Public Can Trade a New or Gently Used Musical Instrument For Free Tickets to Manilow’s July 12th Concert
[Denver, CO—July 3, 2013] – Direct from Broadway, following a critically acclaimed sold out run on New York’s Great White Way, Barry Manilow, the undisputed #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, brings his “Manilow In Concert” Direct from Broadway concert to cities around the nation.
“THE MAGIC IS BACK!” The New York Times
“THE JOINT IS JUMPING!” The New York Post
“UNDENIABLY EXCITING AND FUN!” The New Yorker
“YOU CAN’T HELP BUT DANCE IN THE AISLES!” Entertainment Weekly
Don’t miss this unprecedented concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 11th as Manilow performs songs from his massive catalog of hits. From “Mandy” to “I Write the Songs” to “Copacabana (At The Copa)” and so many more. Manilow’s Broadway show has become as legendary as the man himself.
The pop icon is also donating a Yamaha piano to launch a local instrument drive for Salt Lake County public schools in collaboration with Granite School District. Anyone who donates a new or gently used musical instrument to the Maverik Center will receive 2 free tickets (valid for pre-selected seat locations) for Manilow’s July 11th concert at Red Rocks.
“I’m thrilled to be able to help bring the gift of music to these kids,” states Manilow.
Rockley Music Company at 8555 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood, Colorado will be the base for the instrument drive in Denver, from now through July 11th. The instrument drop off location is open between 10:00 AM –6:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
“Jeffco is proud to partner with the Manilow Music Project to bring the sounds of music to our schools,” said Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson. “Music allows our students to express themselves through creativity and artistic expression, opening up a world of possibilities to them. In Jeffco, we want students to excel in the arts, as well as academics. For those students and families who can’t afford instrument rental fees, a small donation can make a big impact to a child.”
The Manilow Music Project (MMP) is part of The Manilow Fund for Health and Hope. It was formed as a grass roots organization to assist local charities and programs. Its primary focus is to provide musical instruments to high schools and middle schools and to provide music scholarships at universities throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. More information on the Manilow Music Project can be found at http://www.manilowmusicproject.org/.
Tickets are available online at Manilow.com or Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with a staggering 50 top 40 hits. Manilow has produced, arranged, and released over 40 albums over the course of his career.
