ASAP Hosts Homecoming After Party

Photo Provided by ASAP

10/14/2010 - The air in the Lory Student Center Main Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night will be filled with the sounds of modern swing and funk as the popular bands, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD) and Bop Skizzum, hit the stage.

Loren Martinez, the Concert Coordinator for the Association for Student Activity Programming (ASAP), said that this is one of the biggest and most unique concerts that CSU has seen in a while.

“These bands are authentic and fun. They both are very passionate about what they do and it shows in their performances. Once you hear them play, you want to hear more,” Martinez said.

*Hear more of what Loren Martinez has to say about BBVD

The event, which will also be accompanied by the finale of CSU Idol, will take place after the homecoming football game. However, students will have the opportunity to see the bands perform during the half time show when they play with the CSU marching band.



Photo by: Ashley Boden



“We want students to feel like we are bringing them valuable, diverse, and most importantly, fun events,” said Nick Eppley, one of ASAP’s Marketing Coordinators, “The homecoming after party featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, arguably one of the world’s best swing bands, is just one part of this experience.”



*Want to know more about ASAP? Nick Eppley tells you here



Since it began in the 1960s, ASAP has been responsible for coordinating many of the events students attend at CSU. Though the organization has provided students with a variety of programs, it is often ridiculed for using student fees to do so.

Eppley said that although some students don’t like to see their money going toward ASAP, there are many students who would rather pay the student fee and in turn have the opportunity to experience free or reasonably priced and fun events on campus.

“My hope is that the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Bop Skizzum concert will be an experience that students will never forget,” Martinez said.

*Loren Martinez talks more about ASAP Concerts

The event is open to the public and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

*Click here to hear Nick Eppley talk about the benefits of getting involved with ASAP

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