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Blue Man Group
A Unique Perspective
What is it about Blue Man Group that has held their fans in awe for many years? Well, besides their unique costuming choices, which involve blue paint, blue latex bald caps and all black clothing, these mute performers carry on a tradition of extraordinary musical instrumentation. Take a look at Blue Man Group’s repertoire and see for yourself why this performance group is like no other. According to Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, the following are instruments used by Blue Man Group:
• PVC. The PVC is an instrument made out of 2” PVC pipe. The pipes are cut to exact lengths and the Blue Man plays the instrument by striking one of the open ends with a closed-cell foam rubber paddle.
• Airpoles. Airpoles are hollow fiberglass boat antennae of various lengths. The instrument is sharply swung to create a “swoosh” sound.
• Dogulum. This instrument is “played” by taking Chris Wink’s dog and stroking him rhythmically until the dog enters a state of Zen-like complete contentment; the dog is then recorded, and the vibe is included on the album mix.
• Piano Smasher. The Piano Smasher is a piano stripped down to its frame and stood up on its side. It is played by hitting the strings with a large soft mallet, resulting in a clangy, almost discordant sound.
• Electric Dog Toy. Blue Man Group took a dog toy that had whale sound sampled in it and moved it in different ways near an electric guitar pickup. The result was a high-pitched squeal that can be heard at the end of “Drumbone”.
Buy your tickets before the general public and get the best seats in the house! To show our appreciation to all Applause readers, we would like to offer you a special pre-sale offer. Beginning Thursday, August 3 at 10AM and ending Wednesday, August 9 at 11:59PM, you can purchase preferred customer priority seating to BLUE MAN GROUP- HOW TO BE A MEGASTAR TOUR 2.0 at the Frank Erwin Center Sunday, October 15 at 7:30PM. NO double discounts.
This PREFERRED CUSTOMER PRIORITY SEATING OFFER is available by CLICKING HERE and entering the password DRUMS. This special offer ends Wednesday, August 9 at 11:59PM. There is a (4) four ticket limit.
Blue Man Group Pre-Show Party Package
Sunday, October 15 at 5:30PM |
Party Menu:
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella And Tomato Salad
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Pot Stickers
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Artichoke-stuffed New Potatoes
(Hot artichoke dip in cored new potatoes)
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Tarragon Chicken Salad On Mini Croissants
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Portobello Pizzettas
(Fresh basil, roma tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, garlic on Portobello mushroom rounds)
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Assorted Cheescakes
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Cash Bar
Menu prepared by
Executive Chef Mark Keller and
Executive Sous Chef Judd Finn
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Blue Man Group’s VIP Pre-Show Party will be the hottest and coolest place to be. VIP Pre-Show Party packages are $74.50 and $84.50 and include a concert ticket, party ticket, 2 drink tickets good on select wine or beer, parking in The University of Texas Trinity parking garage (subject to availability) and entrance through the Red River street level doors. A cash bar will be available for your convenience.
Purchase 10 or more packages and get $2 off each package. Orders are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Concert seats are 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 are acceptable methods of payment.
To order contact the Group Sales Department at 512.232.4343 or send your request to groupsales@erwin.utexas.edu and include your name, daytime phone number, and the number of Blue Man Group VIP Pre-Show Party Packages you would like to purchase.
There will be NO appearance by any of the Blue Man Group during the party. All information subject to change. |
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Tickets for BLUE MAN GROUP- HOW TO BE A MEGASTAR TOUR 2.0 at the Frank Erwin Center, Sunday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. are $39.50, $49.50 and Limited Number of Gold Circle Experience Seats and GO ON SALE Monday, August 28 at NOON at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes Central Market and H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos, Taylor and Temple; 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. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE ON ALL TICKET PRICES EXCEPT GOLD CIRCLE EXPERIENCE SEATS: $2 off for groups of 10 or more. Groups should call the Group Sales Department at 512.232.4343. Convenience charges may apply. All information is 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 or visit uterwincenter.com. |
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