Everclear’s performance Saturday night came together with few problems, paving the way for the University Board to bring more mainstream bands to campus.

Everclear was the biggest name to come to Eastern in years, and organizing a concert of that size was a first for the UB, allowing them to learn many valuable lessons, UB Chair Caleb Judy said.

He said everyone involved learned the aspects of throwing a successful concert, from the smallest planning details to the execution on show night.

The show took months to plan and required the work of several crews behind the scenes, including ushers, ticket salespeople, security and promoters.

“I think we were really effective this show and we’ll be even better for the next show,” he said.

Judy said managers from Everclear and the Gelheads praised the UB for a successful execution.

“We’ve gotten positive feedback from pretty much everybody,” Judy said.

“There weren’t too many glitches,” said Donna Fernandez, concert coordinator for the UB.

Planning for the UB’s spring concert will start today, and she said the board will use the same model of planning that made Everclear a success.

“I don’t think I would do anything differently (for the next show),” she said.

The UB will meet this week to figure out which days Lantz Arena will be available and research possible bands. Then they plan to distribute surveys to ensure a good crowd.

“Bringing a concert here is really difficult when you only have a few days to work with,” he said. “In the spring it’s going to be difficult, but we are going to try and make the best possible decision.”

Judy seemed optimistic that the next show would go as smoothly.

“I hope everyone that came had a good time,” Judy said. “I think we are on the right track.”