BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 13, 2014) – Brookwood Village, the dynamic mixed-use development located in the Mountain Brook and Homewood area of Birmingham, Alabama, today announced the lineup for its popular Brookwood Live concert series, which returns to Village Lane each Thursday evening in September 2014 from 5pm until 9pm.
Patton James & The Synchromatics will kick off the series on Thursday, September 4. This fun variety band performs everything from swing standards to classic rock. Patton may croon vocal jazz in the style of Michael Buble, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, but when it comes time to dance, the Synchromatics will get the crowd going with unique cover versions of Van Morrison, The Eagles, Elvis Presley, Brian Setzer, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen and more. Featuring a lead singer that has the dashing looks of a young Elvis and an extensive repertoire covering the hits from the ‘40s through today, this all-star Nashville-based band can rock and swing like there’s no tomorrow.
Brookwood Live attendees will enjoy the sounds of The Connection Band on Thursday, September 11. The Connection Band was founded in 1982 under the direction of Darryl Grayson. The band will present a high-energy stage show sure to delight and excite the Brookwood Village audience from beginning to end, featuring musical genres from dance and club mixes to ballads and classic R&B, plus hits from the 1970s. The Connection Band has opened for the likes of James Brown, The Manhattans, The Temptations, Little Richard and Jennifer Holiday and now will be headlining the second evening of Brookwood Live.
Nationwide Coverage, the ultimate party band, takes the Brookwood Live stage on Thursday, September 18. With horns, backup singers, and a thrilling playlist, Nationwide Coverage showcases tunes made popular by performing artists such as Etta James, Journey, Kool & the Gang, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga and more.
The series finale on Thursday, September 25 will be headlined by The Nashville Blue Tones. This nine-piece variety dance band includes a lead guitarist, keyboard player, bass guitarist, drummer, male and female vocalists, plus four horn players. The Nashville Blue Tones are well-versed in a variety of musical genres including country, Motown, big band, R&B, swing, ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll, soul, jazz, ‘70s, disco, ‘80s dance, ‘90s pop and classic rock.
“We are pleased and excited to offer up such an outstanding roster of performances this fall,” stated Glenn C. Miller, portfolio marketing director for Cypress Equities, the managing agent for Brookwood Village. “Brookwood Live provides Birmingham residents and visitors with a superb entertainment experience accompanied by an impressive shopping and dining opportunity all in one place.”
Brookwood Live concerts are free of charge and open to the public. For the first time ever, Brookwood Village guests will have the opportunity to win preferred seating to one of the performances. By joining the center’s new Mobile Club and texting LIVE to 444222, guests may register to win front-row seating at a reserved table for six, plus a $100 Brookwood Village gift card that may be used that evening for drinks, dining or shopping at the mall. One winner will be selected for each performance date, but entry is only necessary one time. Interested parties should register by August 22 for the opportunity related to the September 4 opening performance, but no later than September 12 for the final concerts.
About Brookwood Village
The 816,000-square-foot Brookwood Village consists of a 604,000-square-foot, two-level enclosed mall, a 41,900-square-foot grocery-anchored retail component, plus a nine-story 170,000-square-foot Class “A” office building. The retail portion of the project is anchored by Macy’s, Belk and Books-A-Million, and also features such top brand names as Banana Republic, Brookstone, Jos. A. Bank, LOFT, Victoria’s Secret and Z Gallerie. In addition, leading branded footwear and accessories retailer DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse now operates an 18,000-square-foot location at Brookwood Village adjacent to The Fresh Market. Shopping hours are 10am until 9pm Monday through Saturday and noon until 6pm Sunday. Department store and restaurant hours may vary. More information may be found online at www.ShopBrookwoodVillage.com.