Latino R&B Sensation Frankie J to Perform Free Concert at Miami's Crobar on Friday, Sept. 23rd, as 8th Leg of New 'Fusion Flash Concerts' Series Hits South Beach

* Regional fan favorite Damian Hurtado to Open Show

* Tens of Thousands of Music Fan 'Flash Mobbers' Nationwide Have Registered For Free on www.fusionflashconcerts.com for 'Insider' Details on Free, Secret Concerts by Yellowcard, Wallflowers, Jermaine Dupri, Fat Joe, Staind and Pete Yorn.

The Artist: Latino rhythm & blues singer/songwriter Frankie J, who recently appeared on MTV's "Total Request Live" (TRL) program, is finding his fortunes skyrocketing as his newly released Neo-soul/pop album "The One" peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart. Opening the show will be Damian Hurtado, classically trained singer/songwriter/keyboard player born in Havana, Cuba

The Scene: Frankie J is performing a free, unannounced-until-today "Fusion Flash Concert" for "insiders" registered on http://www.fusionflashconcerts.com/ and the general public on a first-come, first-admitted "space available" basis.

This Miami flash concert is the 8th of 10 nationwide. The Roots led off the series in New York July 14. Jermaine Dupri followed July 16th in Atlanta. Fat Joe hip hopped into Philadelphia July 20th. Staind rocked for 12,000+ fans in Boston Aug. 9th. Collective Soul hit Dallas Aug. 23. The Wallflowers had Los Angeles groovin' on Sept. 1. Given tremendous fan response, an 11th show will be added to the series, as Los Lonely Boys will play in Washington, D.C. sometime next week at a secret location. The spontaneous series, interactive website and exclusive content is part of a national grassroots effort to amplify the street buzz surrounding the launch of the new 2006 Ford Fusion sedan.

Show Time: Friday, September 23, 2005 at Crobar, 1445 Washington Ave. (between 14th & 15th near Collins Ave.), South Beach, Miami. Frankie J and Damian Hurtado will perform live on-stage, starting at approximately 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

The Quote: "It's awesome to be featured in the new Fusion Flash Concerts series alongside such major talents as Jermaine Dupri, Fat Joe and Jakob Dylan," said emerging superstar Frankie J. This is gonna be one smokin' hot show that's free for our fans in the Miami area."

Contact John Eckel at +1-949-278-6870 for advance scheduling of on-site interviews with Frankie J, Damian Hurtado or organizers.

PRNewswire -- Sept. 20