March 30, 2011

Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) organizers announced today that they are rolling out the red carpet for their loyal fans and offering a limited number of Aug. 20 street festival tickets for a discounted rate. The tickets, priced at $45, went on sale today, and as an extra bonus the tickets are all fee free.
Through a new partnership with TicketWeb, SSMF will offer tickets without fees this year, meaning that the price promoted is the price fans will pay.
After the pre-sale, general admission street festival tickets will be available for $55 in advance and $70 at the gate the day of the event. VIP street festival tickets will be available for $120, and there will be a very limited number of three-day VIP passes available for $250.

Tonight the world famous Viper Room welcomes Sin City sensation (how’s that for alliteration?) Imagine Dragons. After garnering every possible recognition and local music award that the entertainment capital has to offer, the band is poised to conquer the rest of the nation – and the world – with their heartfelt, anthemic melodies.
Speaking with TheSunsetStrip.com from across state lines, the quints (vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, keyboardist Brittany Tolman, drummer Andrew Tolman and bassist Ben McKee) dispensed with solid advice on touring, blackjack and where to find the best all-you-can-eat buffets. Here’s what they had to say…