On September 22 during the lunch hour, Ikarus Down, a local band, entertained students in the cafeteria at West Campus. Two of the band’s five members performed as part of the Student Government’s Coffee House series.
Jonathan Ferrer, vocalist and guitarist, and Ryan Gardiner, guitarist, offered twelve songs in acoustic styling for any student or faculty member who wished to stop in for this event and listen. Student Government supplied coffee and popcorn for the audience, and placed floating candles around the room for ambience.
This Coffee House event was part of a series that Student Government will be hosting throughout the school year. Travis Lilach, West Campus Student Government President, classified these events as part of the “giving back to the students” event series.
Upcoming Coffee House events at West Campus are currently scheduled for October 20 and November 17 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Ikarus Down is a local band currently based in Milwaukee. They will be having an album release at the Whiskey Bar on 788 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, on November 12th, 2010 from 8 p.m. until midnight with “I’m Not a Pilot.” More information about their group can be found at www.myspace.com/iknowikarusdown.
The Student Government is currently seeking musical acts to perform at future Coffee House events. If interested, please see Jerry O’Sullivan, Head of Student Life at West Campus, in Room 133.