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MORGAN HENDERSON
Special to The Leader
BJ’s, Last Call Entertainment and the Senior Challenge Committee came together to give a good show for a good cause. It was the owner of BJ’s idea to have an event for the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue in Westfield, as his own dog was adopted from it.
Last Call Entertainment wanted to team up with the Senior Challenge Committee to showcase senior musicians.
“We figured it made the most sense to combine the two,” Aidan Licker, a senior double music industry and audio/radio production major and co-founder of Last Call, said.
It was a $5 cover for fans under 21 and a $1 donation for those over. Throughout the show, Last Call walked through the crowds with buckets, yelling “For the doggos!” Everyone was eager to give more money.
“It went really well, and everyone seemed to have a good time. That’s the best we can ask for when we put on shows. Plus, we raised over $800 for the Canine rescue,” Licker said.
“I donated, and I loved the idea of making it for the dog shelter,” Eduvijez Sanchez, senior double international studies and public relations major said. “Fredonia, both the school and the community, has a great music scene. It dominates a lot of what the local community and college students are doing. To see individuals using those talents to bring people together not only through music, but through helping a charity such as the canine rescue is incredible,” Sanchez said.
“I donated, and it was super fun to hang out with good people and good vibes while helping the puppers,” Louise Zollinger, a senior English and French double major, said.
The night consisted of hip-hop, a brass band and punk rock. “I thought the talent was very diverse. I liked that it wasn’t just one style of music the whole night,” Sanchez said.
Last Wednesday was unique and it showed. “That was one of my favorite shows of the year so far that we’ve done,” Licker said.
First up was Tan Air, who didn’t disappoint. Licker was also featured in one of Tan Air’s songs. It was obvious that the crowd enjoyed the combo.
“Tan Air is a real good friend of mine. I used to make hip-hop music but have recently faded away from it to get into other genres, but when he asked me to do a song with him, I couldn’t say no. It was really fun to share the stage with him for a little bit,” Licker said.
Next was Fred Mills Brass Band.
“The Fred Mills Brass Band was my favorite. I haven’t really seen anything like that in a bar, and I was surprised how much everyone enjoyed them too,” Sanchez said.
The trombone players walked off the stage and into the crowd. Fans parted for them to take a lap, and they cheered as they passed by. They also had the crowd rowdy during their covers of “Sweet Dreams” by The Eurythmics and “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes.
“It was interesting because we have never played with a rapper or a brass band before, but that being said, it made for a really fun, high energy show,” Austin Darling, a senior English major and lead singer of Filthy Gorgeous, said.
When Filthy Gorgeous came on, fans were immediately loving it. They either took their chances in the mosh pit or stood behind the bouncer pushing the flailing bodies forward.
“Filthy was awesome, and they revealed a couple new songs which was cool,” Matt Lupkin, a senior history major, said.
Lumpkin chose the mosh pit. “Their energy was as crazy as their sound,” he said.
“The crowd was great as always,” Darling said. There was a lot of dancing, screaming and crowd interactions. “There’s no better feeling than having people in the crowd scream our lyrics at us. It’s just amazing to play for people that respond and are on board for everything that is happening on stage. And they were that way for every act. It was great,” Darling continued.
Overall, last Wednesday was a brilliant success. “It was a great show. Nights like that remind me why I go to Fredonia,” Zollinger said.