'American Idol' Finalist to Perform in Studio City

From a press release:

Fans of “American Idol” will have a chance to meet their favorite contestants from the first 13 seasons of the show at a new performance and interview series at Vitello’s in Studio City, beginning Saturday, Nov. 1 at Noon with a live concert by season eight finalist Scott MacIntyre.

This will be the first live U.S. in-concert performance by MacIntyre since it was revealed that his doctors have recommended a kidney transplant within six months. The Nashville-based singer/songwriter is maintaining his full touring schedule while battling kidney disease. His Vitello’s performance will feature songs from his brand-new album, Lighthouse, including “I Am Hope,” a song that has become an anthem for organ donation, and has been played at events held by the National Kidney Foundation.

MacIntyre’s performance will include a live on-stage interview conducted by music journalist and Studio City resident Fred Bronson, who has been covering “American Idol” for Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter since season two. Bronson will ask MacIntyre what it was like to be the first blind contestant to compete on “Idol,” and what emotions he experienced the night he was sent home, as well as other questions that will take fans behind the scenes of the popular TV series.

Following the performance and interview, MacIntyre will do a meet-and-greet with fans.

“We’re excited to welcome Scott as well as Fred Bronson, who is an Idol expert,” says Joey Bybee, director of entertainment for Vitello’s. “He has worked with every finalist from the past 13 seasons and has interviewed most of them for Billboard or The Hollywood Reporter. He’s even been a guest on the show four times.”

The cover charge for “Up Close and Personal with…Scott MacIntyre” is $15. The full brunch menu is available. Vitello’s is located at 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. Reservations can be made by calling the box office at (818) 769-0905 between 3 and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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