Danilo Perez:: Grammy winning jazz pianist Valentine's Day

Spend Valentines Day enjoying a delicious meal at the ballroom with Danilo Perez and his trio

Grammy award winning jazz pianist Danilo PEREZ
The extraordinary Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Perez is among the most influential and dynamic musicians of our time. In just over a decade, his distinctive blend of Pan-American jazz (covering the music of the Americas, folkloric and world music) has attracted critical acclaim and loyal audiences. Danilo's abundant talents and joyous enthusiasm make… Show more his concerts both memorable and inspiring. Whether leading his own ensembles or touring with renowned jazz masters (Wayne Shorter, Roy Haynes, Steve Lacy), Danilo is making a decidedly fresh imprint on contemporary music, guided, as always, by his love for jazz.
He has led his own groups since the early '90s, and as bandleader has earned three Grammy nominations for his ebullient and innovative recordings. Motherland, was nominated for two Grammy Awards for "Best Latin Jazz Album," and also garnered his third win for "Best Jazz Album" from the prestigious Boston Music Awards. Motherland was named (as were his previous four releases) among the best albums of the year by such publications as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, San Diego Tribune, Billboard and JazzTimes. In 2002, he received a nomination from the Jazz Journalists Association for "Pianist of the Year."
6:00 - 7:30pm - Ballroom / Harmony pre-show cocktail party includes unlimited hor dourves \& well drinks. 8pm dinner show on the ballroom with opening youth band Thursday Morning Jazz winners of the 2011 north shore jazz festival. Dinner show concert includes unlimited beer and wine throughout dinner. Dinner show is community seating at tables of 4, 8, and 10. Like us on facebook and you could win tickets! 9pm Perez show starts with Mr Prerez preformong with his tiro John Patitucci and Adam Cruz. Serve dessert 1/2 way through the show at theat 45 minute break at 9:45pm.
VIP meet \& greet after the show is $20 upgrade. After dinner Vail Campbell opens as cash bar. Dinner package includes pre-show cocktail party, and a delicious dinner planned by the ballroom chefs with unlimited beer and wine during dinner. cocktails \& dinner show package $95 - Upgrade to add VIP Meet \& Greet after the show +$20.
July 15th Friday Earthen Grave with Internationally famous classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine
Internationally renowned violinist, Rachel Barton Pine connects the threads between classical and rock music with her rock band, Earthen Grave making this event the perfect bridge between generations of music fans.
Appropriate for all ages, especially young violinists! Meet Rachel and all the members from Earthen Grave at this incredible On Stage at Metropolis Ballroom double feature event.
Doors open at 6:00pm for dinner guests with an open bar in our beautiful Campbell Vail rooms. Meet the 3Olive girls and receive Free taste testing shots of their new flavored products. Yelp Representative on site to greet everyone w/ giveaways. VIP Dinner show starts at 7:30 which includes unlimited beer and wine table service, and an amazing gourmet meal prepared by the ballroom chef's kitchen. \<\< Menu to be announced\>\> This is a unique opportunity very few people have to meet each member of Earthen Grave personally. This is a chance to buy their newly released CD "EARTHEN GRAVE" and have it signed by every member of the band. This is an exclusive VIP dinner-show event with less than 100 tickets available. During this exclusive event, together Rachel and Earthen Grave will feature the band's unique fusion of violin combined with heavy metal showcases their skill and presence in this intimate setting. This acoustic show will be a combination of reworked acoustic versions of our CD originals, reworked classic cover tunes, a new song or two, plus some definite surprises as well......
Dinner is followed by an All Ages concert. Concert tickets are sold separately from dinner, This standing-room-only concert should not be missed. Limited ticket sales available "ONLY 300 tickets" will be sold! Ballroom doors opening at 8:30pm with a youth band \< \> on at 9pm. Around 10pm the stars of the evening::: Chicago-based force of nature Earthen Grave thunders with dark intensity, playing with a skill and versatility that stops listeners in their tracks. Formed in 2008, the thrash/doom metal band released the Ep "Dismal Times" in June 2009, and will feature their New 2011 CD release "EARTHEN GRAVE" a well rounded combination of EG's Heavy Metal influences mixed with Classically influenced arrangements. Reviews say their New CD proves songwriting capabilities to make one of the best albums ever!
Upgrade your concert ticket and join the band for a backstage "VIP After Party" in Harmony suite. Share in a complementary champagne toast and mingle with the band. Perfect chance to have your CD signed by the band. This is a must-attend event for Fans of Rachel Barton Pine as well as violin enthusiasts
Ballroom Concert $25, Upgrade to add VIP Meet \& Greet after the show +$20 includes complementary champagne toast with the band. Dinner show package $69 includes everything! Access to pre-show cocktail party in Vail Campbell w/ cash bar, private dinner show meet and greet with unlimited beer and wine throughout dinner, entrance to the ballroom concert with 3Olive girls and Yelp giveaways, and the VIP after party Champagne toast!.

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