Springfest Music Hits Obstacles 04/19/2010
Pictured: Mike Lehman (yellow hat), Matt Sullivan ('zombie' t-shirt)
By Brendan Harte Gilsenan
The past three years senior Mike Lehman has performed at the James Madison University (JMU) Springfest in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The scene is nothing new to him. For this year’s event, Lehman adopted the privilege and responsibility of determining and booking which bands were to perform at the outdoor party. Without the backing of the University, Lehman tackled the challenge of organizing the festivity’s live acts all on his own.
Springfest, which took place for the fourth annual year, is unaffiliated with James Madison University. Located off-campus at apartment complexes, this alumni-weekend block party is organized and staged by students determined not to see the tradition fade.
With an increase in interest by bands wanting to perform, and last minute location changes, planning the music for this year’s annual Springfest became a much larger task than it previously had been.
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The past three years senior Mike Lehman has performed at the James Madison University (JMU) Springfest in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The scene is nothing new to him. For this year’s event, Lehman adopted the privilege and responsibility of determining and booking which bands were to perform at the outdoor party. Without the backing of the University, Lehman tackled the challenge of organizing the festivity’s live acts all on his own.
Springfest, which took place for the fourth annual year, is unaffiliated with James Madison University. Located off-campus at apartment complexes, this alumni-weekend block party is organized and staged by students determined not to see the tradition fade.
With an increase in interest by bands wanting to perform, and last minute location changes, planning the music for this year’s annual Springfest became a much larger task than it previously had been.
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