Rock music legend John Waite to perform at The Grove

LOS ANGELES (www.cswpr.com) - Singer/songwriter John Waite, whose remarkable 20-year career has spawned numerous hit singles including the No1 radio staple "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile," is performing live at a free concert at The Grove on Wednesday night. Waite, who fronted The Babys and Bad English before starting a successful solo career, is releasing his new album "The Hard Way" on September 21.
Waite will be performing songs from the new CD along with some of his past hits. Opening for Waite is classic soul and alternative rock band Virgil, whose new album "My Paradise" was nominated for the Rock Album of the Year for the 2004 L.A. Music Awards.

A great place for families to spend L.A.'s warm summer evenings, The Grove brings back its summer concert series for a second year in a row. An elaborate concert stage will be set over the dancing water fountain, transforming The Grove into a spectacular open-air performance venue.
Next week's finale show on August 25 will feature pop/rock singer Lisa Loeb, American Idol finalist Kimberly Locke, and Jeff Goldblum with his jazz band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. More information about the Summer Music Series or The Grove's store and restaurant hours may be obtained by calling The Grove Concierge at: (323) 900-8080 or by visiting www.thegrovela.com.

WHO: JOHN WAITE / Opening act: classic soul/alternative rock band VIRGIL
WHAT: The Grove's Summer Music Series
WHEN: Wednesday, August 18, Free concert begins at 7 p.m.
WHERE: THE GROVE - Outdoor concert stage at the water fountain, 189 The Grove Drive, located at Third and Fairfax, Los Angeles
-Press check-in opens at 6 p.m.
-Free self-parking for press in The Grove parking structure
-News van parking available along The Grove Drive
CONTACT: Media with valid press credentials must RSVP to secure a space in the press box - Limited space reserved for video and photography. All media requests should be directed to Jessica del Mundo at (310) 396-2400 or [email protected].