I don’t know this band all that well. Was introduced to them back in high school, around 2007.
their sound can be a bit hard on the ears…. but ya know, it’s that time of year.
http://akronfamily.bandpage.com/
TICKETS:
http://www.songkick.com/concerts/15375399-akronfamily-at-blind-pig
One of the University of Michigan’s most beloved a cappella groups, the Friars will present their 57th annual Best Concert Ever, Friday April 19th, 8pm in Rackham Auditorium. Wowing us with their vocals, humor, and terrible dance moves, I’m sure they will not disappoint. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults. Hope to see you there!!
As always, UMMGC left it all on the stage last night at their Spring Concert in Hill Auditorium. The performance was spectacular and their director, Dr. Eugene Rogers, should be thoroughly congratulated for a job well done. The precision with which those men perform is absolutely admirable. While I was listening, I couldn’t help but remark how all of their faces expressed so much joy in being on stage and performing with their fellow clubbers. It was fantastic.
A distinct highlight of last night’s performance was the Friar’s performance just after intermission. The Friar’s is the Men’s Glee Club’s a cappella group, a small, auditioned subset of the larger group. They wowed us away with their utter hilarity and charm – I know I wasn’t the only girl swooning when they hit those high notes.
My favorite song of the night by far was the Harriet Tubman song in the second half. A spiritual crying, “Harriet Tubman didn’t take no stuff!” – it was uplifting, inspiring, and, in my opinion, an accurate portrayal of the amazingly courageous woman she was. They had Robert Hurst, renown bassist and professor at the UM School of Music, Theatre, & Dance, play on the bass alongside a fantastically rhythmic drummer. It was absolutely awesome.
Job well done to the Men last night of UMMGC and (shameless plug) if you liked what you saw last night, be sure to check out the UM Women’s Glee Club, Sunday April 21st at 4pm, Hill Aud as well as the upcoming Friar’s concert next Friday.
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
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.
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/
