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MEIJER GARDENS REVEALS THREE CONCERTS FOR THE 2015 SERIES
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., — February 11, 2015 — Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is pleased to announce three acts that will be performing at the 2015 concert series. Featuring a mix of rock, jazz, Motown and funk, the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens will include Diana Krall, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and a co-bill of The Beach Boys & The Temptations. The complete lineup will be announced in mid-April.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue June 21 New Orleans native Trombone Shorty began his career as a bandleader at the young age of six, toured internationally at age 12, and spent his teens playing with various brass bands throughout New Orleans and touring worldwide with Lenny Kravitz. In 2010, Trombone Shorty released his debut album, the Grammy- nominated "Backatown," followed by "For True" in 2011, which topped Billboard magazine's Contemporary Jazz Chart for 12 weeks. His most recent album, "Say That to This," was released in 2013 and features funk/jazz elements of New Orleans. In 2012, he performed at the White House in honor of Black History Month with music royalty such as B.B. King, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck and Booker T. Jones.
The Beach Boys & The Temptations July 31 Debuting more than 50 years ago, The Beach Boys are one of the most iconic American rock ‘n roll bands of all time with hits like, “Surfin’ USA,” “Good Vibrations” and “Kokomo.” Their accolades range from being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards to receiving The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy.
The Temptations have propelled popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. An essential component of Barry Gordy’s original Motown machine, The Temptations began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964, however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the Things You Do” turned them into stars. An avalanche of hits followed, many of which, attained immortality, such as “My Girl.” Their greatest hits include, “It’s Growing”, “Since I Lost My Baby”, “Get Ready”, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, “Beauty Is only Skin Deep” and “I Wish It Would Rain.”
Diana Krall August 3 By any standard this five-time Grammy winning jazz pianist and vocalist is one of the most accomplished and distinctive musicians in the world today. Respected far and wide as a wildly successful recording and performing artist, Krall remains a true musical force. At any given moment she could be producing Barbra Streisand’s new Page 2 – SNEAK PEEK AT 2015 OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
album, serving as musical director and arranger for Paul McCartney or hitting the road for a good cause with Neil Young. As the record shows, Diana Krall has already done all that and much more. Along the way Krall has sold more albums than any other female jazz artist of the last 30 years, establishing herself as one of the best-selling and most beloved performers of her generation, one whose recordings thus far have earned her nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Her 12th studio album, “Wallflower,” was released on February 3rd.
Members of Meijer Gardens will be able to purchase tickets during a members-only presale, April 25 through May 8. During the pre-sale, members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To join or renew before April 25, visit MeijerGardens.org/Membership.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on May 9. More information on prices and purchasing locations will be available following the release of the full lineup in mid-April.
The 2015 Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens is made possible in part by Fifth Third Bank, Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids, Meijer, Inc. and Life EMS. The media sponsors are Classic Rock 97 LAV, MLive and FOX 17.
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About Meijer Gardens’ Amphitheater
The 1900-seat amphitheater is general admission. Concertgoers are welcome to bring a blanket or low-rise chair to sit on. Low-rise chairs are defined as 12” maximum from ground to front of seat bottom and 32” maximum to top of chair back in highest position. These rules are strictly enforced. No other chairs will be permitted in the venue. A limited number of standard-height chairs will be available to rent for $5 (located in designated area- may not be removed) on a first-come, first-served basis. All concerts are rain or shine (weather delays possible). A selection of sandwiches, snacks, water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available at the concessions counter. All beverages purchased here must be consumed inside the amphitheater gates. Concertgoers are also welcome to bring their own food, bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages. No glass or refillable containers are allowed. All beverages must be in their original sealed containers; any liquids in unsealed containers must be discarded at the gate before entering.
About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the world’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves nearly 600,000 visitors annually. Meijer Gardens was recently ranked in the top 100 most-visited art museums worldwide by Art Newspaper, the leading publication in global art news. The 159-acre grounds feature Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest children’s gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Degas and Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900- seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Rodin, Oldenburg, Moore, Serra, Bourgeois and Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero, Borofsky, Calder and Dine. In June 2015, the 8–acre Richard & Page 3 – SNEAK PEEK AT 2015 OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will open. Created by renowned designer Hoichi Kurisu, the garden will also feature sculpture by Anish Kapoor, Zhang Huan and Guiseppe Penone, among others.
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