NASHVILLE |DATE: JULY 15, 2015
FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/BARI LIEBERMAN
KAABOO DEL MAR
PARTNERS WITH GIGTOWN FOR
KAABOO DISCOVERY TOUR
BANDS COMPETE AT THREE VENUES
FOR SLOT TO APPEAR ALONGSIDE FESTIVAL HEADLINERS
NO DOUBT, THE KILLERS AND ZAC BROWN BAND
ON
KAABOO DEL MAR BILL
SEPTEMBER 18-20
AT DEL MAR RACETRACK & FAIRGROUNDS
Festival organizers for KAABOO Del Mar have teamed with San Diego-based mobile app GigTown to give up-and-coming bands a chance to perform Sunday, September 20 on the power-packed KAABOO bill that includes headlining performances from No Doubt, The Killers and Zac Brown Band. Throughout the KAABOO weekend, music aficionados will experience an unforgettable three days of performances on seven stages and six unparalleled experiences: Humor Me, Palate, Indulgences, ArtworK, Encore, and Posh Nosh. KAABOO Del Mar–Friday, September 18-Sunday, September 20 at the Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds–is presented in partnership with Mercedes Benz. Just steps away from the Pacific Ocean, the KAABOO site is situated within a few hours of all major Southern California cities.
The KAABOO Discovery Tour kicks off Sunday, July 19 at Brick by Brick in San Diego with performances from Brad Perry and the Acoustic Fingerprints, Hocus, Raelee Nikole, and Tolan Shaw Band; tickets for the show are $10 and can be purchased online at www.brickbybrick.com or at the door. Next up, a Sunday, July 26 gig at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach featuring Aquile, Armors, Garrett Lee Robinson, Sandollar, and Todo Mundo; the show has a $5 cover and tickets can be purchased online at www.Saintrocke.com or at the door. The final KAABOO Discovery Tour gig is set for Sunday, August 9 at Quartyard in San Diego with a line-up of Grizzly Business, Jet West, Ki, and the Stranger Band; this show has a $10 cover at the door. One winner from each of the KAABOO Discovery Tour shows will be selected (via in-person votes from a panel of music industry judges and fan selections) to perform on the Emerging Artist Stage presented in partnership with GigTown Music (www.gigtown.com).
The KAABOO Del Mar day-by-day line-up is as follows:
THURSDAY VIP: Sheryl Crow; Ed Kowalcyzk
FRIDAY: No Doubt; Snoop Dogg; Foster the People; Bonnie Raitt; Sheryl Crow; Fitz and The Tantrums; Dirty Heads; Rodrigo y Gabriela; Icona Pop; Griz; Los Lobos; Ozomatli; Allen Stone; Delta Rae; Nahko & Medicine for the People; Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers; The White Panda; The Floozies; The Revivalists; Jamestown Revival; Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers; Knox Hamilton; Wheeland Brothers; Peter Matthew Bauer
SATURDAY: Zac Brown Band; Slightly Stoopid; Counting Crows; Young the Giant; The Roots; Spoon; Neon Trees; AWOLNATION; Girl Talk; Big Gigantic; Tribal Seeds; OK Go; Cherub; X; Lucero; Ozomatli; Old 97’s; Justin Townes Earle; Goldfish; Stick Figure; thenewno2; The Revivalists; Fortunate Youth; Natural Vibrations; The Silent Comedy
SUNDAY: The Killers; Train; 311; Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals; Grace Potter; O.A.R.; Michael Franti & Spearhead; Brandi Carlile; Switchfoot; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; Donavon Frankenreiter; Dawes; Lettuce; JJ Grey & Mofro; The White Buffalo; Minnie Driver; MarchFourth!; Dirty Dozen Brass Band; Orgone; The Apache Relay
Emerging Artist Stage
FRIDAY: The Burning Of Rome; Fairground Saints; Larry Kolker; The Midnight Pine
SATURDAY: Corsicana; The Drowning Men; Joe Firstman; The Nervous Wreckords; Tracksuit Wedding
SUNDAY: David Rosales; The J Band; Katastro; Open Air Stereo, along with three KAABOO and Gigtown Discovery Tour Winners
Comedy
(all performances will have support acts)
FRIDAY: Lewis Black; Chris D’elia; Anthony Jeselnik
SATURDAY: Joel McHale; Jeff Garlin; Ron Funches; Hasan Minhaj
SUNDAY: Tig Notaro; Tim Meadows; Iliza Schlesinger
KAABOO Del Mar prices are as follows: GA Hang Loose prices are $125 for single day, $229 for two day (any two day combination), and $299 for three day; Hang Five VIP passes are $299 for single day, $575 for two day, and $799 for three day. In addition, a limited number of KAABOO HANG FIVE and HANG TEN VIP luxury on-site accommodations remain available. All VIP accommodations include access to the private Oceanfront Oasis lounge with pop-up performances and dedicated Oasis Concierge service. Onsite accommodations include two deluxe options: Seascape Luxury RV (two-five guests) or Surfside Luxury Tour Bus (two-eight guests) packages, all of which will be situated in Oceanfront Oasis, set in the legendary racetrack’s infield. Prices start at $6,780 and require a minimum of two guests. To make your reservation and view a full list of pricing options, pleasevisittheKAABOOwebsite or contact KAABOO Hospitality Guest Services: (888) 805-8930 or email: oasis@kaaboodelmar.com.
All three-day VIP passes include entry to a Thursday pre-event, invitation-only celebration with musical performances from Sheryl Crow and Ed Kowalcyzk (founding member and former lead singer of the band, Live). In addition, the Hang Ten VIP pass at $2499 per pass (includes all of the Hang Five VIP benefits) also offers complimentary food and beverages in designated areas, access to the KAABOO Artist Lounge (11:00 AM-10:00 PM) and Oceanfront Oasis (9:00 AM-12 Midnight) on the track in-field, complimentary valet parking, elevated gift bag; access to offsite excursions and on site activities (prices vary based on activity) for surfing and yoga; exclusive pop-up performances/sessions and meet & greets with performers and participants in the Oceanfront Oasis from KAABOO‘s six unparalleled experiences; and a dedicated platinum viewing at three stages (inclusive of the main stage), dedicated “Hang Ten” pre-event planning support and on-site concierge service.
Meanwhile, $1 from each pass purchased will go to the “KINDNESS” charity program, created by KAABOO organizers benefitting four local charities. The funds raised will be divided equally among the charity partners for support of programs directly impacting the local San Diego community. When purchasing passes, guests will be given the option of donating additional funds, with KAABOO matching each donation, dollar for dollar. The “KINDNESS” partners include: Feeding America San Diego (feedingamericasd.org), San Diego Armed Services YMCA (www.sandiegoasymca.org),San Diego Music Foundation (sandiegomusicfoundation.org) and Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter (www.surfridersd.org).
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About GigTown:
GigTown is where local music lives, plays and connects with the community. One app to discover local musicians and check out a map of gigs that are happening nearby. You can filter GigTown artists by genre and style, see where they’re performing next, and even book live music for your own event. LOCAL MUSIC LIVES HERE. Download the Gigtown Music App from iTunes or Google Play to preview all of these incredible bands, as well as discover other local bands in the area.
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