VPAC LINEUP FOR UNDERGROUND SOUND CONCERTS—TICKETS ON SALE NOW—7 SHOWS AND 7 DRINKS FOR $98

This fall, the Vilar Performing Arts Center will host the inaugural Underground Sound concert series “Love For The Locals” special offers. Tickets for the Underground Sound concert series are on sale online and at the VPAC box office. Individual tickets cost from $15-$30.  The seven-show series runs from mid-September through early November. The transferable Underground Access Pass provides holders with tickets to all seven shows, with one free drink at each show, for just $98. Everyone who purchases an Underground Access Pass between August 26 and September 19 will be entered automatically to win a prize package, including two pairs of 2011 Atomic Blackeye Ti skis, two First Light/First Tracks passes and two tickets to Warren Miller’s new film, “Wintervention” at the VPAC.  The winner will be chosen September 19 at the opening concert and must be present to win. Other special touches will include specially-priced drinks that can be taken into the theater throughout the concert.  Locals can become a fan of VPAC on Facebook and register to win two Underground Access Passes. “The concept behind Underground Sound is providing a great value on great music for all of our locals in the off-season,” explained Kris Sabel, Executive Director of the Vilar Performing Arts Center.  “We really want to fill this valley’s desire for fun and affordable live music opportunities with Underground Sound.” The seven-show series has been created to showcase the venue’s acoustic qualities, provide an intimate club experience for audiences with primarily unplugged sets from an eclectic collection of rising singer/songwriters.
“Underground Sound is listening music,” Sabel added.  “It’s singer/songwriters with something to say. You may not know their names when you enter the theater, but we guarantee you’ll check out them out on iTunes when you leave.” Underground Sound kicks off September 19 with Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, with special guest Aslyn ($25).  September shows include Martin Sexton on September 26 ($30). The four October shows are Elephant Revival on October 3 ($15), former Men at Work front-man Colin Hay on October 14 ($25), Dala on October 23 ($20), and Taylor Carson, with special guest Megan Burtt on October 28 ($25). The final Underground Sound performer is Susan Werner on November 4 ($25). To purchase tickets and the Underground Access pass, visit www.vilarpac.org or call 888-920-ARTS(2787). Underground Sound and the VPAC are projects of the Vail Valley Foundation.