![]() The entire scene felt ethereal in a way as the lights cascaded over the artists. The unexpected invitation of drummer JD Beck hyped the audience up, especially when Beck displayed their outstanding drumming skills. Their quick beats made everyone bob their heads even as soft droplets of rain fell down. The audience swayed to his rhythmic beats as he steadily calmed the entire ambiance of the venue.Īccompanied by keyboardist DOMi and drummer Justin Brown, the duo perfectly synced with Thundercat’s enigmatic vibe. The second his fingers strummed the strings to his guitar, his facial expressions highlighted the passion that he felt for his music. As this year’s headliner, Thundercat illuminated the stage with his cheeky personality and smooth vocals. The two time Grammy award winner’s name was chanted by the audience, welcoming his highly anticipated performance. The sudden disturbance led ASPB members to repeatedly tell the audience to step back, yet there was barely any movement as the next performer was getting ready for their explosive performance. As Yeek jumped off the stage to sing closely to his beloved fans, several people were pushed towards the gate that separated the artist from his fans. His upbeat song “Shake” led him to encourage a mosh pit that caused a bit of disturbance for students who were near the front of the stage. ![]() His performance was unfortunately interrupted at various times, but Yeek continued to communicate with the audience to lessen any anxiety over the brief emergency where a student needed medical aid.Īside from the couple of technical difficulties, Yeek repeatedly livened the audience. Yeek was very quick to engage with the audience, especially when his songs drove him to break out his very funky moves all over the stage. His name was chanted by audience members as the artist and his right-hand man, Kevin Halasan, set up. Yeek, an imaginative and genre-bending artist later took the stage. Her final performance of “wanted” also allowed the audience to sing their hearts out before as the artist ended her performance with a bang. Her song, “vapor rub” allowed the audience to be involved in the singing of this passionate performance. thuy’s eloquent songs were often challenged by audience sing-offs, which she was sure to monitor to keep the energy up. The “I love you’s” for the young artist seemed to brighten her happy mood that she gracefully displayed as the night went on. Many audience members were thrilled once they heard the familiar tune and the venue was full of screams from practically everyone. The Bay Area artist took the opportunity to explain the significance of her songs, including “chances” which shows how some people give too many chances to those who don’t deserve it. Her unmatched attitude and soulful vocals introduced the audience to R&B melodies. Thuy took the stage as the night’s first performer. Check-in was unfortunately delayed for a few minutes, but students were quick to scurry into the gated line that would soon lead them to an unforgettable night. At first it seemed like the members knew what to do, but as time slowly ticked to 5 o’clock, it was clear that there needed to be a bit more organization. ![]() while ASPB members struggled to organize the lines that would enable check-in. As expected, several students lined up hours before doors opened at 6 p.m. The event itself started in the early morning when many people woke up at the crack of dawn to get their hands on the wristbands that would permit their entry. ![]() Yet, UCR shined brightly once again the second ASPB announced their yearly Winter Soulstice, a smooth R&B concert that had an incredible lineup this year. The unexpected delay to in-person instruction at the beginning of winter quarter created a whirlwind of gloomy emotions for students across campus.
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