Liberty Tip Off Home Opener with Pre-Game Michelle Branch Concert

The Liberty�s home opener just keeps getting bigger and better!

Before the New York Liberty take their first shot of the season in The Garden, Maverick Records rising pop star Michelle Branch will hold a concert atop Madison Square Garden�s famous marquee located on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets.

Starting at 11:00 AM, Michelle Branch will perform live to help get the New York Liberty�s 2002 season off to a rockin� start.

The party continues when you enter The Garden for the Liberty�s home opener vs. the Miami Sol at 12 noon. The first 15,000 fans will receive a wild Liberty bandana courtesy of Rockaway Bedding. Plus, throughout the game, the Liberty will hold a �Celebration of New York� by giving away numerous Broadway Show tickets, restaurant gift certificates and overnight hotel accommodations.

Additional performances in the arena will include God Bless America performed by NYPD Police Officer Ann Marie Maloney, the National Anthem performed by Jamie Lynn Sigler of the Sopranos plus Empire Soul will perform �Have a Good Time (I Love New York)� at halftime.

It�s a great way to spend the day and tip-off the Liberty�s sixth season!

Tickets are available at the Madison Square Garden Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-WNBA-TIX.