Concert series
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 United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil and Mexico. It is orchestrated and presented by Bacardi Rum.[3][4]
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: 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
In summer of 2009 there were performances in 24 cities.
The 2009 B-LIVE Press Party Artist Roster included:
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.[2]
B-LIVE events visited the following US cities in the summer of 2009:
Date
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City
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Country
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May 30, 2009
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Phoenix
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United States
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June 3, 2009
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Denver
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June 6, 2009
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Kansas City
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June 11, 2009
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Milwaukee
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June 12, 2009
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Chicago
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June 17, 2009
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New York City
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June 18, 2009
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Boston
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June 19, 2009
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Philadelphia
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June 20, 2009
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Washington, D.C.
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June 25, 2009
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Louisville
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June 26, 2009
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Cleveland
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June 27, 2009
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Columbus
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July 1, 2009
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Charlotte
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July 3, 2009
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Atlanta
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July 4, 2009
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Orlando
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July 8, 2009
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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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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)
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