Spring/Summer 12
GSU NIGHT AT SIX FLAGS 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
6 p.m. – midnight
Enjoy an evening at Six Flags Over Georgia with the GSU community and receive a free return ticket for another day at the park on June 3, 10 or 17. Choose from a specially discounted ticket for park entry only, or pay just a little more for park entry and an all-you-can-eat catered meal.
The event is open to GSU students, faculty, staff and their families and friends, and up to 20 tickets may be purchased per person.
· Children 2 and under free
· Free parking at Six Flags
· No season passes allowed
Catered Meal, 7-9 p.m.
Private Picnic Area
Southern Fried Chicken Filet Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Potato Chips, Baked Beans, Coca-Cola Beverages and Ice Cream Bars
For more information and ticket policies, download the Fact Sheet.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are available for purchase at:
· Campus Tickets in the University Center (PantherCard ID required through April 6)
· Online through Six Flags Over Georgia (no service fees; see links below)
March discounts extended through April 6
March discount ticket prices for GSU students, faculty and staff have been extended through April 6. Specially discounted tickets are available for purchase only by GSU students, faculty and staff at the following prices:
$20 for park entry
$30 for park entry and catered meal
Through April 6, click here to purchase tickets online through PAWS. After logging in to PAWS (you will need your Campus ID and Campus ID password), click on the University Life tab and see links under Discount Tickets.
IMPORTANT: Campus Tickets is closed on weekends.
Starting April 1
In April, ticket sales expand to include other members of the GSU community at the following prices (GSU students, faculty and staff may purchase tickets at these prices after April 6):
APRIL 1-19
$28 for park entry
$38 for park entry and catered meal
APRIL 20 (EVENT DAY) AT THE GATE
$35 for park entry
$45 for park entry and catered meal
Starting April 1, click here to purchase tickets online directly through Six Flags Over Georgia. (This link will not be active until April 1.)
STUDENT CONCERT SERIES
American Bandstand: Music from the ’60s and ’70s
Thursday, April 19, 2012
12:15- 1 p.m.
Unity Plaza
Come out and enjoy live music while eating lunch or just hanging out for awhile between classes.
Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State, from rock bands to classical performers. If you are interested in performing, contact Campus Events at (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu.
Supported by Student Activity Fees
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
7-9 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Come out and enjoy our monthly Open Mic Night in the Student Center. Perform your music, poetry, lyrics or other talents, or just sit back, relax and enjoy performances by your fellow classmates. Cash prizes will be given for the top three GSU student winners!
If you are interested in participating, come out early and sign up before the event or e-mail Campus Events at campusevents@gsu.edu.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Eric Stepanian: Acoustic Pop
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Joined by producer/engineer/musician Malcolm Burn and a select recording band, Eric Stepanian brings depth and rock and roll diversity to bear on the 12 songs of Goodnight Scarlett. After two successful band albums (Stepanian's Autumn She Leaves and Wait Out The Rain), Eric Stepanian steps out on his own with a gripping song cycle that wraps themes of love, loss and triumph in a sensuous musical palette with new CD, Goodnight Scarlett.
Eric's songs are charged with a sense of inner turmoil, but his gift for storytelling is what attracts, not heart on the sleeve histrionics. The songs of Goodnight Scarlett are as relevant as real life. Goodnight Scarlett rocks a miracle mile, recalls melancholic memories like rotting rose petals, and ultimately finds release in redemption and self-acceptance. Prime movers include the Stones-ish "Bittersweet", the open wound-on-ice glam of "Everybody", the caustically rocking "Call Me When You're Famous", and the cinematic, black eyed closer, "Last Goodbye".
Eric's song, "Criminal" was recently heard on ESPN's Baseball Tonight; the 29 year old has opened for Maroon 5, Jason Mraz (to whom he has been compared), Rusted Root, Robert Randolph, Howie Day, Jack's Mannequin, Matt Nathanson and Cowboy Mouth.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
DEEPAK CHOPRA
Healing, Transformation and Higher Consciousness
Thursday, April 12, 2012
6 p.m.
GSU Sports Arena
Time Magazine heralds Deepak Chopra as one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as “the poet-prophet of alternative medicine.”
Chopra will discuss practical ways to experience higher consciousness, transformation and healing. He will also address such questions as: Are we in the midst of a major paradigm shift in science? Is there an ultimate reality? How does our understanding of consciousness as pure potentiality enhance our capacity for intuition, creativity, conscious choice making, healing and the awakening of dormant potentialities such as non-local communication and non-local sensory experience?
Chopra appears in conjunction with the Counseling & Testing Center’s 5th Biennial Cultural Competency Conference.
This event is free for all GSU students, faculty and staff with PantherCard ID at the door.
All others are $10 at the door.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
Download Deepak Chopra’s Biography.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Karaoke
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
5:30-9 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Come sing your heart out to your favorite karaoke tunes or -- if you are not much of a singer -- come out and listen to the talented GSU student body. Cupcakes and coffee will be served.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
PANTHERPALOOZA SPRING CONCERT
Featuring Karmin, Miguel,
Dev and Big K.R.I.T.
Friday, April 6, 2012
GSU Sports Arena
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Show starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Now!
GSU Students: $10 (including day of show)
General Admission: $20 ($25 on day of show)
Tickets Can Be Purchased At:
• Campus Tickets in the University Center
• GSU Sports Arena Box Office
• Online at
(service fees apply)
For More Information,
call 404/413-1610
or visit 380 Student Center
Sponsored by Spotlight Programs Board and Campus Events and supported by Student Activity Fees.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
KATHRYN STOCKETT
An Afternoon with Kathryn Stockett
Thursday, March 29, 2012
3 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom
Join the best-selling author of the acclaimed novel The Help as she shares her experiences with writing the novel, her challenges getting it published and how the book became a hit movie from DreamWorks.
Kathryn Stockett was born and raised in Jackson, Miss. After studying English and creative writing at the University of Alabama, she moved to New York City, where she worked in magazine publishing and marketing for nine years. It was there that she wrote The Help, her first novel. Printed after rejection by close to 50 literary agents, The Help quickly climbed onto the New York Times’ best seller list, where it has remained for more than 100 weeks.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public. All guests are encouraged to arrive early for seats. Once the Ballroom is full, guests will be directed to the Speaker’s Auditorium for viewing via live feed.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
Download Kathryn Stockett’s Biography.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Sharaya Mikael: Acoustic Folk/Indie
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
A perfect match to her tender disposition, her lyrics are refreshingly sweet. The epitome of vulnerability, she speaks frankly to the complexities of relationships that no twenty-something-or anyone else for that matter-can escape. This artist is practical, accessible, but also delightfully fresh. As gentle as Carly Simon and bold as Aimee Mann, Sharaya has been compared by her fans to the contemporary artists Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles. This fair comparison speaks perhaps most vividly to the warmth of her melodies, to her rolling, sweeping musical stride. Sharaya’s latest single Far Field calls listeners-both musically and lyrically-to the roller-coaster of the lovesick, to memory’s involuntary ride.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
7-9 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Come out and enjoy our monthly Open Mic Night in the Student Center. Perform your music, poetry, lyrics or other talents, or just sit back, relax and enjoy performances by your fellow classmates. Cash prizes will be given for the top three GSU student winners!
If you are interested in participating, come out early and sign up before the event or e-mail Campus Events at campusevents@gsu.edu.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
STUDENT CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, March 22, 2012
12:15-1 p.m.
Unity Plaza
Come out and enjoy live music while eating lunch or just hanging out for awhile between classes.
Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State, from rock bands to classical performers. If you are interested in performing, contact Campus Events at (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Levi Stephens: Acoustic R&B
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Discovering Levi Stephens’ music is like enjoying a surprisingly great meal at the local cafe you’ve passed a thousand times before finally deciding to stop in. You thought you knew what you were getting into, but this is something more. It’s refreshing --a pleasant surprise that a new artist in an industry plagued by dying creativity chooses to follow in the tradition of those classic singer-songwriters that came before. His debut album, “This Way” goes far beyond the confines of R&B and seamlessly melds a variety of genres, from soul to rock to gospel to folk while always remaining honest, clever and conversational.
Levi’s affinity for singing can be attributed to growing up in the Washington, D.C. area in a home he remembers being filled with music. “My father was a big music head. We grew up listening to all kinds of really good music. Music was bigger than TV.” Like many artists, his musical roots began in church where Levi, like his father, sang and played the piano. Outside of the church, young Levi was exposed to artists like Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers and Donny Hathaway. In addition to those soul legends, The Beatles, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix and Prince all made their mark on Levi’s musical style and led him to the guitar which was the final piece needed to create his sound.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Naz: Jazz
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Nazia Chaudhry (‘Naz”) is a singer, actor and voice over talent. Naz’s extensive acting and music has allowed her to share her passion for performance with children to dignitaries, and from large stadiums and concert halls to intimate jazz clubs. Additionally, Naz has performed at private functions, charity events, and talent competitions throughout the nation. In 2005, she toured internationally throughout Spain as a featured jazz soloist with Jubilate, one of South Florida’s highly acclaimed small vocal groups. She also toured regionally with Jubilate performing in concerts with Grammy Award-winning singer Bobby McFerrin, Latin Grammy Award-winning flautist Nestor Torres, actor/singers Clifton Davis and Harry Belafonte, and Metropolitan Opera soprano Marvis Martin. Naz is releasing her debut jazz album in Spring 2012 and currently pursuing a master’s in jazz studies at GSU.
Find out more at:
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
STUDENT CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, March 8, 2012
12:15-1 p.m.
Unity Plaza
Come out and enjoy live music while eating lunch or just hanging out for awhile between classes.
Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State, from rock bands to classical performers. If you are interested in performing, contact Campus Events at (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Rachel Loy: Acoustic Guitar
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Hard to pin down and hard to forget, Rachel Loy has always had it both ways: she's a sweet, petite blonde who sings heartrending ballads with an aching vulnerability, and she drives her electric bass like it's a pack of pit bulls. She rode the fleeting fame train with a major-label (Epic), Billboard-charting hit single (The Same Man) at the ripe old age of nineteen, and now, four years after making her mark, she's ready to be discovered—again.
Since graduating with honors from Berklee College of Music in Boston, she’s recorded 2 full-length CDs, 2 EPS and has been touring the country. She will be taking a break from playing bass with TV and pop music star, Julianne Hough to release her newest self-titled EP on July 1st, as she returns to her college tours.
Find out more at: http://www.rachelloymusic.com/
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
STUDENT CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, February 23, 2012
12:15-1 p.m.
Unity Plaza
Come out and enjoy live music while eating lunch or just hanging out for awhile between classes.
Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State, from rock bands to classical performers. If you are interested in performing, contact Campus Events at (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
CAMPUS MOVIEFEST FINALE
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts
at Georgia State University
Free for GSU students and guests
GSU students had 5 days to write, direct, shoot, and edit a short film. Now we reveal the best of the best. Come to this red-cartpet finale event dressed in your best style. Top winners will be announced from Georgia State University and they will advance to the CMF Grand Finale in Hollywood, CA, in June 2012.
This event is a collaborative effort between Campus Events, Spotlight Programs Board, GSTV, SGA, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the Rialto Center for the Arts.
For more information about Directions and Parking, please visit the Rialto Center for the Arts.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Chris Cauley: Acoustic R&B
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Chris Cauley hails from Atlanta, GA and lives and breaths SOUL music. At a young age, Chris was exposed to legends like Earth, Wind, and Fire and Stevie Wonder and from there; his passion for music was born. He began writing songs on his guitar and with the vocal influence of the afore mention influences paired with a guitar, the industry began to take note of his unique sound.
In 2005, he was the APCA Coffeehouse Artist of the Year his first year on the circuit. Chris then went on to be the #1 music act at every conference he showcased that year. He went on to work with the likes of Matt Nathanson, Amos Lee, 112, and many more. Chris then took a break from college touring after he caught the attention of a few Hollywood heavyweights.
He was invited by Justin Timberlake's team to sit in on a private rehearsal in London with Justin and his band. Chris was then personally invited by writer/producer/director Tyler Perry to join the cast of his stage play "Laugh to Keep From Crying" on a U.S. tour. The play co-starred Chris as a graduate student who moved to the wrong part of town. This comedic r&b/gospel musical received rave reviews all over the country. Most recently in 2010, Chris was invited to join the international cast of the world renowned Michael Jackson tribute show, "Man in the Mirror" as a feared vocalist. He spent the entire summer traveling to seven different countries with the show. After traveling the world and rubbing elbows with some of the world's most respected talents, Chris has returned home to Atlanta to gear up for a new record and make his mark on the college music scene once again.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
JOHN LEGEND
An Afternoon with John Legend
Monday, February 20, 2012
3 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom
Join Grammy Award winning R&B singer and education activist John Legend as he shares his experiences through lecture and song.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
Download John Legend's Biography.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
7-9 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Come out and enjoy our monthly Open Mic Night in the Student Center. Perform your music, poetry, lyrics or other talents, or just sit back, relax and enjoy performances by your fellow classmates. Cash prizes will be given for the top three GSU student winners!
If you are interested in participating, come out early and sign up before the event or e-mail Campus Events at campusevents@gsu.edu.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Jenn Grinels: Acoustic Blues/Jazz
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Jenn Grinels first earned her reputation around Southern California for her stage work. The award winning, professional actress is well respected for her acting as well as her gorgeous set of pipes. After the release of her first full length album, she is one of the region’s most critically lauded singer/songwriters. The self- described “soulful, bluesy, jazzy, folk rock, singer/songwriter” has been touring the country since Oct. 2007, armed with only her guitar and copies of her album “Little Words”.
With a voice that’s been described as “truly phenomenal” (S.D.CityBeat) and a sound that’s “jazzy in its pacing, soulful in its delivery, and heartfelt in its sensuous tone”(Full Value Reviews), touring artist Jenn Grinels has quickly built a loyal following that stretches from coast to coast. CrazyTalk.com says “her voice is just absurd. Two artists kept coming to mind – Martin Sexton and Fiona Apple. Sexton because of her vocal focus & control; Fiona Apple because of her tell-off confessional and conversational lyrics, her penchant for complex rhyme schemes, and her powerful, listen-up-buster delivery.” The critically lauded artist has won numerous honors and awards, including 2007 Honoring Acoustic Talent Awards for both Best Performer and Best Vocalist. Most recently she was awarded “Song of the Year” (West Coast Songwriters) for Can’t Stay Here. Music from her latest CD, “Little Words” was recently featured on MTV. The San Diego Reader puts it best: “She is the real, talented epitome of today’s best indie music.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Nick Howard: Acoustic Pop
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Nick Howard is an award winning British Singer Songwriter who achieved mainstream success with his critically acclaimed debut album 'Something To Talk About', songs from which have been featured in scores of TV shows and films and received heavy rotation across radio networks in the US and in Europe. In the last two years, Nick has toured with artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Lifehouse, Jack Johnson, Boyce Avenue and Counting Crows.
Nick's music has been featured on The Hills, Jersey Shore , Cougar Town, 90210, LA Ink, Greek, Army Wives and countless other TV shows and films. He has performed on live television in the US and UK, including appearances on NBC, Fox and the BBC. His single 'A Better Man' broke into the US radio charts which led him to be featured as an ‘Artist To Watch’ by US media giant, Clear Channel. He has performed to tens of thousands of people this year throughout the US and Europe.
Nick's popularity across both continents has gained huge traction over the last 12 months and largely in part due to support slots for the likes of Lifehouse and Boyce Avenue, is now gearing up for several headlining tours in 2011. 'When The Lights Go Up' will be released through Ferryhouse Productions/Warner Music this April.
Find out more at: www.nickhowardmusic.com
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
MISS GSU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Saturday, February 4, 2012
7 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts
at Georgia State University
For more information about Directions and Parking, please visit the Rialto Center for the Arts.
Join us at the Georgia State’s Rialto Center as twenty-eight hopeful young women bring their best to compete for the crown at our 17th Miss Georgia State University pageant. As a part of the Miss America program, Miss GSU will go on to compete in the Miss Georgia pageant this June. Miss Georgia will go on to compete in the Miss America pageant next January!
Tickets Prices:
$12 – GSU students with ID
$20 – All others
Program book is included with each ticket purchased.
For contestant information and pageant details, please visit the Official Miss Georgia State University Facebook
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
For more information, (404) 413-1610 or
STUDENT CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, February 2, 2012
12:15-1 p.m.
Unity Plaza
Come out and enjoy live music while eating lunch or just hanging out for awhile between classes.
Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State, from rock bands to classical performers. If you are interested in performing, contact Campus Events at (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
MARK KELLY
Endeavor to Succeed
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
3 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom
Captain Mark Kelly faced the toughest challenge of his life in January 2011, when an assassination attempt was made on his wife, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. His dedication to family and her road to recovery captivated the nation. For Kelly, focus equals success — even in the face of adversity. A combat pilot in Iraq, an astronaut on four space shuttle missions and commander of the final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour, Kelly shows audiences how to accomplish their mission while maintaining the love and devotion to family that is the foundation of true success.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
Download Mark Kelly's Biography.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Timbre, Harp/Vocals
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Most widely known as the harpist collaborator with mewithoutYou and Anathallo, Timbre’s solo project is a unique musical experience. She combines the sounds of harp with a gentle soprano voice, often joined by her band on piano, cello, vibraphones, drums, and even a choir, to create a moving and ethereal sound.
Her live performances are always met with an awed hush, whether it be in front of thousands of people at a festival, or in a music venue or a bar, and are most often described as breathtaking and enchanting.
With an impressive history on her instrument, Timbre proves that a classical education can bring a truly unique and cultured sound to modern music. She has won competitions on the harp throughout her career, including a Curb Sponsored Concerto Competition for the Nashville Symphony, and has performed at Carnegie in April 2010.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COLLEGE NIGHT AT THE HIGH MUSEUM
Saturday, January 28, 2012
7 p.m.- Midnight
High Museum of Art
$5 advance tickets are on sale at the Campus Tickets booth (University Center across from the bookstore) (Tickets are $7 from the High Museum)
Campus Events is providing free shuttles from the Student Center and University Commons to/from the High Museum.
Shuttles begin at 6:15 p.m. and the last shuttle leaves the High Museum at 12:15 a.m.
Fact Sheet (Coming Soon)
For more information:
404/413-1857 or
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
7-9 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Come out and enjoy our monthly Open Mic Night in the Student Center. Perform your music, poetry, lyrics or other talents, or just sit back, relax and enjoy performances by your fellow classmates. Cash prizes will be given for the top three GSU student winners!
If you are interested in participating, come out early and sign up before the event or e-mail Campus Events at campusevents@gsu.edu.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
LISA LING
Open Heart, Open Mind
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
3 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom
Lisa Ling uses her role as a journalist to focus on positive social change. Currently the co-executive producer and host of Our America on the Oprah Winfrey Network and the field correspondent for The Oprah Show, Ling has reported from dozens of countries. She has covered stories about gang rape in the Congo, bride burning in India and the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda, among other issues that are too often ignored.
She will discuss her own career path as she explains how journalism can be a force for propelling the world forward in new and positive ways.
Lisa Ling appears in conjunction with the 29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
Download Lisa Ling's Biography.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
W.L. Bishop: Blues and Folk
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Bred from the love of blues and folk, WL. Bishop’s music finds itself at a stranded crossroads playing to the hum of crickets and power lines. Inspired by late nights turned early mornings and the longing for a comfort found only in salvation or lack thereof, his songs tell the stories of people far and long ago, as well as those of his own journeys.
Bishop’s live performances show great breadth in style and depth lyrically. From the bluesy heart of songs such as Vegas and Old Man Williams to the traditional lyrical stylings of Stories and Time and Days, his performance brings the audience close while keeping them on their toes. Soulful harmonica playing can be found amongst the tunes as well, making appearances for soul-drive movements amidst the warming vocals.
Visit www.WLBishopMusic.com for more information.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES
Montana Skies: Cello/Guitar Fusion
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)
Jonathan and Jennifer Adams met while studying music at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. Recognizing a kindred spirit in each other’s devotion to their music, the desire to share music was ignited immediately.
The two assumed they would be performing classical recitals and great works for the cello and guitar; then, in one trip to the library to select music, their whole world of classical intentions came crashing down. The discovery: music written for cello and guitar was as rare as the combination itself — no great classical works existed. What resulted from this new musical freedom of expression between the two was the formation of Montana Skies and a unique style of music that would garner instant recognition and praise.
Jonathan explains, “The fact that ‘ready-made’ repertoire is not available for our combination of instruments is really what pushes us to be more creative with our music. We love composing and arranging, and appreciate the opportunity to present old favorites, along with newer music, to our audiences.”
Combining elements of classical technique, jazz improv and the power and energy of rock ’n’ roll, Jonathan’s guitar wizardry and Jenn’s blazing electric cello combine to create a sound that is truly remarkable. While the music defies simple categorization, it is a fusion in the truest sense of the word. It’s been called everything from chamber rock to psychedelic strings. Whatever you want to call it, rest assured, this ain’t your granny’s chamber music.
This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.
Supported by Student Activity Fees.