Indie pop-rock band The Format will fill the Schine Underground with its upbeat melodies tonight in the second Bandersnatch Music Series concert of the semester.

Bandersnatch, a division of UU Concerts, brings in independent bands and bands that are on their way to becoming the next big band, said Sterling Proffer, president of Bandersnatch.

There seemed to be a lot of interest on campus in The Format, said Kelly Bertog, a member of the UU Concerts executive board, who organized the concert.

‘They seem right on the brink of getting bigger,’ Bertog said. ‘I thought this might be one of the last chances to get them, especially for a Bandersnatch show.’

The Format recently released its sophomore album, ‘Dog Problems,’ in July, and is about to start a tour with The All-American Rejects.

Nate Ruess, the lead singer of The Format, said the band always looks forward to playing on college campuses.

‘At colleges there is a lack of pressure, to an extent,’ Ruess said. ‘The age group is closer to our age group and the audience is usually very supportive.’

Bertog said The Format’s sound is more unique than mainstream pop bands.

‘It’s pop music, but not in the Britney Spears sense,’ Ruess said.

The Format has been inspired by such bands as Fleetwood Mac, XTC , The Beach Boys and The Beatles, Ruess said.

Ruess said the show should be a lot of fun because it plays a fairly long set.

‘I think it’s just a good time,’ he said. ‘It’s a really good show.’

This Day and Age and Anorexic Beauty Queen will open the sold-out show. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.

If you goWhat: The FormatWhen: Tonight, 8 p.m.Where: Schine Underground

Published on October 23, 2006 at 12:00 pm