University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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L ocal band members David Hartsell and Jesse Collett of “Would Be King” perform at the Local Aids Benefit Concert. [Photo by Jason Strange] D espite the chilly weather, spectators enjoyed an afternoon of inspriational music performed by local bands. It was a small price to pay to benefit such an important cause. [Photo by Jason Strange] S inging for a good cause, “Affections” lead singer Allison Williams entertains th e crowd with her music. The concert was a good outlet for local bands to show off their talent. [Photo by Jason Strange] ISIS 16 Local Bands

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T he Merchants’ Fair gives students the opportunity to register for various prizes. Many students tried to win prizes while loading up with free prizes given by the merchants. There were also quite a few vendors there to give students and passersby free food. [Photo by Susan Rinehart] W hat books do I need? The most dreaded thing for students was to make the trek to the bookstore when school started. Bookstore clerks were there to assist freshmen and seniors alike in finding their books for class. [Photo by Adrai White] L ocal merchants cater to students during the Merchants’ Fair. During Welcome Weeks, local businesses get together to give away free samples and T-shirts and drawings for prizes. Merchants’ Fair serves as a good time for businesses to get their names out on campus. [Photo by Gerald Croson] Welcome Weeks 15

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OOD VIBRATIONS .ocal ands rock n ’ roll and aise noney to ight AIDS. On September 23, students came out of their residence halls, apartments and homes to brave the cold wind. Although it was hard to keep warm, spirits were high as the first Local AIDS Benefit Con¬ cert kicked off. The concert began at noon Saturday at the Chi Omega Greek Theater. Bands played for twelve hours to raise money for those people living with AIDS and HIV, the virus which causes AIDS. All proceeds from admissions and ven¬ dors were donated to the AIDS Resource Center of Northwest Arkansas. The idea for the event came from Laura Davis, a member of Associated Student Musicians, and Sage Hobbs, president of the Associated Student Musicians. Hobbs said he was honored to host the event. “It’s not often that you see the local bands in Fayetteville doing a ben¬ efit. I’m just glad we’re getting the chance to do it,” Hobbs said. B arefoot with guitars in hand, “Sol band members Jeremy Clay and Laura Davis perform at the AIDS Benefit Con¬ cert held at the Chi Omega Greek Theater on September 23. The concert raised over $500 for the AIDS Resource Center of Northwest Arkansas. [Photo by Jason Strange] Alena Kleczka Jennifer Cannon about $500 between admissions and ven¬ dors. The concert featured local performers Ken Adler, The Affections, Charlotte, Digitalis, Remnants, Sol, Standing Stabbed, Thomas Jefferson and the UFO Revolution, Watercolors and Would Be King. “I thought it was really great that these guys came out and played for everyone,” junior Jose¬ phine Romo, said. “If we help one person, I think that’s wonderful.” Doug Horton, member of the band Standing Stabbed, said he had sev¬ eral reasons for partici¬ pating in the concert. “Besides the obvious fact that we got to play, it was extremely impor¬ tant. I went through my whole life thinking that AIDS would not affect me or anyone close to me, and suddenly it did,” Horton said. Horton said he knows someone with HIV. “I’m glad that they had Many local merchants provided gift certificates as door prizes. Businesses that donated some of the items included Boardwalk Jeans, Houndstooth Clothing, Jackson’s, Kumbya, Ozark Natural Foods, Passages and ROTC (Restaurant On The Corner). Ace Music and Ben Jack’s Arkan¬ sas Music co-sponsored the event and participated by loaning musical equip¬ ment to the bands. The concert raised a facility to hold the concert,” sophomore Patrick Glass said. “I only hope that they have something like this again next year, because it was such a worthy cause for so many people.” With the help of the community, people who attended the concert and lo¬ cal talent, people were educated, helped and touched about one of the deadliest pandemics around. Local Bands 17