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1/30/2006
HOUSE OF BLUES(r) TO OPEN CLUB IN HOUSTON
Club Is First Announced Participant In $200 Million
Houston Pavilions Project
HOLLYWOOD, CA - January 26, 2006: House of Blues Entertainment, Inc.
will bring its definitive live music brand to downtown Houston as an
integral addition to the ambitious Houston Pavilions project, slated to
transform three city blocks into a premiere entertainment, retail and
urban living hub in 2007. House of Blues Houston (a subsidiary of House
of Blues Entertainment, Inc.) is the first of many stellar tenants to be
announced as taking part in the $200 million project. The multi-use
Houston Pavilions, destined to redefine the urban core of the fourth
largest city in the U.S., is being developed by Geoffrey Jones and William
Denton.
"House of Blues is very excited about our relationship with the
development project and the commitment to downtown Houston that Houston
Pavilions represents," says Liam Thornton, Senior Vice President of
Development, House of Blues Entertainment, Inc. He adds, "We look forward to
providing the greater Houston community with an unparalleled entertainment
experience."
Designed as an extravagant multi-faceted entertainment destination and
encompassing approximately 43,000 square feet, House of Blues Houston
will house a multi-level Music Hall featuring national and local live
entertainment, state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology, general
admission dance floor, a seated balcony and seated boxes for private
enjoyment. In addition to emerging artists of all genres, House of Blues
clubs across the nation have hosted international touring artists and
legends such as Prince, James Brown, John Mayer, Aerosmith, Dolly Parton,
Joss Stone, Norah Jones, The Blues Brothers and countless others.
Estimated capacity of the new Music Hall will be 1,500.
The restaurant's display kitchen will offer artistic adaptations of
traditional Southern-inspired cuisine, including House of Blues signature
dishes such Creole Seafood Jambalaya, pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with
Rosemary Cornbread and White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding. Several
full-service bars throughout the venue will concoct House of Blues specialty
beverages and the famed House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch, a
sumptuous buffet paired with inspiring live gospel performances, will be
offered weekly once the club opens. A dedicated events space will provide
guests the opportunity to stage special events within the club.
In addition to the hand-painted interiors designed by House of Blues
artisans, an estimated 350 pieces of original folk art will be installed
throughout the club, hand-picked from House of Blues' artifact
warehouse located in New Orleans. With more than 5,000 pieces, House of Blues
venues house one of the largest publicly displayed collections of
outsider folk art in the U.S. The Company Store, a unique onsite retail shop
stocking original gifts, music, clothing and House of Blues souvenirs,
will also offer original folk art for purchase.
In opening the new club, House of Blues Houston will also introduce the
exclusive Foundation Room to the Houston community. The private
membership club will offer members and their guests luxurious upscale dining
and world-class hospitality amidst a lush dcor and antiquities. A
portion of the membership proceeds benefits the International House of
Blues Foundation (IHOBF). IHOBF will conduct its Blues SchoolHouse and
other arts and cultural programs in the Houston community after the club
is opened. IHOBF is dedicated to bringing the arts to schools and
communities through programs that promote cultural understanding and
creative expression. For more information regarding IHOBF, please visit
www.ihobf.org.
As part of its strategic growth plan, House of Blues Entertainment,
Inc. celebrated the opening of two new club venues in San Diego and
Atlantic City in 2005. Several properties, including House of Blues Houston,
are slated to open in the future.
For more information on House of Blues Entertainment, Inc., please
visit www.hob.com
ABOUT HOB ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
HOB Entertainment, Inc., a Los Angeles-based global entertainment
company, owns the definitive live music brand, the House of Blues. Founded
in 1992, this dynamic company with soul, spirit and vision is comprised
of several unique businesses, including:
House of Blues Clubs, which operate 1,000 - 2,400 capacity venues
located in New Orleans,
Los Angeles, Chicago, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Las Vegas, Anaheim,
Cleveland, San Diego
and Atlantic City.
House of Blues Concerts, Inc., which owns, operates or exclusively
books 19 arena and amphitheatre venues throughout North America,
including Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Seattle (The Gorge), Atlanta,
Cleveland, Toronto, Vancouver.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Liz Smith, Publicity Manager
House of Blues Entertainment, Inc.
(323) 769-6507
lsmith@hob.com
Houston Pavilions Project
HOLLYWOOD, CA - January 26, 2006: House of Blues Entertainment, Inc.
will bring its definitive live music brand to downtown Houston as an
integral addition to the ambitious Houston Pavilions project, slated to
transform three city blocks into a premiere entertainment, retail and
urban living hub in 2007. House of Blues Houston (a subsidiary of House
of Blues Entertainment, Inc.) is the first of many stellar tenants to be
announced as taking part in the $200 million project. The multi-use
Houston Pavilions, destined to redefine the urban core of the fourth
largest city in the U.S., is being developed by Geoffrey Jones and William
Denton.
"House of Blues is very excited about our relationship with the
development project and the commitment to downtown Houston that Houston
Pavilions represents," says Liam Thornton, Senior Vice President of
Development, House of Blues Entertainment, Inc. He adds, "We look forward to
providing the greater Houston community with an unparalleled entertainment
experience."
Designed as an extravagant multi-faceted entertainment destination and
encompassing approximately 43,000 square feet, House of Blues Houston
will house a multi-level Music Hall featuring national and local live
entertainment, state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology, general
admission dance floor, a seated balcony and seated boxes for private
enjoyment. In addition to emerging artists of all genres, House of Blues
clubs across the nation have hosted international touring artists and
legends such as Prince, James Brown, John Mayer, Aerosmith, Dolly Parton,
Joss Stone, Norah Jones, The Blues Brothers and countless others.
Estimated capacity of the new Music Hall will be 1,500.
The restaurant's display kitchen will offer artistic adaptations of
traditional Southern-inspired cuisine, including House of Blues signature
dishes such Creole Seafood Jambalaya, pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with
Rosemary Cornbread and White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding. Several
full-service bars throughout the venue will concoct House of Blues specialty
beverages and the famed House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch, a
sumptuous buffet paired with inspiring live gospel performances, will be
offered weekly once the club opens. A dedicated events space will provide
guests the opportunity to stage special events within the club.
In addition to the hand-painted interiors designed by House of Blues
artisans, an estimated 350 pieces of original folk art will be installed
throughout the club, hand-picked from House of Blues' artifact
warehouse located in New Orleans. With more than 5,000 pieces, House of Blues
venues house one of the largest publicly displayed collections of
outsider folk art in the U.S. The Company Store, a unique onsite retail shop
stocking original gifts, music, clothing and House of Blues souvenirs,
will also offer original folk art for purchase.
In opening the new club, House of Blues Houston will also introduce the
exclusive Foundation Room to the Houston community. The private
membership club will offer members and their guests luxurious upscale dining
and world-class hospitality amidst a lush dcor and antiquities. A
portion of the membership proceeds benefits the International House of
Blues Foundation (IHOBF). IHOBF will conduct its Blues SchoolHouse and
other arts and cultural programs in the Houston community after the club
is opened. IHOBF is dedicated to bringing the arts to schools and
communities through programs that promote cultural understanding and
creative expression. For more information regarding IHOBF, please visit
www.ihobf.org
As part of its strategic growth plan, House of Blues Entertainment,
Inc. celebrated the opening of two new club venues in San Diego and
Atlantic City in 2005. Several properties, including House of Blues Houston,
are slated to open in the future.
For more information on House of Blues Entertainment, Inc., please
visit www.hob.com
ABOUT HOB ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
HOB Entertainment, Inc., a Los Angeles-based global entertainment
company, owns the definitive live music brand, the House of Blues. Founded
in 1992, this dynamic company with soul, spirit and vision is comprised
of several unique businesses, including:
House of Blues Clubs, which operate 1,000 - 2,400 capacity venues
located in New Orleans,
Los Angeles, Chicago, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Las Vegas, Anaheim,
Cleveland, San Diego
and Atlantic City.
House of Blues Concerts, Inc., which owns, operates or exclusively
books 19 arena and amphitheatre venues throughout North America,
including Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Seattle (The Gorge), Atlanta,
Cleveland, Toronto, Vancouver.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Liz Smith, Publicity Manager
House of Blues Entertainment, Inc.
(323) 769-6507
lsmith@hob.com
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