2008 Woodie Awards
Battling for life
Battle of the Bands kicks off NGU's Spring Fling week with fund raising concert
By: Megan Bradberry
Issue date: 4/5/06 Section: News
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Staff Writer
The Battle of the Bands raised over $400 for the fight against cancer, Thursday, March 30. The Resident Assistant Association hosted the event as a fundraiser for Relay for Life, which is being held later this month at Traveler's Rest High School.
"I thought it [Battle of the Bands] was a great idea," said Chris Hecke, sophomore theater. "It's a place were students could express themselves, learn from this, and grow."
The night began with masters of ceremonies Chris Hall, youth minister at Locust Hill Baptist Church, and Nicole Bisera, opening the stage. Isaac Fineman, Christian Talk Radio 660 and associate promotions director for His Radio 89.3; Bill Moore, Host of Sound of Light on His Radio; and Allen Scroggs, Road Manager and Road Pastor for Newsong, had the job on judging bands on sound, performance and message. Although the judges had their vote, North Greenville students had control over the People's Choice Award.
Over 400 students gathered into Turner Chapel to bear witness to an eclectic mix of music.
"It's a new experience-one North Greenville should continue," said Kelly Carsey, freshman elementary education.
"I've enjoyed Battle of the Bands a lot," said Lorry Green, women's housing coordinator. "The bands were great and the kids were having fun. That's what I like to see."
The audience was able to get involved with various door prizes given out and contests, battling it out over beat boxing, push-ups, charades and impressions.
While some bands wrote and performed some of their own original works, other bands performed covers of Vertical Horizon, Rascal Flatts, Chris Tomlin, Los Lonely Boys and Matt Redman. For many of the groups, the event was their debut. The students were able to get first tastes of new music.
However, for the band Steve from Human Resources, that night was a "debut and finale," said David Sons, sophomore broadcast media, in an on stage interview. Most of the bands will be continuing to perform in the Upstate area at churches, schools and other venues.
When all was said and done at the end of the night, two bands emerged on top as the winners. The People's Choice Award was given to Falling Forward while the Judge's Choice went to Out of the Silent Planet.
Falling Forward consists of members Jared Barber, freshman church music; Setnick Sene, senior broadcast media; Caleb Roddy, freshman music education; and Rebecca Bonas, sophomore music performance. "I was completely, honestly shocked that we won People's Choice because there were other bands that I feel that the audience liked more," said Sene. "I was very blessed to have Jared, Rebecca and Caleb in the band with me."
Out of the Silent Planet walked away with the Judge's Choice Award. "We were stunned and amazed when the judges said we had won," said Bradley Hagen, junior youth ministry. "We thought just some people would like our style since we're so different." Out of the Silent Planet has been playing together for a few months and plans to have more performances in the Asheville-Greenville area.
"You missed quite a show," said Chris Allsep, junior broadcast media, on the students who did not attend. "Not just for one band, but for every band. Every band did their best. It's all about having fun and putting on a good show."