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Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw, who emerged from the Manhattan club scene to release his first album last summer, is giving a free concert for students, faculty and staff at the University of Vermont's Ira Allen Chapel on Jan. 23 at 9 p.m. Special guests Virginia Coalition and Michael Tolcher will open the show, which is presented by UVMPM as part of WinterBlitz 2004. Tickets are also available to the general public for $10.

The Chapel will prove to be a beautiful and intimate venue for this up-and-coming soulful rocker, who critics agree is destined for greatness. DeGraw, who Time Out NY calls "an electrifying live performer," is known for giving emotional performances of his original songs mixed with choice covers.

"We're really excited to have Gavin come to UVM," says Kate Houston, sophomore and UVMPM Student Coordinator. "I listened to his CD once and fell in love with it. I knew he had to play here. It's going to be a great show."

DeGraws concert is a highlight of WinterBlitz 2004, a two-week series of events designed to welcome students back to campus. The jam-packed schedule boasts more than 16 different events between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1, including free film screenings, swing dancing lessons, an open mic night, and a talk by Preacher Moss (his "End of Racism" college tour blends comedy seamlessly with lecture). Now in its third year, WinterBlitz is quickly becoming a new UVM tradition.

Tickets to DeGraw's show on Jan. 23 are free to UVM affiliates, and must be picked up in advance at the Department of Student Life starting Jan. 20. A limited number of tickets are now on sale to the general public. They are available for $10 at Higher Ground, Pure Pop Records, and online at www.ticketweb.com.

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