WGUR parties like fools at Buffingtons

     Fools Day In, the promotional concert for WGUR 88.9 FM, hit the right notes with students and local fans last Wednesday night at Buffington’s Bar Grill and Chill.
    Both The Failures of Modern Science and Last Year Portrait preformed for an ecstatic audience that could not resist getting up and grooving.  The event provided an excuse for students to go downtown and have a fun night out.
    Attendance to the concert was not as large as expected. WGUR general manager Brian Grooms, a senior mass communication major, said the attendance was good, all considering the circumstances.
    "This is the first year that we have done our Spring concert inside, previously we have done Fools Day Out-side on Front Campus,” Grooms said. “When you try to do something different, it usually doesn’t have the same turn out, but I am pleased with it overall.”  
    As the general manager, Grooms also has the responsibility of choosing which bands play at different events, such as Fools Day In.
    “I chose both of the bands (The Failures of Modern Science and Last Year Portrait) because they have a lot of talent and draw a good crowd,” Grooms said. “There was another band supposed to play with them (At First Sight), but the guitarist broke his arm the day of the show.”
    However, broken bones and low attendance did not dishearten attending music-enthusiasts and dance-maniacs. The success of Fool’s Day In will be a fond memory for the graduating executive staff at the station.
    The student-run radio station broadcasts a variety of music and provides students with experience to use in various careers paths. Carrie Ann Seville, promotional director and graduating mass communication major, used the event to prepare herself for a future in Nashville.
    “For me personally, it has helped me get exposed to the music business,” Seville said.  “Before I wanted to work for a radio station, but it progressed into wanting to manage bands.” 
    Students can also receive class credit for their time at the station.
    "I used one of my practicums at the radio station on the executive team, as a promotions director,” said Jaime Murray, a senior mass communication major. “So we would try to promote an event, put out flyers, do give-a-ways with coupons to Blimpie, Backyard Burger and other restaurants, with a bumper sticker."
    No matter the turn out for the concert, Seville views the event as a positive.
    “It’s just a really wonderful experience and it’s always fun hosting an event to gain exposure,” Seville said. “If nothing else, hopefully we will just get more people to listen.”      WGUR’s next concert will be Buffapalooza in the fall. Until then, GCSU students and faculty will have to patiently wait until enjoy another WGUR event.

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