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Rascal Flatts
Rise to the Top
Columbus, Ohio, 1992 – Two young cousins, barely in their twenties, discover that they have more in common than family ties; they share a passion for music that was nurtured by a lifetime of parents, aunts and uncles including the boys in family jam sessions. Fast forward to 2000 – Cousins Gary LeVox (lead vocalist) and Jay DeMarcus (bassist), along with Joe Don Rooney (electric guitarist) release their first album, the self-titled Rascal Flatts, which shoots straight to No. 3 on the country Billboard charts.
Of course the rise to the top was not exactly painless. Jay was the first to break away from the comfort of family and a stable job in Columbus to chase down his dreams of becoming a country music star. He went straight to Nashville without looking back and landed a record deal with a Christian group known as East to West. It took him five years, but he finally convinced cousin Gary to quit his job in Columbus and join him in Nashville. Jay met Joe Don first in Chely Wright’s band, and soon invited him to his and Gary’s weekly gigs at a club in Printer’s Alley. Sparks flew, and Rascal Flatts was born.
The group has released four albums, experiencing wild success with each debut. Most recently, Rascal Flatts accepted a Grammy award for Best Country Song (“Bless This Open Road”). The trio has, in a matter of years, risen to the top of the ever-elusive mecca of country music, and there is no turning back. Enjoy this phenomenal band, along with special guests Gary Allan and Eric Church when they stop by the Erwin Center on Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m!
Rascal Flatts VIP Pre-Show Dinner Package Thursday, October 26 at 5:30PM |
Party Menu:
Mixed Greens with Choice of
Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
or Spicy Ranch
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Peppered Sliced Sirloin with
Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
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Herb Crusted Chicken Breasts
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Sautéed Green Beans and Carrots
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Assorted Gourmet Breads
and Compound Butters
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Chocolate Cheesecake
Menu prepared by
Executive Chef Mark Keller and
Executive Sous Chef Judd Finn
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VIP Pre-Show Dinner right here in our own Lone Star Room.
VIP Pre-Show Dinner Packages for Rascal Flatts are $94 and includes a concert ticket, dinner ticket, parking in 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.
Orders are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Show 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.
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 Rascal Flatts VIP Pre-Show Dinner you would like to purchase.
There will be NO appearance by Rascal Flatts, Gary Allan, or Eric Church during the dinner.
All information subject to change. |
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Tickets for Rascal Flatts with special guests Gary Allan and Eric Church at the Frank Erwin Center, Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. are $59 and GO ON SALE Saturday, September 9 at 10AM 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 online at TexasBoxOffice.com. 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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