Posted: March 27, 2006

Athletics: Blue Oyster Cult to Headlines LaSalle Bank Columbus Distance Classic Post-Race Concert

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Blue Oyster Cult, 70s and 80s rockers, will headline the inaugural LaSalle Bank Columbus Distance Classic post-race concert on Saturday night, April 1 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion. All race participants will get in free with their bib number and all volunteers will also get in free.

Originating from Long Island, New York in the 60s, Blue Oyster Cult went thru three name changes in three years, recording under such names as Soft White Underbelly, Stalk-Forrest Group and then finally Blue Oyster Cult. The band's name comes from the famous Long Island Blue Point Oysters. The Cult, Columbia Recording artists, found fame with two hit singles, "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" in 1976, and the 1981 classic hit "Burnin' for You." As one of the first psychedelic/heavy metal bands, Blue Oyster Cult helped create a new sound in music, which spread rapidly from that point on. The band has released new music, and is touring to spread their new music around the world.

The opening act will start at 8:00pm, the Awards Ceremony will be at 9:00pm and BOC starts at 9:30pm. Additional tickets are only $20 and are available at both the LC and the Fleet Feet Columbus Health and Fitness Expo. Concert tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations and online at TicketMaster.com.

The 2006 LaSalle Bank Columbus Distance Classic and Commit to Be Fit 5K takes place Saturday, April 1 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion (formerly Promowest). The Capital Kids Mascot Chase will take place at 8:30am, the half-marathon will begin at 9:00am and the Commit to Be Fit 5K will start at 9:10am.

For more information, visit the race website at: CapitalCityHalfMarathon.com

Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Services Director
385 Oak View Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 696-6232, fax (805) 967-5958
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
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