August 17, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Beastie Boys To Play Austin's
Frank Erwin Center

Tickets for the Beastie Boys Go On Sale Saturday, August 21 at 10AM

AUSTIN, TEXAS - The “boys” that taught the world to fight for their right to party will be live at the Frank Erwin Center Friday, October 22. The 80’s pioneering rappers are on the road to promote their new album, To the 5 Boroughs. Released earlier this summer, the album is the first produced by the Beasties themselves.

Originally formed in the early 1980’s, the band found success with Licensed To Ill (1986) and haven’t looked back since. They have released six total studio albums: the aforementioned Licensed To Ill, Paul’s Boutique (1989), Check Your Head (1992), Ill Communication (1994), Hello Nasty (1998), and their newest To the 5 Boroughs (2004).

For To the 5 Boroughs, the boys kept it strictly hip-hop using few live instruments and sticking to just turntables and mics. Those who like the boys playing instruments need not worry though. When asked, MCA replied, “I am sure that we will get back into playing instruments again in the near future…”

The Beastie Boys are made up of Michael (Mike D) Diamond, Adam (Adrock) Horovitz, Adam (MCA) Yauch, and supported by DJ Michael (Mix Master Mike) Schwartz.

Random Wristband Policy in Effect on First Day of Ticket Sales: Numbered wristbands to be distributed for a place in line on the first day of sales beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18 at 9AM through Friday, August 20 until 6PM at the Frank Erwin Center and at all H-E-B stores in Austin and surrounding areas where Texas Box Office outlets are located. The beginning of the line will be randomly determined on Saturday, August 21 before tickets go on sale. Wristbands guarantee a place in line, but do not guarantee tickets. For more information go to: uterwincenter.com

Tickets for the Beastie Boys at the Frank Erwin Center Saturday, October 22 are $30.50, $36 and $41 General Admission floor tickets and GO ON SALE Saturday, August 21 at 10AM 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. uterwincenter.com.

Media Contact: Anna Wong @ 512/471-4721

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