Wooglins Café, a popular space for students to enjoy a quick meal and coffee, was recently converted into a concert venue for a night of music. According to Wooglins Manager Kelvin Thorne, the venue hosted live shows about five years ago, but had to shut them down due to concerns over rowdy spectators. However, Thorne is excited to do live shows again, especially since the program will be managed by Sounds of Colorado College (SOCC).
Once SOCC was presented with this idea, they immediately sought out bands and musicians that would be a good fit for an opening show while considering ways in which each group’s genre and music would complement each other. They came up with an ideal lineup and reached out to these artists immediately.
Xander, Cisco the Nomad, and Ursa Minor performed the sold-out show on Friday, Nov. 6—and they certainly did not disappoint. Although the stage was smaller than average, the artists performed spectacularly in the space that was covered in art, vines, and other plants. What made this event even more captivating was the fact that it allowed for an off-campus feel, yet was not far away from students’ reach. And, concert-goers still got to enjoy many of the usual Wooglins perks. In fact, the kitchen was prepared to make sandwiches at any moment, in addition to a fine selection of beer, wine, and other drinks to cater to upperclassmen in attendance.
Overall, SOCC’s 10th Block event, a name that was created on a whim in response to the infamous 9th Block events that happened a few years ago in La’au’s, was a success in multiple ways. For one, 10th Block showcases stronger connections being created with the community. The event displayed a commitment to providing student artists with more spaces and opportunities to perform. 10th Block is an example of the administration recognizing the importance of student performance spaces. Hopefully opportunities like this continue to arise and more people continue to fully understand the importance of allowing for more and better spaces for musicians on campus. Until then, we can hope that this event will only be the first of many more.
Eboni Statham
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