By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor After a one-month hiatus, The Rocketboys landed in Abilene once again to perform at their alma mater and showcase some new songs. The stage was set outside of the Hunter Welcome Center as prospective and current students walked around with multi-colored lips courtesy of Cajun Cones, and people found their desired ... [Read More…]
Rocketboys set to perform at Monks
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor The Rocketboys (formerly Homer Hiccolm and the Rocketboys) will return to Abilene to perform in the town of its alma mater for the first time this semester. The band will take the stage Saturday at Monks Coffee Shop, 233 Cypress St. The event, which includes three other bands, is from 7-11:55 p.m. and costs ... [Read More…]
Swing the Lead battles in Dallas
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor ACU's own favorite punk rock band, Swing The Lead, battled it out last Saturday night with eight other Texas bands to see which could muster the most fans and win the grand prize. Although Swing The Lead did not go home with the grand prize, the band played superbly and took full advantage of the opportunity to show off ... [Read More…]
Student band gives life, energy to dying genre
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Are you looking for something fresh and a little different to listen to? Tired of the same old indie-rock metaphysical self-pity that's so popular in live music today? Want to check out a show just to enjoy the music without feeling out of place wearing something besides skinny jeans and a beret? Well, look no further ... [Read More…]
Bands play to save ACU bowling alley
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor In response to rumors that the Campus Center's bowling alley will be converted into offices, bands The Rockin' Extensions and Swing the Lead will perform a concert to promote the bowling alley at 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Living Room. A petition for students to sign may be circulated at the concert, said Tim ... [Read More…]
Video: Student bands take the stage for JamFest 2006
Student bands perform during annual JamFest concert series. Bands featured in the video include: Andrew Duge, More Alexander, Tiforah, Close Your Eyes, Streets of Simon Lee, O Scarlet, Kirk Thurmond and Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxQ80HOX9OM Video/editing by Jon Davis ... [Read More…]
Student bands take the stage for JamFest 2006
Student bands perform during annual JamFest concert series. Bands featured in the video include: Andrew Duge, More Alexander, Tiforah, Close Your Eyes, Streets of Simon Lee, O Scarlet, Kirk Thurmond and Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys. Video/editing by Jon Davis ... [Read More…]
Christian punk band Hawk Nelson to perform Friday
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Power pop/punk Tooth and Nail Records foursome Hawk Nelson will bring the rock to Cullen Auditorium Friday at 7 p.m. with fellow touring bands Run Kid Run and Mainstay. The three bands' stop in Abilene is part of a Tooth and Nail Records tour that will last through Nov. 19 and bring them to many states across the ... [Read More…]
Rocketboys vie to play at Cornerstone music festival
By Denton Josey, Student Reporter On July 5, about 20,000 music fans will converge in rural Bushnell, Ill., for a four-day music festival called Cornerstone, and student band Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys will be on stage. Entering its 23rd year, Cornerstone will feature about 300 bands for fans to watch, and one of those bands will be Homer ... [Read More…]
JamFest 2005 draws record crowd
ACU JamFest draws the largest audience ever in its three-year history. Video/editing by Dustin M Reid WINNER - 1st Place Feature Segment - NBS Region IV ... [Read More…]