About O.A.R.

O.A.R. might just be music’s biggest, best kept secret. The platinum-certified Rockville, MD band has quietly sold out multiple shows at Madison Square Garden, filled Red Rocks Amphitheater a dozen times, earned platinum and gold plaques, lit up the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, and built one of the most committed fanbases in the country. The group—Marc Roberge [lead vocals, guitar], Richard On [lead guitar, backing vocals], Chris Culos [drums], Benj Gershman [bass], and Jerry DePizzo [saxophone, guitar, backing vocals] accompanied by Mikel Paris [keys, backing vocals, percussion], and Jon Lampley [trumpet, backing vocals]—recently embarked on a headlining US tour with special guests Fitz and the Tantrums and Ripe.

Tech Talk Live!

The Virginia Tech football team kicks off its season at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Virginia Tech Sports Network has you covered leading up to the pivotal season opener versus South Carolina. The iconic show, which features Zach Mackey and Mike Burnop interviewing players and coaches, will be live from The Tabernacle. Fans who aren’t able to make it can listen via the HokieSports mobile app or on hokiesports.com. The show will air on 40 radio stations across the Commonwealth.

Venue

The Countdown to Kickoff Concert will be held at Atlanta's iconic music venue Tabernacle.

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 FAQs

  • The Hokie Way’s Countdown to Kickoff Concert is a private event for Virginia Tech alumni, fans, and supporters. It is not being mass-marketed to the general public. Friends of Hokies are welcome!

  • Yes, proceeds from the event will further The Hokie Way’s mission of enabling Virginia Tech

    student-athletes to promote and support our charitable partners. By purchasing a ticket, you are

    taking an active role in the amplification of vital charities in Virginia by Hokie student-athletes.

    • 108 Ted Turner Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 - open-air lot adjacent to The Tabernacle.

    • 157 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 - directly across the street from The Tabernacle doors.

    • 100 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 - parking garage about 1.5 blocks from the venue.

    Parking lots may fill up quickly, so please consider using Lyft or Uber. The Tabernacle is also walkable from the major hotels in Downtown Atlanta.

  • Prior to entering the venue, guests will be searched (wand or walk-through metal detection and/or pat- downs) to ensure that none of the restricted items enters the building. All bags will be searched. No Outside Food or Drink Allowed.

    Prohibited Items:

    • No guns, knives, weapons, pepper spray, projectiles of any kind, or any other item that could be used to inflict harm.

    • Replicas of any type of weapon are NOT permitted.

    • No drugs, drug paraphernalia or illegal substances of any kind.

    • No personal video cameras, Go-Pros, selfie sticks, drones, masks that cover the entire face, or laser pointers.

    • No professional audio, video, or audio recording equipment - (including detachable lenses, tripods, zooms or commercial use rigs).

    • No unsealed liquids or gels of any kind.

    • No jewelry or clothing that could inflict harm.

    • No bags over 12” x 12” X 6" of any kind, backpacks, Camelbacks or Bota bags, coolers, or suitcases.

    • No stuffed animals or toys of any kind.

    • No hand fans.

    • No glow sticks, poi, hoops, or bitwhips.

    • No signs larger than 8.5"x11"

    This list of prohibited items is subject to change at the discretion of venue management.

  • Bags up to 12” x 6”x 12” are allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched prior to entry. Bags that are not clear will be subject to additional search.

    Prohibited bag items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.