Aerosmith Performs on New York's Randall's Island Tonight

LivingSocial, the local marketplace to buy and share the best things to do in your city, today announced that Aerosmith, America's greatest rock and roll band, will headline LivingSocial's Backyard Festival on Randall's Island in New York City tonight, July 13th.

While Aerosmith, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Yeasayer, and other music stars rock the stage, the crowd will be living every foodie's dream with a special culinary experience curated by Danny Meyer's Union Square Events featuring Blue Smoke, El Verano Taquería, Box Frites, Union Square Burger, and selections from Creative Juice.

Accompanying great food and great music, LivingSocial's Backyard Festival, sponsored by Redd's Apple Ale, will also feature a craft beer and wine tasting with more than 150 selections from the world's leading brewers and wineries. And in the true spirit of backyard parties, there will be a playground for partygoers of all ages with an array of games, activities, and rides.

"This is the summer backyard party to end all backyard parties," said LivingSocial CEO Tim O'Shaughnessy. "When the weather gets hot, Americans have always gathered with friends in their yards to listen to great music, eat great food, share cold beers, and create lifelong memories. LivingSocial's Backyard Festival will propel that beloved summer ritual to the next level with legendary bands, world-class cuisine, top-shelf wine and beer, and games for all ages."

Tickets for LivingSocial's Backyard Festival are available exclusively through LivingSocial at http://www.livingsocial.com/backyardfestival. Tickets start at $89 with no additional costs for General Admission, which includes access to the festival grounds and three beer or wine tastings. General Admission Plus tickets are $129 to include nine beer/wine tastings, one tasting plate, and express check-in. Guests must be age 21+ to drink and enter the craft beer/wine tasting area.

For festivalgoers seeking a more exclusive experience, VIP tickets, available for $299, offer access to the VIP section with complimentary food, open beer/wine bar, ferry tickets to/from Randall's Island, and express check-in. At the highest level, a limited number of Ultra VIP Access tickets, for $999, offer all of the elements of the VIP package, plus an exclusive up-close viewing experience from the side of the stage.

LivingSocial's Backyard Festival is proud to partner with the Robin Hood Foundation in its efforts to fight poverty in New York City. Onsite donations will benefit hundreds of the best poverty-fighting programs throughout New York City. Learn more about Robin Hood's groundbreaking work at http://www.robinhood.org/.

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