For one night only, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will be filled with enchanting lyrics and a harmonious sound when INDIGO GIRLS hit center stage to perform songs from their new independently released album Poseidon And The Bitter Bug, as well as classic hits like “Become You” and “Closer to Fine.” Tickets range from $29.50 to $49.50 and are now on sale at the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.
Up-and-coming folk-rock/alternative band, A Fragile Tomorrow, will open for INDIGO GIRLS, adding their incredible stage show, catchy songs, and perfect harmonies to this exciting engagement.
With 10 major-label studio albums under their belt, it has been two decades since INDIGO GIRLS launched their impressive career with their independently released debut album, 1987’s Strange Fire. INDIGO GIRLS enjoy a legacy of accomplishments, including a Grammy win and six nominations, a multitude of worldwide tours, and legions of devoted fans compiling a colossal global fan club. The endless hours of hard work for singers Emily Saliers and Amy Ray now comes full circle with the independent release of their new album, Poseidon And The Bitter Bug on their new label IG Recordings. Poseidon And The Bitter Bug is the work of career artists at the top of their artistic game, invigorated to be doing what they love best – writing and performing music.
“It is with great pride that we offer our South Florida community the very inventive, and successful American folk rock duo, INDIGO GIRLS,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “As world-renowned Grammy-winning musicians selling millions of albums and passionate activists who have endeared fans across the globe, this brilliant duo has created a distinctive sound recognized only as INDIGO GIRLS.”
For years, INDIGO GIRLS have remained true to their independent spirit, gaining the respect and admiration of millions across continents. The group is widely known for creating a string of elegantly layered, acoustic guitar-driven American folk rock albums on their own terms.
Billboard magazine has described INDIGO GIRLS as “remaining a little island of consistency in an aggressively unpredictable industry.” Their latest album, Poseidon And The Bitter Bug, retains the indelible melodies and silvery harmonies that have become their trusted trademark, coupled with the growth and evolution of their craft.
Aside from their independent spirit, INDIGO GIRLS are also known for their unwavering commitment to social, political, and environmental issues. In 1991, they co-founded the non-profit organization Honor the Earth to raise awareness and financial support for indigenous environmental justice. From defending women’s rights to fighting for civil rights and equality on behalf of same-sex couples and supporting the abolishment of the death penalty, INDIGO GIRLS have supported a wide range of groups and causes. Further, during the recent Presidential election campaign season, the group assisted several organizations in providing voter registration opportunities and election information via their concerts and Web site.
The talent behind INDIGO GIRLS, Saliers and Ray, are childhood friends who began performing together in high school. They first appeared on the public’s radar in the late ’80s as part of a folk-pop singer/songwriter revival that also included popular artists Suzanne Vega and Tracy Chapman. INDIGO GIRLS released a self-titled breakthrough album in 1989, Indigo Girls, which produced their first hit single, “Closer to Fine,” and awarded them a Grammy win for Best Folk Recording in 1990.
INDIGO GIRLS enjoyed six Grammy nominations and several bona-fide hits following this, including “Hammer and a Nail” (from 1990’s gold Nomads Indians Saints), “Galileo” (from 1992’s platinum Rites of Passage), “Least Complicated” (from 1994’s platinum Swamp Ophelia), and “Shame On You” (from 1997’s gold Shaming of the Sun). The group continued producing well-received albums including 1995’s platinum live album 1200 Curfews, 1999’s Come On Now Social, 2002’s Become You, 2004’s All That We Let In, and the 2005 Rarities collection. 2006 marked a game-changing experience with the launch of Despite Our Differences, heralded by critics as one of INDIGO GIRLS’ best album in years.
With an incredible stage show, catchy songs, and perfect harmonies, A FRAGILE TOMORROW has made a name for themselves throughout the east coast as one of the best up-and-coming bands on the scene today. The group began as a three piece ensemble in the fall of 2003, comprised of brothers Sean (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Dominic (drums, vocals), and Brendan Kelly (lead guitar, mandolin). They shared a love for music and a desire to make it, and what resulted in 2006 was the band’s debut album Wishful Thinking. That same year, a newspaper ad led Shaun Rhoades (bass, vocals) to the group, and they have remained a four piece band ever since. In the fall of 2007, they began recording their sophomore album, Beautiful Noise. The album was released in the spring of 2008 to rave reviews. Currently the band is hard at work on their third album, titled Tripping Over Nothing.
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Adrienne Arsht Center presents
INDIGO GIRLS
With Special Opening Act, A Fragile Tomorrow
The Indigo Girls have been recording together for more than twenty years, producing eight studio albums, and building a fan base that is both strong and faithful. Deeply rooted activists they often write songs that reference social issues like environmentalism and feminism. They released a new album entitled Rarities in 2005 and their performance will include songs off of this album as well as classic songs such as “Become You” and “Closer to Fine.”
February 25, 2010 at 8pm
Knight Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, 33132
Tickets $29.50 – $49.50
For tickets visit www.arshtcenter.org, or call the Box Office at (305) 949-6722.