North Dakota State University

The Concerts committee is responsible for programming musical talent for the Street Dance, Band Day Battle of the Bands, the Live @ Lunch series, local talent, poetry and open mic nights.

For more information concerning concert programming, contact the Concerts Coordinator or the Campus Attractions staff at 231-7221.

Upcoming Events 

Band Day
April 26, 2013
Memorial Union East Patio / Rainsite Memorial Union Ballroom
12:30 - 6 p.m.

Line-Up

12:30-1:30 p.m. - TBA

2-3 p.m. - Goodnight Argent
Definitely not strangers to the roller coaster ride that is the music business, having been part of a powerhouse group on the rise that splintered due to conflicting creative directions, the band took their experience, dedication, and the loyal fans they had picked up along the way and soldiered on reinventing themselves as Goodnight Argent - the name a sly nod to how much time they were spending at their studio on Argent Road.

Slowly, their hard work and dedication to their craft began to yield dividends. They took the Grand Prize in the John Lennon International Songwriting Competition (Pop), and also received awards from both the Billboard and the International Songwriting Competition. After working with Darryl Swann, best known for his work on the Macy Gray smash "I Try," on honing and refining their songwriting and production skills, cutting away the extraneous pieces to leave only the essentials, the results were strong, sterling, guitar-driven pop songs that evince the group's mastery of a hook, their keen ear for a radio-ready chorus, and the kind of craftsmanship that results from dedication and hard work.

"I love listening to Pop music, but every once in a while I have to go to a deeper record just to feel that connection. What I hope that we do is bridge those two worlds." Says band's front man Chase Manhattan, and bridge them they do - not by being rock & roll casualties or falling prey to thousands of timeworn clichés. Instead, Goodnight Argent does what is, perhaps, the most novel thing of all: they work hard, and they produce solid, irrefutable pop songs that move both body and soul.

3:30-4:30 p.m. - Scarletta
What sets country music apart from every other genre is its ability to tell a story. What sets Scarletta apart from every other band is the fateful way in which it all came together. It is truly a case of a band that was meant to be.

Fiddle player Nathan Stoops, lead singer Aubrey Collins, and guitarist Benji Harris have created a sound that is pure magic. When these three uniquely talented artists first collaborated they knew something special was happening. Since that first day their songwriting, performing, and vocal blend have progressed effortlessly, capturing the attention of the music industry and fans alike.

Scarletta has surrounded themselves with a strong team of industry professionals. The band is being produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Blake Chancey. They are managed by Rusty Harmon for Average Joe's Management, and are booked through Degy Entertainment.

Scarletta just released their first single to country radio. The song, "Right Here Right Now" was written by Scarletta along with rock personality Paul Taylor, (Winger, Alice Cooper) who co-produced the track with Blake Chancey. "They have everything it takes in this day and age," said Chancey, "musical chops, great vocals, amazing harmonies, and fantastic songs. They are the next great personalities in country music."

5-6 p.m. - The Well Reds
The Well Reds have notched their place in the often underestimated yet very talented Atlanta rock scene with an alternative take on pop-rock that mixes clean live guitar tones and piano with indelible vocal melodies and acute lyric sensibility. Live shows are punctuated by powerful harmonies, detailed instrumentation, and a high level of group musicianship that sees the boys as confident with an acoustic set as they are playing a plugged-in-amped-up-rock show. Since the inception of the band in 2008,  The Well Reds have played at a variety of top venues, listening rooms, and festivals in the Southeast, sharing bills with Minus The Bear (Dangerbird Records), Automatic Love Letter (Epic), A Cursive Memory (Epic), Transmit Now (Silent Majority/Warner), Lights Resolve, and The Friday Night Boys (Fueled by Ramen) among others

Live @ Lunch Feature: The Singer Songwriter Guild
May 1, 2013
Memorial Union Lower Level
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Past Events

Street Dance
August 20, 2012
Administrative Avenue (rainsite: MU Great Plains Ballroom)
9 p.m.
Featuring:

Holly Spears at 9 p.m. and Tommy & the High Pilots at 10:30 p.m.

Live @ Lunch Feature: XY Unlimited
September 12, 2012
Memorial Union Lower Level
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Live @ Lunch Feature:  Jeffery James
October 10, 2012
Memorial Union Lower Level
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Live @ Lunch Feature: Darrelle London
November 14, 2012
Memorial Union Lower Level
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Live @ Lunch Feature: Jenn Grinels
January 9, 2013
Memorial Union Lower Level
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Live @ Lunch Feature: Alfa
February 6, 2013
Memorial Union Lower Level
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Live @ Lunch Feature: 3 West
March 6, 2013
Memorial Union Lower Level
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Live @ Lunch Feature: Micah
April 3, 2013
Memorial Union Lower Level
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

CANCELED: Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands has been canceled due to lack of participation, however we have a new event in it's place.  We will be showing a special viewing of Zero Dark Thirty.  Free food will be available while supplies last!  Grab your friends and head on over to watch!

April 13, 2013
Zero Dark Thirty Special Viewing Night
MU Great Plains Ballroom
9:30 p.m.