2008 Woodie Awards
Black Eyed Peas to Headline Spring Concert
Arianne Rasmussen
Issue date: 2/23/06 Section: News
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Sophomore Elona Shape, Bridgeport, who likes both bands, says she's "extremely excited" about their coming to the university.
"It should be fun!" said freshman Stephanie Ciccone, Old Bridge, N.J.
"I think it's cool that we get actual concerts," said Emily Jerome, freshman, San Diego, Calif. "I want to get tickets to go to it."
Tickets for the concert went on sale yesterday, Feb. 22, in the Hawley Lounge and can be acquired by calling the Student Life Office at 203-371-7846 for $40 until they sell out. There will be a total of about 3,000 tickets available. No checks will be accepted to pay for the tickets which should be paid by cash or credit card.
Despite the excitement in the air, some students are not going to the concert whether due to other musical preferences or other commitments.
Others students feel that the two band choices may not attract a very diverse audience.
"It's really girly bands. I feel as though not many guys will be going to that but I think they are good choices," said Brianna Brown, freshman, Commack, N.Y.
Even so, many guys seem to enjoy the music of at least one of the groups along with some of its members.
"I'm definitely going to the concert," said Michael Pezza, freshman, Brooklyn, N.Y.
"I like the Black Eyed Peas and Fergie is gorgeous. I ain't feeling the Pussycat Dolls though," he added.
The Sacred Heart concert is just one of many nationwide ones that make up The 2006 Honda Civic Tour that will feature The Black Eyed Peas promoting their multi-platinum album Monkey Business.
Made up of Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie, the hip-hop/R&B musicians the Black Eyed Peas have become very successful in the past few years with hit after hit including the 2003's Elephunk album that sold 7.5 million albums worldwide and won them 4 Grammy nominations and 1 Grammy award.
Songs like "Don't Phunk With My Heart" and "My Humps" are just a few of the songs featured in their 2005 hit album Monkey Business promoted at the concert.