DATE:     10/2/02
CONTACT:  Cathy Putnam, (864) 646-2718; cputnam@clemson.edu
WRITER:   Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741; spalmer@clemson.edu

Garrison Arena hosts
Upstate Band Blowout

     CLEMSON -- The first Upstate Band Blowout will be held at Clemson
University's T. Ed Garrison Arena on Saturday, Oct. 12.
     Four Daze, a five-piece modern rock band from Spartanburg, will
take the stage at 10 p.m. Two local bands, Rebel from Seneca and
Breakdown from Greenville, will begin their performances at 7 p.m.
     "We are really looking forward to this performance," said Justin
Jones, Four Daze's lead vocalist. "We have been playing at Edgar's Pub
for a couple of years and we just love playing in Clemson. Our fans are
incredibly supportive. We have a very active street team in the area
and they work really hard to promote the band and our shows."
     Four Daze's songs have a raw and edgy sound with a blend of hard
rock rhythms, wailing guitar leads, powerful percussion, dynamic vocals
and soulful, haunting lyrics.
     Four Daze's debut album, "Bleed For You," was released in 1999.
     General admission advance tickets are $11. Admission will be $15
at the door.
     Tickets go on sale Thursday, Oct. 3, at Rogers Stereo in Anderson,
Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg. They will also be available at the
Mellow Mushroom on College Avenue in Clemson and Phil's Music in
Mauldin.
     The first 800 people through the door are automatically upgraded
to floor seats. Doors open at 5 p.m.
     The event is sponsored by Funbucks. All proceeds from the event
will go to an area high school marching band equipment fund.
     For more information contact Jean Floyd of Funbucks at (864)
288-6319.
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