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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University President Tim Caboni, in conjunction with WKU Athletics, will host GRAMMY® AWARD-winning rock band – and Bowling Green natives – Cage the Elephant for a special appearance prior to WKU Football's home opener on Sept. 8.
Complete details for the appearance will be announced during the week of the game.
Fans with game tickets and WKU students with valid student IDs will be admitted into the appearance free of charge. Tickets remain available for the football game, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m., and can be purchased by calling 1-800-5-BIGRED or by going online to WKUTickets.com.
Hilltopper Athletic Foundation members will retain their original parking places, but fans should allow extra time and expect delays when entering campus that day due to an expected influx of attendees for the game and special appearance by the band.
ABOUT CAGE THE ELEPHANT:
Cage The Elephant received their first GRAMMY® AWARD for Best Rock Album for their fourth studio album, Tell Me I'm Pretty, which was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. At radio, Cage The Elephant holds the record for the most #1 Alternative songs of any artist this decade. Tell Me I'm Pretty's first two singles "Mess Around" and "Trouble," both topped the Alternative charts at #1 ("Mess Around" also hit #1 at Triple A). In addition, "Trouble" maintained its bullet on the Alternative radio chart for an astounding 41 weeks. "Cold Cold Cold," went top 5 at both Alternative and Triple A. Watch the video for "Cold Cold Cold" and "Trouble," both directed by singer Matt Shultz.
Cage The Elephant consists of singer Matt Shultz, guitarist Brad Shultz, drummer Jared Champion, bassist Daniel Tichenor, lead guitarist Nick Bockrath and Matthan Minster on keyboard and backing vocals. Long celebrated as one of the most explosive live bands in the world, Cage The Elephant have sold out several headlining runs including a summer 2016 arena tour and recent sold out UK and European tour. Additionally, Cage The Elephant's self-titled debut album was recently certified RIAA platinum."
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