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.
History 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.
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.
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: 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.
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
B-LIVE 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.
B-LIVE events visited the following US cities in the summer of 2009: Date City Country May 30, 2009 PhoenixUnited 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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