SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced a new program that gives San Francisco's vibrant coffee shop community free access to exclusive concerts by local talent. The Verizon Wireless' Coffee Shop Series will also showcase the latest technology, including the Verizon Wireless MiFi(TM)2000 and the newest 3G smartphones.
The performance series will include The Dodos, an indie rock band known for playing multiple and uncommon instruments live on stage, and Port O'Brien, an Oakland-area band that combines acoustic, folk and indie rock. The concerts will take place in two different San Francisco theaters, each representing a specific coffee shop partner.
The first 25 fans at each show who donate their old wireless phones for recycling by Verizon Wireless' HopeLine® program will have the chance to be seated in the VIP section. HopeLine® is Verizon Wireless' phone recycling and re-use program that supports domestic violence prevention agencies, including more than 20 organizations in the Bay Area. For more information about the HopeLine program, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.
Verizon Wireless' Coffee Shop Series Dates / Locations Artist: The Dodos Port O'Brien --------- ------------ Venue: Victoria Theater Z Space @ Artaud Date: Saturday, May 8 Sunday, May 16 Doors: 3:00pm 3:00pm Show: 4:00pm 4:00pm Venue Address: 2961 16th Street 450 Florida St San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA 94103 94110 Coffee Shop Four Barrel Coffee Bar Partner: Coffee Shop 1026 Valencia St 890 Bryant St Address: San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA
Tickets to each performance will be handed out prior to each show in its partner coffee shop. For more information on Verizon Wireless' San Francisco Coffee Shop Series, or to learn other ways to get VIP seating, go to VerizonInsider.com/CSS. For more information about music from Verizon Wireless or to download and purchase ringtones, ringback tones or full-track songs, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/mp3.
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