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New York City, one of the world's most diverse and eclectic cities, will play host to an outstanding group of musicians, who will perform live at the Home Entertainment 2001 Show, May 11-13, 2001 at the Hilton New York & Towers.

Show attendees will be treated to more than a dozen live performances by classical, jazz, and blues artists, including a special performance on Friday evening by David Johansen and a grand concert on Saturday evening, sponsored by Sony Electronics, featuring the multi-talented, Grammy-winning blues artist Keb' Mo'. Keb' will perform a variety of musical selections from his current album, The Door, as well as from other recordings.

All concerts, with the exception of the Saturday evening grand concert featuring Keb' Mo', will take place in the Trianon Room. The Keb' Mo' performance will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton.

Friday, May 11, 2001
2:30pm Hyperion Knight - concert pianist Stereophile magazine
4:00pm Joe Lovano and his trio - Blue Note Recording Artist Stereophile magazine
5:30pm Jimmie Lee Robinson - blues guitarist Acoustic Sounds
8:00pm David Johansen - musical chameleon Chesky Records

Saturday, May 12, 2001
11:30am Arturo Delmoni - classical violinist John Marks Records
1:00pm John Atkinson Trio Stereophile magazine
2:30pm Hyperion Knight - concert pianist Stereophile magazine
4:00pm Jimmie Lee Robinson - blues guitarist Acoustic Sounds
5:30pm Nancy Bryan - alternative rock/folk/pop diva Acoustic Sounds
8:00pm Keb' Mo' - Grammy-winning blues artist Sony Electronics

Sunday, May 13, 2001
11:30am Arturo Delmoni - classical violinist John Marks Records
1:00pm John Atkinson Trio Stereophile magazine
2:30pm Robert Silverman - classical pianistStereophile magazine

Concert tickets are included in the price of admission to the Show and are available on a first come, first served basis. Admission passes for Home Entertainment 2001 are $25 for one day or $35 for the weekend. A $4.00 discount will be given to each admission order made in advance by ordering online at www.homeentertainment-expo.com, or by calling 800-830-EXPO, ext. 105. Tickets for the grand finale concert featuring Keb' Mo' are available with the weekend pass only.

Co-sponsored by Stereophile, Home Theater, and Stereophile Guide to Home Theater magazines, Home Entertainment 2001 is the ultimate showcase of the latest in consumer electronics and home theater products. Show attendees will have an opportunity to audition more than $10 million worth of the latest in home entertainment equipment from the world's most prestigious manufacturers.

Home Entertainment 2001 will take place at the Hilton New York & Towers, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, on:
Friday, May 11 noon - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 12 10:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday, May 13 10:00am - 6:00pm