Venue celebrates ‘Bak 2 Skool’ with eclectic concert lineup

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By Matt Murray
School is back in session and the Tin Roof isn’t wasting any time celebrating.
This Sunday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., the Tin Roof will be hosting the “Bak 2 Skool Bash” featuring a wide range of musical artists who will perform throughout the day. The eleven acts include Watercolor Catapults, Kuntry Noiz, Devine Carama, DJ Petey,  Soul Funkin Dangerous, Other Brothers, Fifth on the Floor, Sundown Service and special guests 4 Ova Kind and Kitty Van Dayne. Goldenrod may preform at 7 p.m. or there will be an open jam session.
The “Bak 2 Skool Bash” was organized by Donald Mason, who works at UK in the Office of the Dean for the College of Communications. Mason said that multiple factors set this event apart from others.
“It’s the ‘Bak 2 Skool Bash,’ meaning that its basic design is to bring all the student body possible, both old and new, together through music,” Mason said. “Also, the Tin Roof opened in March of this year, so a lot of people weren’t even aware of its existence. This will bring some visibility to the venue.”
However, the student body and the Tin Roof won’t be the only ones benefiting from this concert. The event’s proceeds are going to be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, an organization dedicated breast cancer research.
As for the artists involved in the event, Mason said they will span a wide spectrum of musical tastes. “I wanted a nice flow to the music. We start with a rap/hip-hop feel, move into a funky soul set and end with some southern rock, covering a wide range of musical tastes. This will create a nice blend of fans in the audience and showcase that Lexington has a lot of quality music.”
Admission to the “Bak 2 Skool Bash” is $3. The event is open to all ages until 10 p.m., at which time the concert will be for people age 21 and up.