For Immediate Release Contact: Cecilia Clark May 16, 2011 408-961-5814 [email protected]

Outrageously fun rock band, , will dazzle concert‐goers with one‐of‐a‐kind show in the Lilian Fontaine Garden Theater June 11

Saratoga, CA The Tubes, featuring lead singer , will perform its Underground Rock Show, a wildly imaginative performance created especially for Montalvo, in the Lilian Fontaine Garden Theater on Saturday, June 11, at 8:00 p.m. The ‐based band that debuted in 1973 continues to be known as one of the most entertaining and theatrical live rock and roll acts in music history. Under the stars at Montalvo, fans will relish in ever‐popular hits such as, “Talk To Ya Later,” “,” and Billboard’s No. 1 hit, “She’s a Beauty.” Tickets are on‐sale now.

With a fiercely dedicated fan base, The Tubes initially made their mark with a diverse mix of punk and rock sounds and later evolved into a more band. Their early stage productions were quite elaborate, featuring acrobats, motorcycles on stage and many crazy costume changes. The band became famous for their outrageous satires of media, consumerism and politics. The Montalvo concert promises to be a fresh mix of the early Tubes and the bands later successes.

Having released 21 albums, the eclectic band still retains four of its original members: the enigmatic and unforgettable vocalist Fee Waybill, the elusive Roger Steen on guitar, the solid bass playing of Rick Anderson and the legendary on drums. David Medd joined the band in 2006 as the keyboardist. This longevity is a hallmark to their immensely creative live productions, their passion to remain musically relevant, and their loyal worldwide following.

The Tubes didn’t invent rock and roll theater and may have been ahead of their time in what is now a visual‐driven market. One critic opined “with their media savvy and theatrical skills, The Tubes were born to create rock , but arrived several years too early.” The band did, however, set the stage for groups that followed, and their profound influence has been linked to The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Marilyn Mason, Pearl Jam and others.

The Tubes unique Underground Rock Show is the second concert in the 2011 ARTTEC Summer Concert Series at Montalvo’s charming and intimate Lilian Fontaine Garden Theater. ARTTEC is an innovative partnership between Montalvo and the Sobrato Arts Foundation for Education that provides hands‐on training and mentoring for high school students in the performing arts industry. Throughout the concert series, students will work directly with concert production professionals and high‐caliber artists in learning about the performing arts business and backstage production, while gaining real‐world work experience.

Every ticket sold in the summer concert series supports both nonprofit arts institutions.

The media sponsor for The Tubes Underground Rock Show is KFOX 98.5.

The Montalvo Experience: Surrounded by Italianate gardens and a stunning Mediterranean Villa, concertgoers are encouraged to picnic on the historic grounds or enjoy delicious offerings from the on‐site concessions before the performance. Gourmet dinners will be served on the villa’s beautiful veranda before each performance and must be pre‐ordered through the box office.

The Tubes Underground Rock Show, featuring Fee Waybill What: An evening of outrageously fun classic rock and roll theater Date: Saturday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Where: Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, CA Admission: Tickets starting at $49. Available at montalvoarts.org, ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Montalvo Box Office at 408‐961‐5858, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Box Office is also open one hour prior to performance.

# # # About Montalvo Arts Center Montalvo Arts Center is a nonprofit member‐supported organization dedicated to forging meaningful connections between art, artists and the communities it serves through creation, presentation and education in extraordinary ways and settings. Located in Silicon Valley's Saratoga hills, Montalvo Arts Center occupies a Mediterranean‐style villa on 175 stunning acres, including an international artist residency program. The historic villa and grounds were left to the people of California by Senator James Phelan for the encouragement of art, music, literature and architecture.

The Lucas Artist Residency Program offers selected artist’s private housing, a professional staff that is supportive of the creative process, and an environment conducive to both individual practice, community engagement, and the energetic exchange of ideas among international and culturally diverse Fellows.