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Bryan Brothers to Rock BNP Paribas Open

Tennis playing brothers to temporarily trade tennis racquets for guitars at upcoming BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

U.S. doubles players Mike and Bob Bryan and their band will perform before evening matches at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, organizers announced.  

The Bryans and former "American Idol'' contestant Michael Johns will perform on the tournament's  "Champions Night'' on March 8 to benefit the Champions Volunteer Foundation. The Bryans have 11 major doubles titles and recently lost in the final of the Australian Open.

Their debut album, "Let It Rip,'' was released in 2009 and includes guest performances by other tennis players, according to their website.

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On  "Salute to Heroes'' day, military, veterans, police and fire personnel will receive two free tickets with ID for the evening matches.

The BNP Paribas Open, slated for March 5-18 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, is the largest combined two-week event in the world for the Association of Tennis Professionals and Women's Tennis Association, and features 11 former tournament champions and 14 Grand Slam champions.

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