For Immediate Release Contact: Cecilia Clark June 28, 2011 408‐961‐5814 [email protected]

Pop Rockers Vertical Horizon and Acclaimed Guitarist Kevin Cadogan of Third Eye Blind fame in the Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre July 15

Saratoga, CA The critically acclaimed rock band of the 90s, Vertical Horizon, and the award‐winning guitarist, singer and songwriter, Kevin Cadogan, of Third Eye Blind fame, will share the limelight as they each perform many of their popular hits and new music in a rock and roll double‐hitter Friday, July 15, in the outdoor Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre.

The double platinum rockers, Vertical Horizon, led by founder, writer, lead singer and guitarist Matt Scannell, will entertain fans with songs from their latest studio album, Burning the Days. Released in 2009, the album features virtuoso drummer Neil Peart of RUSH, Richard Marx on piano and Scannell on vocals. Two of the singles, “Save Me from Myself,” and “The Lucky Ones,” hit the Adult Charts.

Originally launched as a folk‐based acoustic duo, Vertical Horizon expanded to a band of four, carving out a place for themselves in the competitive music world. Their first album, Everything You Want, sold over two million copies, with the title song capturing Billboard’s #1 spot and landing in the Adult Top 40 charts. Following the success of Everything You Want, the band garnered radio attention with “You’re a God,” which reached #4 on Billboard’s Adult Chart and “Best I Ever Had,” which became a 2005 top 20 country hit for singer Gary Allan.

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The immensely talented Kevin Cadogan will dazzle fans with his extraordinary guitar playing. Cadogan, an original member of Third Eye Blind, the San Francisco based alt rock group formed in the early 90s, co‐wrote 10 of the 14 songs on the self‐titled album, Third Eye Blind, and the group’s follow up album, Blue. He’ll perform a number of the group’s Billboard hit singles: "Semi‐ Charmed Life," "Graduate," "How's It Going to Be," "Losing a Whole Year," and "Jumper." Collectively, these two albums sold over 8 million records.

Vertical Horizon and Kevin Cadogan of Third Eye Blind fame is the seventh 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 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.

Vertical Horizon and Kevin Cadogan of Third Eye Blind fame

What: A double‐hitter evening of rock and roll with two of the best bands from the 90s, Vertical Response and Kevin Cadogan. Date: Friday, July 15, at 7:00 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.

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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. Senator James Phelan left the historic villa and grounds to the people of California 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.

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