Who are the acts that will be participating in the PacSun nationwide tour?”
2009 PacTour to Feature Headlining Artist Saosin, Co-Supporting Artists, P.O.S. and Innerpartysystem with opening act Eye Alaska PacSun, the clothing store inspired by the California lifestyle, has officially announced tour kick-off, November 6th in Los Angeles, CA at the House of Blues and wraps December 20th at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Saosin, P.O.S., Innerpartysystem, and Eye Alaska as well as local battle of the band contest winners will be performing on each date. “The diverse lineup this year makes me very excited” says Josh Hubberman, Manager of Music Marketing for PacSun. “Kids aren’t just listening to one genre of music these days and PacTour is a great place for them to be exposed to new music styles.” PacSun stores near each tour stop will again play host to PacTour bands each day of the tour for free and intimate in-store acoustic sessions. Not only can fans show up for the performance and meet and greet, but this year, Ernie Ball will be giving away a free guitar at
PacSun, the easy breezy Cali-inspired clothing store, has officially kicked-off a nationwide tour featuring Saosin, P.O.S., Innerpartysystem and Eye Alaska. There’s even a local battle of the band contest where the winners get to represent their city. The eclectic lineup is a smorgasbord of talents with sounds ranging from punk to rap. The party comes to the State Theatre in St. Petersburg on Dec. 9. Music lovers should check out the entire show regardless of preferences, said Minneapolis-based rapper P.O.S. (aka Stefon Alexander). “You should come at the beginning and see everybody, that’s how I feel about all shows, and they how’s you learn about new music,” he said. “Everything and everyone is so different.” Event organizers agree. The tour takes the music playing in the stores on the road, said Josh Hubberman, manager of Music Marketing for PacSun.