Bacardi plans summer fun! Party!
In the latest example of a liquor company providing summer entertainment that goes beyond the type that leave you with a headache in the morning, Bacardi has unveiled plans for Bacardi B-Live, a brand new concert series designed to take a pretty diverse bill of musicians across the country beginning in May. Among those currently tapped to participate include MSTRKRFT, DJ A-Trak, Major Lazer, Tiga, Steve Porter, DJ Z-Trip, Matt & Kim, Q-Tip, and Santigold.
Currently, Bacardi B-Live plans a 22-date venture, with stops in all the U.S. major metropolitan area, all of which will also apparently include a “memorable stage and lighting experience that complements the overall theme of the events.” And no, this time around, sarcasm isn’t warranted:
Designed by multimedia environment company, Moment Factory, an old-school boom box will illuminate the room and serve as a backdrop for performing music acts. Adding to the visual appeal, renowned illustrators and designers have produced limited edition posters and silk-screen t-shirt designs to create an experience that lives on with attendees long after the event.
Only 21+ and over please. After all, liquor will be a flowing; attendees will have the opportunity to sample custom-made Bacardi rum cocktails at the Bacardi Bespoke Bar. So, maybe that part about summer entertainment that goes beyond the type that leave you with a headache in the morning isn’t entirely accurate.
Bacardi B-Live 2009 Tour Dates:
05/20 - Seattle, WA @ TBA
05/22 - San Francisco, CA @ TBA
05/28 - San Diego, CA @ TBA
05/29 - Los Angeles, CA @ TBA
05/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
06/03 - Denver, CO @ TBA
06/06 - Kansas City, MO @ TBA
06/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ TBA
06/12 - Chicago, IL @ TBA
06/13 - St. Louis, MO @ TBA
06/17 - New York, NY @ TBA
06/18 - Boston, MA @ TBA
06/19 - Philadelphia, PA @ TBA
06/25 - Louisville, KY @ TBA
06/26 - Cleveland, OH @ TBA
06/27 - Columbus, OH @ TBA
07/02 - Charlotte, NC @ TBA
07/03 - Atlanta, GA @ TBA
07/04 - Orlando, FL @ TBA
07/08 - New Orleans, LA @ TBA
07/10 - Austin, TX @ TBA
07/11 - Dallas, TX @ TBA
Cause its sponsored by Bacardi…
Why does everything have to be 21 plus?
What’s with the six day gap come Sasquatch? Santigolds playing quatch. Is it that far off to suggest all of them playing or at least some. I know that there is a Seattle show and then they go down to San Fran so it is back tracking. But Santigolds doing that for sure anyways. I know there’s some sort of electronic festival on the West coast that week. I guess well have to see.
while i am not a big fan of rum i did spend some time in the b’live tent at vfest a few yeasr back and got loaded on these blueberry drinks that they were serving.
they were much needed seeing princess superstar try to spin.
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