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<p class=NoParagraphStyle><b>FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE                                         
     
                 
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:120%;color:#003B78'>Kent State Stark hosts <i>Radha</i>
CD Release Concert</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:120%;
color:#003B78'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<p class=NoParagraphStyle><b>(Jackson Township, OH – September 2, 2009) </b> Kent
State University Stark proudly hosts the <b>CD release concert for <i>Radha</i></b>,
featuring Keith Lloyd, on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Main Hall
Auditorium, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. The event is free and
open to the public.<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>Dr. Lloyd, a professor of English at Kent State
Stark, blends Middle Eastern, Indian, Latin and African influences for a
delightful evening of musical diversity. <o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>Prior to the concert, Lloyd will discuss the
collection of songs performed on the <i>Radha </i>CD during a <b>pre-concert
lecture from 7 to 7:30 p.m. </b><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>For the concert, Lloyd will perform on guitar and
vocals. Joining him will be Andy Cyphert on guitar and vocals; Mike Coates on
keyboard and vocals; Matt Vick on bass; Nikki and Joe Gerycz on vocals; and
Jeremy Ayres on drums. <o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>For more information, call 330-499-9600.<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=NoParagraphStyle align=center style='text-align:center'><b>- 
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle style='line-height:normal'><b>CONTACT:  </b>Cynthia
Williams, coordinator of public relations<o:p></o:p></p>

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Office: 330-244-3262 <o:p></o:p></p>

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E-mail: <a href="mailto:cdwillia@kent.edu">cdwillia@kent.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=NoParagraphStyle><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:120%'>About
Kent State University Stark:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Kent
State Stark is the largest regional campus of Kent State University and serves
10,000 students each year, comprised of 5,300 enrolled in academic coursework
and 4,700 enrolled in professional development courses. Kent State Stark offers
12 bachelor’s degrees and three master’s degrees, in addition to associate
degrees. The campus is located in Jackson Township and consists of seven major
buildings. The University Center (Professional Education and Conference
Center), which houses The Corporate University and the Small Business
Development Center, is accredited under the stringent guidelines of the
International Association of Conference Centers. Always striving to enhance
education through technological advancement, Kent State Stark features indoor
and outdoor, campus-wide wireless Internet. Combining the best of a major
university and a liberal arts college, Kent State University Stark serves our region
as a key intellectual resource providing access to academic, economic and
cultural advancement through excellence in teaching and learning. To learn more
about Kent State Stark, visit <span style='color:blue'>www.stark.kent.edu</span>.</span><span
style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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