CollegeFest(R) Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary; Boston's Largest College Event Occurs on September 17th and 18th at the Hynes Convention Center.BOSTON -- CollegeFest(R) (www.CollegeFest.com), the largest college marketing event in the nation, will take over the Hynes Convention Center The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston's Back Bay has 193,000 square feet (0 m) of exhibit space and can accommodate up to four concurrent events. in Boston on September 17th and 18th , 2005. Over 15,000 college students from the New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. area are expected to attend and experience the latest and greatest, gear, food, and electronics from the hottest companies at CollegeFest. CollegeFest(R) has been a perennial favorite amongst students from dozens of New England area colleges who flock to the annual gathering for the exciting social atmosphere and overload of free stuff. This year's event holds special significance as CollegeFest(R) will be celebrating it's 20th year with it's most exciting event ever. Over 75 companies will participate in CollegeFest(R) 2005 offering a huge variety of activities, giveaways, free samples, and entertainment. Amongst the sponsors participating in CollegeFest(R) 2005 are: --Student Advantage(R) offering free admission to all Student Advantage members --Kotex(R) offering female attendees the chance to audition for an actual Kotex brand commercial --Contiki Holidays who will be giving away an Austrian snowboarding excursion --Kaplan Test Prep(R) who will award one CollegeFest attendee with a $25,000 grad school scholarship --The Consumer Electronics Association's TKO Campus Technology Tour will be present while showcasing the $10,000 "Ultimate Dorm Room" with hit gadgets from Audiovox(R), Sirius Satellite Radio
Besides stocking up on enough free stuff to fill any dorm room, CollegeFest 2005 will feature an action-packed schedule of entertainment and other happenings: --The Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox are a member and currently champions of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball’s American League. From to the present, the Red Sox have played in Fenway Park. (R) will be showcasing their 2005 world series trophy The Commissioner's Trophy is awarded each year by Major League Baseball to the team winning the World Series. Recent trophy designs consist of 30 flags representing the 30 teams in North America's two top leagues, the National League and the American League. on September 18th and allowing students to take photos with the Beantown Treasure --The Bank Of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. (R) Game Zone will feature inflatable sumo wrestling, a mini tennis challenge, virtual bowling Virtual Bowling (バーチャルボウリング , and more --The Super Bowl champion New England Patriots  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled until (UTC) due to vandalism. (R) cheerleaders Notable cheerleaders
--Hot job advice from "Sexy Jobs In The City" author Wendy Straker will be offered courtesy of Dove --The Playboy(R) Lounge will allow attendees to meet Playboy(R) heartthrobs CollegeFest 2005 radio partner WBCN WBCN Wide Band Communications Network Radio 104.1 FM, "The Rock of Boston," will be hosting the Coffee-Mate(R) Sound Stage offering attendees an awesome agenda of some of the hottest independent and signed talent from across the U.S.A. and Canada, including lots of Boston local favorites. WBCN's Adam 12, Mark Hamilton Mark Hamilton may refer to:
Confirmed music appearances include: --Dropkick Murphys : www.dropkickmurphys.com Come early and meet Ken Casey This article is about the bassist for the Dropkick Murphys. For the composer of "Sweet Georgia Brown", see Kenneth Casey. For the author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, see Ken Kesey. , frontman front·man n. 1. also front man A man who serves as a nominal leader but who lacks real authority. 2. Music A leading singer with a group. for the Dropkick Murphys “DKM” redirects here. For the author, see Daniel Keys Moran. Dropkick Murphys are a Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA.[1] First playing together in the basement of a friend's barbershop, they blended Oi!, Irish music, and hardcore. , along with other members of the band. Take pictures, get autographs, and meet the band! Ken will be there to help kick off CollegeFest activities off at 12:30PM on Saturday September 17, 2005 at the Hynes Convention Center, so COME EARLY! --Averi : www.averimusic.com Recently nominated for four Boston Music Awards The Boston Music Awards (formerly called the Kahlua Boston Music Awards) showcases young talented performers in the greater Boston, MA area. It is run by NEMO. External links
--State Radio (featuring members of Dispatch) : www.stateradio.com Chad Stokes, best known to the masses from his time in Dispatch (dispatchmusic.com), has launched a new musical project entitled State Radio. State Radio has elements reminiscent of Dispatch, but also successfully integrates new themes and ideas to the music. Stokes can't escape his conscience, which is perfectly fine by him. As the force behind State Radio, Chad is quite content mixing business and pleasure--some may even call it a passion. And with the business being politics and the pleasure music, no one seems to be complaining. --Bayside : www.baysiderocks.com Long Island, New York's Bayside specialize in straight ahead, emotional rock, with edgy guitars and heartfelt songs about concepts like heaven, hell and redemption. Called "Angular but melodic emo, with two well-arranged guitars and off-kilter vocal melodies" by Guitar World Magazine, Bayside has pop sensibilities, but is edgy and aggressive enough to have a foot in both the pop and post-hardcore camps. Their current self-titled album, their second for Victory Records, is in stores now. --Toby Lightman presented by Kotex(R) : www.tobeylightman.com Toby Lightman released her debut album, Little Things on Lava Records Lava Records is an American based record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates through Atlantic Records. Company history Lava Records was established in 1995 as a joint venture between Jason Flom, who began his career with Atlantic Records. in 2004 and spent the better part of a year on the road, touring with such notable singer/songwriters as Howie Day, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Kelley, and Edwin McCain. But the highlight was an unforgettable opening slot with Prince on his Musicology musicology, systematized study of music and musical style, particularly in the realm of historical research. The scholarly study of music of different historical periods was not practiced until the 18th cent., and few published efforts were rigorously researched. tour! You also might know Toby from her single, "Devils and Angels", or from her appearances on Letterman, Conan, Craig Kilborn, the Today Show, and American Dreams. --Adam Richman : www.adamrichman.com Adam Richman's debut Or Music album Patience and Science is DIY DIY abbr. do-it-yourself DIY or d.i.y. Brit, Austral & NZ do-it-yourself DIY abbr DIY do it yourself a DIY shop/job. in every sense of the term. He wrote or co-wrote every song, played every instrument, engineered, mixed, and produced the album in his parents' Allentown, PA basement. AP raved, "The impressively layered, playful pop makes it hard to believe that this album was the solitary pursuit of Richman." --Sucka Brown : www.suckabrown.com In a world of look, sound and speak-a-likes, Sucka Brown bucks the musical trend like a mechanical bull on speed, coupling tracks packed with soulful bounce and pop sensibility with a high energy live show that always gets the crowd on their feet shaking like a leaf. On Extra Medium, Sucka Brown's first full-length release, this Boston quartet manages to capture that live energy on tape with hook-laden, dance-heavy songs that could easily be the soundtrack to your next house party. --Aberdeen City : www.aberdeenmusic.com While the name Aberdeen City may conjure up various locations such as Scotland or Kurt Cobain's Washington state hometown, this Aberdeen City is not a physical locale but a musical destination for a stylish rock band of four Boston musicians. On October 25th, the band's stunning debut LP, The Freezing Atlantic, will be released coast to coast on Dovecote Records. --illScarlett : www.illscarlett.com Recently signed to Sanctuary Records, as their first domestic Canadian artist, illScarlett has been making music since the spring of 2001. A filthy dub, punk and reggae brand, wrapped up in a very accessible pop-package. Think Sublime meets No Doubt! With this formula they have become one of Toronto's most popular offspring, drawing huge crowds everywhere they play! --Melodrome : www.melodrome.com The award winning Rock Trio Melodrome holds appeal for fans of modern rock (Elbow, Ambulance Ltd, U2) while simultaneously paying respect to 60's & 70's-era "blues rock" and soul icons like The Rolling Stones, Cream, Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding. Members include: Robby Baier, Justin Guip and Jesko Stahl. --Unbusted : www.unbusted.com Hailing from Martha's Vineyard MA the Unbusted have had three of their songs in the film "Stuck On You", have toured with Juliana Hatfield, recorded with Paul Kolderie (Hole, Radiohead, Weezer), and Danny Kortchmar (James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Don Henley). The Band has just returned from touring the states where they played SXSW SXSW South By Southwest, Inc. (Texas music festival) and openned for Cheap Trick. They are now working on a record. --Grey Sky Turn : www.greyskyturn.com Born out of the folk clubs and coffee houses in Boston, is the acoustic based duo with powerful harmonies, soulful and driving guitar work. The sound of Grey Sky Turn infuses contemporary singer-songwriter music with strong pop sensibilities leading them to once be described as "Crosby, Stills and Nash meets Counting Crows." Their well crafted songs combined with their dynamic performance will leave you singing their songs well after their show has ended! --Paranoid Social Club : www.pscmusic.com Call them psychedelic dirt-rock or a garage band with a soul. By any definition, Paranoid Social Club is simply an incredibly talented group of musicians and friends who write brilliant songs and perform them live with a passion and fire. They're debut national release featuring the hit "Two Girls" is now out on ON Records. --Famous : www.famoustheband.com Armed with a volatile mix of raw rock and roll, pop sensibilities and punk attitude, FAMOUS are poised to take over the modern rock world (and live up to their name) with a return to straight up, balls-out ROCK! Having torn up the club, college and festival touring circuit for the last 5 years with their high energy, in-your-face performances, FAMOUS have honed their sound into an undeniable rock force that few can reckon with. Often described as Nirvana meets Led Zeppelin on crack, FAMOUS have forged a sound all their own, drawing inspiration from the classics yet putting their own signature stamp on all of it. --Zox : www.zoxband.com Zox combines searing sear 1 v. seared, sear·ing, sears v.tr. 1. To char, scorch, or burn the surface of with or as if with a hot instrument. See Synonyms at burn1. 2. violin melodies, a pulsing backbeat and the poignant songwriting of a hapless romantic in a unique blend of influences that range from The Cure to Counting Crows and Fugazi. Fueled by heavy radio airplay air·play n. The broadcasting of an audio or audiovisual recording on the air over radio or television. airplay Noun the broadcast performances of a record on radio and opening slots for The Black Eyed Peas This article is about the American hip hop group. For the vegetable, see Black-eyed pea. The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed worldwide pop success. The group is currently composed of will.i.am, apl.de. and Warped Tour, the band's sophomore release, "The Wait" (Armo Records), debuted nationally this September at #7 on the Billboard Internet Charts, selling 3,089 in its first two weeks. CollegeFest 2005 doors open at 12 Noon on September 17th and 18th. The event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center on 900 Boylston Street in Boston. Admission is $10 with a student ID and only $5 before 2PM each day. All CollegeFest 2005 attendees will receive a free gift bag filled with valuable samples and offers. For More information including a complete sponsor list and event agenda, please visit www.CollegeFest.com About CollegeFest Promotions LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control CollegeFest is owned and operated by CollegeFest Promotions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. 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