3rd Annual MEISA Showcase headlined by DJ Williams Projekt
Venue: Peter's Hall (RU), Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free
Description:
The Music Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) organization of Radford University is presenting its 3rd annual showcase on April 14th. The event will feature 4 stellar acts including DJ Williams Projekt (Headliner), Holy Ghost Tent Revival, The Golden Butter Band, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.

The showcase will be held in Peters Gym from 8 pm - 12 am.

The event is free to the public and promises to be an exciting night of entertainment!

DJ Williams is an American guitarist, singer songwriter, and producer. DJ is the founder of the funky Richmond based band, DJ Williams Projekt; hip-hop/R&B group. Since starting a full time music career in 2001 DJ has toured the globe from small rock venues to large prestigious music festivals in the US, Canada, and Europe.

The young guitarist has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with John Legend, Dave Matthews Band, Soulive, Robert Randolph, Slick Rick, and many many more. With an emphasis on compelling melody, refined songwriting, and an extremely diverse musical palette, DJ Williams strives to push new boundaries as an up and coming guitar player. Just don’t let the name confuse you, because this musician is laying out grooves any “D.J.” would love to sample!

For more information, visit: http://djwilliamsmusic.com/

Characterized as "explosively intoxicating," Greensboro, North Carolina's Holy Ghost Tent Revival cannot be pigeonholed into any popular genre. Melding brass with banjo, guitar, bass and drums, this five-piece ensemble boasts an eclectic mash of instruments and styles - a musical alchemy all their own. With a penchant for crafting thoughtfully playful lyrics and graced with exceptional musical skills, there are seemingly no boundaries for this group as they travel the country spreading the magic of their heart-throbbing, foot-stomping, good-time music.

For more information, visit: http://www.holyghosttentrevival.com/

The Golden Butter Band's style is versatile and yet cohesive, blending edgy and melodic guitar tones, funky bass lines, smooth beats, soaring vocals and impeccable harmonies.

For more information, visit: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Golden-Butter-Band/97615123469

With a high-energy mix of funk, rock, electronica, and jazz, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has made their mark as a band that will always bring a good time. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is here to bring the party with their danceable grooves and infectious ability to bring positive energy to any environment.

For more information, visit: http://pigeonsplayingpingpong.com

MEISA is a recognized organization for students studying and working in the field of music business on campus.

For more information, visit: http://salink.radford.edu/organization/meisa/calendar/details/137632

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