Conversational Jazz at the Cup
As dusk set in on Sept. 25, the first night of Fall Fest, roads closed, cars and people were abundant, and activities opened up around every corner. A sense of…
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Review: Lotus Blooms Again with Gilded Age
“Jamtronica,” a nickname given to the genre of music involving modern electronic sounds while retaining the much-loved extended jams, is one way of describing the band Lotus. With the release of their…
We DID Start the Fire: SAE to host Phoenix Fest
Couldn’t make it to Coachella or Lollapalooza? Well you’re in luck, as on March 28, Sigma Alpha Epsilon will be hosting Phoenix Fest, a music festival open to McDaniel students…
Common Ground Hosts Banjo Legend Tony Trischka
Imagine your American history class coming to life with unusual instruments, sing-alongs, and a Beatles medley. Tony Trischka’s two-hour banjo concert on Nov. 1 included all of these and more….
Tony Trischka, Banjo Man
Flute, piano, guitar, banjo. These are the instruments Tony Trischka has in his repertoire – and the last is the one he is famous for. Trischka will perform a banjo…
Chamber Music on the Hill presents “European Musical Alliance”
On Oct. 5, McDaniel was delighted by the musical talents of Maxim Kozlov, cello, and David Kreider, piano in the European Musical Alliance concert held in the Forum. This event…
VanJess: An R&B Duo Ready to Shine
Ivana and Jessica Nwokike make up the dynamic duo that is arguably one of the most talented R&B groups in existence. The Nigerian sisters merged their names into VanJess, mirroring…
Common Ground on the Hill: Traditions Weeks
Traditions Week is run by Common Ground on the Hill every summer at McDaniel. Artists, musicians, and others come from around the country and even around the world to perform,…
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
“…of course playing’s, it’s always fun to play good music, especially when the crowds into it; you can’t beat it. It’s pretty incredible.” The Carroll Arts Center lobby was oddly…
The New Wave
I know we’re all tired of hearing the same sound over and over again in music; we all want something new. If that sounds like you, then here are three…
Students’ band opens for pop punk icon Sum 41
Jake and Cole Butler aren’t just brothers, they’re classmates at McDaniel, and members of the pop punk band Just Friends. On Tuesday their band had the career-changing experience of…
McDaniel offers many opportunities for student musicians to perform live
An intricate guitar lick, one hauntingly heavy bass line, a mind blowing drum solo, and the perfectly timed drop. These are just a few of the things that musicians…
Save the Music
I have to admit, it’s a completely bizarre concept for me to imagine my primary school experience without music classes. That always seemed to be the one thing everyone could…
Fighting for The Cab
This is one of those instances where I really wish that review writing was as simple as writing “Check out this album, trust me.” It’s not that I don’t have…
Music Suggestions from the Experts
Everyone loves music. Some prefer wider ranges than others and people argue over which genre or musician is better, but we all still love music itself. Sometimes our tastes change…
Changes Ahead for Campus Improv Groups
Whether they are practicing in Little Baker or on the main stage, McDaniel’s two main improv groups are expecting changes. Well known Danger Sauce will be saying goodbye to five…
Boomstick Across the East Coast
After making it to the midpoint of the semester, students cannot wait for Spring Break. Whether plans include relaxing at home, lying on the beach, or traveling the world, Spring…
Music Teachers Have a Battle of the Bass
On Monday, Feb. 28, students were treated to a concert featuring faculty from the music department including Bo Eckard, Lynn Fleming, Rachel Andrews and Jon Seligman. However, the star of…
A Capella Group Forms on Campus
On February 12th sophomores Hanna Martin and Lisa Staples held auditions for a new a capella group on campus. Martin and Staples are in the process of assembling the new…
Making Magic in the Madrigals
The college choir, according to Music Department Chair Margaret Boudreaux, mirrors the philosophy and purpose of the Madrigals that existed during the Renaissance, around the 16th century. The group didn’t…