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Welcome Back Kickoff Concert with Noah Guthrie & Ben Rector
Venue: Commonwealth Ballroom (Squires), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, August 31, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free
Description:
The Virginia Tech Union invites you to a free Kickoff Concert in the Commonwealth Ballroom located within Squires featuring the sounds of musician Noah Guthrie and Ben Rector on Friday, August 31st.

Admission to the show is free however you will need a wristband to enter. Only a limited number will be handed out. Wristbands will be handed out at Squires between 4-7 pm. You are encouraged to arrive at the Spirit Rally early to get a wristband.

Eighteen year old singer/songwriter, Noah is making his mark early and often! The young South Carolina native has been steadily building a name for himself in the music business through his live performances and his unique covers. That steady building process recently became an all out explosion when his cover of LMFAO's "Sexy And I Know It" went viral earning him more than 8 million views in less than a week. That viral explosion landed Noah on NBC's Today Show, Jay Leno's Tonight Show, and several U.S. and European Radio Stations where Noah's cover has gotten air play.

Noah's original music is a mixture of Americana Pop with a touch of Blues and often described as smokey, rich and romantic.

Noah has opened for a wide variety of artists such as Selena Gomez, Vanessa Carlton, Neon Trees, Cobra Starship, Matisyahu, Eddie Money and Phil Vassar. His powerful, soulful voice and beautifully written songs appeal to a wide range of audiences. Currently in the studio working tirelessly on his debut album, Noah hopes to have a release late 2012 to early 2013.

For more information, visit: http://noahguthrie.com

Ben Rector is a singer/songwriter currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee playing a variety of pop, rock and folk music. He is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he played the piano as a young child and later picked up the guitar in high school.

Ben attended the University of Arkansas where he studied marketing and begin his solo career during his freshmen year with a self-titled EP and his song "Conversation" off his EP won the grand prize in the pop category for the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2006 becoming the youngest person to win the award.

Fast forward to Nashville where Ben and his wife moved to pursue his music career. He currently is touring the country playing his latest music and familiar tunes.

For more information, visit: http://benrectormusic.com/

The doors open at 6:30 pm. The concert starts at 7 pm.

For more information, visit: http://www.vtu.org.vt.edu/ or http://www.facebook.com/events/487947041235371/