‘Peas’ ready to take over pod

UPB prepares to bring ‘The Black Eyed Peas’ to campus Nov. 13

Next month, the University Program Board will continue its tradition of bringing bands to JMU. Having played with the likes of Justin Timberlake, The Black Eyed Peas will perform in the Convocation Center Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the concert go on sale Wed., Oct. 13 at 8 a.m. in the Warren Hall Box Office. JAC card holders can purchase a limit of two tickets at $22 each. Floor, general public and tickets over the two-ticket student limit will be $28.

Tickets also will be available at Plan 9 Music in Harrisonburg or online at www.jmuUPB.musictoday.com. Floor seats, however, only are available at the Warren Hall Box Office.

The Black Eyed Peas hit "Where Is The Love" was nominated for Record of the Year at the 2004 Grammy Awards. As a young group coming from Los Angeles, the group’s spirit has been passionate, drawing people to their hip-hop music, according to the Black Eyed Peas’ Web site. Their most recent album, "Elephunk," certainly proves this with its funky beats and expressive lyrics.

Many students are looking forward to the event. Freshman Amanda Edwards hopes to get tickets to the show. "I like their music a lot," Edwards said. "It’s lively and has a very catchy beat, and they are great dancers too."

"I’ve been hearing a lot of people talking about the concert," said sophomore Jeremy Paredes, UPB director of public relations. "It seems like there will be a very big turnout."

Senior Valentina Daly definitely is planning on going to the show. "I think this concert will probably be the most exciting since I’ve been here, since we haven’t had a lot of this genre of music come," she said.

The Black Eyed Peas Tour kicked off in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 10.

For more details, visit upb.jmu.edu.