An Exciting Treat for Central as Bobby McFerrin Takes the Stage

April 30, 2007

ELLENSBURG, Wash. - Get ready for an exciting night of music as Grammy Award-winning vocalist, composer and conductor Bobby McFerrin brings his interactive and spontaneous solo a cappella performance to Central Washington University on Monday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Music Building Concert Hall as part of the CWU Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series.

Known for getting the crowd involved in his performance and showing people how music can change their lives, McFerrin promises to capture the inner warmth of his own personality as he reaches out to the audience and brings them along for a ride they won't soon forget.

It's a return engagement of sorts for the McFerrin family as Bobby's father, well-known operatic baritone Robert McFerrin, performed on Central's campus on April 30, 1959, exactly 48 years to the day before his son Bobby.

The younger McFerrin began studying music theory at age 6, decided to become a singer at age 27, and released his self-titled debut album five years later. Throughout the 1980s, he was featured in television commercials, recorded the weekly theme for The Cosby Show, and achieved unparalleled success with his multi-tracked, multi-platinum album Simple Pleasures, which included the chart-topping single Don't Worry, Be Happy.

Don't miss your chance to see this unique and fun event. Tickets are still available for McFerrin's only performance in central Washington. Reserved seats are $45, general admission is $35 and students with I.D. are $20. Visit www.cwu.edu/president/series or call 509-963-1301. The public is welcome to a free Q&A period with McFerrin at 4 p.m. in the Music Building Concert Hall.