Beelzebubs perform for MTV's "My Super Sweet 16"
Matthew Skibinski
Issue date: 9/6/07 Section: Features
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Such was the scene this August as members of the Beelzebubs, Tufts oldest all-male a cappella group, made their first-ever MTV performance - as openers for a party on "My Super Sweet 16."
The series follows teenagers, often children of the rich or famous, as they plan and execute outrageous and over-the-top parties for "their most important coming of age celebrations," according to MTV.com. The parties are known for their dramatic entrances, lavish expenses and exclusive guest lists.
"It was definitely ridiculous," Bubs president Doug Terry said with a laugh. "It made me realize that the Tufts party scene could be so much better."
The Bubs landed the gig through an alumnus, Jeremy Cramer (LA '00), who Terry described as "a Boston socialite." Cramer is a family friend of the Posts and helped set up their initial contact with the Bubs.
The Bubs' role in the party was to perform outside as guests lined up around the red carpet in anticipation of Post's entrance. The main performer at the party was the rock band Shiny Toy Gun.
When Post arrived, they sang "Burning Down the House" by the Talking Heads at her request, which featured Bubs singer Chris Van Lenten as the lead soloist.
"While people were waiting we sang a few of our usual classic songs - our staples," he said. "And then when she got there it was kind of awkward. She stepped out of the car, and we were given the cue."
"I'm not sure she knew what was going on," he added.
Bubs music director Alex Koutzoukis said the performance was hectic, but exciting.
"When her limo came up while we were singing, there was much more of a distraction - people were cheering for her and the cameras were running, and every 15- and 16-year-old wants to be on television," he said. "So we kind of got pushed to the side, but they still filmed us through the whole thing."
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