2008 Woodie Awards
Students showcase melodies
Kari Langan
Issue date: 10/11/07 Section: Intermission
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While burning red lights illuminated the stage, a crowd of SCSU students impatiently waited for the Student Showcase Tuesday during Live @ the Quarry.
Six musical acts took the stage throughout the night, performing a free and open show for the St. Cloud Community.
The event was brought to the student body with the help of Chris Christensen and the University Program Board (UPB).
The Student Showcase featured the bands Earl and Matt, Jake, Indian for Cosh, Tyler, "D" and James Wick.
"I am very excited about Chris Christensen booking shows," said Matt Machacek, second-year student, who performed in the first act in Earl and Matt. "He is doing a phenomenal job by setting up events for SCSU talent."
The Student Showcase featured unique talents in all genres of music. From alternative rock to country, the Quarry was packed with music lovers. The crowd even included a few band groupies who drove from Blaine to see the show.
"I was really impressed with the turnout," Machacek said. "On most open Mic Nights, hardly any of the SCSU community attends. Tonight, there has to be about 50 people here."
From Earl and Matt as the first act of the show to the last performance by James Wick, the bands played strong chords, sang incredibly well and generated much applause from audience members.
One act received more praise and recognition from the crowd than the others, Earl and Matt, who were supported by numerous fans.
While the crowd went wild, the duo played harmonies throughout several songs.
"He (Earl) is showing us now that he can perform. Earl is a modest kid," said second-year student Tracy Kelly. "It is really surprising he is taking control of the stage. He looks so relaxed and natural on stage."
Another music fan, Andy Jacobson, second-year student at Tech College, said, "I am digging the funky bass of Earl Nystorm. Too bad he is not playing guitar tonight. He is amazing."
Earl and Matt said it is more fun to bring their own music to shows. Playing other people's music is energetic, but playing their own has more meaning, they said.
Matt often creates original lyrics, verses and choruses for songs. Earl, on the other hand, creates music using a different inspiration for his bass and guitar.
"I get inspiration from my 'dawgs,'" Earl said with a laugh.
His "dawgs," also known as the second floor of Stearns Hall, were present to support their friend and other tuneful talents of St. Cloud.
Singing with only a guitar and bass, the duo was missing a drummer. The band is hunting for the perfect drummer to accompany them at shows around St. Cloud.
For more information on performing at the Student Showcase at the Quarry, contact Chris Christensen at upbquarry@stcloudstate.edu.
Six musical acts took the stage throughout the night, performing a free and open show for the St. Cloud Community.
The event was brought to the student body with the help of Chris Christensen and the University Program Board (UPB).
The Student Showcase featured the bands Earl and Matt, Jake, Indian for Cosh, Tyler, "D" and James Wick.
"I am very excited about Chris Christensen booking shows," said Matt Machacek, second-year student, who performed in the first act in Earl and Matt. "He is doing a phenomenal job by setting up events for SCSU talent."
The Student Showcase featured unique talents in all genres of music. From alternative rock to country, the Quarry was packed with music lovers. The crowd even included a few band groupies who drove from Blaine to see the show.
"I was really impressed with the turnout," Machacek said. "On most open Mic Nights, hardly any of the SCSU community attends. Tonight, there has to be about 50 people here."
From Earl and Matt as the first act of the show to the last performance by James Wick, the bands played strong chords, sang incredibly well and generated much applause from audience members.
One act received more praise and recognition from the crowd than the others, Earl and Matt, who were supported by numerous fans.
While the crowd went wild, the duo played harmonies throughout several songs.
"He (Earl) is showing us now that he can perform. Earl is a modest kid," said second-year student Tracy Kelly. "It is really surprising he is taking control of the stage. He looks so relaxed and natural on stage."
Another music fan, Andy Jacobson, second-year student at Tech College, said, "I am digging the funky bass of Earl Nystorm. Too bad he is not playing guitar tonight. He is amazing."
Earl and Matt said it is more fun to bring their own music to shows. Playing other people's music is energetic, but playing their own has more meaning, they said.
Matt often creates original lyrics, verses and choruses for songs. Earl, on the other hand, creates music using a different inspiration for his bass and guitar.
"I get inspiration from my 'dawgs,'" Earl said with a laugh.
His "dawgs," also known as the second floor of Stearns Hall, were present to support their friend and other tuneful talents of St. Cloud.
Singing with only a guitar and bass, the duo was missing a drummer. The band is hunting for the perfect drummer to accompany them at shows around St. Cloud.
For more information on performing at the Student Showcase at the Quarry, contact Chris Christensen at upbquarry@stcloudstate.edu.