The Bash Announces 2019 Lineup

By: Staff –

Legendary punk rock band Rancid has been tapped as headliner to debut The Bash — a brand new music and craft beer festival hitting the U.S. this spring.

The Bash launched on May 11 in Phoenix, AZ and includes a total of seven stops in May and June. With a lineup curated by Rancid, all dates of The Bash will feature music from Rancid, Pennywise (excluding Phoenix),Suicidal Tendencies, and L7, along with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (Phoenix only), H20, Madball, Noi!se, and Sharp Shock on select dates. Each date of The Bash will also host craft beer tastings (until 4:00 P.M.) from some of the best breweries in the country. Beer tastings will vary by city according to local alcohol laws and restrictions. Music and brewery lineup details per date can be seen at http://www.TheBashFestival.com.

Tim Armstrong of Rancid says, “I’m looking forward to playing with some of my favorite bands in the world. Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies, L7, and more. We look forward to seeing everyone out at The Bash!”

In addition to a diverse selection of participating beers and breweries, each date will offer Brewstomper Golden Ale — a collaboration between Rancid and Ska Brewing out of Durango, CO. Brewstomper will be available at all dates of The Bash for sampling and at concessions, as well as everywhere that Ska Brewing is sold, in both cans and on draft.

The 2019 dates for The Bash are as follows:
Saturday, May 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Margaret T. Hance Park
Sunday, May 12 – Tucson, AZ – Rillito Park Racetrack
Sunday, June 2 – Englishtown, NJ – Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Saturday, June 8 – Boise, ID – Memorial Stadium
Sunday, June 9 – Tacoma, WA – America’s Car Museum @ LeMay’s
Saturday, June 15 – San Jose, CA – Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Sunday, June 16 – Sacramento, CA – Papa Murphy’s Park

During VIP early entry craft beer tastings (from Noon – 4:00 P.M.), and general admission tastings (from 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.), craft beer lovers who are 21+ can sample from a selection of over 100 different craft beersfrom the finest breweries in the nation. Tastings will feature tons of local favorites, with an initial list of well-known breweries including:

• The Shop, Helio Basin Brewing, Modern Times, Helton Brewing, andSka Brewing in Phoenix, AZ
• The Shop, Stone Brewing, Barrio Brewing, Modern Times, andSka Brewing in Tucson, AZ
• Heretic Brewing, High Water Brewing, Bell’s Brewing,Solid Ground, and Ska Brewing in Englishtown, NJ
• Payette Brewing, Sockeye Brewing, Edge Brewing, Iron Horse Brewery, andSka Brewing in Boise, ID
• Pike Brewing, 7 Seas Brewing, Stone Brewing, Harmon Brewing, andSka Brewing in Tacoma, WA
• Ska Brewing, 21st Amendment, Modern Times, Faction Brewing, and Stone Brewingin San Jose, CA
• New Glory Craft Brewery, Jackrabbit Brewing Co., Seismic Brewing Company, Auburn Alehouse, and Ska Brewing in Sacramento, CA

Tickets for all tour dates of The Bash go on sale Friday, February 22 at 10:00 AM local time at http://www.TheBashFestival.com, with General Admission tickets starting at $39.50 (plus fees) and VIP tickets starting at $99.50 (plus fees), while supplies last. The Bash is 21+ only during craft beer tastings, and is open to all ages after 4:00 PM.

VIP tickets include: One VIP admission ticket to The Bash; a dedicated VIP entry lane into the venue; one hour early entry for up to 4 hours of craft beer tastings (Noon – 4:00 PM, 21+ only); and access to the The Bash VIP Lounge, which includes: comfortable areas to sit and relax, a VIP bar, private restrooms, convenient food options available for purchase, and more. After 4:00 PM all ages are welcome into the VIP Lounge area. Additional VIP ticket perks – including views of the main stage and exclusive beer tastings – vary by market.