Communication sophomore Mori Einsidler has been selected as the student opener for singer-songwriter Cary Brothers, Weinberg ’95, in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Thursday at 8 p.m.
“I’m psyched,” said Einsidler, whose artist name is MORI. “I’m looking forward to seeing him play, let alone opening for him.”
Einsidler was chosen by a week-long online vote held by A&O Productions. The contest received about 800 votes, according to an A&O spokesperson.
The concert is the result of collaborative efforts by A&O, Homecoming 2010 and the Office of Alumni Relations and Development.
A&O’s executive board chose four finalists to put up for a vote: Einsidler, Communication junior Kara Ali, Communication sophomore Travis Knauss and the group Rum Lotus. Selections were chosen based on how well the artist or group blended with Cary Brothers’ music.
“We’re really happy with Mori winning because she has a very singer-songwriter vibe, which really does fit with Cary Brothers’ vibe,” said Stefanie Goliszewski, A&O’s co-director of promotions and public relations.
A member of A&O’s executive board came up with the idea for a contest to decide on an opener, Goliszewski said. With the support of Homecoming 2010 and the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, the group had a short amount of time to promote the contest and solicit submissions.
“It was a very last-minute collaboration,” Goliszewski said. “We figured it would be a great opportunity for students.”
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