2008 Woodie Awards
Five bands will march front and center onto the SDSU campus to sing, strum and beat their way to the top for this year's Battle of the Bands. Sinner's Swing steps up from Sioux Falls to challenge all. Chris Kappen, a freshman journalism major, plays lead guitar for the band.
This year's music scholarship benefit concert will feature two special guests. Broadway stars Emily Harvey and Gavin Lee will perform a 90 minute concert for the Brookings community. "This should be a fun show. Gavin and I have never been cast in a show together," said Harvey.
Everyone needs some love, and much like the world's oldest profession, it's available in every price range. And due to dozens of new releases this holiday season, many titles get pushed off the shelf to make room. These hidden gems lie on the mythical "clearance rack," and games sit, waiting to be plucked, like juicy apples.
Candles gently light the elegant rose-tinted tablecloths at the perfect little Italian bistro. The aroma of fresh tomato pesto and exotic fresh breads fills the air. A hint of light jazz sneaks into your ear as you gaze across the table at your special someone.
On Monday, Dec. 1, national "shock rock" band GWAR will be playing at the Expo Building in Sioux Falls. Current members of GWAR include Oderus Urungus (lead vocals - Dave Brockie), Flattus Mazimus (lead guitar - Cory Smoot), Balsac the Jaws of Death (rhythm guitar, backing vocals - Mike Derks), Beefcake the Mighty (bass, backing vocals - Casey Orr) and Jizmak Da Gusha (drums, percussion - Brad Roberts).