Band 'Go-Casual' to Headline Millrats-Heaves Game
Published on January 29, 2008 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Saint John Riptide News Release
Manchester, New Hampshire: The band 'Gocasual' will headline Saturday's much anticipated battle between the Vermont Frost Heaves and the Manchester Millrats. They will perform a song at halftime, and a short minute concert following the game.
Hailing from southern Maine, the members of Gocasual had played together in various groups during high school until the band finally coalesced into its present form in 2001. During the fall of 2002, Gocasual recorded its first album, a self-titled 8-song CD. Released in the winter of 2003, the disc slowly gathered a loyal fan base for the band. With live shows full of contagious energy, Gocasual continues to grow.
Combining musical maturity, a focus on lyrical sophistication, a unique melodic style, and raw punk rock aggression, Gocasual has become of one of southern Maine's favorite rock groups. The band combines a genuine love for playing and unfailing dedication to performing that is reflected in their upbeat songs and compelling live shows. Gocasual is tireless in continually developing their music, dedicating themselves to performing for anyone who will listen, and, most of all, having fun. Samples and more information on Gocasual can be found online at http://www.sonicbids.com/gocasual.
The matchup between the #1 ranked Vermont Frost Heaves and the #5 ranked Manchester Millrats will be one for the ages, given the two teams history together.
October 27th: Millrats 97 Frost Heaves 92 - in preseason game match up.
Decemeber 2nd: Millrats 110 Frost Heaves 108 - Millrats down 8 with 1:20 remaining comeback to win in overtime.
December 6th: Millrats 115 Frost Heaves 109 - Millrats down 27 in first quarter comeback despite ejections to win in Barre.
December 17th: Frost Heaves 132 Millrats 107 - Heaves draw first blood in blow out win in Burlington.
December 30th: Millrats 108 Frost Heaves 93 - Millrats manhandle the Heaves all game in Southern New Hampshire.
January 12th: Frost Heaves 109 Millrats 99 - Game is called with 59 seconds remaining after 3 altercations and 2 ejections in Burlington.
The environment should be electric as a bus load of Vermonters are making the trip, according to a Vermont press release. Manchester is the lone team to defeat Vermont this season, and leads the season series 3-2.
'Our last game ended prematurely, and incidents occurred that neither team is proud of," said Frost Heaves president Alexander Wolff. "But the Vermont fans who hit the road in support of the Frost Heaves are known throughout the ABA for their sporting attitude and good humor. The group road-tripping to Manchester on Feb. 2 will be no different.'"
Manchester is currently riding a four game winning streak, punctuated by a 61 point trouncing of the Boston Blizzard on Sunday. New additions Al Stewart, Charles Mason, Richmond Pittman Jr., and Ronald Wright have all made key contributions, while Anthony Anderson has shown why he may the best guard in the ABA. On Saturday, Anderson posted a career high 43 points, and on Sunday he scored 22 basically playing only the first half. He scored 36 in the last meeting with the Frost Heaves.
The Manchester Millrats encourage all it's fans and fans of exciting, fast paced basketball to come out and support your hometown team. The Frost Heaves are the defending ABA Champions, and stand atop the ABA Power Rankings as the #1 team in the land. The Millrats have a chance to win the season series 4-2 with a victory on the 2nd.
Tickets are just $9.75 for adults and $6.75 for kids 17 and under. All SNHU students and faculty get in FREE with a valid school ID. Groups of 20 or more may book in advance and pay just $5.50 per person. Tickets are available at the door, online at www.manchestermillrats.com, or by calling 1-866-9-GET-TIX. Doors open one hour prior to tip off.
All Millrats games are events! Each game features fast paced, exciting basketball in addition to quality entertainment such as the Pink Sapphire Dancers, Milly the Millrat, live singers, and a halftime performance.
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