University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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I hope [the students] like it and just get some good vibes from the music. Story by Eric Mah Vo Bruins from both North Campus and South Campus have heard the call of Westwood Plaza noontime Bands. In fact, many of these up-and- coming artists visit UCLA nearly six or seven times an academic quarter! And believe it or not, the noontime band tradition is a haven for fans in search of the true alternative to t he cliche corporate rock bands. So where did all these artists come from? Who decided who plays? Questions like these were answered in Kerckoff Hall. In fact, the Campus Events Commission, a branch of the Undergraduate Student Association, was primarily responsible for the organization and selection of the noontime bands. At the helm of the noontime bands organization was Joe Liu, fourth year History and Communication Studies major. As director, Liu oversaw the selection of bands and logistical planning for the visiting music artists. But ultimately, the groups that play, whether well known or not, played at UCLA solely for one purpose: they came to be heard. In fact, Westwood Plaza has been visited by groups with diverse playing styles from reggae and rap to R B. Deciding who performs was not a simple process. In actuality, what Bruins watched in Westwood Plaza was the end product of a relatively tedious and often arduous process. For bands trying to make it big, it all started with the demo tape. The Concert Band committee heard an average of six or seven demos a week. Liu headed this process, having to obtain both student government and student operations ' approval, especially for funding. As soon as the plaza was reserved and the band booked, publicity of the event began. Finally, the band that submitted their chosen demo weeks ago are confirmed to play. On the day of the gig, Liu or another CEC staff member prepared the plaza for the performance. Students often did not realize what they saw was the end result of much work and effort that occur behind the scenes. I hope [the students] like it and just get some good vibes from the music, said Liu. Westwood bands brought variety into students ' daily lives. The Campus Events Commission believed the noontime program was worth their time and effort. Next time you hear a noontime band playing, remember the experience, and recall all the hard work it took to get them into the Plaza, if A Souls of Miachicf. one ol many bands which visited Wostwood pla a over the year, brought a fresh sl l ol music 1 onto the Bruin campus. 24 People

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Max Andrews A Vlio said you needed alcohol to have a good time? Partying hard does not always necessarily mean drinking hard. Sometimes it ' s just nice to spend time with friends and have good, clean fun. Friends could always find a good time at Maloney ' s. 4 The Mainline Brewery, Co. is not only a bar but also a restaurant. Friendly bartenders will always make everyone feel welcomed. Max Andrews Westwood Bars 23

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