Get your fix of great live music when the popular Velvet Sessions concert series returns to Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel after a two-month holiday hiatus. January’s special musical guest is the English rock band The Fixx, appearing live in concert on Jan. 26.

Velvet Sessions concerts offer a quaint and up-close atmosphere as performers hit the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock. The Fixx is making a return engagement to Velvet Sessions and is best known for hits like “One Thing Leads to Another,” “Are We Ourselves?” and “Deeper and Deeper.”

Admission to Velvet Sessions is $29 when purchased online and in advance. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $35. The admission price includes select specialty drinks (which vary monthly) and finger foods from 6:30-8:30 pm. There is a cash bar when the concert starts at 8:30 pm.

For details on the Velvet Sessions 2011 concert series, visit www.velvetsessions.com. For additional information on Orlando theme park concerts and events, go to www.orlandothemeparkvacations.com. Or visit www.westgatereservations.com for up-to-date savings and discounts on Orlando family vacation packages and resort accommodations.

The final Velvet Sessions concert of the year is set for Oct. 27 when the band Survivor takes the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios in Orlando.

The band is best known for songs including “Eye of the Tiger,” “The Search Is Over,” and “High on You.” The event, which runs monthly from January through October, will also feature a Halloween costume contest. The winner will receive a two-night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Velvet Sessions offers an up close atmosphere as performers hit the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock. Past performers include Brett Michaels, Joan Jett, The Romantics, Eddie Money, The Tubes, Psychedelic Furs, Blue Oyster Cult, Foreigner andothers.

The award winning “Velvet Sessions” is a rock & roll cocktail party held in the hotel’s Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge. Each “Session” showcases a different type of beverage theme each month.

Open to those age 21-and-up, admission to Velvet Sessions is $45 when purchased online and in advance. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $50. The admission price includes select specialty drinks (which vary monthly) and finger foods from 6:30-8:30 pm. There is a cash bar when the concert starts at 8:30 pm.

For details on the Velvet Sessions concert series, visit http://www.velvetsession.com/. For additional information on Orlando theme park concerts and events, go to http://www.westgatereservations.com/. You’ll also find up-to-date savings and discounts on Orlando family vacation packages and resort accommodations.

The popular Velvet Sessions concert series returns to Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel with the appearance of musical guest Rick Springfield on September 29, 2011.

The actor/singer is best known for songs like “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” and “I’ve Done Everything for You.” The event is also part of the Hard Rock Hotel’s “Pinktober” campaign designed to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Velvet Sessions offers an up close atmosphere as performers hit the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock. Past performers include Brett Michaels, Joan Jett, The Romantics, Eddie Money, The Tubes, Psychedelic Furs, Blue Oyster Cult, Foreigner and many others.

The award winning “Velvet Sessions” is a rock & roll cocktail party held in the hotel’s Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge. Each “Session” showcases a different type of beverage theme for the month.

Admission to Velvet Sessions is $45when purchased online and in advance. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $50. The admission price includes select specialty drinks (which vary monthly) and finger foods from 6:30-8:30 pm. There is a cash bar when the concert starts at 8:30 pm.

Other upcoming Velvet Sessions include Survivor on Oct. 27. The event is held monthly from January through October.

For details on the Velvet Sessions 2011 concert series, visit www.velvetsessions.com. For additional information on Orlando theme park concerts and events, go to www.orlandothemeparkvacations.com. Or visit www.westgatereservations.com for up-to-date savings and discounts on Orlando family vacation packages and resort accommodations.

The popular Velvet Sessions concert series returns to Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel with the appearance of musical guest Spin Doctors on August 25, 2011.

Velvet Sessions offers an up close atmosphere as performers hit the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock. Past performers include Brett Michaels, Joan Jett, The Romantics, Eddie Money, The Tubes, Psychedelic Furs, Blue Oyster Cult, Foreigner and many others.

The award winning “Velvet Sessions” is a rock & roll cocktail party held in the hotel’s Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge. Each “Session” showcases a different type of beverage theme for the month.

Admission to Velvet Sessions is $29 when purchased online and in advance. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $35. The admission price includes select specialty drinks (which vary monthly) and finger foods from 6:30-8:30 pm. There is a cash bar when the concert starts at 8:30 pm.

Other upcoming Velvet Sessions include Rick Springfield on Sept. 29 and Survivor on Oct. 27. The event is held monthly from January through October.

For details on the Velvet Sessions 2011 concert series, visit www.velvetsessions.com. For additional information on Orlando theme park concerts and events, go to www.orlandothemeparkvacations.com. Or visit www.westgatereservations.com for up-to-date savings and discounts on Orlando family vacation packages and resort accommodations.

Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel has announced a late change in the musical guest for this month’s Velvet Sessions concert on July 28.

Blue Oyster Cult will be substituting for the previously announced act, The Fixx, which canceled several shows due to an illness with vocalist Cy Cumin.

Velvet Sessions is a monthly concert/cocktail party held on the hotel’s lobby stage. Tickets are $29 in advance when purchased online or $35 at the door. Admission price includes themed specialty drinks and finger foods, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The concert and cash bar start at 8:30 p.m.

The popular Velvet Sessions concert series returns to Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel with the appearance of musical guest Sugar Ray on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The monthly event (excluding Nov & Dec) is typically held the last Thursday of the month, but moves to a Wednesday to help celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando.

Velvet Sessions offers an up close atmosphere as performers hit the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock. Sugar Ray is best known for hits like “Fly,” “When It’s Over” and “Every Morning.”

Admission to Velvet Sessions is $29 when purchased online and in advance. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $35. The admission price includes select specialty drinks which vary each month, plus finger foods and parking.

Also new this year is the “Sessions Season Pass” which provides entry to each of the 10 monthly concerts. Season passes are available now through Feb. 22 for just $250.

For details on the Velvet Sessions 2011 concert series, visit www.velvetsessions.com/. For additional information on Orlando theme park concerts and events, go to www.orlandothemeparkvacations.com. Or visit www.westgatereservations.com for up-to-date savings and discounts on Orlando family vacation packages and resort accommodations.

The 2011 concert season is upon us and Orlando’s Hard Rock Hotel is now offering a new “season ticket” for all 10 of its popular monthly lobby concert events.

For $250, holders of the Sessions Season Pass will enjoy entry to each of the monthly concerts (January-October). Tickets to individual sessions are typically $29 when purchased in advance or $35 at the door. The September and October concerts sometimes have a slightly higher ticket price.

The new Sessions Season Pass tickets will be on sale now through Feb. 22, 2011. Entry includes the concert plus finger foods and specialty drinks that change each month. The pass is transferable and parking is included.

Velvet Sessions concerts are held at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios Resort on the last Thursday of the month. The first concert, Jan. 27, features Little River Band. For tickets or more information on Velvet Sessions, visit www.velvetsessions.com.

For additional theme park and attraction tickets, or Orlando discount vacation packages, visit www.WestgateReservations.com.

Eddie Money is October’s special musical guest at the award winning “Velvet Sessions” rock & roll cocktail party held at the Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge inside Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel.Each “Velvet Session” showcases a different type of beverage theme for members to sip, shoot or guzzle along with amazing live music from legendary performers and rock bands.

On Oct. 28, Eddie Money is set to take the stage and re-live some of his biggest hits like Shakin’, Two Tickets to Paradise, Think I’m in Love, Take Me Home Tonight, I Wanna Go Back and Walk on Water.

Admission to the event is $30 if you book on-line or $35 at the door. The price includes free specialty drinks & finger foods and warm-up tunes from 6:30-8:30 pm, plus free valet parking. Cash bars and live band from 8:30 pm onward.

As a special offer this month, guests buying a ticket on-line will receive early entry at 6:00 pm with free specialty drinks.

Past Velvet Sessions performers include: Brett Michaels, Joan Jett, The Romantics, The Tubes, The Fixx, ABC, Foreigner, Warrant…and others.

For details on Universal Studios Florida theme park tickets and hotel reservations, go to http://www.orlandothemeparkvacations.com/ or  visit http://www.westgatereservations.com/.

Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort presents its monthly Velvet Sessions concert featuring Better than Ezra, September 30, 2010. The rock band is best known for its hits “Desperately Wanting,” “Good,” “Rosealia,” “In the Blood” and “Extra Ordinary.”Velvet Sessions is open to adults age 21 and over. The evening includes themed specialty drinks and hors d’ouevres which are included in the price from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Starting at 8:30 p.m., additional cocktails are available at a cash bar while the band takes the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Parking is free at the hotel situated adjacent to Universal Studios theme park.

Admission for the Velvet Sessions program is $35 in advance online or $40 at the door. For details, see http://www.universalorlando.com/.

Discount Orlando hotel accommodations and discount Universal Studios theme park tickets are available at http://www.orlandothemeparkvacations.com/.

Other popular bands that have recently played Velvet Sessions include The Fixx, Psychedelic Furs, Everclear, Asia, the Romantics, Joan Jett, and others.

Visiting Orlando to check out the all new Wizarding World of Harry PotterTM at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park? Why not stay just steps away from the magic and excitement by booking a room at one of the three luxurious Universal Orlando® on-site hotels.

When you stay at an onsite hotel, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter such as early park admission to the Wizarding World, one hour before the park opens. You’ll also have to option to skip the regular lines at participating attractions in both Universal Orlando theme parks - a free benefit worth up to $87 per person, per day.

All of the Universal hotels are within walking distance of both theme parks and CityWalk® and all provide a one-of-a-kind themed setting. You can enjoy the Italian elegance of the luxurious Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. You can live like a rock star at the Hard Rock Hotel®. Or you can relax in the tropical paradise that is the Loews Royal Pacific Resort!

Each uniquely themed hotel offers the utmost in comfort and convenience with exceptional amenities, first-rate dining options and spectacular themed pools.

For more information, go to http://www.universalorlando.com/ or visit http://www.westgatereservations.com/ for additional Orlando resort options.