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Bonefish Grill's NOTES FROM THE ROAD Music Series to Premiere in July On Ovation TV Network
| Source: Elevation; Ovation
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - April 7, 2008) - Bonefish Grill's NOTES FROM THE ROAD, a weekly
live music series originating from various locations around the United
States, will premiere in July on Ovation TV, the only television network
dedicated exclusively to art and personal creativity. The multiple-episode
series will be televised throughout the summer and fall.
Through Bonefish Grill's NOTES FROM THE ROAD, artists will be able to bring
out the excitement and intrigue of touring through weekly, hour-long
episodes combining live performances and personal, seldom-told tales
providing inside looks at past tours. Each episode will be shot in a
documentary film style, imprinted with each guest artist's personality,
viewpoint, experiences and music.
Ovation TV is the fastest-growing independent cable television network,
currently reaching 28 million homes nationally with distribution via
satellite on DIRECTV (Channel 274) and DISH Network (Channel 157) and on
cable systems in key markets across the country. Each episode of the series
will have multiple airings throughout the summer and fall.
The series will also include a weekly vignette drawing attention to Ocean
Trust, an award-winning ocean conservation foundation building science,
conservation and industry partnerships for the sustainability of the oceans
and providing a link to sustainable fisheries, wildlife and the
environment.
Veteran music television producer Larry Klein is executive producing each
episode of Bonefish Grill's NOTES FROM THE ROAD. Klein is a 30-year
veteran of music television production, and current longtime producer of
ABC-TV's American Music Awards and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve for
Dick Clark Productions. He also produced NBC-TV's Tsunami Relief music
special.
"This show will create a very cool and intimate environment for artists to
talk about their live gigs and tours," stated Klein. "We offer each artist
a chance to be the creative center of a TV program that features their live
music and interesting stories from the road. As CD sales continue to
decline, it's the tour that often makes an artist's living today, and live
shows are increasingly becoming the primary path to reaching, building and
maintaining a fan base. Our series will focus acutely on that aspect of
each artist's career -- the tours, where they meet and communicate and bond
with their fans."
Chad E. Gutstein, Executive Vice President, Ovation TV, said: "This
exciting music series is a perfect match with our creative mission for
Ovation TV. It exemplifies our overall commitment to presenting artists,
their lives and their creations in an honest, insightful, accessible and
entertaining way. We're very pleased with the creative and personal depth
that's been built into the program's concept, and are thrilled to present
it to our viewers."
Bonefish Grill's NOTES FROM THE ROAD is an Elevation Group Production.
Denny Young, Elevation's President and a veteran producer of live concerts
and special events, will also serve as Executive Producer. Klein and Young
will be joined by supervising producer Danny Harris. Harris' credits
include: NBC-TV's Tsunami Relief, CBS-TV's Fashion Rocks and MTV's Music In
High Places.
Bonefish Grill, the broadcast sponsor of Bonefish Grill's NOTES FROM THE
ROAD, operates restaurants around the country and is recognized for their
unique polished-casual settings, big-city bar atmosphere and high-quality,
high-value fresh fish. Each episode will be taped at a Bonefish Grill
location within the United States, as dictated by the routing of the guest
artist's tour. ABSOLUT® VODKA will be the series' on-air presenting
sponsor for each television broadcast.
"Similar to the Hospitality industry, music has always had the power to
reach people on an emotional level," said John Cooper, President of
Bonefish Grill. "What's so powerful about this program is that we combine
our love of music and our love of food with our commitment to Ocean Trust
and their conservation efforts throughout the world. We feel privileged to
be hosting these shows throughout the country."
About Ovation TV: Originally launched in 1997, Ovation TV re-launched in
June 2007 with a focus on entertaining, inspiring and engaging the artist
in all of us. The 24-hour channel is the only television network devoted
exclusively to art, personal creativity and making the arts more accessible
to viewers in their daily lives. The network showcases the world's
greatest artists in theater, dance, opera, literature, film, visual and
fine art, music, design, photography and architecture. Ovation TV reaches
a national audience of 28 million households through its carriage on
DIRECTV (channel 274), DISH Network (channel 157) and on cable systems in
key markets across the country. The channel has master distribution
agreements in place with most major cable operators. Ovation TV also
features original programming, a multi-platform content strategy and
partnerships with leading American cultural institutions and arts
educational organizations. In August 2006 the network was acquired by
Hubbard Media Group and a group of other private investors which includes
Arcadia Investment Partners, Corporate Partners II, Perry Capital and The
Weinstein Company. Additional information is available at
www.OvationTV.com.
About Bonefish Grill: Simply put, Bonefish Grill has created the polished
casual dining experience. With indulgent service and an atmosphere that
combines casual attitude and value-conscious prices with a big city bar,
guests find themselves amidst a hip, "loungy" environment. As the "Fresh
Fish Experts," Bonefish Grill specializes in market fresh fish cooked to
perfection over a wood-burning grill. An unrivalled commitment to quality
finds Bonefish Grill culinary leaders traveling the globe in search of
traditional and unique varieties of fish such as Icelandic Arctic Char,
Florida Grouper and Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon at the peak of their
seasons. A tantalizing array of sauces and original toppings are made
daily using the freshest ingredients. These sauces and toppings range from
delicate and light to rich and indulgent and provide a variety of choices.
Enticing dishes such as Scampi-topped Filet Mignon, Pork Tenderloin Piccata
and Diablo Shrimp Spinach Fettuccine are also among guest's favorites.
Lively community tables teem with shared plates of inspired appetizers,
mood martinis, signature cocktails and an evolving wine list that regularly
features 40 wines by the glass. Featuring sleek, hardwood floors,
commissioned art, eclectic music and knowledgeable service, the dining room
is an oasis within which to enjoy a sensational meal. For more information
and sample menus, visit www.bonefishgrill.com.
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