Gavin DeGraw and David Cook are slated to perform at Rec Hall on October 9th to kick off both Homecoming festivities on campus and their national tour.
When Umphrey's McGee took the stage last night, The State Theatre became an orgy of blended musical styles and light shows.
For Umphrey's fans, it was everything we've come to expect at a live show — improvisational odysseys, songs that slip into rock, pop or jazz covers before returning to the original riff and the unmistakable scent of some pretty dank herb.
There's a ladies' night planned in Penn State, but it has nothing to do with cheap drinks and normally well-kept girls dancing on tables. It's an event planned by the Penn State Songwriters Club showcasing the talents of women on campus.
House shows are one of those unique musical experiences that change a person's perspective of live music. There's an intimacy about them that offers the crowd a sense of comfort and seems to bring the group closer together. Last night was no exception.
The minute Koji started to play for the small crowd gathered in 221 E. Park Ave, a silent calm seemed to settle over everyone present. It was a performance, but one in which the audience felt perfectly at home to chime in and add to the conversation.
Instead of the Airbands competition from last year (which gave too much of a Greek-sing vibe), organizations came together for the first For The Glory Homecoming talent show instead. Eisenhower Auditorium was packed with both Greek and other student organizations cheering their fellow members on.
What: Three national champions of their arts, P.J. Maierhofer (better known as the Blue Sapphire, or 3-baton twirling, award-winning Miss College Majorette of America), David Clavens (freestyle footbagger) and Nathan Kepner (magician) join forces with fellow variety artists Joe Scholz, Mike Simon and Morgan Tsu-Raun in a performance showcasing an array of talents rarely seen on a single stage.
Where: The State Theatre
When: Tonight, 8pm
Why: Because it's going to be unreal.