All-star hip-hop 'Bakasfield Blaze' heads to Mechanics Bank Arena

Feb. 6—The legends of West Coast hip-hop will descend on Mechanics Bank Arena May 20 for the first-ever "Bakasfield Blaze."

This inaugural event boasts an all-star lineup including Ice Cube, Cypress Hill, DJ Quik, Suga Free, Berner, Baby Bash, 2ndIInone and WC.

Doors open at 6 p.m., show is at 7 p.m. May 20 at the arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave.

Tickets, ranging from $59 to $349, will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at AXS.com.

Ticket holders can upgrade their night with the Corona Premier Experience, which includes pre-show access to the exclusive Corona Premier Club with private bar and table seating, complimentary hors d'oeuvres as well as premium parking on the first floor of the arena parking structure. The cost is $50 in addition to your purchased ticket, available at AXS.com.