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October 19, 2007

Belmont News


Alumni to Appear Tonight on 'Next Great American Band'
DMHO1.jpgDenver and the Mile High Orchestra (DMHO), a local band comprised of numerous Belmont graduates, traveled to Los Angeles this week for tonight's debut airing of new series “Next Great American Band.” A sister show from the producers of "American Idol," "Next Great American Band" premieres at 7 p.m. Central on Fox.

The first episode, a two-hour program showing auditions and action behind the scenes, is expected to feature DMHO. Singer/songwriter John Rzeznik (The Goo Goo Dolls), percussionist and performer Sheila E. and Australian TV personality Ian Dickson will serve as judges for "Next Great American Band" while Dominic Bowden ("New Zealand Idol") hosts the series. The actual viewer-voted competition will begin Oct. 26 after the judges announce the 10 semi-finalists. To read more of this story, click here.

Officially Licensed Belmont Gear Now Available
LIDShat2.jpgThe first installment in a new line of officially licensed Belmont Bruins athletic gear is now available in local stores. The official Belmont sideline hat–‘The Z Hat’ from leading headwear manufacturer Zephyr–is in stock at Lids within Opry Mills shopping center. Opry Mills is located at 391 Opry Mills Drive in Nashville.

“This product launch is an exciting beginning to our new line of officially licensed Belmont Bruins’ merchandise,” Belmont Director of Athletics Mike Strickland said. “On the heels of two consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in men’s basketball, and continued success across the board for Belmont Athletics, this venture is another step forward to meet growing interest and demand in our program.”

Future product lines are expected in coming weeks at Lids and Champs Sports stores, among others, in middle Tennessee. Belmont is client of Strategic Marketing Affiliates (SMA), an Indianapolis, Ind.-based company which represents dozens of NCAA member institutions in licensing initiatives.

For more information, visit www.belmont.edu/athletics.


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