Hyper Crush Performers at The Lyric

Hyper Crush will perform at The Lyric tonight with all proceeds benefitting St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital.

Brendan Rich, known as DJ Hoodr1ch by night, is sponsoring the event. “Hyper Crush, the most popular electro-hop group out right now, just finished touring with LMFAO, The Far East Movement and Lady Gaga,” he said.

Electro-hop is a combination of electronic music and rap. Hyper Crush consists of three people: Preston Moronie on the keytar and turntables along with Holly Valentine and Donny Fontaine performing vocals.

“We have the potential to raise $17,250 for St. Jude. Without The Lyric here in Oxford and the several accommodations that it provides, bringing Hyper Crush to the Oxford area would not even be possible,” said Rich.

The renovated Lyric reopened its doors during the summer of 2008. Since then, it has had the privilege of hosting accomplished artists like the Black Crows, MGMT, Modest Mouse, Eric Church, Umphrey’s McGee and Bassnecter.

“[The Lyric] has provided a place for the Oxford/Ole Miss community to raise money for fundraisers and charitable events. Organizations and events like Hope for Africa, Kappa Alpha Fight Night, March of Dimes, Lafayette Oxford Foundation and John McCain’s post-debate party are only a few beneficial events that have happened here,” said Tim Burkhead, head of production for The Lyric.

Marion Startz, General Manager of The Lyric, said the Lyric has held at least 50 charitable events in the past two and a half years, and they are often held as frequently as once a month.

"People love going to The Lyric so having our Fight Night event there for two nights was great. We raised twenty grand just from selling tickets at the door," said Ty New, Chairman of philanthropy for Kappa Alpha.

Kappa Alpha was able to raise $80,000 overall, and 50 percent of their proceeds went to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the rest went to local charities.

“The Lyric has not only benefited philanthropies and organizations, but also the town of Oxford,” said Startz. “People come from all over the United States to come see the shows. When they come they are renting hotels, eating in our restaurants, buying stuff on the square and visiting the Ole Miss campus. The Lyric has provided thousands and thousands of dollars to various organizations, charities and to the town of Oxford since it reopened.”

The Lyric’s large venue makes it possible for it to host the electro-hop rave on Friday night while simultaneously benefiting St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital.

“Come out Friday for the biggest party Oxford will see this spring where all of your money is going for a great cause,” said Rich.

Tickets to Hyper Crush are on sale now for $15. Also, they can be purchased online at www.thelyricoxford.com.

Make your plans to get your rave on with Hyper Crush tonight at the Lyric.