The VERVE Crowne Plaza Natick Welcomes the Robin Zander Band to the Violet Jam stage!

On Friday, May 23rd, Robin Zander, lead singer of the power-pop sensation, Cheap Trick, will bring his famous rock n’ roll energy to The VERVE - Crowne Plaza Natick for an unforgettable Violet Jam performance featuring the newly-formed Robin Zander Band, whose members include drummer Steve Luongo, guitarist Mark Hitt and bassist Larry Hobbs.

The friendly foursome, who recently came together as passionate musicians, will give the Violet Jam crowd an intimate performance that very few have had the pleasure of experiencing. Their set will include highlights from Zander's solo material and of course, a few Cheap Trick favorites, including Billboard hits “Dream Police,” “Surrender” and the consistently popular, “I Want You to Want Me.” For Cheap Trick fans, this Violet Jam performance is a definite must!

COST:  $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door

The “Jam Package” is available for $179 per night (includes concert admission for two, an overnight stay, and 2PM late checkout)

MORE INFO:     This event is ages 21+.  Cash bar and premium drinks will also be available. To purchase tickets in advance and for more information, pleasevisit violetjam.com or contact 508-416-1364.

Jam Package:  Additional tickets can be purchased as pre-sale general admission. Package is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

About The VERVE – Crowne Plaza Hotel in Natick:

The VERVE - Crowne Plaza Hotel in Natick is owned and managed by the Distinctive Hospitality Group.  Lou Carrier, President of DHG is no newcomer to successful, upscale, branded hospitality concepts. Carrier’s background includes the development and management of the AAA Four-Diamond Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando and Las Vegas as General Manager and Executive Vice President from 2000-2007.  In 2008, Carrier introduced BOKX 109 American Prime to the Boston market, a modern American steakhouse at Hotel Indigo in Newton, Mass. In 2009, Carrier launched theWit Hotel in Chicago. As Chief Brand Officer and later Chief Operating Officer, Carrier’s responsibilities included conceptual development, brand culture and operating results of the AAA Four-Diamond gem in the heart of Chicago’s famed theatre district. For more information, please visitwww.VERVEhotelnatick.com or by calling 877.348.0706.

About Distinctive Hospitality Group:

Founded in 2010, Distinctive Hospitality Group is led by president and owner, Lou Carrier who offers years of experience in the hospitality industry and has overseen a number of the most successful hotel establishments in the country.  Lou launched DHG with a mission to build a portfolio of unique high-end hotels, and comprised a solid team of seasoned hospitality professionals to work towards his dream. Located in Natick, MA, DHG is quickly building a name for its constant dedication to overseeing projects with lasting power and quality, ones that provide hotel guests and restaurant diners with the utmost in experience, service, style and atmosphere. For more information, please visit:www.DistinctiveHospitalityGroup.com.

About IHG:

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns, through various subsidiaries, over 4,400 hotels and more than 652,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognized and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards with 58 million members worldwide. IHG has almost 1,300 hotels in its development pipeline, which is expected to create 160,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. IHG offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at http://www.ihg.comand information for the Priority Club Rewards program athttp://www.priorityclub.com/.