Steve Azar Hist The Road With Hootie

Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Midas Records) - Country blues rocker Steve Azar will kick off the summer by hitting the road with American pop rock band, Hootie & the Blowfish. The singer/songwriter has been tapped to open several shows with the band throughout June and July.

Azar, known for seducing a live audience with a big helping of Delta blues and up- tempo country-all set to a rock-solid beat, is sure to be a perfect fit for Hootie's pop variation of mainstream blues-rock.

Earlier this year, Azar wowed both music fans and critics alike while touring with legendary rockers, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band on their highly successful "Face the Promise" Tour.

Hootie & the Blowfish sold over 25 million records world wide after their infectious melodies hit the airwaves in 1994 with hits such as "Hold My Hand", "Let Her Cry" and "Only Wanna Be With You." Like Azar, their blend of musical styles make them hard to pigeonhole, but easily accessible to anyone who loves good music. They continue to be a top concert draw nationwide.

Azar has soared to the top of the Billboard charts with hits including, "I Don't Have to Be Me ('Til Monday)" and "Waitin' On Joe," with the latter producing a No 1 video featuring Academy Award- winning actor, Morgan Freeman.

ExxonMobil continues to serve as sponsors for Azar's 2007 tour dates. For the latest news and complete concert schedule, visit www.steveazarlive.com.