SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT July 10, 2013 JULY CONCLUDES WITH LONG RUNNING, HARD ROCKING TOURS AT AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE ATLANTA – Fasten your seat belts Atlanta because Aaron’s Amphitheatre is bringing tours that will knock fans right out of their seats. Sensational sounds will fill the speakers on Saturday, July 20 with 311’s “Unity Tour.” Having entertained thousands over the years, the tour will also feature Cypress Hill and G. Love & Special Sauce. Then on Thursday, July 25, The Vans Warped Tour “Best Day Ever” will be rocking the venue all day with an incredible lineup. And to cap it all off, “Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival” will unite metal-heads for a rockin’ show Tuesday, July 30. Aaron’s Amphitheatre is the place to catch your favorite band this summer and a place to enjoy friends, food, and spirits with a new VIP experience. WHO: Unity Tour: 311 with Cypress Hill, and G. Love & Special Sauce WHEN: Saturday, July 20 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Aaron’s Amphitheatre - 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta, GA 30315 TICKETS: Tickets are $36 - $55.50 (plus applicable fee) Available at www.Ticketmaster.com or www.LiveNation.com ABOUT 311 311 has developed a reputation for being one of the most entertaining live bands as they play sounds that are a unique hybrid of rock, reggae, hip-hop and funk. Fans can expect a set packed with favorites and greatest hits from the Omaha-based rockers. Cypress Hill has sold over 18 million albums worldwide with popular hits that have earned them three Grammy nominations. Today they are heralded as one of the best known and most respected groups in all of hip-hop. G. Love & Special Sauce are enjoying their second run on the “Unity Tour.” Their distinct alternative-blues-hip-hop sound has led them to major festival appearances at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, as well as landing them collaborations with renowned artist like Jack Johnson and the Avett Brothers. Keep up with 311 on their website at www.311.com. WHO: Vans Warped Tour WHEN: Thursday, July 25 Doors open at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Aaron’s Amphitheatre - 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta, GA 30315 TICKETS: Tickets are $37.50 in advance - $45 day of show (plus applicable fees) Available at www.Ticketmaster.com or www.LiveNation.com ABOUT VANS WARPED TOUR The nationally-renowned festival, now in its 19th year, is the most eclectic traveling tour and features a diverse array of artists with hot acts in every genre from punk, metal and indie to rock, hip-hop, rap, EDM, reggae and pop. The festival also offers a variety of lifestyle attractions for its traditionally low ticket price. The VANS WARPED TOUR® is well established as America’s premier music and lifestyle festival of the summer, breaking up-and-coming indie talent as well as creating and showcasing major established artists since 1995. The tour has cemented its place in history by bringing punk rock/skate/action sports culture from the underground to the forefront of global youth culture. At the same time it helps those in need and is the first tour to consistently use groundbreaking environmental concepts every year on the road. For more information on the tour that Alternative Press readers voted the “Best Tour/Festival” of 2009/2010/2011/2012 and Rolling Stone called “America’s most successful festival” go to www.vanswarpedtour.com. Complimentary Parents Ticket and Reverse Daycare Vans Warped Tour is helping fans underage fans attend without hassle. The tour is offering one complimentary parent admission to accompany a minor purchasing a ticket to the tour for the remaining 2013 stops. The complimentary admission ticket can be picked up at the Vans guest list tent located near the front entrance of the venue. No refunds for already purchased tickets. The program is also an extension of the Reverse Daycare tent. Located inside the vendor village on the Warped festival grounds, the Reverse Daycare is a special enclosed oasis--with air-conditioning, movies and cold-beverages--where festival-goers can drop-off their parents. This year, organizers have expanded the popular Reverse Daycare tent which continues to grow every year. WHO: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival: Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, and Amon Amarth WHEN: Tuesday, July 30 Doors open at 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Aaron’s Amphitheatre - 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta, GA 30315 TICKETS: Tickets are $36-$100 (plus applicable fees) Available at www.Ticketmaster.com or www.LiveNation.com ABOUT ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival is a touring metal festival that takes place each summer across the United States and Canada. Going into it's sixth year, RMF has featured such names as Slayer, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Hatebreed, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Whitechapel, The Devil Wears Prada and many more. In 2013, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon and Amon Amarth will rock the Rockstar Energy Main Stage. But you'll want to come early, because the rotating festival stages will feature Machine Head, Children of Bodom, Job For A Cowboy, Behemoth, Buther Babies, Behemoth, Battlecross, Emmure, Motionless In White, Born Of Osiris, Huntress and Thrown Into Exile. The Metal Mulisha freestyle motocross team has been a staple on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival for the past five years and entertains thousands with three jumps shows throughout the day. ABOUT AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood makes concert-going easy and fun. The live music venue has undergone changes in order to enhance fans experience with $4 draft beers, local food truck, concession upgrades, increased service, a VIP viewing deck, and more! With this year’s concert line up, venue renovations, and accessibility, Aaron’s Amphitheatre will serve as the epicenter of entertainment for all of Atlanta. For more information on Aaron’s Amphitheatre, visit www.livenation.com. You can also keep up with the venue by joining us on Facebook at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood or on Twitter @LiveNationATL. MEDIA CONTACT: Tara Murphy | April Dickey | 360 Media, Inc. | 404-577-8686 or [email protected] VENUE CONTACT: Akeasha Branch | Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood | 404-443-5009 or [email protected] # # # .