The University Programming Board will be treating St. Edward’s University students to a concert by musician Ben Kweller.
The show will be held March 26 on the Main Building lawn.
Kweller, now an Austin local, has gained notoriety for his high-profile festival performances and collaborations. His musical style blends numerous genres, including folk, country, indie and rock. Kweller’s most recent album, “Changing Horses,” was released in 2009. It was recorded in Austin and received widely positive reviews.
While the concert will be free, donations will be collected at the performance to benefit the American Red Cross. Students will also be able to contribute by entering a raffle for an electric guitar and purchasing custom event T-shirts and concessions.
UPB has hosted similar concerts in recent years with well-known musicians like Okkervil River and Bob Schneider.
UPB music coordinator Faith Chonko thinks it is important for UPB to coordinate these kinds of campus events for several reasons.
“There’s the typical answer that it’s Austin and music is important for the city, but I think also a lot of people can’t necessarily make it off campus or don’t have the funds to pay for a show,” Chonko said. “So we try to offer a free show with someone recognizable that they are going to enjoy.”
The show will also feature an opening act, which will be announced closer to the performance date.
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Do you have to be a student there to attend?
yeah, do you have to be a student?
Yes, the concert is intended for students only. Though it is outside on the campus lawn so I imagine it's hard to keep it completely exclusive.
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