NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon’s music group and stars of the Emmy Award-winning preschool series of the same name, debuted a brand-new stage show this week as part of their nationwide concert tour traveling to nearly 40 cities through Feb. 15, 2015. The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live presented by Nickelodeon is a concert for the whole family with high-energy performances, captivating visuals and fun interactive surprises.
The show features a new set list that includes fan favorites “Bananas,” “A Friend Like You,” and a remixed version of “Great Day,” plus the pop classic, “Walk Like An Egyptian,” and new songs like “Every Pirate Has to Dance.” Kids will have an opportunity to see and interact with their favorite rock star--Kiki, Marina, Twist and Shout--as the band travels to cities including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and more. Tickets along with Fresh Beat Band VIP packages with meet and greets are available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com and www.ticketmaster.com.
“We can’t wait for our Fresh Beat fans to go ‘bananas’ at our brand-new concert jam-packed with catchy tunes, over-the-top dance routines and silly surprises,” said The Fresh Beat Band. “We are pumped to perform our biggest hits plus new songs to create one unforgettable first concert experience for young kids.”
The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live set list includes:
| 1) The Fresh Beat Band Theme Song |
| 2) DJ Get the Party Started |
| 3) Walk Like an Egyptian |
| 4) Music Keeps Me Movin’ |
| 5) A Friend Like You |
| 6) Every Pirate Has to Dance |
| 7) Spin Around |
| 8) The Fresh Beat Band of Spies Theme Song |
| 9) Here We Go |
| 10) We Got the Beat |
| 11) I Can Do Anything |
| 12) Reach for the Sky |
| 13) Freeze Dance |
| 14) Shine (Acoustic) |
| 15) Here for You |
| 16) Bananas |
| 17) Rockstar |
| 18) Great Day (Remix) |
Nickelodeon is currently in production on Fresh Beat Band of Spies, a brand-new animated preschool series based on the hit live-action show, The Fresh Beat Band. In the new series, Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Marina (Tara Perry), Twist (Jon Beavers) and Shout (Thomas Hobson) are bandmates and also undercover spies. The pop band uses their individual talents and the coolest transforming spy gadgets to outwit a goofy cast of bad guys and solve wild and wacky mysteries. The series, which teaches problem-solving to preschoolers, is created by Nadine van der Velde and Scott Kraft (The Fresh Beat Band). Fresh Beat Band of Spies will premiere in 2015.
The Fresh Beat Band soundtracks – The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show and The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0 – are currently available on iTunes and in stores everywhere. For more information, visit the tour website at http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com and for Fresh Beat activities and fun go to http://www.nickjr.com/the-fresh-beat-band/.
In each episode of The Fresh Beat Band preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges. Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles and the importance of friendship, working together, and respecting each other’s differences. Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, Jason Mraz, Wayne Brady and Sarah Chalke have all hung out with the Fresh Beats and the group is beloved by many celebrity parents.
Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).
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2014-2015 The Fresh Beat Greatest Hits Live Tour Dates: |
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Date |
City |
Theater |
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| November 5 | Melbourne, FL | King Center for the Performing Arts | ||||||
| November 6 | Clearwater, FL | Ruth Eckerd Hall | ||||||
| November 7 | Boca Raton, FL | Mizner Park Amphitheatre | ||||||
| November 8 | Orlando, FL | Hard Rock Live | ||||||
| November 9 | Atlanta, GA | Fox Theatre | ||||||
| November 11 | North Charleston, SC | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | ||||||
| November 13 | Columbus, OH | Palace Theatre | ||||||
| November 14 |
Akron, OH |
Akron Civic Theatre |
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| November 15 |
Detroit, MI |
Fox Theatre |
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| November 16 | Milwaukee, WI | Riverside Theater | ||||||
| November 18 | Minneapolis, MN | Orpheum Theatre | ||||||
| November 19 | Kansas City, MO | Midland Theatre | ||||||
| November 20 | Park City, KS | Hartman Arena | ||||||
| November 21 | Grand Prairie, TX | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | ||||||
| November 22 | Baton Rouge, LA | Baton Rouge River Center | ||||||
| November 23 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center (2 shows) | ||||||
| November 25 | San Antonio, TX | Majestic Theatre | ||||||
| November 26 | Austin, TX | Austin City Limits Live | ||||||
| November 28 | St. Louis, MO | Peabody Opera House | ||||||
| November 29 | Rosemont, IL | Rosemont Theatre (2 shows) | ||||||
| November 30 | Indianapolis, IN | Murat Theatre | ||||||
| December 2 | Binghamton, NY | Broome County Arena | ||||||
| December 3 | Worcester, MA | Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts | ||||||
| December 4 | Providence, RI | Providence Performing Arts Center | ||||||
| December 5 | Wilkes Barre, PA | F. M. Kirby Center | ||||||
| December 6 | Wallingford, CT | Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre | ||||||
| December 7 | Upper Darby, PA | Tower Theatre (2 shows) | ||||||
| December 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | Benedum Center | ||||||
| December 11 | Albany, NY | Palace Theatre | ||||||
| December 12 | Syracuse, NY | Landmark Theater | ||||||
| December 13 | Toms River, NJ | Pine Belt Arena (2 shows) | ||||||
| December 14 | Westbury, NY | Theatre at Westbury (2 shows) | ||||||
| December 16 |
Erie, PA |
Warner Theatre |
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| December 18 | Rochester, NY | Rochester Auditorium Theatre | ||||||
| December 19 | Baltimore, MD | Meyerhoff Symphony Hall | ||||||
| December 20 | Columbia, SC | Township Auditorium | ||||||
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January 17-18 |
New York, NY | Theater at Madison Square Garden (4 shows) | ||||||
| February 15 | Los Angeles, CA | Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center (2 shows) | ||||||
