Guerilla Union: Rock The Bells 2010
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Press Release #1 | Press Release #2 | Press Release #3
 

2010 Rock The Bells International Festival Series Press Release #1 Guerilla Union, the live events company behind world-class platforms such as Cypress Hill SmokeOut Festival and Paid Dues Independent Hip Hop Festival, has announced the return of the 7th annual Rock The Bells 2010 Festival Series. This year’s Rock The Bells will feature performances from headliners Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, KRS-One, and Slick Rick, plus an array of seminal hip-hop artists. The Rock The Bells trek will stop at four major North American markets this summer, kicking off on August 21 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. The tour will continue on to Shoreline Amphitheater in San Francisco on August 22, Governer’s Island in New York on August 28, and will wrap up at Merriweather Pavilion in Washington D.C. on August 29. Visit Rock the Bells for ticketing information and the exact lineup per city. Fans are also advised to sign up for the Guerilla Union newsletter for important announcements, pre-sale details and up-to-date information regarding the tour. For the first time in the history of hip-hop entertainment, Rock The Bells is slated to have headliners perform their most influential albums in their entirety. East-coast legends Wu-Tang Clan will perform "Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers" from beginning to end. Released in 1993, the group’s debut album revived the New York rap scene and is widely-regarded as one of the greatest albums in hip-hop history. Considered one of the greatest MC’s of all time, Rakim is set to perform 1987’s, "Paid In Full", his first full-length album with Eric B. Fellow Golden age, east coast rapper, Slick Rick will conquer "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick". Released in 1989, this debut album became a certified-platinum classic topping the Billboard’s Top R&B/ Hip Hop Albums charts. Highly regarded as the "The Teacher", KRS-One is a hip hop culture advocate, music producer, MC and published author. Hailed as one of the best live performers, KRS-One will perform "Criminal Minded." The 1987 trend-setting album sampled music from various genres including rock, reggae and funk. Anticipated performance highlights of this year’s festival series include Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. He will take the stage with his own critically acclaimed musical project. Morello and Boots Riley, front-man emcee of The Coup, comprise the Street Sweeper Social Club. The complete list of participating artists for the tour follows below. Aside from musical performances, Freestyle Session will be bringing out BBoys and BGirls to showcase their talents. The top international breakdancing platform will be incorporated into Rock The Bells to bring a world-class lifestyle atmosphere and to support all forms of hip-hop arts. Rock The Bells has also teamed up with non-profit organization Hip Hop and Hope for Haiti. Although the bright lights of mainstream media attention have dimmed as it relates to the disaster relief efforts in Haiti, Rock the Bells and Hip Hop and Hope for Haiti are committed to long term fundraising efforts. "This time of year is always filled with anxiety, excitement, and even relief," states Rock the Bells founder Chang Weisberg. "Rock the Bells fans have the craziest expectations and the days and nights leading up to our initial announcement are surreal. Ultimately, our goal is to always present something that is historic. This year's show is the epitome of that tradition. Some things new and fresh, some things classic and legendary, and something that you've never seen or may never see and hear again. That's the formula. I am excited for this year's festivals and hope everyone is as hyped up as I am. As always, we will announce a few surprises and keep our fans on their toes all the way up to the day of the show." Venues, dates, and the complete lineup for the Rock The Bells tour were announced at the Official Rock the Bells 2010 Launch Party we told you about on May 24 at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA. For the 3rd year in a row, freestyle champion MC Supernatural freestyled the lineup to a room full of eager press. Artists confirmed for the Rock The Bells 2010 Festival Series include; Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Street Sweeper Social Club, Murs and 9th Wonder, Wiz Khalifa, Clipse, Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind Trick, Brother Ali, DJ Muggs and Ill Bill, Big Sean and Yelawolf. The shows will be hosted by Supernatural and DJ Rocky Rock. Dubcnn are once again proud to be involved in this most prestigious festival series as a media sponsor and will be giving fans and readers the chance to win tickets and giving you updates before and of course features right after the shows! For more information visit Guerilla Union or Rock the Bells.

2010 Rock The Bells International Festival Series Press Release #2

Guerilla Union, the promoter for the ROCK THE BELLS 2010 FESTIVAL SERIES, has unveiled the latest artist additions to the previously announced stellar line-up of performers featuring headliners Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, KRS-One, Slick Rick and more.

Making his first ever appearance on the ROCK THE BELLS stage, Snoop Dogg will co-headline in San Francisco, New York and Washington, D.C. performing for the first time his debut album, Doggystyle, in its entirety. The 1993 Death Row Records release went quadruple platinum and has since made influential albums lists including Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of Essential Recordings of the 90’s and The Source’s 100 Best Rap Albums. This historic set will feature guest performances by Warren G,Tha Dogg Pound, Lady of Rage and RBX. Alternative hip hop luminaries, A Tribe Called Quest, are slated to perform their coveted third album, Midnight Marauders, from beginning to end. The 1993 release was the highly anticipated, up-tempo follow up to The Low End Theory achieving critical and commercial success. Legendary producer, DJ and co-founder of revolutionary hip hop group, Gang Starr, DJ Premier will make a special appearance to celebrate the life and work of fellow Gang Starr collaborator, MC Guru. This special tribute comes in the wake of Guru’s untimely passing to cancer on April 19, 2010. The innovative duo is largely credited for pioneering the hip hop sound of the 90’s mixing jazz, funk and soul. As a very special guest, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, musician and actress, Lauryn Hill will take the stage in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. A unique set will be prepared exclusively for ROCK THE BELLS featuring songs from her critically acclaimed album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, spanning through her work with The Fugees and more. In 1998, Lauryn Hill set record-breaking sales with the release of Miseducation. Going on to set a new record the following year, Ms. Hill became the first woman to win five Grammys in one night. Tickets for all markets will be available at www.TicketFly.com. An exclusive pre-sale for Guerilla Union newsletter subscribers will begin this Friday, June 11.Tickets for Los Angeles and New York will go on sale to the general public June 12. Tickets for San Francisco and Washington, D.C. will go on sale the following week on June 19. Please check www.rockthebells.net for exact line-up and ticketing information for each city.

"This is one of those rare shows that lives up to the promise,” states Chang Weisberg of Guerilla Union. “It's such a massive blessing to have all of these amazing performers embrace the opportunity to celebrate and unite everyone that loves Hip Hop. I woke up this morning and asked my son to pinch me because I could not believe it myself. This kind of show happens only once in a lifetime. It’s a serious piece of live music history. All these records in one day? Some of the greatest records ever. I can't wait to see it!"

“Festivals the size and calibre of this year’s ROCK THE BELLS are rare and difficult to assemble,” adds Weisberg about the decision to visit four cities this year. “We know that there are a lot of fans from other markets disappointed that ROCK THE BELLS isn’t stopping in their city this year. Hopefully, those fans can travel to one of the four destination cities or support one of our more intimate shows that we’re planning for the fall.” Guerilla Union encourages fans to stay tuned as there will be more announcements in the coming weeks.

2010 Rock The Bells International Festival Series Press Release #3

Guerilla Union, announce that very special guest, Ms. Lauryn Hill will perform at all festival dates this summer. She will join Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, The Wu-Tang Clan and many more in San Francisco, CA at the Shoreline Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 22.

Lauryn Hill is confirmed following her stellar performance at Harmony Festival this past weekend in Santa Rosa, CA. Chang Weisberg of Guerilla Union adds, “Fans should anticipate another amazing performance from Ms. Hill at ROCK THE BELLS this year.” As previously announced, Ms. Hill will perform a special ROCK THE BELLS set incorporating music from her break-through solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and more.

Ticket on-sales continue this week for the San Francisco and Washington D.C. legs of the tour. Tickets for San Francisco go on-sale this Friday, June 18 with an exclusive pre-sale beginning Thursday, June 17. Tickets for this date will be available at Livenation.com. The Washington D.C. festival date held on August 29 at Merriweather Post Pavilion will go on-sale Saturday, June 19 through Ticketfly.com. Pre-sales will begin Thursday, June 17 and end Friday, June 18. Ticketing details per city can be found at www.rockthebells.net. Pre-sale details for both cities will be offered exclusively to Guerilla Union newsletter subscribers.

Festival organizers are encouraging fans attending ROCK THE BELLS in Los Angeles, CA at NOS Events Center on August 21 to stay tuned. Another headline performer will be announced for LA on Monday, June 21. Tickets for the southern California and New York festivals are on sale now at Ticketfly.com.

 

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