The Vassar Student Bands Union is an organization dedicated to the promotion and collaboration of Vassar College based student “bands.” The term ‘bands’ or ‘band’ refers to musical groups with at least one member that are not officially supported by any department of Vassar College.

The V.S.B.U will host events where student bands both Vassar based and based at other colleges and universities can perform. Additionally, the V.S.B.U. will act as a support system and resource for the many Vassar College students who play in bands. The V.S.B.U represents a serious attempt to improve both the musical quality of Vassar based student bands and the experiences of the Vassar student/musicians who participate in them.

LOVE IN STOCKHOLM

Rock ‘n soul band Love in Stockholm emerged in 2007 from the basement parties of Allston, a low-rent neighborhood of Boston packed with college kids and musicians. They soon gained a reputation for their wild live performances, complete with blasting horns and frontman Charlie Rockwell’s guttural wail. Their newest release, A King’s Ransom (fall 2010), is the band’s first full-length record, and pays homage to classic rock greats like Joe Cocker, The Band, and Sly and the Family Stone. They began recording in early 2010, under the guide of two recent Berklee College of Music grads, and embarked on a grueling recording schedule that would have them in the studio at all hours, sometimes recording as many as 100 tracks on one song. The entirely fan-funded record marks a turning point for the group, who now come back to Boston after a 20 date, multi-city tour all over the Northeast to release the record in front of their hometown crowd. The album is already getting rave reviews by local blogs, like Boston Band Crush who calls Rockwell “an armed and fully-functioning singing battlestation” and notes the “wild talent” and “shared soul” of the band. The album will hit stores in mid October. Expect big things from this rock hard six piece.

(Source: http://www.myspace.com/loveinstockholm)

Websites
http://www.myspace.com/loveinstockholm ~ http://www.facebook.com/loveinstockholm ~ http://www.youtube.com/loveinstockholm ~ http://loveinstockholm.com/ ~ http://twitter.com/#!/loveinstockholm

THE BODY ELECTRIC

VSBU (The Vassar Student Band Union ) Presents a freshman Open Mic Night!!

VSBU is a ViCE Committe that focuses on promoting student musicians on campus.

Come support your fellow students while they bravely display their crazy musical talent. The Aula (Ely Hall) will host a series of cool tunes starting at 9pm on Monday, Aug 29th. Come one, come all! Bring your friends/fellow groups/significant others.

We will provide a guitar amp, drum set and piano, anyhting else you must provide on your own.

Questions/Comments/Concerns? E-mail jalogue[at]vassar[dot]edu

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Campus Activities at (845) 437 – 5370

The weather may still seem chill, but things are about to get HOT with parties, concerts, and the odd inspiring lecture, ViCE is primed to make Spring 2011 a semester to be remembered!

And we can’t do it alone! Whether you love to jam, party, plan, or publicize it’s never to late to ViCE up your life!

So, leave you Valentine’s blues at the door and head over to the Villard room this Monday  at 7:30PM if you’re interested in making things happen in a HUGE way!

(P.S. There will be snacks!)

Love ViCE

This Monday, Trivia Night and ViCE are proud to present a very special trivia night…..

Come to WIN a pair of FLAMING LIPS tickets!

The night will feature the following themes: flames, lips, & vices! We’ll be serving some spicy snacks and giving away other prizes–so come early and come to compete!

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