Just a bunch of random stuff for this post!

Augustana and their road to “rock star status”
New direction for band ‘Can’t Hurt’

Also, I got sent an email with a press release saying that on June 19th, Augustana will performing a free show in San Jose, CA.

To check out the full release, please click below. I’ll make sure to post more information when it becomes available.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CALENDAR LISTINGS

Metro’s Music in the Other Park concert series
Free outdoor concerts each Thursday, June 5–26,
Third show of the series June 19 with Augustana and special guest Ben Lee

Basic information for June 19 reggae show featuring Augustana with special guest Ben Lee

Metro’s Music in the Other Park concert series
Time/dates: Show starts at 5:30 p.m. June 19
Location: St. James Park, First and St. James streets, downtown San Jose
Concerts are free to the general public
Food and drink are available at the show
Call (408) 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com for details

Performance information
June 19: Augustana with special guest Ben Lee (rock/americana)

Augustana is known for their melodic sound, characterized by the lead singer’s expressive voice.
Their first album “All the Stars and Boulevards” has sold 160,000 copies since its release.
“Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt,” is there latest album now available on iTunes and in stores.
Band members: Dan Layus, vocals, guitar, piano; Jared Palomar, bass, vocals; Justin South, drums; Chris Sachtleben, lead guitar, mandolin; John Vincent, keys, vocals.
www.augustanamusic.com or www.myspace.com/augustana

Special guest: Ben Lee (rock/alternative)

Australian-born Ben Lee started his career in music at the age of 14 with Noise Addict.
Since then Lee focused on his solo career, he’s taken home four ARIA Awards (Australia’s Grammy) for his album “Awake is the New Sleep” and continues to expand his loyal fan base.
Lee’s latest album “Ripe” includes the Grease inspired single “Birds and Bees,” a collaboration with 2007 Music in the Park headliner, Mandy Moore.
Find out more at www.ben-lee.com

Sponsor information
Metro’s Music in the Other Park
Produced by San Jose Downtown Association
Presented by Dos Equis beer
Event sponsors: Metro Newspapers, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, PW Markets, CBS 5/KPIX-TV, El Observador
Radio sponsor: KEZR 106.5 FM

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Photos available upon request

San Jose Downtown Association is a non-profit group of business and property owners working to improve the vitality and livability of downtown San Jose