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	Vol.7, No 28, October 18, 1999
	Pyramid concert details released By Kristopher Hanson Daily Forty-Niner Although some details are still to come, Beach Blast '99 will be the title of the first-ever concert event at The Pyramid, Associated Students Inc. officials announced Thursday. Featuring alternative band Smashmouth, Beach Blast '99 will include a tailgate preparty, prize giveaways and undetermined opening acts. The A.S.I. hopes the Nov. 2 concert will "serve as a springboard for future events," said Robert Garcia, A.S.I. administrator. The goal is to "transform...The Pyramid into a concert venue." A.S.I. President Toby Sexton said that the event has been a long time in the making. "This is a unified effort," Sexton said. "Five years in the working... with four different administrations responding to the desire of students." Smashmouth is a San Jose alternative/ska band, whose recent hits have received heavy rotation on the radio with hits such as "Why Can't We Be Friends" and "All Star." The A.S.I. reported that the entire event will cost the university $85,000, which includes the price of the bands, stage and lighting equipment; security; and other related expenses. With ticket sales, "we will just be trying to break even," Sexton said. The A.S.I. officials said they were satisfied with Smashmouth, after other acts, such as Rage Against the Machine and Sugar Ray declined their offer. A.S.I. officials said they actually felt more comfortable with this group, stating that the other bands might have created problems in the crowd. "This is a non-controversial band," Sexton said. University Police Sgt. Bonnie Myers agreed, saying that police expect it to be a low-risk concert. "It should be a really fun night," said Myers, who also said that the police department was pleased with the concert planning, choice of band and implementation. Security for the concert will include an events staff, police, Campus Safety Officers and medical personnel, Sexton said. A.S.I. representatives were still awaiting approval from the Long Beach fire marshal to allow The Pyramid floor to be open, said Sexton. The maximum number of people allowed in The Pyramid is 5,000, said Jesse Ervin, A.S.I. spokesman. The tailgate party, which will start at 5:30 p.m., will include food, music, a chance to mingle before the concert and possibly a skateboarding ramp, Garcia said. The opening acts will be announced at a later date, along with a complete itinerary of the day's events. General admission tickets will cost $15 for CSULB students, faculty and staff and $20 for the general public. For floor access tickets, the cost rises to $20 for CSULB students, faculty and staff and $25 for the general public. Parking will be free for students with a CSULB parking pass. Tickets go on sale Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. and are available at The Pyramid box office and Ticketmaster. Student tickets only will be sold at the University Student Union photo ticket center, located on the second floor of the USU. For more information, one may contact the A.S.I. at (562)985-5241.		Pyramid concert details released   Sedan smacks into campus shuttle   Skateboarders defy on-campus rules   Campus art teaches about domestic abuse   Retiring professors leave voids in CSULB classrooms Closing Holly-wood   Little merit in background check Alumni share their FX secrets with campus   Pantera still confident in its metal sound   Conference shuffle may have domino effect Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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