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LUDACRIS PREDICTED THE RED BULL SOUNDCLASH BATTLE WITH MIKE POSNER WOULD BE LEGENDARY AND IT WAS!

 

With Crowds Roaring, Lights Flashing and That Big Orange Smiling, The Countdown Was a Smashing Success               

 

 Photo Credit: Red Bull

 

MIAMI, FL USA: Red Bull Soundclash brought in the crowds tonight as more than 80K people gathered in Miami’s Bayfront Park preparing to welcome in the New Year with the rise of the Big Orange!

The crowds weren’t the only ones excited about the evening’s festivities – the performers were too! “Looking forward to the Red Bull Soundclash concert at Bayfront Park in Miami w/ Mike Posner,” tweeted Ludacris. “It will be legendary.”

And legendary it was! Both artists were challenged to collaborate in four rounds of musical conversation including The Cover, The Takeover, The Clash and The Wild Card. While Mike Posner brought in the University of Miami drum line, Ludacris answered right back with Luther ‘Uncle Luke’ Campbell, both ending the night with an exhilarating performance that left the crowds cheering for more as they prepared to welcome 2012.

“Bayfront Park Management Trust was so pleased to partner with Red Bull to bring another one of their world class, signature events to downtown Miami,” said Tim Schmand, Executive Director of Bayfront Park.  “The Red Bull Soundclash brought top talent and provided residents and visitors with an amazing, unique experience for free.”

Spotted throughout the night were Red Bull fans, Miami residents, tourists and a variety of celebs including Jennifer Lopez, Lorenz Tate and more!

LUDACRIS TAKES ON MIKE POSNER AT RED BULL SOUNDCLASH IN MIAMI ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

Experience the Unparalleled Musical Conversation Live at Miami’s Bayfront Park 

 

MIAMI – On New Year’s Eve, Miami’s Bayfront Park will be THE destination for music lovers as Red Bull Soundclash presents an incomparable live music showcase featuring a first-time ever match up between Ludacris and Mike Posner. The pre-show festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. The main show begins at 9 p.m. and will culminate with a fireworks display and official countdown to the New Year.  General admission is free and open to the public. A limited number of VIP upgrades are available for purchase. For details and event information visit www.redbullusa.com/soundclash.

 

Red Bull Soundclash is a totally unique clash of sounds, styles and creativity, where two bands don't battle each other, but instead collaborate to create an innovative live music performance.  The show features two bands with different music styles facing off on two stages positioned on opposite ends of the venue with the audience in the middle.  In a series of four rounds, the bands perform various tasks, some rehearsed, and some improvised, to showcase the array of their musical abilities.  

 

MEET THE PLAYERS | SOUTHERN GROWN WITH AN AUTHENTIC EDGE

Known from the streets to the big screen, Ludacris is a star on multiple fronts - a Grammy Award winning hip-hop artist, movie star and once upon a time a radio DJ on Atlanta’s 97.5 (now Hot 107.9).  Bringing comedy and entertainment to his rhymes has landed Ludacris onto the Top 10 Billboard’s Hot 100 several times and with celebrity collaborations such as 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes and Eminem- making his second Red Bull Soundclash appearance -- Luda is sure to put on a quite a show.

Mike Posner is a modern day triple threat – singer, songwriter and producer - hailing from ethnically and economically diverse Detroit suburb of Southfield, MI.  His eclectic, crafted collection of soulful tunes blended with hip-hop showcases an authentic artist motivated by life experiences. Posner is relatable and ready to accept the Red Bull Soundclash challenge.

 

BREAK IT DOWN

The Red Bull Soundclash format takes each band through a series of collaborative challenges that makes it less of a battle and more of a musical conversation.  In round one (the cover), both bands play their own version of the same cover song.  Round two (the takeover), begins with the first band playing one of its original songs and mid-way through the other band takes over, seamlessly finishing the song in their own style.  The third round (the clash), highlights each band's musical versatility by having them perform songs in three different styles as determined by the DJ – for example: Electronic, Reggae and Rock. The fourth and final round is full of surprises, as each act is allowed to bring on a special guest to join their performance.

 

Touring the globe since 2007, Red Bull Soundclash has entertained music lovers with incredible match ups including Cee Lo Green/ The Ting Tings; Snoop Dogg and the Snoopadelics/ Ghostland Observatory; The Roots /Miniature Tigers; Erykah Badu and the Cannabinoids /Shiny Toy Guns; Talib Kweli/ Ozomatli; Wale/Tokyo Police Club and many others.

 

MDC Hosts Free Concert with Wolfson Latin Jazz Big Band Nov. 1

Miami, FL – The community is invited to attend a free concert featuring Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Wolfson Latin Jazz Big Band at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Wolfson Campus Auditorium.

Hot 105’s Love Train Coming Exclusively To The BankAtlantic Center

Tickets on sale Saturday, Oct. 8; Show set for Saturday, Nov. 26

SUNRISE, Fla. – Sunrise Sports & Entertainment announced today that the BankAtlantic Center will exclusively host Hot 105’s Love Train concert featuring R&B, soul and funk greats on Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, Nov. 26 starting at 6 p.m. (ET). Performers for the show include Maze with Frankie Beverly, The O’Jays, The Emotions and The Masters of Funk, including The Bar-Kays, Con Funk Shun, The Dazz Band, Slave and Sugarfoots Ohio Players. The event was conceived and is being produced by national concert promoter, Frank J. Russo.
 
Tickets for the show go on sale Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. at selected Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone (800-745-3000), at www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com> and, Monday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. at the BankAtlantic Center box office.
 
“The BankAtlantic Center is excited to add Hot 105’s Love Train concert to an already packed schedule for the ‘Center of it All’,” said VP of Event Programming Matt Bell. “This show is further proof that the BankAtlantic Center excels at attracting a wide variety of performances and programming.”
 
“Hot 105’s Love Train featuring Maze, Frankie Beverly and The O’Jays is for music lovers of all ages,” ,” said Jerry Rushin, Vice President and Market Director for HOT 105. “I think The O’Jays said it best: ‘I Love Music’, so don’t miss the Love Train.” 
 
 

Miami Dade College’s Jazz at Wolfson Presents Continues Series with Saxophonist Mike Rossi Oct. 5

 
Miami, FL – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Arts and Philosophy Department continues its successful jazz series, Jazz at Wolfson Presents, with saxophonist Mike Rossi, at noon Wednesday, Oct. 5. These monthly concerts that run from September through April are free and open to the public.

THE SOUTH FLORIDA PREMIERE OF SYMPHONY FOR THE DANCE FLOOR

MUSIC BY DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN (DBR) FEATURING LORD JAMAR, CHOREOGRAPHY BY MILLICENT JOHNNIE, DIRECTED BY DJ MENDEL

  

Miami, FL- Miami Light Project is proud to open our 2011-12 Contemporary Performance Series with the Florida premiere of Symphony for the Dance Floor.

In Celebration of Black History Month the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Larry Rosen present Jazz Roots

JAZZ ROOTS:

CELEBRATING MILES

 The program will explore the two musical sides of Miles Davis’s work, and showcase one of the greatest pieces of music ever produced in

Tutu Revisited, The Music of Miles Davis

MIAMI, FL -- Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Larry Rosen present JAZZ ROOTS: A Larry Rosen Jazz Series – CELEBRATING MILES in commemoration of Black History Month in February. The program features an all-star lineup of jazz greats and former Miles Davis collaborators paying tribute to one of the greatest jazz innovators of our time, on February 25, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall of the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Jazz Roots: Celebrating Miles will showcase the two musical sides of this legendary artist’s work. The first half of the program features Miles Davis protégé and trumpeter extraordinaire Wallace Roney, with his sextet, featuring acclaimed bassist Ron Carter, one of the original members of the second great Miles Davis Quintet. This section of the program will focus on Davis’s acoustic period, featuring the music from his classic Columbia albums, Milestones, Round About Midnight, and leading up to what is arguably the most important jazz record in modern history, Kind of Blue. The second half of the concert highlights the electric side of Miles Davis with legendary musician, producer and bass guitarist Marcus Miller, bringing his highly anticipated show, Tutu Revisited, The Music of Miles Davis, giving an inside look into the making and artistry of one of the greatest pieces of music ever produced. Joining Miller onstage for the Tutu program is Grammy-nominated, young jazz lion Christian Scott.

Tickets range from $25 to $130 and are on sale now!  Tickets may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org. 

JAZZ ROOTS also features an in-depth educational partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools which will bring more than 900 music students to the Center for a unique behind-the-scenes experience, including a pre-concert sound check and a Q&A session with featured artists followed by a workshop with a local jazz expert that will highlight the music, the artistic process and the practical skills needed for a career in the arts. In addition, the Center has developed a curriculum which will be distributed to 800 music, English and social studies teachers throughout the MDCPS school system, potentially serving 24,000 children.

 

Jazz Roots at the Arsht

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Larry Rosen present

JAZZ ROOTS:

AN EVENING WITH KEITH JARRETT,

GARY PEACOCK AND JACK DEJOHNETTE

 

THREE AMERICAN JAZZ ICONS!

KEITH JARRETT, arguably the greatest jazz pianist on the planet

legendary bassist GARY PEACOCK

and drummer extraordinaire JACK DEJOHNETTE

 

“The standout jazz piano trio of the last 25 years!”

--The New York Times

 

January 21, 2011 at 8 p.m.

Tickets $25 - $130

John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall

 

MIAMI, FL, -- Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Larry Rosen proudly announce a rare performance of one of the world’s most illustrious jazz trios for the next installation of JAZZ ROOTS – A Larry Rosen Jazz Series: AN EVENING WITH KEITH JARRETT, GARY PEACOCK AND JACK DEJOHNETTE.  World-renowned piano virtuoso and Grammy Award nominee Keith Jarrett -- a multi-platinum-selling artist and Downbeat Lifetime Achievement Award winner -- and his longtime collaborators, legendary bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette, will perform on January 21, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Recognized as one of the premier working bands in jazz for more than 25 years, this all-star trio has garnered universal acclaim through its celebrated recordings and international tours. The trio’s improvised interplay on jazz standards, original tunes, and free playing has been described as “jazz at its finest” (Los Angeles Times).

 

Tickets range from $25 to $130 and are on sale now!  Tickets may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org. 

 

“It is with great honor and excitement that we offer our South Florida community and faithful JAZZ ROOTS concert-goers this special opportunity to hear three great American jazz masters – Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, and Jack DeJohnette --  perform on our Knight Concert Hall stage,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “This stellar ensemble, known for its almost telepathic interplay and stunningly unique interpretation of jazz standards, is sure to present a mesmerizing evening of unforgettable sonic adventures!”

Celebrate the Season with Florida Memorial University, Dec. 5

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