Free concert aims to raise student turnout

By Jane Krull

Daily Staff Reporter

The rock band Guster will give a free concert this afternoon on Palmer Field with more than the purpose of giving University students good tunes to jam to - they're promoting voter registration and political activism.

The Voice Your Vote Commission of the Michigan Student Assembly decided to book Guster to perform on campus to "promote voter registration and appeal to students who might not ordinarily stopped to register to vote," said Voice Your Vote Chairwoman Shari Katz, an LSA junior.

The University Activities Center office decided to co-organize the concert with Voice Your Vote.

"Due to the facts that the concert is free, outside and the popularity of Guster, this will be one of the most unique shows ever at U of M," UAC president Jordan Litwin said.

The concert will start at 4:10 p.m. with the Six Clips opening. In the event of rain, it will be moved to Hill Auditorium.

In addition to voter registration information, many student organizations registered through MSA as being politically or socially active will have informational tables at the concert.

Although no one would comment on Guster's performance fee, Katz said, "Guster significantly reduced their fees because they fervently believed in the purpose of this event."

In addition to performing for a cause, part of the reason Guster agreed to give the concert is its location.

"Guster is really enthusiastic to be playing here again. They love Ann Arbor," said Gabe Sandler, UAC Soundstage chairman.

Students unable to attend the concert who want to learn more about voter registration can visit Voice Your Vote's Website at www.MGoVote.com.

The deadline to register for the November election is Oct. 10.

Co-sponsoring the concert are the Israeli Michigan Public Affairs Committee, the Office of New Student Programs and the University's Housing Division.