Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The Fray kicks off "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" outdoor concert series

The Fray will kick off "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno's" eighth season of popular outdoor concerts with the "Mercedes-Benz Outdoor Concert Series" on March 2.

Held in the NBC Studio midway in Burbank, the outdoor concerts will feature some of the biggest names in music, including Randy Travis (March 13), Kelly Clarkson (March 19) and Miley Cyrus (April 3). Additional performances will be announced within the coming weeks.

The "Mercedes-Benz Outdoor Concert Series" on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" promises high-energy performances for the show and interactive components on the show's website. The site for The Mercedes-Benz Outdoor Concert Series on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" is on NBC.com (http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/Mercedes-Benz_Concert_Series/). Users will find weekly band videos, games, trivia, and photos. In addition "Tonight Show" announcer John Melendez will interview both the musicians and their fans. On select weeks, those logging in will also find exclusive second performances by their favorite musical guests.

Mercedes-Benz will participate in 6 outdoor concerts for from March 2 through April 3 to wrap up the last months of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

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