Florida. Attracting music, comedy and sports fans, this 5,500-seat indoor arena further expands the ultimate entertainment experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. For more information please visit www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino provides quality guest experiences where South Floridians can play, stay, dine, and shop. Eighty-nine tables offer Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Play one of the more than 2,400 Vegas-style slots including the Native-American casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player's Club members experience an exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and celebrity show kitchen. Convene in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise for Texas Hold ‘em, limit Texas Hold 'em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Café-Hollywood, part of Hard Rock's 125 globally recognized rock ‘n roll themed restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA, Four Diamond rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 16 restaurants and lounges, 40,000-square-feet of meeting room space, a European-style spa, auto salon, 22 retail shops, 14 nightclubs, Paradise Live, and Hard Rock Live. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.
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