R&B Sensation Frankie J to Perform Free Concert at Miami's CroBar This Friday Aug 26, as 6th Leg of New 'Fusion Flash Concerts' Series Hits South Beach

R&B Sensation Frankie J to Perform Free Concert at Miami's CroBar This Friday Aug 26, as 6th Leg of New 'Fusion Flash Concerts' Series Hits South Beach

Tens of Thousands of Music Fan 'Flash Mobbers' Nationwide Have Registered For

Free on www.fusionflashconcerts.com for 'Insider' Details on Free, Secret Concerts by Yellowcard, Wallflowers, Jermaine Dupri, Fat Joe, Staind, Pete Yorn and Louis XIV

The Artist: Latino rhythm & blues singer/songwriter Frankie J, who recently appeared on MTV's "Total Request Live" (TRL) program, is finding his fortunes skyrocketing as his newly released Neo-soul/pop album "The One" peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart.

The Scene: To help kick off music awards weekend in Miami, Frankie J is performing a free, unannounced-until-today "Fusion Flash Concert" for "insiders" registered on www.fusionflashconcerts.com and the general public on a first- come, first-admitted "space available" basis.

Frankie J's show is the 6th of 11 nationwide. The Roots led off the series in New York July 14. Jermaine Dupri followed July 16th in Atlanta. Fat Joe hip hopped into Philadelphia July 20th. Staind rocked for 12,000+ fans in Boston Aug. 9th. Collective Soul hit Dallas Aug. 23. And The Wallflowers will play in Los Angeles next week at a secret location. The spontaneous series, interactive website and exclusive content is part of a national grassroots effort to amplify the street buzz surrounding the launch of the new 2006 Ford Fusion sedan.

Show Time: Friday, August 26, 2005 at CroBar, 1445 Washington, Ave. (between 14th &15th near Collins Ave.), South Beach, Miami. Frankie J will perform live on-stage, starting at approximately 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

The Quote: "It's awesome to be featured in the new Fusion Flash Concerts series alongside such major talents as Jermaine Dupri, Fat Joe and Jakob Dylan," said emerging superstar Frankie J. "With a 'who's who' of stars already in town for the VMA's this weekend, this is gonna be one smokin' hot, free show for Miami R&B fans."

Contact John Eckel at 949/278-6870 for advance scheduling of on-site interviews with Frankie J or organizers from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Contact: John Eckel Marisa Bradley Maniac Creative Ford 1.949.278.6870 1.313.337.4193 john@maniaccreative.commbradl31@ford.com

PRNewswire -- Aug. 24

Source: Ford

Web site: http://www.ford.com/

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