AUSTIN, Texas, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman of the famed Gas Monkey Garage and Discovery Channel's hit show, "Fast and Loud", have partnered with Cinsay and the "Rags to Riches" live music event in Austin. "We are thrilled to be part of the R2RLIVE.com music concert with Diddy," said Rawlings. "Plus, the ability for us to showcase video and sell shirts and posters inside the video is great," he added.

Richard and Aaron are attending the R2RLIVE.com event and signing limited edition merchandise at the new venue, Emo's East in Austin, Texas.  For fans watching the event online, limited edition autographed posters can also be purchased and shipped directly.  Other merchandise from musical artists and the R2RLIVE.com show will also be available.

R2RLIVE.com Changes Venue from SXSW Brush Square Park:

The R2RLIVE, the world's first live social commerce eConcert, will now be hosted at Emo's East on 2015 E Riverside located just 2.6 miles southwest of Brush Square Park.  The event date and times remain the same with a later end time: Saturday, March 16^th beginning at 1:00PM until 10:00PM.

Featured top musical artists include, Warren G, Skylar Grey, Kitten, The Tontons, Larry Gee, Neo Geo, After Romeo, Trevin Hunte, Rudi Aliza, Remington, Zoe Ann, and DJ Orator will be hosted by Sean Diddy Combs.    

"Having the Gas Monkey Garage team on board with us is terrific!  They have one of the biggest shows on television and their ability to promote and sell via the Smart Store platform is a perfect fit for their marketing and reaching out to fans," said Christian Briggs, Founder and CEO of Cinsay. "The Cinsay platform is changing the way people watch, shop and share,"

Music fans will be able to view the entire live eConcert online and have the ability to shop for exclusive branded merchandise inside the video as well as donate to the event's charities, The Fender Music Foundation along with Meals on Wheels and More.

For admittance to the venue, guests will be granted access with the purchase of one of the exclusive R2RLIVE branded items featuring t-shirts, hoodies, posters, key chains, iPhone covers and more.  A portion of proceeds from the sale of items will benefit both selected charities.

Registration to attend the event and watch online is open at R2RLIVE.COM. Follow news and updates about the event by registering at the R2RLIVE page and via Twitter hashtag #R2RLIVE.

WHAT: Cinsay/RAG: Rags 2 Riches Live Music Event
WHERE: 2015 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas
WHEN: March 16, 2013 – 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST.
COST: Admission with the purchase of exclusive, R2RLIVE event merchandise
ONLINE: www.R2RLive.com

SOURCE Cinsay, Inc.