2008 Woodie Awards
Warren Peace packs the house
Caley Ochoa, Staff Writer
Issue date: 11/14/06
Last Updated: 12/26/07
The Hixson Union Building café was filled with sounds of war and peace during a concert last Thursday. Well, not exactly "war" or "peace" but the night began with larger acts including bass and drums and moved to quieter smaller acts, featuring a more acoustic sound.
Warren senator and planner of the event junior Caroline Davis had never been to a previous Warren Peace which has been an (almost) annual event since its inception in 1997 as a fundraiser for charity.
"I made it how I envisioned Warren Peace since I didn't really know what it was supposed to be," Davis said. "I'm trying not to follow a mold, trying not to worry."
In the past, Warren Hall's concert has featured lesser-known alternative Christian bands from outside of the Whitworth community. In the past, Warren Peace has hosted bands such as The Pale and Smalltown Poets and has charged an entry fee. The events has evolved into focusing on student performances.
"[Warren Peace is] a concert that's specific to showcasing Whitworth talent and what Whitworth musicians have been up to," Davis said.
While the format for Warren Peace has changed over the years, the one thing that remains true is the way it brings the Whitworth community together.
The room was packed with standing-room only in the back and sides. Performances showcased a variety of musical talents. Some people used the band's setup time to stir up the crowd with jokes about Whitworth culture. Other musicians danced around the stage and freshman Ryan Darbonne even "dropped it like it's hot" during his tribute to Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back."
"The crowd was very gracious," sophomore Joseph Carlson said after his band encountered a slight technical difficulty during their song "Color My World."
The band members said they were the only ones who did not have time for a sound check. The song ended with Carlson playing the piano and singing vocals with sophomore Tyson Motsenbocker and senior A. J. Hanenburg laying on top of the piano much to the crowd's applause.
Warren senator and planner of the event junior Caroline Davis had never been to a previous Warren Peace which has been an (almost) annual event since its inception in 1997 as a fundraiser for charity.
"I made it how I envisioned Warren Peace since I didn't really know what it was supposed to be," Davis said. "I'm trying not to follow a mold, trying not to worry."
In the past, Warren Hall's concert has featured lesser-known alternative Christian bands from outside of the Whitworth community. In the past, Warren Peace has hosted bands such as The Pale and Smalltown Poets and has charged an entry fee. The events has evolved into focusing on student performances.
"[Warren Peace is] a concert that's specific to showcasing Whitworth talent and what Whitworth musicians have been up to," Davis said.
While the format for Warren Peace has changed over the years, the one thing that remains true is the way it brings the Whitworth community together.
The room was packed with standing-room only in the back and sides. Performances showcased a variety of musical talents. Some people used the band's setup time to stir up the crowd with jokes about Whitworth culture. Other musicians danced around the stage and freshman Ryan Darbonne even "dropped it like it's hot" during his tribute to Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back."
"The crowd was very gracious," sophomore Joseph Carlson said after his band encountered a slight technical difficulty during their song "Color My World."
The band members said they were the only ones who did not have time for a sound check. The song ended with Carlson playing the piano and singing vocals with sophomore Tyson Motsenbocker and senior A. J. Hanenburg laying on top of the piano much to the crowd's applause.
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