DEER PARK, N.Y., May 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT). Tanger Outlets at the Arches will kick off the third season of the Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Tanger will turn up the volume on style, music and savings as value shoppers from Manhattan and Long Island find the season's must-have merchandise for less to the beat of America's hottest new talent.
Rock your summer TangerStyle at the Arches during the Sounds of Summer concert series. Mark your calendars and don't miss this stellar line-up of free concerts with break out performers including Outasight - Richard Andrew, Season 2 The Voice finalist Tony Lucca, American Idol winner Kris Allen, Boys Like Girls, and Karmin. Mark your calendar.
2012 Signature Concert Line-Up
Outasight – Richard Andrew
Date: June 9
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Center Stage at the Arches Fountain
Richard Andrew, better known by his stage name Outasight, is an American singer and rapper from Yonkers, New York. Though he is considered a Pop artist, he draws influence from other genres such as hip hop, classic rock, and soul. Outasight released his first official single, "Tonight Is The Night", which was featured on a Pepsi commercial and has had over 6 million views on YouTube. His second official single from his debut album is called "Now or Never" and was released on ITunes on May 15th.
Tony Lucca
Date: June 23
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Center Stage at the Arches Fountain
Our June 23rd performer is the finalist from The Voice Season Two, Tony Lucca! Lucca's life-long immersion in music and his ever-deepening life experiences have resulted in a potently affecting body of work. His lyrics and vocal quality are instantly identifiable, even to those who have heard his music once or twice. Lucca worked for four seasons on the Disney Channel's "Mickey Mouse Club" alongside such future superstars as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and **NSYNC's Justin Timberlake.
Kris Allen
Date: July 14
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Center Stage at the Arches Fountain
American Idol season 8 winner, Kris Allen, will perform hits from his self-titled debut album, featuring the 1.7 million selling hit single, "Live like We're Dying.". His new album "Thank You Camellia" releases May 22nd and promises to deliver what his fans love from him, the easy richness of Kris' voice, hook- filled pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics that explore the ups and downs of love. "The Vision of Love" is the first song and video released from the album and is sure to receive a lot of air play before Kris's appearance at the Arches in July.
Boys Like Girls
Date: August 11
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Center Stage at the Arches Fountain
Boys Like Girls is an American rock/pop band that gained mainstream recognition with its self-titled debut album. The band's second album "Love Drunk" reached #8 on the Billboard Top 200 the first week of release and reached #1 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums. The title single "Love Drunk" received over 9 million YouTube views. "Two is Better than One", featuring Taylor Swift, was the second single released from the album. The band is back in the studio working on their third album which will release July 2012 just prior to their Tanger performance. With over 4 million Facebook fans, they are sure to Rock the Arches!
Karmin
Date: September 1
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Center Stage at the Arches Fountain
In April of 2011, Karmin's Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan ignited the blogosphere when they posted a cover of Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now" on YouTube. The clip instantly went viral, racking up millions of views. Their high profile appearance on Saturday Night Live in February showcased two new songs from their album that debuted May 8th, the irresistibly addictive current single "Brokenhearted" with over 3 million YouTube views and blazing rap fueled "I Told You So."
ABOUT TANGER OUTLETS at the ARCHES
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Tanger Outlets at the Arches is a European-inspired, metropolitan lifestyle outlet shopping, dining and entertainment experience located in the heart and center of Long Island, just minutes from Manhattan. Based on luxury and value for the consumer, Tanger's creative outlet center concept allows shoppers to stroll a European promenade, lined with beautiful fountains and scenery, and browse through rows of small to large designer and brand name outlet shops interspersed with eateries, cafes and a multiplex innovative theater. Shop in style at more than 95 stores including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, J.Crew, Guess, Andrew Marc, Calvin Klein, Brooks Brothers, BCBGMaxazira, Optical Shops of Aspen and more.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS:
Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 53 South, Commack Road. The Arches is located 3 miles south of the Expressway with entrances off both Commack Road and Grand Blvd.
LIRR TRAIN ROUTE--The Arches is conveniently located a short distance from the Deer Park LIRR Train Station. Purchase the Tanger Deer Park package at open ticket offices and ticket machines (gray or blue). The package includes rail fare to Deer Park station, where you can board the Tanger Outlet Shuttle for a short ride to the center.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT) is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 39 upscale outlet shopping centers in 25 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 11.9 million square feet leased to nearly 2,500 stores operated over 430 different brand name companies. More than 175 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's web site at www.tangeroutlet.com