The Screaming O Added Sizzle to Tampa's 97X Backyard BBQ

LOS ANGELES—The Screaming O and Rock On Sexy Energy rocked Tampa, Fla., in the Backstage Artist Lounge at the 97X Backyard BBQ, giving attendees a a Memorial Day weekend won't soon forget. The Scream Team heated up the grill, turned up the volume and poured some Rock On Sexy shots to accompany the sounds of the music industry’s hottest rock bands courtesy of Tampa Bay’s new rock alternative station, 97X. The Screaming O Scream Team roamed backstage and throughout the grounds, dispensing Rock On shots, Screaming O Rings and Condom Packs. The giveaways were designed to spread the message of the Association for Safe Fun Sex: Play Safe, Stay Sexy. The ladies of the Scream Team shared the limelight in the Backstage Artists Lounge with headliners Panic! at the Disco, The Airborne Toxic Event and AWOLNation as thousands of fans swarmed the festival for a chance to see their rock idols and win one of The Screaming O’s gift basket giveaways. “The Screaming O joined Backstage Artist Lounge once again, this time to celebrate everyone’s favorite three-day weekend with a massive BBQ-themed music festival that brings the industry’s hottest bands together every year,” The Screaming O partner Keith Caggiano said. The Todd Couples Superstore joined the Screaming O Scream Team to spread the word, sponsoring games and prizes and general good times all day long. Leading up to the big event, one huge Screaming O gift basket was given away live on the 97X radio waves each day of the week to get the party started early. The Scream Team was all over the BBQ scene, playing poker in the Derby Lane Poker Room while gnawing on ribs and burgers. The Event Squad brought the infamous Screaming O contest and free giveaways to the crowd, complete with Screaming O beer cozies to ensure everyone’s beverages stayed cool in the sun. With homemade BBQ, ice-cold bear and a Rock On Sexy cocktail or two to accompany the sounds of Hugo, Sick Puppies, Marksmen and more of the nation’s top performers, one heck of a weekend was had by all. For more information about The Screaming O, visit http://www.thescreamingo.com/.