are an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, United States in 1999, consisting of brothers Anthony Caleb Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ivan Nathan Followill (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Michael Jared Followill (bass guitar, backing vocals), with their cousin Cameron Matthew Followill (lead guitar, backing vocals). Each member of the family group is known by his middle name (second given name) as opposed to his first given name.

The three Followill brothers spent much of their youth traveling around the Southern United States with their father, Ivan “Leon” Followill, an itinerant United Pentecostal Church preacher. Kings of Leon was formed when Cousin Matthew and younger brother Jared were asked to join. They named themselves Kings of Leon in honor of Nathan, Caleb, and Jared’s father (Matthew’s uncle) and grandfather, who were both named Leon.

Kings of Leon‘s early music was an upbeat blend of southern rock and blues influences but the band has gradually expanded their sound to include a variety of genres and a more alternative rock or indie rock sound. Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with nine Top 40 singles, two BRIT Awards in 2008. Kings of Leon’s third album Because of the Times also reached at the no 1 spot. The album itself was their first ever platinum-selling album in the United States. It was the best selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified 8x Platinum. It also achieved 7x Platinum certification in the UK.

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Kings of Leon’s first album was released in the UK in July 2003 and in the United States in August of the same year. The album was recorded between Sound City Studios in Los Angeles and Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California, with producer Ethan Johns (son of producer Glyn Johns who most notably worked with the Rolling Stones and the Eagles).

Kings of Leon’s second album was released in the UK in October 2004 and in the United States in February 2005. Building on the southern-infused garage rock of their first album, the album broadened the band’s domestic and international audience. The album was again produced by Angelo Petraglia and Ethan Johns.

In March 2006, Kings of Leon were back in the studio with their producers Angelo Petraglia and Ethan Johns, working on their third album. The band’s third album was titled . The album showed a clear evolution from Kings of Leon’s previous work, as the Kings of Leon’s trademark dirty, southern-fried swagger was replaced with a more polished, clean-cut sound. The album was released on April 2, 2007 in the UK, and a day later in the United States, preceded by the single “”, which became a hit in Britain and Ireland. It debuted at number one in Britain and Ireland and entered the European charts at number twenty-five, selling approximately 70,000 copies in its first week of release.

After recording throughout most of 2008, “the all American long haired rockers” (The Times), released Kings of Leon’s  fourth studio album on September 19, which subsequently entered the UK Albums Chart at number one and remained there for one more week. Only by the Night also had two single week stints as the UK #1 album in 2009, one directly after the BRIT Awards. In the United States, the album reached number 5 on the Billboard Charts.

Kings of Leon released its first DVD, Live at the O2 London, England, on November 10, 2009. It was later released on Blu-ray Disc on November 24, 2009.The footage was filmed in London’s O2 Arena on June 30, 2009, when the band performed a 22-song set in front of a sold-out crowd of over 18,000 fans.

Kings of Leon have confirmed they will be playing in Hyde Park, London, for one night on the 30th June 2010. This will be the Kings of Leon’s first UK gig since Leeds festival 2009.Buy Kings of Leon Tickets on Sold Out Ticket Market on the best prices on internet!

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The Hart Plaza is one of the popular Detroit attractions and was designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1960s as a concrete civic space featuring an unusual twisted spire as well as a fountain. It stretches from Jefferson Avenue to the banks of the Detroit River and consists of a stage and an amphitheatre which are used for hosting ethnic riverfront festivals. This attraction is not only popular for the wonderful view of Canada that it affords but also for all the recreational activities like fishing in summer and ice-skating in winter.

The Ste. Anne de Detroit Church is one of the oldest Detroit attractions and was founded in 1701 as the second Catholic Church in America. This church bears all the hallmarks of Gothic architecture like flying buttresses and gargoyles gracing its entrance, the oldest stained glass in Detroit, an ornately hand-carved communion rail and an impressive pipe organ.

The Historic Fort Wayne is spread over 82 acres and houses a fort, a parade ground, a garrison, soldier’s barracks as well as a recently renovated commander’s house within its premises.

Since this fort was one among the many forts which were built in 1840s’ along the banks of the Detroit River, it can be classified as a historical site among the Detroit attractions although it was used for posting soldiers as recently as the 1970s’.

The Ambassador Bridge is one of the most impressive Detroit attractions and connects the twin cities of Detroit and Windsor at a height of 150 feet above the Detroit River. This bridge is one of the most popular crossing points between the two countries and held the honor of being the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was inaugurated in 1929 because it stretched over 9,200 feet. On a clear day, an individual standing on this bridge would be able to enjoy unhindered sights of the two cities, the Detroit River as well as the St. Clair and Erie Lakes.

The Detroit River along with its three tributaries namely the Rouge, the Canard and the Ecorse is mainly responsible for the growth, development and commercialization of the city of Detroit. This river is the basis for a number of Detroit attractions like the Belle Isle, the Grosse Isle, beautiful hotels, commercial complexes and river cruises.

The Motown Mansion was built in the early twentieth century and houses a ballroom, seven dining spaces, a private gymnasium room, sports facilities like billiards tables and a bowling alley as well as a mini golf course as a part of its green lawn. Since it is one of the old world Detroit attractions, it is here that one would come across colorful stained glass, marble carvings, number of fire places as well as a wine cellar.

The Majestic Theatre is one of the most bizarre Detroit attractions and apart from its historical significance it also serves as a popular venue for poetry readings, political rallies and musical concerts. As regards the historical aspect, it was here that the legendary magician Harry Houdini gave his last performance on a Halloween night in 1926.

The Metropolitan United Methodist Church holds the honor among all the other Detroit attractions of being the best known Methodist church in the state of Michigan. This church is reflective of the English Gothic architecture and its congregation is well known for its multi-cultural and multi-racial acceptance.

The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit serves as an important venue for hosting musical performances by famous artists as well as for organizing art workshops and art exhibitions with special emphasis on modern art. This is one of the landmark Detroit attractions and is particularly noteworthy due its graffiti art show titled ‘Off Da Wall’.

The Masonic Temple in Detroit is the largest among all the Masonic Temples in the world which was inaugurated in 1926 and enjoyed the status of being the most sought-after venues for concerts for decades. This venue is one of the largest and the most impressive Detroit attractions which has 1037 rooms in its 14-storey structure and also features an auditorium which has a seating capacity of 5000.

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- Artists/Date/Concert Location -GARRICK OHLSSON, PIANISTSaturday, October 2, 2010, 8:00 PM

Seligman Performing Arts CenterLocated on the campus of Detroit Country Day School22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills

- Artist Bio -Please see: http://www.opus3artists.com/artists/garrick-ohlsson

- Repertoire: -

All-Chopin ProgramNocturne in F Major, Op. 15, No. 1Etudes, Op. 25No. 1 in A-flat majorNo. 2 in F minorNo. 5 in E minorNo. 6 in G-sharp minorNo. 7 in C-sharp minorScherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17, No. 4Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op. 50, No. 3Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58

- Unique Features of this Concert/Story Line: -* OPENING NIGHT of the Chamber Music Society of Detroit 2010-2011 OPUS 3 PIANO SERIES.* Garrick Ohlsson’s 1970 triumph at the Chopin Competition in Warsaw, where he won the Gold Medal, first brought him worldwide recognition as one of the finest pianists of his generation. In 2010 he marks the CHOPIN BICENTENARY with a series of all-Chopin recital programs in Seattle, Berkeley, New York, La Jolla and at the Ravinia and Tanglewood Festivals, in addition to his October 2 performance on the Chamber Music Society of Detroit series.* PRE-CONCERT DINNER: BACCO RISTORANTE, with special reduced dinner price for CMSD ticket-holders, 6:00 – 7:15 PM

- Sponsor -* Sponsored by Aldingbrooke Terrace and Townhome Rentals, a Beztak Development

- Special Features of Seligman Performing Arts Center -* Free Parking* Easy Accessibility* Intimate Chamber Music Venue (seats 724)* Excellent acoustics, Kirkegaard Associates, acoustician

- Special Offering by the Chamber Music Society of Detroit -* Society Caf? open before the concerts and during intermission with support from Sweet Lorraine’s and Cadillac Coffee

- Upcoming Events and Concerts: Chamber Music Society of Detroit 2010-2011 Season -

STEVEN RINGS MINI-COURSE: GETTING TO THE CORE OF MUSICAL FORMSThree evenings, Wednesday through Friday, October 6, 7, 8, 2010Kingswood Auditorium, on the campus of Cranbrook Educational Community,Bloomfield Hills.Featuring in-depth discussions of musical form, highlighting examples from the Chamber Music Society of Detroit 2010-2011 season and including a private performance by the Juilliard String Quartet.

For more information, please call 248-855-6070 or visit http://www.ComeHearCMSD.org

Saturday, October 9JUILLIARD STRING QUARTETHaydn: String Quartet in A major, Op. 20, No. 6Bartok: String Quartet No. 5Brahms: String Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2Pre-Concert Talk with Steven Rings, 6:45 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 13PACIFICA QUARTET WITH ANTHONY MCGILL, CLARINETBeethoven: String Quartet in F major, Op. 18, No. 1Schumann: String Quartet in A minor, Op. 41, No. 3Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115

Saturday, December 4, 2010SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, PIANOBach: Goldberg VariationsPre-Concert Talk with Steven Rings, 6:45 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 8, 2011EMERSON STRING QUARTETMozart: String Quartet in C major, K. 465, DissonanceDebussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 44, No. 3

Saturday, February 5, 2011JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, PIANOALL-LISZT PROGRAMConsolationsLes Jeux d’Eaux à la Villa d’EsteLégendesMeine Freuden (after Chopin, Chants polonais no. 5 )Ballade No. 2 in B minorIsoldens Liebestod, from “Tristan und Isolde” (after Wagner)Tarantella from “Venezia e Napoli”

Saturday, February 12, 2011ORION QUARTET AND WINDSCAPEBach: The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 (arranged for string quartet and wind quintet by Samuel Baron)

Saturday, March 26, 2011ZUILL BAILEY, CELLOPiers Lane, PianoMendelssohn: Concert VariationsSchumann: FantasiestückeRoberto Sierra: Suite de canciones y danzasRachmaninoff: Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19Pre-Concert Talk with Zuill Bailey, 6:45 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 2, 2011NASH ENSEMBLE OF LONDONMozart: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478Bax: Oboe QuintetBritten: Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and String Trio, Op. 2Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44Pre-Concert Talk with Steven Rings, 6:45 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, May 21, 2011MORGENSTERN TRIOThe Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award ConcertBeethoven: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3Ravel: Piano Trio in A minorBrahms: Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101Pre-Concert Talk with Steven Rings, 6:45 – 7:30 PM

- Ticket Prices -* Subscriptions to the Opus 9 and Opus 3 series are still available.* Single tickets to all concerts: – ; students .

- Ticket Purchase Information -* By phone: Chamber Music Society of Detroit Ticket Service: 248-855-6070* Online: http://www.ComeHearCMSD.org

HOUR Detroit and dbusiness are the media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season.

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