Hit Week, the world's only festival showcasing Italy's music scene on the global stage, heads to Los Angeles for its 6th edition with Prog Rock legends Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) on Friday November, 13th at the Whisky a Go Go. The first Italian group to achieve international acclaim, between 1973 and 1977 PFM charted 5 English language albums in the US and UK, successfully touring both countries with highlights including appearances at England's Reading Festival as well as on US late night television.
PFM introduced new sounds, such as the synthesizer, to the Italian musical world. They were also among the first to combine symphonic classical and traditional Italian musical influences in a rock music context. Such innovations and their longevity have made them among the most important bands in the international Progressive Rock genre. From Japan to the US, from Korea to the UK, from Canada to Mexico, and everywhere in between, PFM is hailed as Prog Rock masterpiece.
PFM's Whisky show is a special celebration of the 40th anniversary of the band's 1 week residency at the legendary Sunset Strip spot.
Fridayday, November 13, 2014 Los Angeles, CA
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)
Whisky a Go Go
8901 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
$35.00 Advance / $40.00 Day Of Show / $65.00 VIP Experience (Sound Check, Meet & Greet)
(310) 652-4202
http://www.whiskyagogo.com/site/event/pfm-premiata-forneria-marconi/
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=6018175
PFM - Impressioni di Settembre
https://youtu.be/DS76YKxiOKU
Hit Week (the H is not pronounced in Italian) was created with the goal of shattering the stereotypes most often associated with contemporary Italian music and its place in the worldwide music scene. After debuting in Los Angeles in 2010, the festival has since travelled to New York, Washington DC, Miami, Toronto and Montreal in the US and Canada, as well as the Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai and Rio De Janeiro in Brazil. Notable Hit Week alumni in the American market include Ludovico Einaudi, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, Nicola Conte, Caparezza, Calibro 35, Franco Battiato and Elisa.
