Contacts: Julianne Carelli, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, (954) 327- 7504, julianne.carelli@seminolehardrock.com
Fran Folic, Bitner Goodman, (954) 730- 7730 x 117, fran@bitnergoodman.com
Special Guest Performance by Paula Bowers-Sanchez, 2008 Seminole Star Search Grand-Prize Winner
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Native Music Rocks, a series of musical concerts held throughout the country promoting Native American musicians, is making a stop in South Florida for a free concert on Thursday, February 12 in Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (near the Improv and Seminole Museum) at 7 p.m.
The Micki Free Electric Blues Experience, Derek Miller Band, Martha Redbone, Casper, and special guest and 2008 Seminole Star Search Winner Paula Bowers-Sanchez are scheduled to perform for this event kicking-off the Seminole Tribal Fair being held throughout the weekend.
Featuring Grammy® award-winner Micki Free, the Micki Free Experience also showcases Jon Brant, formerly of Cheap Trick; Shea, a Cherokee recording artist known for her re-recording of the hit single "Seminole Wind" made famous by country music recording artist John Anderson; and Hawk, a member of Crown of Thorns who's performed with Van Morrison, Lee Ann Womack, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora.
Derek Miller, a young Native American blues-rooted rock guitarist and singer/songwriter recently released new album, The Dirty Looks, and is celebrating the launch of multimedia entertainment company, Derek Miller Enterprises.
Martha Redbone, Choctaw/Shawnee/Cherokee artist channels old-school soul, rock, funk, jazz, blues and traditional Native American music and has caught the attention of legends like Bonnie Raitt, George Clinton/Parliament Funkadelic, Rita Coolidge and Taj Mahal.
Casper Lomayesva is a Hopi/Dine' singer who combines his native roots with the positive vibes of reggae music.
Last year's Seminole Star Search grand-prize winner, Paula Bowers-Sanchez, is a South Florida native who's pursuing a career in singing and acting and various other projects through her company, Corn Dance Productions.
The performance line-up is as follows:
Paula Bowers-Sanchez, 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Derek Miller, 7:35 - 8:20 p.m.
Micki Free Electric Blues Experience, 8:25 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.
Martha Redbone, 9:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Casper, 10:05 - 10:50
Supported by Seminole Heritage and Events and Promotions, Native Music Rocks, is just one of several events held throughout the year to benefit greater awareness for Native American music.
For more information about Native Music Rocks, please call 954-797-5467.
About Seminole Heritage Events and Promotions
Seminole Heritage Events and Promotions (SHEP) is a newly-created department within the Seminole Tribe of Florida, overseen by Grammy award-winner Micki Free, to benefit Seminole Tribal Members. In addition to "Native Music Rocks," which promotes Native American Musicians, SHEP organizes Seminole Star Search, Seminole Star Search Music Camps, the Native American All-Star Jam, in addition to several other events held throughout the year.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino provides quality guest experiences where South Floridians can play, stay, dine, and shop. Eighty-seven tables offer Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Play one of the more than 2,300 Vegas-style slots including the Native-American casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player's Club members experience an exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and celebrity show kitchen. Convene in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise for Texas Hold ‘em, limit Texas Hold 'em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. The AAA, Four Diamond rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 16 restaurants and lounges, 40,000-square-feet of meeting room space, a European-style spa, auto salon, 22 retail shops, 14 nightclubs, Paradise Live, and Hard Rock Live. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com//.
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