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Ty Myers SAU Spring Concert

            On Thursday, April 10, Southern Arkansas University (SAU) held a concert featuring Ty Myers, with an opening act by the band, deFrance, at the Alumni Center on campus. The concert was free and open to the public, with the premises opened at 6 PM for patrons to begin arriving and find spots to watch the performance. 

            Merchandise and beverages were available for purchase, while outside beverages and bags were prohibited. “I have been to all the concerts SAU has hosted since freshman year, and this has been my favorite one by far!”, an SAU student explained when asked about how they enjoyed the concert.

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    SAU hosts concerts frequently as a form of entertainment for students and those from the community at large. The performances offer not only entertainment, but also an influx of revenue to Columbia County and the college due to the attendance they draw in. Concert goers at these events range from locals to individuals who have traveled from out of state for these performances. 

With Ty Myers being a well-known up-and-coming artist, preparation for the potentially large attendance was made by the university. SAU provided a large, designated area for attendees to enjoy the concert, along with several outdoor lavatories for the guest convenience. Proper security measurements were in place for the protection of the performers and the attendees. With deFrance took center stage at 7 PM, and Ty Myers performed afterward at 8 PM till the end. 

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            deFrance is a band that formed in Little Rock and are native to Camden. They have collaborated with a plethora of notable musicians, some of which include rock band ZZ Top and artist Rick Springfield. Known for performing “authentic rock”, the band has a discography that includes four albums: Home (2015), Second Wind (2019), No Longer a Stranger in This Town (2020), and Long Live Rock N Roll (2022). 

            The spring concert performance is another performance under the group's belt, one of over one thousand concerts since the group began performing in 2015. Much like deFrance, Ty Myers, hails from a southern background and has now performed many gigs, despite being only seventeen. 

            Myers is a country musician from Austin, TX that has been named a rising artist by many notable companies, including Pandora. He first was sprung into the spotlight with his debut album “The Select”, which included the hit single “Tie That Binds”. He has taken stage with famous artists like Willie Nelson and Wade Bowen but has also made a name for himself through his own successes like sold out shows. 

            Some of his songs have also reached millions of streams. He has performed across the United States, with his next set of shows taking him to the West Coast. His performance at SAU featured many favorite songs, providing a free and more intimate setting for many of his fans to see him perform in South Arkansas. His performance also served to bring attention to attendees of the possibility of future SAU concerts. 

Me at the Concert

            The SAU spring concert was well-attended, and many patrons look forward to what the next concert brings for the county and college. Both deFrance and Ty Myers performances were packed with individuals of all ages, hailing from different areas. SAU provided many things for the crowd, including merchandise and was well-prepared for the crowd that showed

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