Backstage Artist Lounge 2013 Tour Wraps Up with Nico Vega, New Politics, The Dirty Heads & Blue Oct

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 5, 2013 - PRLog -- (Houston) – Non-stop activity backstage this weekend included leading brands and artists performing Buzzfest 31, Blue October, The Dirty Heads, New Politics, Stone Temple Pilots, 10 Years, Cage The Elephant, IAMDYNAMITE and Oleander. Known as The Backstage Artist Lounge, this artist-only area backstage was presented by Pura Vida Tequila, whose marquis artist is Sully Erna of Godsmack. All day backstage, bands and brands interacted in their private Backstage Artist Lounge (B.A.L.) for photo opps and video crews who convert the whole environment into a tidal wave of content and social media activity.

Official B.A.L. brands present this weekend included Audio Technica, Schecter Guitars, ReVolver, Killer Concepts, Matt’s Munchies, Yak Pak, Kabang Energy Candy, Demon Ink, Affliction Clothing, Forget Hangovers, Massive Apparel, StacheTATs, Zenify, InTune Guitar Picks, Man Lotion, MJ Smokewear, Strapped Condoms, Glasstics, Testosterone Shoes, Sweetwater, Millenium Cigarillos, Indie Exhibit, Ceron Salon of Houston, Houston Smallcakes, Justin’s Nut Butta, Sticker Giant, Luichiny, Chicken Poop Lip Junk, Tattoo Sales, Driven Clothing, Positive Effect and Word Notebooks.

“We were able demonstrate the loudness and clarity of our the Rocksteady XS, as well as all the features and functions to the bands who played at Buzzfest. They were totally blown away!” remarked Rick Cao, President/ Co-founder of Killer Concepts, which sampled sound from their Rock Steady Blue tooth Speakers. Killer concepts made some great contacts with several artists whom they plan to keep in touch with. Killer Concepts had an amazing experience backstage stated Rick Cao, “From beginning to end, the production and set up from the Backstage Artist Lounge crew was flawless.”

“This is my second Backstage Artist Lounge and I’d say that this time at Buzzfest was a groundbreaking experience. Had a great time meeting all the people in the bands and the staff involved. We are definitely stuck here as long as The Backstage Artist Lounge will have us!”, said Eric, of Demon Ink Tattoo Shop. Eric and JP tattooed Justin Furstenfeld of the band Blue October backstage at this tour date and will be finishing up his tattoo on their next tour date in December!

Matt's Munchies Premium Fruit Snacks were an instant hit with artists and backstage host, Christina Outlaw, added, “Matt’s Munchies are so yummy and so healthy! Every time we opened one to sample to the bands, the band members and I would finish the entire pack! Thank goodness a whole pack is only 35-40 calories!” They are delicious hand-crafted fruit strips made with the purest natural ingredients we can source. ceritified USDA Organic, Gluten free, Kosher-Pareve, Vegan, non-GMO and Delicious! Matt's Munchies are proudly made in Santa Ana, California.

Artists loved the colorful designs and patterns of bags offered by Yak Pak in lounge. Blue October, Nico Vega, and 10 Years wished Yak Pak a Happy 25^th Anniversary!

ManSTUFF had their travel sizes of Man Wash, Man Shave, and Man Lotion for artists to easily travel with on tour.

Smallcakes Houston provided delicious cupcakes for the artists for their 2^nd time backstage at Buzzfest. The cupcakes were decorated for the rock show!

Other BAL supporters featured in this Backstage Artist Lounge Glasstic Bottle Co., Smallcakes Houston, and O-Port.

The Backstage Artist Lounge gave a pair of tickets to one lucky Facebook follower to attend Buzzfest. Follow ‘The Backstage Artist Lounge’ on Facebook for more contests and backstage access all year long. Entertaining BAL video clips from backstage can be viewed on the official YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/Cmartrocks

(above photo: Killer Concepts with The Dirty Heads)

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About Backstage Artist Lounge^TM Tour BAL tours major concert festivals across North America and abroad. Backstage Artists Lounge integrates top brands with famous bands. Now in year 7, BAL marries innovation in marketing with new solutions for the music industry. Guests of Backstage Artists Lounge to date include Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Avenged Sevenfold, The Killers, Stone Temple Pilots, Chevelle, Blue October, Cage The Elephant, Breaking Benjamin, New Politics, Papa Roach, Taking Back Sunday, Staind, Seether, Wolfmother, Linkin Park, Three Days Grace, Offspring, Buckcherry, Saliva, Flyleaf, Jet, and many more.