WESTGATE CITY CENTER TO HOST NISSAN CONCERT SERIES ON WATERDANCE PLAZA
First Announced Events To Feature National Rock, Country Aritsts
GLENDALE, ARIZONA, Tuesday, August 21, 2007 – For ten evenings this summer & fall, the Westgate City Center WaterDance Plaza will be transformed into one of Arizona’s premier concert venues, as Westgate and title sponsor Nissan host a series of concerts featuring both national recording artists and local musical acts.
Featuring live music from a variety of genres, the Nissan Concert Series at Westgate will see bands playing concerts in the open air on the one-of-a-kind plaza, which also features a $6 million Bellagio-inspired dancing water feature (WaterDance) and a ring of “Times Square” style media boards, which tower up to 100’ over the plaza.
The schedule kicks off on August 25th, with Great White and Jani Lane, the lead singer from Warrant, two top rock and roll bands. Live music starts at 6 pm. Advance sales tickets will cost $9.33 for General Admission (a partnership with KDKB 93.3 FM) or $25 for “Golden Circle” VIP tickets. At the door the day of the event, tickets will be $20 for General Admission or $35 for ”Golden Circle” VIP tickets.
On September 21st, recording artist Neal McCoy will take the Westgate Plaza stage for an evening of country music, also featuring The Cindy Standage Band, a local country band with a new CD just released on the Sony label. Standage, a native of Mesa, led the only Arizona act to perform at Country Thunder this year. Advance sales tickets will cost $10.25 for General Admission (a partnership with KNIX 102.5 FM) or $20 for VIP tickets. At the door the day of the event, tickets will be $20 for General Admission or $35 for VIP tickets.
The following night, locally based national recording artists The Phunk Junkeez will host their national record release party for their upcoming CD Hydro Phonic. Arizona's hometown heroes - known for fusing punk, funk and rock music styles - are releasing their sixth and strongest album to date. The Phunk Junkeez rabid fan base has supported them throughout 15 years of touring worldwide, playing shows with bands like No Doubt, 311, Green Day and the Kottonmouth Kings to packed venues. The Phunk Junkees high energy mix of hip hop and rock fusion is sure to bring an electric vibe to the Westgate Plaza. Featuring local rock bands as opening acts, this show is FREE to the public.
And on October 19th, classic rock legends Kansas will play in front of the crowds at Westgate. Known for such hits as “Carry On My Wayward Son” and “Dust In The Wind,” Kansas is currently celebrating the 30 year anniversary of one of their most successful albums, the multi-platinum classic “Point Of No Return.” Ticket pricing and on sale date information will follow in the coming weeks.
The Nissan Concert Series at Westgate will run from late August until mid-November, and the complete event schedule will be released in coming weeks.
The shows are open to all ages. Food and beverage vendors will be set up on the Plaza, and those showing 21 and over ID will be given a wristband to purchase alcoholic beverages.
All shows are General Admission, however, a “Golden Circle” VIP package is available for upgraded purchase at select shows. “Golden Circle” VIP packages offer a premium seating area with its’ own private bar.
Nissan is serving as the presenting sponsor of the concert series. Already a major Westgate City Center sponsor, Nissan’s presence at Westgate includes major media signage locations, vehicles on display showcasing their product line, and sponsorship of the valet (where all Nissan vehicles get a discount and priority treatment). Further opportunities are being developed to provide additional value and benefits to Westgate’s sponsors and partners, including the Nissan Concert Series at Westgate.
For more information, or to purchase tickets to the ticketed events, please log on to www.westgateaz.com or www.gettix.net and search Westgate City Center as the venue, or call 866-443-8849.
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Jeffrey Hecht
The Ellman Companies
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jhecht@ellmanco.com
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