Gym Class Heroes to headline Shepherd University's Shepfest August 28

PLEASE NOTE: Shepfest has been moved to the Butcher Center due to the potential for inclement weather on Sunday. Doors will open at 2 p.m.; tickets are required.

ISSUED: 5 August 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Valerie Owens
(Gym Class Heroes to headline Shepherd University's Shepfest August 28)

Shepherdstown, WV--Alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes will headline Shepherd University's event, Sunday, August 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. on the East Campus Midway (rain location: Butcher Center). The event, sponsored by Program Board, will also feature a performance by Shepherd's own rising hip-hop artist Travis Dupri. In addition to music, Shepfest will feature a large waterslide, extreme air trampolines, food, free beverages from Pepsi, and more.

Gym Class Heroes started in upstate New York when lead vocalist Travie McCoy and drummer Matt McGinley decided to join forces and create the band. The band features Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo on lead guitar and Eric Roberts on bass.

Gym Class Heroes took a break from their non-stop touring after their 2008 release The Quilt. During that time Travie McCoy launched his solo project Lazarus which included the hit song "Billionaire." This summer the band reunited to headline the Vans Warped Tour. This fall the band will release its new album The Papercut Chronicles II.

Gym Class Heroes received the MTV Video Music Awards recognition as best new artist for "Cupid's Arrow/Breakfast in America," a record-setting #1 single. Their latest release "Stereo Hearts," from their upcoming album, features Maroon 5's Adam Levine and is currently rising on Billboard's Top 100.

Opening for Gym Class Heroes will be Travis Dupri. Dupri has been recognized as the 50 Mic Winner for West Virginia by Source Magazine. WSHC DJs and hip-hop artists Big T and Web of "Da Southern Boi Hour" will MC the event.

Tickets are required for this event and are available through the Shepherd Bookstore in the Student Center. Current Shepherd students may pick up one student ticket and one additional guest ticket for free in advance while supplies last. A limited number of $20 public tickets are also available now through 4 p.m. on Friday, August 26. Gates open at 2 p.m. and live music begins at 2:30 p.m. Gym Class Heroes will take the stage at 4 p.m.

Please note that Shepfest is an alcohol-free, drug-free event. For tickets, please call the Shepherd University Bookstore at 304-876-5219. Shepherd students who wish to volunteer at Shepfest should contact Nicole Tashner at ntasch01@shepherd.edu. For more information, contact Rachael Meads at rmeads@shepherd.edu.

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