Photo by: Michael Furman

As we move closer and closer to the end of the school year, live performances have been in no short supply. We’ve already had the Battle of the Bands, and the May Days Music Fest is set for this week. But what some may not know is that we also had another event last Wednesday.  The bands Petals of Spain, Becktet, Bemused, Kudzu and the Foot. all came together in Davis Auditorium for the DU Music Showcase, with Brandon Koch as the MC for the evening.

As this took place in an auditorium, the music was loud just as it should have been.  Each band had distinct playing styles, preventing tedium from setting in.  As the three bands Petals of Spain, Kudzu, and Bemused all participated in DU’s Battle of the Bands, it was good to see that each band had come to the auditorium with a renewed sense of enthusiasm.  Though many of the same songs that were played in the auditorium were played at Battle of the Bands, they didn’t sound exactly the same as they did Saturday previous.  The songs themselves almost had a sense of newness to them.

The Becktet performed a jazz set with a calm, collected demeanor. On the other side of the spectrum, the Foot. performed their set with a great energy.  Audience members were more than able to get into each genre and enjoy it.

There was just enough variety present to justify higher attendance.  However, there was a lot of support coming from the concert goers who were present, and that in itself is much better than a large apathetic audience.

Chances are if you haven’t heard them before, you’ll get a chance to familiarize yourself with Petals of Spain and the Foot. when they play at the Music Fest this Thursday. Bemused is currently producing their freshman album, and the Becktet will be playing next at Dazzle Restaurant on Friday at 10pm.  Kudzu may pose more of a challenge in tracking down, but rest assured that these performers are worth the extra effort.