B-LIVE
B-LIVE is a global concert series that showcases international and emerging artists. A program of music events that has toured 25 countries, it is a ticketed event for adults ages 21 and over.[1][2]
History
B-LIVE has taken place in over 25 countries, including the
B-LIVE 2007
In November 2007, B-LIVE visited Los Angeles whose lineup had an international Latin appeal. Featured artists included "The Queen of Spanish Rock," Alejandra Guzmán from Mexico; three time Latin Grammy award winner Calle 13 from Puerto Rico; Latin rockers Maldita Vecindad from Mexico, and one of Colombia's original rock bands, Aterciopelados. The concert took place at historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles, California.
B-LIVE benefited the city of Los Angeles by donating $25,000 to the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts.[5]
B-LIVE 2008
During the fall of 2008, Live Tour, a performance of DJs made its way across the United States featuring turntable greats such as:
The Live Tour visited the following cities:
B-LIVE 2009
In summer of 2009 there were performances in 24 cities.
The 2009 B-LIVE Press Party Artist Roster included:
- MSTRKRFT
- A-Trak
- Chromeo
- Diplo
- Kid Sister
- Drop the Lime
- DJ Steve Porter
- DJ Jazzy Jeff
- James Murphy of LCD Sound System
- Para One
- Auto Erotique
- Craig Pettigrew
- Sydney Blu[7]
B-LIVE
Some of the artists performing in B-LIVE 2009 events include:
Toronto-based duo,
B-LIVE events visited the following US cities in the summer of 2009:
| Date | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2009 | Phoenix | United States |
| June 3, 2009 | Denver | |
| June 6, 2009 | Kansas City | |
| June 11, 2009 | Milwaukee | |
| June 12, 2009 | Chicago | |
| June 17, 2009 | New York City | |
| June 18, 2009 | Boston | |
| June 19, 2009 | Philadelphia | |
| June 20, 2009 | Washington, D.C. | |
| June 25, 2009 | Louisville | |
| June 26, 2009 | Cleveland | |
| June 27, 2009 | Columbus | |
| July 1, 2009 | Charlotte | |
| July 3, 2009 | Atlanta | |
| July 4, 2009 | Orlando | |
| July 8, 2009 | New Orleans |
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Santigold at Eurockéennes (2008) -
Q-Tipat the Commonwealth in Washington, D.C (2008) -
Matt and Kim at Lollapalooza (2007) -
DJ Z-Tripduring a concert at Camp Buehring, Kuwait (2008) -
Diplo -
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A-Trak live at Nextdoor, Honolulu, HI -
MSTRKRFTspinning at Sotto Zero in Toronto, Canada (2007)
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References
- ^ "BACARDI B-LIVE Returns to Miami March 26 to Unleash a Multi-City Summer Tour" (Press release). 2008-03-24. Archived from the original on 2012-10-05. Retrieved 2008-04-15 – via PR Newswire.
- ^ a b "B-Live".
- ^ "BACARDI B-LIVE Concert Set to Rock Miami on March 17, St. Patrick's Day". [Enhanced Online News]. 2007-03-09. Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
- ^ "BACARDI B-LIVE POURS ON THE GOOD TIMES WITH MOBY AND DEADMAU5 AS HEADLINERS". [ClubZone]. 2008-07-02. Archived from the original on 1997-04-12. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
- ^ "Alejandra Guzmán, Calle 13, Aterciopelados and Maldita Vecindad in concert!". [Batanga]. 2007-11-09. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
- ^ "BACARDI Live Tour on the Road". Reuters. 2008-08-22. Archived from the original on 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
- ^ "BACARDI B-LIVE Returns to Miami". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2008-04-15.