Musicians take their talent on the road
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
Mobility is often a requirement for professional musicians. Those who center their career around music often go on tours, which require them to be away from their home for extended periods. Amanda Shaw, Cajun fiddler, singer and actress, shared how far she travels to perform for her fans. “I have performed ...
Alumnus pursues excellence in music
Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
From his beginnings as the son of a chicken farmer, 36-year-old alumnus Casey Saba made a career out of music and earned himself the nickname “The Human Jukebox.” Saba plays everything from festivals and dive bars to weddings and funerals. His selection of covers includes 580 songs by 230 bands. ...
How artists find an audience and get the word out
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
Artists incorporate a variety of techniques to promote their work to the public. L’Oreal Willams, a freshman business administration major, discussed how social media has helped her promote her photography business, “L’Oreal Productions.” “I use a lot of social media to do promoting,” stat...
5 years of laughter fuel a theatre memorial
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
December 4, 2018
Alumni returned to their home Vonnie Borden Theatre stage to honor the memory of three university theatre community members with the 5th annual “Cubas/Kay/Jacob Memorial Comedy Show.” Brandon Cubas and Jacob Zeringue were students, and Kay Files joined the university’s theatre staff in 1993....
Improvisational comedy enlivens a memory
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 21, 2018
Alumni reunited for a tribute to three members of the university theatre community with the 5th annual "Cubas/Kay/Jacob Memorial Comedy Show." The cast performed in the Vonnie Borden Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20. Brandon Cubas and Jacob Zeringue were students, and Kay Files joined the university's...
Finding local live music in Hammond
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 3, 2018
Whether looking to hear live music or for a place to perform, a number of venues in Hammond can fit the bill. Red, White & Brew invites musicians to perform every Saturday. For Jarred Smith, manager of Red, White & Brew, the benefits of live music go beyond a break from hearing the same playlist. ...
