MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPP - The Donate Life Concert Series Kicks Off Wednesday Nights in August at The Americana at Brand and The Grove, Presented by Palm and the New Palm Pre

LOS ANGELES - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. throughout the month of August, the Donate Life Concert Series at The Americana at Brand and The Grove will be presented by Palm, Inc. and the new Palm Pre phone. Angelenos will once again gather to enjoy the last days of summer at the annual free concert series promoted by 104.3 MyFM and produced by Bruce Sterling for AEI Entertainment Brokerage Firm, featuring performances by some of the hottest names in music.

In addition to the free concerts, throughout the month of August guests will find a Palm Pre Experience Center at The Americana at Brand and The Grove offering visitors a unique, hands-on demonstration of the new Palm Pre phone, including quick one-on-one tutorials; larger groups can also observe demonstrations on several LCD screens.

A premier lineup of musical talent includes:

THE AMERICANA AT BRAND

• AUG. 5 at 8 p.m. - Known for her smash hits "A Thousand Miles" and "Ordinary Day," three-time Grammy nominee Vanessa Carlton will kick-off the summer concert series at The Americana at Brand. The talented musician exploded onto the scene in 2002 with "Be Not Nobody" and received Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist. Her latest album, "Heroes and Thieves," showcases the maturing talents of the 26-year-old singer/songwriter/pianist.
• AUG. 12 at 8 p.m. - Ashley Tisdale, from the mega-hit High School Musical franchise, will make her debut at The Americana at Brand performing songs from her new album, "Guilty Pleasure." The album, released by Warner Bros. Records on July 28, has an edgy, guitar-driven pop-rock sound, a creative and mature leap forward for this appealing young singer and songwriter. The young star recently received a 2009 MTV Movie Award in the Breakthrough Performance, Female category for her role in High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

THE GROVE

• AUG. 19 at 8 p.m. - Grammy Award-winner and four-time nominee Michelle Branch has captivated audiences for years with her distinguished vocals and heartfelt guitar playing. The musician won critical acclaim when she teamed up with Santana to record the mega-hit "The Game of Love" which won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals as well as for her first country smash hit album "Stand Still, Look Pretty" by The Wreckers that was nominated for both a CMA Award and a Grammy. Her most recent effort is the compelling "Everything Comes and Goes."
• AUG. 26 at 8 p.m. - Gavin Rossdale will rock The Grove performing songs from his debut solo album "WANDERlust," including his hit single "Love Remains the Same." Gavin Rossdale is best known as the singer/songwriter/guitarist for the British post-grunge rock band Bush. The band's hit debut album "Sixteen Stone" produced chart-topping singles such as "Glycerine," "Comedown" and "Machinehead," leading Bush to the forefront of modern rock in the mid-90s.

Palm Pre, the first phone running the new Palm webOS platform, brings together your important information from where it resides - on your phone, at your work or on the web - into one logical view(1). Palm Synergy , a key feature of webOS, pulls your contacts and calendars from places like Outlook, Google and Facebook, so everything is right there for you when you need it. Palm Pre also lets you flip back and forth between all the things you have open at once-instead of opening and closing them-so you can flow easily between activities without losing your place. Palm Pre's exquisite design includes a touch screen and a physical keyboard that slides out only when needed. More information about Palm and the new Palm Pre may be obtained by visiting online at www.palm.com.

The Americana at Brand is located in the heart of Glendale and is bound by Brand Boulevard, Central Avenue and Colorado Street. For more information about the concert series or for specific store and restaurant hours, please call The Americana Concierge at: (877) 897-2097.

The Grove is located at Third Street and Fairfax Avenue, adjacent to L.A.'s historic Farmers Market. For more information about the concert series or for specific store and restaurant hours, please call The Grove Concierge at: (323) 900-8080.

** Media with valid press credentials must RSVP to secure a space in the press area. All media requests should be directed to Ashley Greer at (310) 473-8090 or agreer@cswpr.com

(1) Use of this device requires providing a valid email address, mobile phone number, and related information for account setup and activation. Unlimited usage data plan strongly recommended; additional data charges may apply. Within wireless coverage area only. Number of applications and actual performance will vary depending on applications used and actions performed.

Palm, Pre and webOS are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc.

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