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
[edit]B-LIVE has taken place in over 25 countries, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil and Mexico. It is orchestrated and presented by Bacardi Rum.[3][4]
B-LIVE 2007
[edit]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
[edit]During the fall of 2008, Live Tour, a performance of DJs made its way across the United States featuring turntable greats such as: Mix Master Mike, DJ Z-Trip, DJ JS-1, DJ A-Dog, and DJ Troublemaker.
The Live Tour visited the following cities:
Columbia, Missouri; Lawrence, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Minneapolis, Minnesota; West Lafayette, Indiana; Bloomington, Illinois; Champaign, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; College Park, Maryland; State College, Pennsylvania; Morgantown, West Virginia; Morgantown, West Virginia; Austin, Texas and Dallas, Texas.[6]
B-LIVE 2009
[edit]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
[edit]Some of the artists performing in B-LIVE 2009 events include:
Toronto-based duo, MSTRKRFT; Fool's Gold label head and Kanye West DJ, A-Trak; best known for his early career with Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff; in collaboration with Major Lazer featuring Diplo and Switch; Montreal-born DJ and producer, Tiga; New York based dance music producer and remixer, DJ Steve Porter; LA based producer, Z-Trip; punk/dance duo from Brooklyn, New York, Matt and Kim; hip-hop artist and singer; Q-Tip; and special guest Santigold.[2]
B-LIVE events visited the following US cities in the summer of 2009:
Date | City | Country |
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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)
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Q-Tip at the Commonwealth in Washington, D.C. (2008)
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Matt and Kim at Lollapalooza (2007)
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DJ Z-Trip during a concert at Camp Buehring, Kuwait (2008)
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A-Trak live at Nextdoor, Honolulu, HI
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MSTRKRFT spinning at Sotto Zero in Toronto, Canada (2007)
References
[edit]- ^ "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.