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Rocketboys rock campus

October 31, 2012 by Erika Tanaka

The Rocketboys returned to ACU to play a free on-campus concert for the first time since February of last year. Composed almost entirely of ACU alumni, the Rocketboys started their journey as a band in Abilene after meeting through mutual friends on campus. "I am most excited to be back on old stomping grounds," said Brandon Kinder, lead singer ... [Read More…]

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Photo Gallery: Rocketboys’ Free Concert

April 16, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Video: Rocketboys return to play ACU show

April 16, 2009 by Blane Singletary

"The Rocketboys" performed at Abilene Christian University and even played some new songs. This attracted prospective students as many slurped snow cones from Cajun Cones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjRdBK1A2LA Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

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Rocketboys return to play ACU show

April 15, 2009 by Blane Singletary

"The Rocketboys" performed at Abilene Christian University and even played some new songs. This attracted prospective students as many slurped snow cones from Cajun Cones. Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Bands, The Rocketboys

Video: Student bands take the stage for JamFest 2006

October 13, 2006 by Jon Davis

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…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Videos Tagged With: Bands, Close Your Eyes, JamFest, The Rocketboys

Student bands take the stage for JamFest 2006

October 13, 2006 by Jon Davis

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…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Bands, Close Your Eyes, JamFest, The Rocketboys

Rocketboys vie to play at Cornerstone music festival

May 5, 2006 by Denton Josey

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…]

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JamFest 2005 draws record crowd

October 26, 2005 by Dustin M. Reid

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…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Bands, JamFest, The Rocketboys

Homer Hiccolm Plays Abilene

August 31, 2005 by Dustin M. Reid

A look into the daily routine of a Homer Hiccolm and The Rocketboys as they prepare for a local show. Video/editing by Dustin M Reid WINNER - 2nd Place Feature Segment - NBS Region IV ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
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