Concert Industry Awards Live

The Pollstar Concert Industry Awards on February 7th at the new Nokia Theatre L.A. Live promises to be the biggest event in its 19-year history.

The evening will include quite a number of special surprise appearances. And that’s beyond the eclectic list of guest presenters already announced, which range from Josh Groban and Dave Koz to the Smothers Brothers and "Weird Al" Yankovic. Industry legends Roberta Flack, Donovan, B.J. Thomas, and a rare reunion of Peter & Gordon will be part of the show along with rock gods Paul Rodgers, Steve Vai, David Coverdale, Ian Moore, Eric Martin and Stephen Pearcy.

The Amazing Kreskin will be there to amaze as will Ray Parker Jr., Deborah Gibson, Paula Cole, Leigh Nash, and the free spirit that is Juliette Lewis. A tip on future stardom will come from the boys of Crooked X, which reminds us that Garry Beers of INXS will be there too.

Host AEG Live is anxious to show off its new theatre. In partnership with Levy Restaurants, they are pulling out all the stops to provide exotic foods and beverages with different themes on all three levels of the theatre for both the pre-show cocktail reception at 6 p.m. and the gala party following the awards show.

The Nokia Lounge will primarily serve hors d’oeuvres like Creole shrimp pot pies and a variety of chicken and prosciutto skewers. The Loge Level lobby will feature both Chinese and Mexican culinary delights like Crispy Beef with Szechwan Peppers and Pork Carnitas.

Up on the Mezzanine level will be the Ultimate Raw Bar Experience with mussels, crab, oysters and prawns. That level will also contain beef and turkey sandwich carving stations.

A ticket to the Awards is included with every CIC registration and free shuttle service is being provided between the Westin Bonaventure and the Nokia.

Individual Awards Party tickets are $150 and are available only at www.PollstarPro.com/Awards.