Simon & Garfunkel

Tuesday, July 6

Together Again

Let’s take a minute to reflect on the great duos of our time: Ben and Jerry, Brad and Jen, UT and the Holiday Bowl. However, I can’t think of one pair that comes close to the successful longevity of Simon & Garfunkel.

Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon began harmonizing at age 13 and “arguing by age 14,” said Simon recently at a Toronto concert. The two describe the Old Friends Tour as the 50th anniversary of their friendship, but the 47th anniversary of their arguing.

The reviews for the Old Friends tour have been stellar. The set list consists mostly of album material produced between 1964 and 1970: “Wednesday Morning, 3 a.m.” (1964), “Sounds of Silence” (1965), “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme” (1966), “Bookends” (1968) and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (1970).

As a duo, Simon & Garfunkel have sold more than 40 million albums in the United States and are the recipients of five Grammy Awards. In 1990, the twosome was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Even though Simon & Garfunkel formally split in 1970, they get together for the occasional jam session, i.e. performing at the Grammys to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award or for a series of concerts at Madison Square Garden.

Joining Simon & Garfunkel’s reunion tour are The Everly Brothers. Known for their classic 50s hits “Wake up Little Susie,” “Dreams,” “Bye Bye Love,” and “When Will I be Loved,” Don and Phil Everly have had their fair share of stylistic differences. The brothers split in 1973 and went their separate ways for nearly 10 years. Even after reuniting in 1993, Don and Phil rarely spoke offstage, traveled separately and arrived at shows in separate cars.

Now is the time to gather up friends, old and new, to celebrate Simon & Garfunkel’s triumphant return to the stage. Enjoy the Tuesday, July 6, 8PM performance at the Erwin Center in style with an exclusive VIP dinner before the concert.

Two hours before Simon & Garfunkel take the stage we will open our doors to dinner guests for a truly special evening. From 6PM-8PM guests will be treated to a delicious buffet-style dinner, a cash bar and a friendly staff waiting to serve you. And since we mail your tickets and parking pass, there is no waiting in lines or searching for parking.

So order a VIP package, and enjoy a night of convenience and luxury. VIP Packages for Simon & Garfunkel are $218 and $122.50 per person and include a concert ticket, dinner ticket, parking in University of Texas Trinity parking garage (subject to space availability) and entrance through Red River doors.

MENU

Three Sisters Salad
Belgian Endive, Baby Bibb Lettuce, and
Radicchio Leaf Accented with Fresh Watercress and Served with a Toasted Pine Nut Vinaigrette

Five-Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin

Chicken with Red Wine and Tarragon

Fresh Grilled Asparagus
with Lemon Butter Zest

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Triple Fudge Cake

Served with Iced tea and water

To order your VIP packages, preferably in groups of 10, go to uterwincenter.com/groups and click on VIP packages or call our friendly Group Sales Department at 512/471-7744. Orders are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Concert seats will be assigned when payment is received. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN FULL WHEN RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and checks made payable to the University of Texas at Austin are acceptable methods of payment. Seating availability will be limited. There will be NO appearance by Simom & Garfunkel during the dinner. All information subject to change.

Tickets for Simon & Garfunkel featuring a special appearance by The Everly Brothers at the Frank Erwin Center, Tuesday, July 6 at 8PM are $49.50, $69.50, $89.50 and $185 and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and university lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. The Nextel Emergency Message Center is available on the arena concourse during this event. For emergencies only call 512/845-4213. uterwincenter.com