Spring Break
Looking Good, Doing Good
Fashion Show And Performance Raise Environmental Awareness
Kim Primicerio
Issue date: 4/23/08 Section: Focus
Becker said it was the first time Eco-Husky put on the fashion show, and they'll do it again next year.
"A lot of people might not have known you could get such cool threads at places like the Salvation Army," said Eco-Husky member and model Edyta Tereda, a 2nd-semester psychology and English double major.
After students showed off their eco-friendly fashions, the band Lawless Coast began to set up their instruments on stage. The band played a loud and lively set of what drummer Brendan Galvin, 7th-semester English major, referred to as saloon rock.
"We're pioneers of the genre," Galvin said.
The Lawless Coast has performed for two and half years and is comprised of five band members, all of whom attend UConn.
The Lawless Coast covered the popular song "Peace Frog" originally performed by the The Doors in a faster and upbeat tempo. Galvin said the band usually plays a set that is 80 percent original songs and 20 percent covers. Although the bands' microphones were not cooperating through out some of the concert.
The Lawless Coast's passion and liveliness showed through in their performance. The band had several students up on their feet dancing to their funky beats.
Band member Drew Socttile, a 7th-semester English major, said the band just recorded and released their self-titled EP. The CD consists of nine songs that the band put out themselves.
Hostage Calm performed after The Lawless Coast. The band's punk rock flare switched things up after the saloon rockers. The hardcore performers were very energetic according to Chris Wiegel a 2nd-semester undecided major.
"They're intense," Tereda said.
Eco-Husky was happy with the outcome of the day's events. Pomposi said next year the group will start earlier trying to get venders and groups to come show off their eco-friendly products. The organization wants an even bigger turn out next year.
Contact Kim Primicerio at Kimberly.Primicerio@UConn.edu.
"A lot of people might not have known you could get such cool threads at places like the Salvation Army," said Eco-Husky member and model Edyta Tereda, a 2nd-semester psychology and English double major.
After students showed off their eco-friendly fashions, the band Lawless Coast began to set up their instruments on stage. The band played a loud and lively set of what drummer Brendan Galvin, 7th-semester English major, referred to as saloon rock.
"We're pioneers of the genre," Galvin said.
The Lawless Coast has performed for two and half years and is comprised of five band members, all of whom attend UConn.
The Lawless Coast covered the popular song "Peace Frog" originally performed by the The Doors in a faster and upbeat tempo. Galvin said the band usually plays a set that is 80 percent original songs and 20 percent covers. Although the bands' microphones were not cooperating through out some of the concert.
The Lawless Coast's passion and liveliness showed through in their performance. The band had several students up on their feet dancing to their funky beats.
Band member Drew Socttile, a 7th-semester English major, said the band just recorded and released their self-titled EP. The CD consists of nine songs that the band put out themselves.
Hostage Calm performed after The Lawless Coast. The band's punk rock flare switched things up after the saloon rockers. The hardcore performers were very energetic according to Chris Wiegel a 2nd-semester undecided major.
"They're intense," Tereda said.
Eco-Husky was happy with the outcome of the day's events. Pomposi said next year the group will start earlier trying to get venders and groups to come show off their eco-friendly products. The organization wants an even bigger turn out next year.
Contact Kim Primicerio at Kimberly.Primicerio@UConn.edu.
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