Cash Money/Universal Republic Rocker Kevin Rudolf Announces "Livin` It Up" Flyaway Contest On First Major Headlining Tour
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Contest Sponsored By Metropark Could Land Lucky Winner A Trip To Miami And Visit
To Cash Money Recording Studio
'Let It Rock' Tour Produced By Live Nation Kicks Off April 3rd
Tickets on sale now at www.LiveNation.com
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
In celebration of Cash Money/Universal Republic Records' breakthrough star Kevin
Rudolf's first headlining Tour, The Let It Rock Tour, produced by Live Nation,
which kicks off April 3rd in Nashville, TN, Kevin has teamed up with Metropark
for the much-buzzed about "Livin` It Up" Flyaway Contest.
Sponsored by trend-setting lifestyle destination Metropark, in affiliation with
Gibson Guitar, Logic Wireless, and imeem, the exclusive promotion will send one
Lucky Winner on a special trip for 2 to the stomping grounds of noted hip hop
imprint Cash Money Records, headquartered in Miami, FLA, (Kevin was born in NYC
and raised in Miami) where the artist will take time out from his non-stop
touring regimen to escort the winner and guest to his favorite hometown spots.
This "Livin` It Up" Grand Prize will include a drop-in visit to the actual
recording studio where Kevin and other Cash Money superstars record all their
hits. In addition, Kevin will present the winner with an Autographed Ebony
Gibson Melody Maker Guitar, a Logic Bolt 1.0 Projector Phone and take the winner
on a $1000 shopping spree at the Miami Metropark store. The contest begins on
Thursday March 26th at http://www.livenation.com/kevinrudolf.
The groundbreaking chart topper continues to reign as music's most touted
genre-defying newcomer, propelled by the blazing multi-platform success of his
global anthem "Let It Rock," which reached Top 5 heights in the U.S., UK,
Canada, Australia, and Germany, among other territories. The charismatic
singer/songwriter/producer is enjoying continued success with his scorching new
single "Welcome to the World." Kevin will be performing both songs on the 25
city roll-out, showcasing his entire arsenal of hits from his acclaimed debut
album IN THE CITY on his first major headlining, cross-country trek. The Let It
Rock Tour will feature a host of trailblazing artists on the bill, including
Hyper Crush, New Jersey rockers Cash Cash, punk/funksters The Audition, and
Nebraska pop band Go Crash Audio. Myspace phenomenon Jeremy Greene has also just
been added to what many music forecasters are calling the most cutting edge live
jaunt of 2009, so far.
The multi-talented artist will bring his arena-ready electro-rock to American
concert venues armed with one of the biggest multiple-format radio hits in
recent memory - the explosive "Let It Rock" - the first single from his Cash
Money/Universal Republic debut album, IN THE CITY. The defiant, synth-fueled
anthem, boosted by a snarling cameo from multiple-Grammy winning hip hop legend
and label mate Lil Wayne, has been leading the rock/rap charge since its release
in the second half of 2008. Hailed for its stirring blend of influences, (its
cross-cultural appeal is evident in its use as one of HBO`s most popular 2009
music choices for their `It`s Not TV - It`s HBO` promo, and its placement as the
theme to the WWE`s 2009 Royal Rumble) Entertainment Weekly calls "Let It Rock,"
an 'infectious debut that mixes his rap-track know-how with his love of
guitar-god theatrics,' with People Magazine praising IN THE CITY as 'a place
where rock coexists with dance, pop, intermingling with hip hop.' The dazzling
call-to-arms has emerged as a multi-platform phenomenon, becoming one of the top
selling digital singles, logging 3 million downloads on iTunes, buoyed by a
mesmerizing video also featuring Lil Wayne and directed by Justin Francis,
(Eminem, Alicia Keys, 50 Cent), and currently nearing the 2 million views
milestone on youtube.
Lending their sponsorship support to Kevin`s U.S. debut tour is Logic Wireless
(www.logicwireless.com), Substream Music Press Magazine
(http://www.myspace.com/substreammagazine), Metropark (www.metroparkusa.com),
Gibson Guitar (www.gibson.com), imeem (www.imeem.com) Absolutepunk.net
(www.absolutepunk.net), and Purevolume.com (www.purevolume.com).
Tickets for the Let It Rock Tour are on sale now at www.livenation.com.
About Metropark:Metropark is a rapidly expanding, highly differentiated retailer
that combines the converging core lifestyle elements of fashion, music and art
to appeal to young tastemaker adults. The store offers a high-energy shopping
experience that is part store, part club and features a carefully edited
assortment of fashion designers. Customers enjoy upbeat music videos viewable on
large plasma screens throughout the store as well as live DJ performances on
weekends, art installations and fashion shows. In addition to its online store
at www.metroparkusa.com, Metropark operates stores in sixty-three premier
regional malls. For more information and future store openings, visit the
company's website at www.metroparkusa.com.
About Gibson Guitar: Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in
every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric
guitars, mandolins and banjos. Gibson's HD.6X Pro digital guitar, the Gibson
Robot Guitar and the Gibson Dark Fire guitar represent the biggest advance in
electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, MI, and
headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands
now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Valley Arts, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Take
Anywhere Technology, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin, Hamilton, Chickering and
Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson's website at www.gibson.com.
About Logic Wireless: Logic Wireless is introducing the World's First Projector
cell phone in the U.S. market. The Bolt 1.0 is a QUAD band phone that projects
video 34" - 64". It also features a 3 megapixel camera, web browser, email,
document viewer and much more. Check out more about the phone at
http://www.logicwireless.com.
KEVIN RUDOLF - THE LET IT ROCK TOUR
Fri/Apr-03 Nashville, TN Rocketown
Sat/Apr-04 Louisville, KY Headliner`s Music Hall
Sun/Apr-05 Pontiac, MI Crofoot Ballroom
Tue/Apr-07 Cincinnati, OH Bogart`s
Wed/Apr-08 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Fri/Apr-10 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
Sun/Apr-12 Sparks, NV New Oasis
Mon/Apr-13 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Tue/Apr-14 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk
Wed/Apr-15 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Fri/Apr-17 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
Sat/Apr-18 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Tue/Apr-21 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Wed/Apr-22 Houston, TX House of Blues
Thu/Apr-23 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
Fri/Apr-24 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Sat/Apr-25 Orlando, FL Journey`s Backyard BBQ - The Florida Mall
Sun/Apr-26 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
Tue/Apr-28 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
Wed/Apr-29 Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
Fri/May-01 Richmond, VA The National
Sat/May-02 Atlanta, GA Journey's Backyard BBQ - North Point Mall
Sun/May-03 Hartford, CT Webster Hall
Thu/May-07 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls
Fri/May-08 Baltimore, MD Sonar
TMA, Inc.
Tracey Miller, 609-383-2323, ext.11
tracey@tmapublicity.com
or
Universal Republic Records
Serena Boyd, 212-841-8201
serena.boyd@umusic.com
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