July 1, 2009

The Uprising International will be creating a limited edition collectable poster for the 2009 Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival. The Uprising’s past projects include Rock the Vote Official 2009 Inauguration Party, The Fillmore San Francisco (Willie Nelson, Gov’t Mule, etc.), The Wiltern Concert for Katrina Relief, The Beastie Boys, Tenacious D and other national acts  The poster will be available for sale only at the festival site on September 18, 19 and 20, 2009.

“What surprised us in the past couple of years is that the Lobster Festival has become as much about the music as it is the food. Our poster celebrates the fun and diversity of LA’s most unusual and eclectic concert weekend,” said Jeff Nicholas, Uprising’s creative director. A portion of the profits from the poster sales will be donated to a yet-to-be selected non-profit.

“We are flattered and honored that the design team from the Uprising chose us for this project. To know that our poster will be hanging along side posters for artists like the Beastie Boys, Jason Mraz, Kylie Minogue, and events like Rock the Vote and the Long Beach Blues Festival is a dream come true,” said Jim Hall, Lobster Festival producer.

The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival is the largest event of its kind in the world. Now in its 11th year, the festival features World Famous Discount Lobster Meals for only $17.00 prepared by San Pedro Fish Markets, Inc. 2009′s entertainment lineup features top name rock acts (to be announced August 1) and performances from The Dare Devil Chicken Club, Project Dynamite and more all included in one low admission price. Kids under 12 are free.