This past Thursday, the volume at The Levee was pumped up by FUSA’s Battle of the Bands. The night included eclectic performances from local Fairfield University bands ranging from classic rock to acoustic soul.
After an hour delay, The Logan’s Groovers started off the night with covers of Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady” and Lynard Skynard’s “Free Bird.”
“The guy in the hat was insane,” said Gabrielle Brygider ’10 about the Groovers’ performance.
Next up was the band with the best name as deemed by the MC, The Box Office Exchange.
Unlike the ’60s tribute from the Logan’s Groovers, The Box Office Exchange played its original emo sound. The Exchange pumped up the mixed crowd. The crowd ranged from music fans to hungry students who stumbled into the event looking for pizza. “We are friends with Box Office Exchange, we are staying to see them then we will probably head out,” said Megan McLaughlin ’10.
“This is my third performance at Fairfield and this is the biggest crowd yet,” said Lisa Haylon ’10 who performed third under the impromptu name of Elisoul and Company. “We actually met up two days ago and put this together in two long nights,” said Haylon about the collaboration.
Haylon displayed her powerful voice over a four-song set of soul music that can be likened to Joss Stone.
The night finished with the Dan Vaughan Band and their Dave Matthew’s Band sound. The Dan Vaughan Band played solid set and closed the night strong. As things rapped up, the judges came to the decision with Elisoul and Company taking home the prize.
“[I’m] surprised, said Haylon. “We’re going to go back to the factory and do some more.”
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