For real though, I am sooo hoping that “Final Fridays” will catch on. Am I holding on to an ideal that simply won’t pan out? We’ll have to see as the semester goes on…

Anywho- this past Friday evening was a blessed and eclectic mix of performers who caused mixed emotions in the Batelle Atrium. The musical talent ranged from the one-man noise stylings of AU Administrator Keith Bryner to the soul crushing metal riffs of AU trio, Primal Void. On the lighter side, the ever popular Jordan Brown played two ditties, followed by friends Kendall Jackson, Kyoko Takenaka, and Dara Hirsch. Laurel Halsey was wonderful on the piano, and there was certainly no lack of Blink 182 covers (courtesy of DJ Bradley Barbour of “Gold Soundz”) (“I’m feelin’ It!”).

The highlight of the evening was almost certainly the rising star of the Open Mic scene, “Jesus and the Kennedys”. With the furious bass slappings of Mike Krohoboth and the insidious bangs to the drum by DJ Jeremy Pollock of “Family Friendly Fun-tivities”, JADK brought their A game. They’ve even upgraded with two additional members, one of which is DJ Chris Alires of “Mix and Mash”, who weaves his alien synthesizer seamlessly into the sonic canon of the bone-storming landscape.  Truly a band to watch for!

Our next Open Mic will take place Friday, March 26th, 8-10 pm in the Batelle Atrium!