My Morning Jacket To Play SAB Spring Concert

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2011) – The Student Activities Board is proud to announce that My Morning Jacket will be the 2011 Spring Concert! The concert will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 in Memorial Coliseum. This concert is sponsored by the Student Activities Board (SAB) and is part of SAB’s annual Little Kentucky Derby Festival.

Formed in 1998 in Louisville, My Morning Jacket (MMJ) is one of today’s most beloved rock bands in the country. Known for their stage presence and hard-rocking show, MMJ has a loyal fan base that travels across the country to see them in concert. The band’s 2008 album Evil Urges was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Alternative Rock Album category.

“I’ve heard My Morning Jacket puts on an amazing live show,” said Chris Duncan, director of SAB’s Concert Committee. “I’m really excited to see the Kentucky natives perform at the UK.”

My Morning Jacket is to headline and perform in a number of festivals this summer including Mountain Jam, Hangout Music Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Wakarusa Festival and Bonnaroo. The band’s sixth studio album is anticipated to release this spring. MMJ is said to be “the best live band in the world” by LA Weekly.

UK student and SAB Traditions Director Jaclyn Hawkins said, “MMJ is very theatrical in their shows which add an extra element in their performance that sets them apart from other bands. Jim James has an amazing voice and the song lyrics have the ability to be heartbreakingly beautiful or make you want to dance.”

Tickets are $25 for floor and lower level stands and $20 for upper level stands for UK students with a valid student ID. Tickets for general public are $50 for floor and lower lever stands and $45 for upper level stands. Student tickets can be purchased from the Student Center Ticket Office on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and general public tickets can be purchased at any Ticketmaster location or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

UK students may purchase tickets beginning on Monday, March 7, with a valid student ID. Students may bring up to four (4) additional valid UK student IDs including their own to buy up to five (5) tickets. Beginning on Thursday, March 10, UK Students are able to purchase up to four (4) guest tickets at the general public price with their valid UK student ID if the student have not previously purchased a ticket. On Saturday, March 12, general public tickets will be available on www.ticketmaster.com.

Will-call tickets will be available at the Joe Craft Ticket office beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 and doors will open at 6 p.m. Entry will be through the main entrance only, located on the Avenue of Champions. Re-entry will not be permitted.

The Student Activities Board (SAB) brings more than 100 events to the University of Kentucky annually that enhance the college experience by providing students, other members of the campus and the Lexington community with entertaining, educational or enriching programs that are reflective of contemporary issues and trends.

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