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After a successful first season and a tremendous response from locals and music fans alike, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino brings back Friday Night Live. Renowned for quickly becoming Vegas' most popular early Friday night party destination, the series launches this summer with a hit performance by Puddle of Mudd on Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m.
Highlighting some of today's hottest artists at the Hard Rock's award-winning pool, Friday Night Live has become a necessity for Vegas tastemakers. To hit it off, FNL presents Puddle of Mudd on May 2. Puddle of Mudd is the American alternative rock group that's sold well over seven million copies since the debut of their album titled Come Clean in 2001, spawning at least four radio hits including "Blurry" (2002), "She Hates Me" (2002), "Spin You Around" (2004) and "Psycho" (2007). Garnering a huge fan base from around the world, Puddle of Mudd's songs are all at once optimistic yet uneasy, uplifting yet contemplative and dramatic but never without humor. Their latest album Famous was released in late 2007.
"With the overwhelming success we saw with the launch of Friday Night Live last summer, we are excited to dive right into our second season," said Paul Davis, vice president of entertainment at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. "We have an incredible lineup secured, which is not only going to bring in concertgoers by the masses, but it will make for an unforgettable summer at the Hard Rock."
For season two, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has locked in the talent of Bree Delano, also known as DJ 88, who will serve as the resident DJ for the FNL series. Originally from the Los Angeles Valley, Bree has made it big by performing in major markets including New York and Miami. Bree currently resides in Sin City and has spun on the turntables for some of Vegas' most recognized events. Last summer, Bree worked the turntables during some of the hottest poolside concerts at the Hard Rock including De La Soul and Snoop Dogg. Being a female in a male-dominated industry, Bree has proven her unique ability to keep the crowds entertained all night long. Known for playing hot beats including vintage hip-hop, neo soul, classic R&B and rock, 80s hits and down tempo, Bree's work continues to pay off as she now has a series of mix CD compilations and MP3s available for downloading.
In addition to Puddle of Mudd, ten acts have been confirmed for FNL, with more to be announced soon keeping it fresh with an assorted mix of styles. The lineup, on sale Saturday March 29th, includes the following shows:
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE – LINEUP
EEK-A-MOUSE Friday, May 9TH at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
Reggae legend and one of Jamaica's most individual talents Eek-A-Mouse has gone on to become something of an international phenomenon, with hits including "Isn't Life a Trip,"Sexy Girl" and "What Me Ago Do."
DROPKICK MURPHYS Friday, May 16TH at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
The band of seven members known as Dropkick Murphys blends musical influences they grew up with including punk rock, Irish folk, rock and hard core, into one loud, raucous and often a mix they could only call their own.
STEPHEN MARLEY Friday, May 23RD at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
A member of the celebrated Marley sibling group, The Melody Makers, and brother of the famed Bob Marley, Stephen Marley returns to the FNL stage. The Grammy winning producer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has always been the driving force behind the music of his siblings, creating sexy, club-rocking tunes.
OZOMATLI Friday, May 30TH at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
For more than 12 years, Ozomatli has collaborated music, toured everywhere from Denver to Tokyo to Sydney, supported anti-war mobilizations, global human rights movements and pioneered Spanish-English mash-ups of hip-hop, salsa, cumbia, dub and Middle Eastern funk.
PEPPER Friday, June 20TH at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
The spirit of aloha is alive and well with the three young, innovative minds that make up the reggae-rock group, Pepper. With musical influences including Nirvana, Black Sabbath and Pantera, Pepper is recognized for their live performances and culminating rich, sincere relationships with fans.
SMASH MOUTH Friday, June 27TH at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
After more than 13 years together, Smash Mouth is as tight today as they were when they first started. Collectively, the band has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and have consistently impacted radio with their recognizable tracks including "Walkin' on the Sun," "Can't Get Enough of You Baby" and "I'm a Believer."
STEEL PULSE Friday, July 4TH at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
Returning to the FNL stage, Steel Pulse is the Grammy winning reggae band that's remained close to their roots and have continued their commitment to fighting justice, educating the masses and promoting positive messages through their spiritually uplifting music.
RUSTED ROOT Friday, July 11TH at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
The sextet from Pittsburgh, Rusted Root is a polyrhythmic, multicultural rock and soul band that's always made it a conscious effort to not let anything interfere with the beautiful collaboration of music they are known for creating. This is Rusted Root's second time on the FNL stage.
DE LA SOUL Friday, July 18TH at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
Best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky surreal lyrics and contributions to the jazz-rap subgenre, De La Soul returns to the FNL stage. De La Soul possesses clever rhymes and goofy humor, drawing their musical influences from old school rap, pop, funk and soul.
JONNY LANG Friday, August 1ST at 9pm (Doors at 7pm)
Grammy-nominated and former prodigy instrumentalist Jonny Lang speaks often with his guitar in the language of deep blues and searing rock and roll. Since the age of 15, he stands as a mature creative force whose music often reveals the hard times and chaos in his life that have toughened him up for future endeavors.
Tickets for Friday Night Live go on sale Saturday, March 29th at noon. Price does not include applicable tax and service fees. Tickets can be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, or charge by phone at 702.474.4000.
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