Concert Lineup Announced for 2011 “Groovin’ on the Grounds” Event at LSU
BATON ROUGE – Students on Target, a programming committee for LSU Student Government, recently announced the official concert lineup for the 2011 “Groovin’ on the Grounds” event, scheduled for Saturday, March 26, on the LSU Parade Ground.
All festivities will take place on the Parade Ground, with the Pete Maravich Assembly Center serving as the rain location. The festival and concert are free and open to the public
Coordinated by Students on Target, “Groovin’ on the Grounds” is one of the most anticipated events of the spring semester at LSU. Building up to the evening concert is the Students on Target Wellness Festival, which begins at 4 p.m. The wellness festival features multiple booths with food and activities, as well as large air inflatable slides and games. Around sunset, the games are taken away and music pulsates through the Parade Ground.
This year’s “Groovin’ on the Grounds” concert lineup features:
- One Republic – This talented pop/rock group became an overnight success after being discovered by one of the world’s most celebrated super producers, Timbaland. Their first single, “Apologize,” reached as high as No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. For more information, visit www.onerepublic.net.
- Jay Sean – In 2010, this artist had multi-platinum records around the world. He is the only male artist in the past 10 years to have two simultaneous Top 10 tracks. He has numerous awards and singles, including the Top 10 hit, “Do You Remember.” For more information, visit www.jayseanworldwide.com.
- Steel Magnolia – The winner of CMT’s “Can You Duet?,” the single, “Keep on Lovin’ You,” introduced this duo to country radio, earning them two 2010 Academy of Country Music Award nominations, as well as two 2010 CMT Music Award nominations. They are also nominated for Top New Duo/Group at the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. To learn more about Steel Magnola, visit www.steelmagnoliamusic.com.
- The Daylights – This alternative pop/rock trio released their first album in September 2010. Their record was made completely independently in London and they are currently touring with One Republic. For more information about The Daylights, visit http://thedaylights.com.
- Stone Rabbits – The 2010 winner of Students On Target’s Battle of the Bands, Stone Rabbits was founded in 2007 and has since gone on to release two studio albums while building a foundation in the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. The band is a two-year veteran of the Voodoo Arts and Entertainment Experience and intends to release another studio album in 2011. More information on Stone Rabbits can be found at www.myspace.com/stonerabbits.
With past acts such as Akon, Corey Smith, Three-Six Mafia, Better Than Ezra, Gin Blossoms, Chevelle and Marc Broussard, “Groovin’ on the Grounds” not only provides “a good time not wasted” for LSU students, but also to the community.
Students on Target is a Student Government programming committee that is charged with the mission of providing the LSU community with information that will assist them in making positive and healthy choices. This innovative organization uses the medium of music and art to spread this message. Students will be provided with alternative activities while being exposed to new and exciting music and artists. As reflected by the goals of the organization, “Groovin’ on the Grounds” and the preceding festival are alcohol free.
This year, Students on Target has also partnered with the LSU Student Union Art Gallery to bring the theme of music to the Chalk Art Competition on the morning of the concert. Details on the competition will be posted on the Union’s website at www.lsu.edu/union.
For more information about “Groovin’ on the Grounds” or Students on Target, visit www.sg.lsu.edu/sot or e-mail lsusgprogramming@gmail.com.