Purdue News

June 4, 2004

Folk singer John Gorka’s Sunday appearance cancelled

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Folk musician John Gorka and special guest Mustard’s Retreat will not be performing Sunday (6/6). The concert, scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall, has been cancelled.

The show was to be presented by Purdue Convocations and Friends of Bob, a Lafayette-area music cooperative.

Purdue Convocation’s assistant director Laura Clavio said, "It is unfortunate that the community will not be able experience John Gorka. He is a great musician. However, a combination of low ticket sales and significant show expenses forced the show’s cancellation."

Friends of Bob show coordinator Richard Fudge said, "Friends of Bob has never presented a concert during the summer. This was an experiment. We will have to analyze the disappointing response and learn from it. Presenting live music is not a predictable affair."

All tickets, regardless of purchase location, will be refunded through the campus box office. Ticket holders should call (765) 494-3933 for more information.

Writer: Katie Hutton, Purdue Convocations marketing director, (765) 494-5045, krhutton@purdue.edu

Sources: Laura Clavio, Purdue Convocations assistant director, (765) 494-9712

Richard Fudge, (765) 567-2478

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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