HOUSTON, TX. (Clear Channel Entertainment) -
Dave Matthews Band along with
Black Eyed Peas, Barenaked Ladies, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Ray Lamontagne, Jem, and Mike Doughty will be performing at the first-ever
Dave Matthews Band Island Getaway presented by Verizon on Randall's Island, New York on Saturday, July 30th and Sunday, July 31st. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the New York City skyline, this two-day concert event promises to deliver an unforgettable summer "island getaway" music experience for fans.
There will be two stages hosting performances throughout the day with Dave Matthews Band delivering the closing performance on the main stage each night. The venue will be set up amphitheatre-style with both reserved seating and general admission. Special VIP packages and premier parking are available. Tickets for the festival went on sale Saturday April 16th, quickly selling out the Saturday show with limited tickets still available for Sunday. Visit the official Dave Matthews Band Web site https://www.davematthewsband.com for details.
"New York City is like a second home for us," said Dave Matthews Band. "To play such a special venue like Randall's Island for the first time is especially exciting."
Jim Glancy, president of Ron Delsener Presents, said, "We're thrilled to have Dave Matthews Band headline this highly anticipated summer event. The band's well-loved music and tremendous following will no doubt make this a phenomenal concert event."
Dave Matthews Band Island Getaway is a collaboration of Ron Delsener Presents, a division of Clear Channel Music; Dave Matthews Band; and branding specialists Clear Channel Entertainment Properties. Leveraging its extensive artist relationships and production resources, Ron Delsener Presents secured the talent lineup and is producing this festival. Clear Channel Entertainment Properties created and marketed the custom-branded entertainment opportunities for sponsors.
"We've created a unique summer music experience from scratch that will enable Verizon to forge powerful brand connections with music fans each day," said Bruce Eskowitz, president of Clear Channel Entertainment Properties. "This event will certainly be one of this summer's concert highlights, combining leading music talents, branded live entertainment and next-generation communications technology in a unique way."
Bob Ingalls, president of Verizon Retail Markets, said, "Dave Matthews Band Island Getaway provides a distinctive and innovative platform to demonstrate and showcase the breadth of Verizon's communications offerings. We're proud to be partnering with Dave Matthews Band and Clear Channel Entertainment Properties to provide such an exciting music experience for our customers."
Renowned for innovative branded live entertainment, Clear Channel Entertainment Properties is enabling Verizon to align its brand with Dave Matthews Band Island Getaway in ways that deliver fresh and compelling consumer experiences. Verizon will have the opportunity to engage consumers through pre-event contests and promotions, on-site prouct placement and sampling, VIP benefits and post-event marketing. Additionally, through this sponsorship Verizon DSL customers will have access to exclusive, online content featuring Dave Matthews Band.
