NASHVILLE |DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2010
FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANGELA VILLANUEVA
MICKI FREE
TO APPEAR WITH LITA FORD
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
AT PINKTOBER™
HARD ROCK CAFE HOLLYWOOD, FL
EVENT TO BENEFIT
MEMORIAL BREAST CANCER CENTERS
Proceeds from the event–part of Hard Rock’s 2010 PINKTOBER™ initiative–will benefit Memorial Breast Cancer Centers, the leading breast cancer program in Broward County which provides breast cancer prevention, disease management and recovery. The event kicks off at 10:00 PM and will feature Ford, FREE and Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, FL 2009 Battle of the Bands winner Ghost of Gloria. Admission is a $25 donation and includes VIP access with appetizers along with signed photos and CDs from FREE and Ford. 100% of proceeds benefit Memorial Breast Cancer Centers.
FREE–Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and mixed blood (Cherokee & Comanche) Native American–will perform two tracks with Ford including “Red House” and “Voodoo Chile,” the latter of which is from his 2010 album MICKI FREE AMERICAN HORSE. The 11-track disc showcases FREE’s fiery guitar and writing skills and the musical talents of his band, drummer Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz, Rachel Z) and bassist David Santos (Billy Joel, John Fogerty).
Some recent critical buzz includes:
“Get the funk out–Native American style. You can hear why Micki Free is so in demand as a guitarist. He really can cover the bases, from funk rock to psychedelia and melodic hard rock, and all infused with his own particular brand of Native American spice. It could easily have become a showcase for Free’s guitar playing. But this is one man who understands that if you’ve got the songs, then virtuosity is best shown off within the tunes. Not by overshadowing them…In all, Micki Free has delivered an album that’s instant, yet one that also grows on you. No mean feat anyone. “
–Malcolm Dome, CLASSIC ROCK (U.K.), September 2010
“His visceral take on a generous sampling of Hendrix tunes-‘Hey Baby/New Rising Sun,’ an extended ‘Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)’ and a powerful ‘Voodoo Chile Blues’–provide obvious reference points for a blistering style that gives American Horse its power. Elsewhere, the riveting ‘New York, New York’ and emotive ‘Heather’s Arms’ showcase his melodic prowess. For all the passion Free and his trio (including veteran Cindy Blackman on drums and David Santos on bass) exude, its two versions of ‘Wounded Knee,’ an homage to his Native American heritage, that most convincingly asserts his blend of brilliance and abandon.”
–Lee Zimmerman, M MUSIC & MUSICIANS MAGAZINE, July/August 2010
For the 11th year, Hard Rock locations worldwide support the cause through the multifaceted PINKTOBER campaign, benefiting breast cancer charities. PINKTOBER gives guests a variety of ways to show their support, including limited-edition PINKTOBER apparel and accessories, Pink menu offerings and live music events – all for the cause! 2010 PINKTOBER products, including a collector’s edition pin, T-shirt, bracelet, robe, Pink sheets and more, will be sold exclusively at Hard Rock properties worldwide, including Cafes, Hotels, Casinos and on www.hardrock.com. Proceeds from the sale of PINKTOBER merchandise will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. *75% of the retail price of each Pin sold and 15% of the additional PINKTOBER product will be donated directly to the cause.
http://www.myspace.com/mickifreeexperience
http://www.nativemusicrocks.com/
For more information on NATIVE MUSIC ROCKS and MICKI FREE, contact:
Marcee Rondan 818-380-0400 x248 marcee@msopr.com
Angela Villanueva 818-380-0400 x232 avillanueva@msopr.com
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