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BACARDI® B-LIVE™ is an nnovative global concert series that is touring the United States, mixing today’s hottest music with the very best in BACARDI cocktails.

A-Trak, DJ AM, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Drop the Lime, and Steve Porter will perform in New York at BACARDI B-LIVE, Wednesday, June 17^th, 2009. This national summer music series brings electro-pop and indie/electronic music to the masses and is taking place at the M2 Ultra Lounge (530 W. 28th St) at 9pm.  The performers will take the stage where they will showcase their own, unique styles to produce a one-of-a-kind performance.

Tickets are $15.00 at WWW.BACARDI.COM/BLIVE. You must be 21+ to purchase and party.

BACARDI has created the ultimate atmosphere for today’s hottest music and the very best in BACARDI cocktails.  Urban fashion andculture, as well as current music trends are reflected through the memorable tour design elements.  An old school boom box, designed by multimedia environment company, Moment Factory, illuminates the room and serves as a backdrop for performances.  Vintage photo booths, vinyl records, retro TV’s fitted with plasma screens and classic vending machines complete the look and feel of the tour.  To reach the avid consumer base of poster collectors and graphic designers in the music world, 10 internationally renowned artists created designs for t-shirts and posters.

Attendees (21+) will have the opportunity to sample custom-made BACARDI rum cocktails at the BACARDI Bespoke Bar. This premium bar allows for attendees to sample and create their own cocktails with the help of a talented mixologist. These unique and personalized cocktails are made using the freshest ingredients, fruits and flavor combinations.

On August 9th and 10th, the Virgin Mobile Festival returns to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland

“The response from the first two festivals has been extraordinary,” said Virgin Group Founder and Chairman Sir Richard Branson, “and we’re thrilled that Virgin Mobile USA is putting on the event for the third time. Fans of all ages love our comfortable festival grounds, the great food and drinks, the vibe, and of course the brilliant talent. They want to plan their summer break around the festival and have asked us for details, so we’re letting everyone know to mark their calendars for August 9 and 10.”

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In just two years, the Virgin Mobile Festival [previously called Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile] has earned a reputation as a monster event, with such impressive artists as Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Who, The Police, Smashing Pumpkins, Beastie Boys, The Raconteurs, Modest Mouse, LCD Soundsystem, M.I.A, Spoon, Wolfmother and Amy Winehouse, and world-renowned DJs such as Sasha & John Digweed, Carl Cox and Deep Dish. Last year, there were 44 bands and DJs on three stages with 20 hours of non-stop entertainment.

The Virgin Mobile Festival will be produced for the third year by I.M.P., one of the country’s leading independent concert promoters. “Last year was an amazing experience for the fans and we’re planning a killer show this year that will top it,” said I.M.P. Chairman Seth Hurwitz. “The entire line-up will be must-see acts.”

The line-up for this year’s event is as follows:

• Andrew Bird
• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
• Bloc Party
• Cat Power
• Citizen Cope
• Duffy
• Foo Fighters
• Gogol Bordello
• Iggy & The Stooges
• Jack Johnson
• Kanye West
• KT Tunstall
• Lil Wayne
• Lupe Fiasco
• Nine Inch Nails
• Paramore
• Rodrigo y Gabriela
• Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
• She & Him
• Stone Temple Pilots
• Taking Back Sunday
• The Black Keys
• The Go! Team
• The Offsrping
• The Swell Season
• Wilco

DJs

• Armin Van Buuren
• Chromeo
• Ferry Corsten
• Moby
• Richie Hawtin
• Underworld

Netmix will be on hand to cover the event. Pics and video will be posted upon conclusion of the event. Of course, we’ll pay special attention to the DJ sets.

You can purchase tickets to the Virgin Mobile Festival through Ticketmaster.com.