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Delray Beach International Tennis Championships'
Makes a Racquet with Local Musicians

Delray Beach, FL (January 28, 2008) - The world's top ranked male tennis players will kick-off the 2008 ATP North American season February 9 - 17 at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC). In addition to seeing some of the best tennis players in the world, the tournament will expand its offerings to include a new concert series that is "Making a Racquet" all over South Florida and the tennis world!
Monday, February 11 through Friday, February 15
Day Sessions 10:30 am - 3 pm
Local Youth Jazz and Classical Performances
Monday, February 11
6:30 - 9:30 pm
DJ Crunchtime & Sebastien
Going back to back spinning the best electronica.
Tuesday, February 12
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Jacob Jeffries Band
One of the most dynamic and progressive live performers in South Florida.
Wednesday, February 13
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Coexist Scientist
Funk and blues like you've never heard, a true show stopper.
Thursday, February 14
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Resolvers
Bringing the roots vibe from the Island to the Beach, this band is the real deal.
Friday, February 15
6:30 - 9:30 pm
David Baron
Hear one of the hottest up and coming pop bands in America.
Saturday, February 16
12 noon - 4:30 pm
|Coexist Scientist
Funk and blues like you've never heard, a true show stopper.
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
David Baron
Hear one of the hottest up and coming pop bands in America.
Sunday, February 17
11:30 - 2 pm
Resolvers
Bringing the roots vibe from the Island to the Beach, this band is the real deal.

Delray Beach International Tennis Championships' Makes a Racquet with Local Musicians
Delray Beach, FL (January 28, 2008) - The world's top ranked male tennis players will kick-off the 2008 ATP North American season February 9 - 17 at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC). In addition to seeing some of the best tennis players in the world, the tournament will expand its offerings to include a new concert series that is "Making a Racquet" all over South Florida and the tennis world!

The Delray Beach ITC Becks' Making A Racquet is a new local music search and interactive concert series that kicked off on January 24 in Delray Beach. Each night of the week local musicians played at area venues while a panel of music hipsters and the crowds in attendance decided which local bands will headline the Beck's Main Stage during the Delray Beach ITC tournament February 11 through 17. Fans are able to enjoy a different genre of music each night of the Tennis Championships from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. In addition to great tennis, fans can also enjoy classical and jazz music performances by local youth artists on the Main Stage during the day sessions 12 noon to 3:30 pm.
"We were looking for opportunities to broaden the tournaments reach to more than just tennis fans. We created the Making a Racquet series as a way to offer local musicians an international platform in which to perform and to afford the tournament the opportunity to market to an entirely new audience," said John Butler, Executive Director.
This first time series saw 16 bands and performers battle it out for the coveted final four who will all play in the tournament. Additionally, a commemorative CD will be made composed of two original songs by each of the four winning bands and will be sold at the tournament and at downtown Delray Beach shops with proceeds going to local charities. (See below for a complete schedule of bands.)
"The idea behind expanding the tournament to include a local musician search is a stroke of genius," said Chris O'Neill, Vice President of Marketing for the ATP. "It ties in the wonderful spirit and rhythm of original music to the hard hitting, excitement of world class tennis. No other ATP tournament is doing this kind of event - the Delray Beach ITC is truly setting the bar in strategic marketing and great audience experiences."
This year's ITC, held February 9 - 17 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, is celebrating its tenth year in Delray Beach with a rich field that includes James Blake, Tommy Haas and the Bryan Brothers. It will attract over 50,000 attendees, be seen on TV on over 150 countries and is one of only 15 ATP Tour events in North America. For a complete lineup of players or to purchase tickets call 561-330-6000. For more information on the bands performing at this year's tournament visit http://www.palmbeachpost.com, keyword: Clubland. Sponsors of the Delray Beach ITC Becks' Making a Racquet series are Becks, the Buzz 103.1 FM, Gater 98.7, Bostons on the Beach, Saki Room, City Limits and DaDa Restaurant & Lounge. On the net: www.YellowTennisBall.com http://www.yellowtennisball.com/
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