SEATTLE, WA – Most people know of Minnie Driver as the accomplished British actress featured in such notable films as Gross Pointe Blank and Good Will Hunting. She also recently earned an Emmy nomination for her dramatic, lead role in the popular FX series The Riches. But there’s more to this talented starlet as she has a burgeoning singing career that started way before she found her acting chops. And this Friday, Minnie Driver will be a featured artist at the 2007 Out to Lunch Concert Series (OTL) sponsored by Starbucks and Safeco.

WHEN: Friday, August 17, 2007 TIME: Noon – 1:30pm WHERE: Freeway Park, Downtown Seattle (6th & Seneca) (visit www.downtownsummer.com) COST: FREE

Minnie Driver’s singer-songwriter style lends to a melodic blending of hushed vocals complemented by lush guitars, creating a balance between dreamy ballads and more stirring, spirited numbers. Last month, Driver’s second album SEASTORIES was recently released to rave reviews. All the material for the album was written by Driver and features guest performances by Ryan Adams and Liz Phair, among others. Guests to the OTL show at Freeway Park can anticipate hearing many of those songs in addition to a collection from her freshman release.

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Freeway Park is a great, open venue for live news feeds or photography of the artist and concert-goers. Minnie Driver may be open to select interviews that should be arranged through Maggie Paulos or Jennifer Sacca with Shore Fire Media at 718- 522-7171 or mpoulos@shorefire.com.

About Out To Lunch:
For 28 years, the Downtown Seattle Association has produced free lunchtime concerts throughout Downtown Seattle featuring local and national talent. OTL at Freeway Park is part of the City’s park activation program in partnership with DSA, which creates opportunities for ongoing grassroots community programming throughout Center City. This year, the OTL series is made possible thanks to sponsors Starbucks and Safeco with additional support from: Wright Runstad & Company, KING 5, The Seattle Times, Seattle Channel, KMTT, KWJZ, KJR-FM, STAR 101.5, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, Fastsigns, Idearc Media, Wendy’s and Metropolitan Improvement District. For official show dates, times and concert locations visit www.downtownseattle.com and access the 2007 Out To Lunch link.

About the Downtown Seattle Association:
The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) is a membership organization that champions a healthy, vibrant urban core. DSA manages the Metropolitan Improvement District which implements maintenance, safety, marketing and research programs for 225 square blocks of Downtown Seattle. DSA also manages the Urban Mobility Group, a resource for Downtown businesses to develop commute packages and transportation benefits for employees. For more information about DSA and the Metropolitan Improvement District, visit www.downtownseattle.com.

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