PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL – The Honda Classic’s After-Play Concert Series, a popular addition to last year’s tournament schedule, will return in 2008 with four Musical acts scheduled to entertain fans each night when the final putt drops in tournament play.
Thursday night will feature Country Night at the Classic with the Tom Jackson Band on the concert stage inside the Heineken Terrace hospitality area. Friday night will feature Classic Rock Under The Stars with Boss Groove. The Irish Invade the Classic on Saturday night with a return performance by LaHinch Mob. Radio Disney will present a High School Musical II Dance Party for kids at the same time. And Sunday night will feature a Classic Celebration for all Generations with Street Talk.
The food court and bar at the Heineken Terrace will remain open throughout the performances. All shows start as soon as the last putt of the competition drops each day at approximately 6 p.m.
Tire Kingdom and Yokohama present a spectacular display of fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m..
“We want to allow people to stay and be entertained after they have spent the afternoon watching golf,” Honda Classic Executive Director Kenneth R. Kennerly said. “These after-play concerts cater to all different musical tastes and showcase some of our finest local groups.”
Here is a capsule look at the four groups:
The Tom Jackson Band
Singer, songwriter, musician... but above all Tom Jackson is an entertainer. He compels an audience as though he has been on stage all his life. Tom's brand of music is a new driving, aggressive country likened to a combination of Jason Aldean meets Charlie Daniels. His high energy music and performances are best noted in songs such as "In the Sticks", a song about livin' it up in the country or "Swamp Justice" which details a romp through the Florida swamps chasing down some moonshine.
Boss Groove
The name implies “being in charge of the deepest rhythm,” a phrase that aptly describes this accomplished group. Hailing from the Treasure Coast, this is one of the region's most complete and energetic collections of musical talent. We’re talking about a show band here. A seven piece wall of sound, which tips the hat to legendary bands such as Tower of Power, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire to the new sounds of the Dave Matthews Band, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Blues Traveler and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The Lahinch Mob
The Lahinch Mob was formed in 2001 and calls South Florida their home. The band's creation was inspired by Aherne, a native of Dublin, Ireland, and Norvell, an Irish American traditionalist. Their passion for Irish folk music and modern day rock was the foundation for the emergence of their truly unique and infectious sound. The band electrifies a large fan base from local and statewide venues in Florida all the way to Ireland, and is guaranteed to rock the Heineken Terrace at The Honda Classic again like last year.
Street Talk
A perfect finale to the Honda Classic After Play Concert Series, Street Talk is a South Florida based variety dance band performing classic hits and rock and roll favorites spanning the last eight decades of music. Their smooth sound and hip rhythms will send the celebration of another successful Honda Classic well into the evening after a champion has been crowned.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2008 Honda Classic and are available in several packages.
The Family 4-Pak for $100 includes two (2) Good Any One Day tickets, two (2) One-Day Kids Tickets valid for kids under 15, four (4) lunches (choice of hamburger, hot dog or chicken sandwich; chips or fruit cup; 20 oz. non-alcoholic beverage).
The PGA Pak for $150 includes four (4) good Any One Day tickets and four (4) lunches (choice of hamburger, hot dog or chicken sandwich; chips or fruit cup; 20 oz. non-alcoholic beverage).
The Classic Pak includes daily grounds credentials, a complimentary round of golf at PGA National, a 15% discount on any purchase of $100 or more at any PGA National Resort retail outlet, an $89 room rate from June 1-October 15, 2008 and a 15% discount on any full-day Spa package May 1-December 31, 2008 on Sundays-Thursdays. The cost is $85.
Individual daily tickets can be purchased for $15 (Tuesday and Wednesday), $25 (Thursday and Friday) or $35 (Saturday and Sunday).
Call 1-866-8HONDA8 (866-846-6328) to order tickets or visit thehondaclassic.com.
Anyone interested in special hospitality packages for The Champions Club (18th hole), the Clubhouse (Member’s Clubhouse) and The Bear Trap (17th hole) can call Joanie Connors at 561-799-4619 to order.
The Honda Classic, Palm Beach County’s largest sporting event, awarded more than $505,000 to area children’s charities in 2007, allowing the tournament to surpass the $15 million mark in charitable contributions during American Honda’s 27-year tenure as title sponsor.
The 2008 Honda Classic golf tournament will be played February 25-March 2. Tickets are now on sale at www.thehondaclassic.com.