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MUPC's first Lounge Jam debuts singer
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Kate Welter
Issue date: 11/6/09 Section: News
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The Memorial Union Program Council held their first ever Lounge Jam event last night in the Memorial Union lounge, with featured acoustic performances by headliner Jason Reeves and opening act Andrew Seistrup.
The theme of the evening was "Simplicity at its Best," and was originated by the MUPC to give students a chance to take a break from their studies and listen to some relaxing music. Admission was free and the event was well-attended, consisting of a mixture of both OSU students and Corvallis community members.
"Reeves performed at OSU a couple of years ago in the MU Quad with Tyrone Wells for Relay for Life," said Jennifer Lam, a director for MUPC and the main organizer for the event. "He was doing a college tour and we thought it would be awesome to bring him back."
The MUPC is excited to bring students new opportunities, such as Lounge Jam, for social activities on campus.
"It's the first Lounge Jam that MUPC has had and we're hoping to have many more in the future," Lam said. "We want to bring new events to campus to have a source of entertainment for students to enjoy."
Starting off the show was Oregon native and UO student Andrew Seistrup. He is friends with MUPC president Jorge Michel, who first asked if he would agree to open for the event.
"I was walking home one day and listening to my iPod on shuffle, when all of a sudden one of Andrew's songs came on," Michel said. "I knew that he'd be a perfect opening act. And when I called to ask, he jumped at the idea."
Seistrup was equally enthusiastic with the chance of getting to play his music in front of OSU students. He has been performing in bars and coffee shops throughout Eugene and Portland, including the Hawthorne Theater, and he hopes to have his musical career take off after he graduates from college with a degree in business administration.
"Last summer I was an intern at a major record label in New York City, trying to work in the marketing side of the industry," Seistrup said. "That experience made me realize that I would not be satisfied unless I pursued music. After I graduate, I plan to move to New York City and give it a shot."
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