Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cause, and to The Shop for hosting us!
At 8:10 PM, the first band, Willie and the Doodlebops, took the stage after a brief explanation of Water for Sudan by club coordinator Adam Polaski. An acoustic group featuring two Ithaca College sophomores and one guitar, they played songs like “The Rose” and the theme song from Drake and Josh. Although the band members apologized for being somewhat unprepared, blaming finals week understandably, the audience seemed to enjoy their fun and casual style.
Willie and the Doodlebops
After the first band, Water for Sudan member Samantha Wolfe talked about Water for Sudan, the national organization. Water for Sudan was founded by a Lost Boy, a refugee of the civil war in Sudan who wanted to give back to his community.
You’d probably recognize the two Ithaca College students who comprise the second band, Passing Through, if you’re a fan of the incredibly popular Ithacapella. But these musicians weren’t a cappella tonight, using percussion and guitars to play an upbeat, rhythmic set featuring covers of songs by Jimi Hendrix and the Red Hot Chili Peppers as well as original music. They even played a Sufjan Stevens song they had wanted to perform for a while and an awesome medley of various songs that use the same chord progression as Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours.”
Passing Through
Zach Birnbaum played a set of original music next. Though some people left between acts, others arrived, and everyone was a fan of his mellow acoustic style. Zach Birnbaum’s first CD is available on iTunes and CD Baby.
Zach Birnbaum
The final act, Ryan Clover, played a folk set on his banjo after discussing the issue of gas drilling in the Ithaca region, a controversy that people fear will limit clean water in our region. He made a connection to the reason for the benefit, saying that people need clean water everywhere. For more information on gas drilling around Ithaca, check out the film The Frak Attack.
Ryan Clover
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