Items
-
Earl Scruggs HeadlineA headline reading "Scruggs Opens Homecoming 1973" a reference to the article in which Banjo Player, Earl Scruggs, is introduced as the entertainment for the homecoming dance.
-
Dave Matthews BandAn article in the 1993 Calyx speaking about that year's entertainment, including Widespread Panic and the Spin Doctors, all while naming Dave Matthews as "the biggest band of the year."
-
Duke Ellington Fancy Dress 1961A headline from the 1961 article in the Ring-tum Phi announcing Duke Ellington as the main entertainment for Fancy Dress. The article explains that Ellington was sought out after Louis Armstrong pulled out, and it goes on to mention that the Dance Board could not afford the student body's first choice of Ray Charles either. The article ends with some of Ellington's discography and accolades.
-
Busta RhymesArticle in a 2007 edition of the Ring-tum Phi describing Busta Rhymes' appearance on campus and his recent legal trouble.
-
The RootsA picture from the Ring-Tum Phi article about "The Roots" performing at the pavilion. With almost over 1,000 people watching, student testimonies declare that the $32,000 it cost to bring them to Lexington was well worth it.
-
W&L: this ain't no Gangsta's ParadiseAn article from the 1996 Fancy Dress Supplement to the Ring-tum Phi regarding student opinions on Coolio's appearance at Fancy Dress. While many students interviewed for the piece express excitement for the Coolio concert, others find W&L a far from appropriate setting.
-
Sha-Na-Na Playing at Concert WeekendA photo of band Sha-Na-Na, playing in Doremus Gymnasium at Washington and Lee's "Concert Weekend". The photo includes a part of the crowd which shows the informality of the concert and its purpose for the enjoyment of students. Sha-Na-Na, was responsible for the soundtrack of the 1978 movie Grease.
-
The Allman Brothers BandA photo of the Allman Brothers band playing in Doremus Gymnasium, at Washington and Lee's "Concert Weekend." The band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ranked 52nd in Rolling Stones' "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".
-
Odetta Signed To Appear At Spring ConcertAn article from a 1963 edition of the Ring-tum Phi about the famed folksinging artist Odetta. The article states that her concert will be the first of a series of two spring concerts and provides background information on the artist.
-
Scruggs opens homecoming 1973An article from a 1973 edition of the Ring-tum Phi about the upcoming Earl Scruggs homecoming concert. The article focuses on the schedule of events during homecoming weekend but ends by commenting that Scruggs represents one of the first musicians to visit campus under the recently formed Student Activities Board.
-
Ellington Signed For Fancy DressAn article from a 1961 edition of the Ring-tum Phi announcing Duke Ellington as the main entertainment for Fancy Dress. The article explains that Ellington was sought out after Louis Armstrong pulled out, and it goes on to mention that the Dance Board could not afford the student body's first choice of Ray Charles either. The article ends with some of Ellington's discography and accolades.
-
1985 Fancy DressA series of photos of a concert performed by The Four Tops during Fancy Dress weekend in the 1985 edition of The Calyx
-
Finals Concert Is The Factor In Seeing If W&L Accepts ChangeAn article from a 1961 edition of the Ring-tum Phi about Washington and Lee's capacity for change. The article pinpoints the Jimmy Reed finals concert mentioned in an earlier article as a test case in change, as it is the first concert held on Wilson Field in several years.
-
Jimmy Reed Signed To Play At Finals ConcertAn article from a 1961 edition of the Ring-tum Phi advertising rock 'n' roll artist Jimmy Reed at the Finals Dance Concert. The article credits Reed as the first rock 'n' roll musician to play at a university concert. The article goes on to detail his accolades, his musical career, and his top hits. It also includes a quote from the President of the Dance Board about how the concert reflects a changing attitude on campus. It concludes with logistical details about the concert.
-
'Sir Tex' Beneke and His Orchestra To Play Ever-Popular Music Of Late Glenn Miller in King Arthur's Elaborate Castle TonightAn article from a 1950 edition of the Ring-tum Phi about Tex Beneke and his band performing as part of Fancy Dress weekend. After announcing the concert in Doremus Gym, the article provides background on Tex, identifying him as a jazz saxophonist, and his relationship with the late Glenn Miller, whose music he continues to perform in tribute. The article ends with anecdotes about two of the band members, lead singer Glenn Douglas and comedic vocalist Buddy Yeager.
-
Knightly Theme, 2 Name Bands FD Firsts in '50An article from a 1950 edition of the Ring-tum Phi discussing the two big name bands playing over Fancy Dress weekend. The article introduces the band of Tex Beneke and the Casa Loma orchestra of Glen Gray, emphasizing that this Fancy Dress is the first time that two important bands will play in one dance set. The rest of the article discusses the King Arthur theme and impressive decorations.