Ben Folds is coming to the University of Michigan on Thursday April 11th 8pm at Hill Auditorium. He is a very beautiful musician and a local band will be opening for him.
tickets at:
http://muto.umich.edu/event/ben-folds-ann-arbor
Tag: Music
PREVIEW: UM Men’s Glee Club Spring Concert
This Saturday, 8pm in Hill Auditorium come check out the University of Michigan’s Men’s Glee Club in their Spring Concert; commemorating 100 years of Hill. One of the oldest collegiate choruses in the United States, UMMGC is composed of men from a wide range of departments on campus. Come see these fine gents display their immense vocal talents as they aim to impress, with a whirlwind of stunning pieces and brilliant flourish, as always. I invite you to cheer on our fellow Wolverines and support the Men’s Glee Club – and Hill Auditorium!! Should be a great show.
PREVIEW: Esperanza Spalding
2011 Grammy winner for “Best New Artist” and 2012 Grammy for “Best Jazz Vocal Album,” Ms. Spalding returns to wow Ann Arbor audiences this Saturday, April 6 at 8pm at the Michigan Theater. Singer, bassist, and composer, Ms. Spalding will demonstrate how her talents encompass various stylings and rhythms. Young, beautiful, and vibrant, she is going to rock the stage Saturday night, and you’re going to want to be there. Billboard writes, “Whether exploding into vocalese or making her bass solo sound like a horn, she’s a spark plug who dances as she grooves through a funked-up and rock-out repertoire.” Esperanza Spalding will blow you away as she returns to present her new album, Radio Music Society.
More information can be found at her website: http://www.esperanzaspalding.com/
REVIEW: ROGUE WAVE(S) in Michigan League
New Beat Happening (NBH), a music oriented student group on campus who bring a nationally renowned band to U-Mich’s campus every winter semester, snagged Rogue Wave for this weekend’s performance in the Michigan League Ballroom. A some local talent, winner of NBH’s Battle of the Bands last fall, The Paths (formerly Rosepoem) opened for Rogue Wave last Friday night:
http://www.thepaths.org/
I was not present for The Path’s performance but had heard them in the fall at Battle of the Bands and rather enjoy their sound.
Going into this performance I was not aware of how many Rogue Wave songs I was familiar with. The band put on an energetic performance, jumping and chatting with the crowed of 250+ students. The bassist became so enthused that he fell backward on stage, continued to play and was able to stand back up with out breaking rhythm or melody. A very impressive feat.
Rogue Wave is coming out with a new album this summer. They were grateful to have this opportunity to perform, having not toured for at least three years.
If you are interested in bringing bands like Rogue Wave, Girl Talk, Lupe Fiasco, Broken Social Scene and others to the Michigan Campus become a part of New Beat Happening!!
Preview: The Paths to Rogue Wave
Friday March 22, 8-11pm
New Beat Happening and the Center for Campus Involvement are excited to present Rogue Wave at the Michigan League Ballroom!
Formed by Zach Rogue in 2002, Rogue Wave has a reputation for crafting classic, inward-looking pop songs highlighted with psychedelic guitars, pastoral sound effects and intricate rhythms. Their decade-long career has spanned four albums (Out of the Shadows, Descended Like Vultures, Asleep at Heaven’s Gate and Permalight), and includes their hit song “Lake Michigan.” With a new album coming out later this year, Rogue Wave is back to the performance circuit and sure to bring an electric performance.
For music, check out http://www.roguewavemusic.com/
Opening up for Rogue Wave are The Paths (formerly Rospoem) – This year’s Battle of the Bands winner! Before opening for Rogue Wave, The Paths are headed to South by Southwest to showcase their unique “indie-ambient rock.”
For music, check out http://www.thepaths.org/
Tickets on sale now at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO)!
Students: $10 (with UMID)
Adult: $15
Preview: Yoyo Ma; Cello Skill That Takes Your Breath Away
Yoyo Ma is a world renowned cellist. I personally have never heard anyone play a stringed instrument the way this man does. He is amazing to listen to and apparently just as enthralling to see in person.
Yoyo Ma will be performing with The Silk Road Ensemble at Hill Auditorium Saturday March 16th at 8pm.
More information on Yoyo Ma:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-Yo_Ma
Information on his Performance:
http://ums.org/performances/yo-yo-ma-and-the-silk-road-ensemble
Beautiful Sounds of Yoyo Ma:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHzfD6XLK7Q
