The unique eclectic sound of the French band Phoenixth at 8:30PM comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Wednesday October 27. This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.
The French group Phoenix draws elements from their eclectic ’80s upbringing to arrive at a satisfying synthesis of rock and synthesizers. Vocalist Thomas Mars, bassist Deck d’Arcy, and guitarist Christian Mazzalai were a garage band based out of Mars’ house in the suburbs of Paris. Mazzalai’s older brother Branco also joined the band on guitar. United, the group’s debut album was recorded over two months. The album featured guest appearances from friends and family, including Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk), Philippe Zdar (Cassius), and d’Arcy’s mother’s choral society on the track “Funky Squaredance.” From that point, they issued Alphabetical (2004), It’s Never Been Like That (2006), and their mainstream breakthrough, the critically adored Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (2009). Part of the extended break between the third and fourth albums was due to Mars becoming a father (with his partner, director Sofia Coppola). In 2009 Phoenix received a Grammy nomination for the album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix for Best Alternative Music Album. On January 31, 2010 Phoenix won the Grammy Award in this category. Shortly afterwards, the single “1901” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Alternative Songs chart. Phoenix performed at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California on Sunday, April 18, 2010, the 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival in June, and at the 2010 Lollapalooza Music Festival on August 7.
General Admission tickets are $29.50 in advance and $32.00 day of show. They go on sale Friday August 20th/10am at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office.
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.
For more information go to www.livenation.com.
Also On Sale at Fillmore Miami Beach:
Friday August 20 Demetri Martin
Saturday, August 21 Interpol
Wednesday, August 25 Deftones
Friday September 17 Bassnectar
Friday September 30 Widespread Panic
Tuesday, October 5 Yeasayer
Wednesday October 6 LCD Soundsystem w/ Sleigh Bells
Friday, October 8 The Comedians of Chelsea Lately
Saturday October 9 Serj Tankian
Wednesday, October 15 Vampire Weekend
Saturday, October 16 Daniel Tosh
Tuesday, October 26 MGMT
Wednesday November 10 Wolf Parade
Friday, December 10 Louis C.K.
Saturday, December 11 Margaret Cho