What happens when Frontline, Invisible Children, the USD Surf Team and Associated Students decide to put on an event? The 2009 Freedom Riders Concert, a benefit happening tomorrow at the Wave House in Mission Beach.
The event will be free to USD students and the general public. Donations to Invisible Children will be accepted. T-shirts and raffles will also benefit the organization. Invisible Children club member Laura Mashas encourages students to come out. "It's going to be mainly for entertainment, but to benefit an awesome cause," Masha said.
Funded in large part by the student-run group Frontline, Freedom Riders is the brainchild of Frontline founder Ben Crookston. "This is going to be a big party- one you will not want to miss," Crookston said.
Stranger Band, a local reggae band known for their crowd-moving performances, will play a set in addition to Mission Beach's own Cougar Trap, a local cover band founded by former USD students. While Stranger's music is primarily original reggae, Cougar Trap is a cover band, so singing along will be a definite possibility.
Between the two band sets, USD's Alex Weidner will be spinning tracks while members of the Surf Team show off their abilities on the FlowRider waves.
Given the free admission, an ocean view, two great bands and a charitable cause to support, this event is likely to be a unique way for USD students to pass a Friday evening. Check out the USD Facebook event for more information.
