'Matchbox Twenty' lights up the pack

by ReneePi Pietro tor perspectives edi-

During the Matchbox 1\venty and Train concert, out in the rainy general admission area, an audience full of all ages was thanked and acknowledged by the bands for their love and reliability. People nodded and cheered in return

"All in all their perf ormance was good. The one song that I enjoyed was Rest Stop ...... " that their decision to come see the bands could not be swayed by the wet weather.

Peter Stuart started the night off with some sparks on the side stage. Fourth year student of West Chester University Dan Mc Crossin described Stuart as " a young energetic singer-songwriter. He displayed a lot of energy and passion in his music and sound."

At about 8 p.m., Train took to the stage and began their set just as the sky decided to open up and not hold back anymore. Train covered the classic Led Zepplin song Ramble On. They are becoming well known for this cover and have included a bonus single of Ramble On with the purchase of their current cd, Drops of Jupiter.

-Bernadette Hazel junior

Matchbox 1\venty and Train recently came to town this summer, Aug 23, at the 1\veeter center in Camden, N. J. Scattered showers were the forecast and the meteorologist were dead on with this prediction.

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Throughout the concert Bernadette }Jazel, a junior graphic design major, kept dry in her seat under shelter. "I was disappointed that Train only played 45 minutes," Hazel said, "but I really liked Matchbox 1\venty and the setup of the stage for their set. There were lights everywhere."

Mc Crossin said Matchbox 1\venty was everything he expected.

"All in all their performance was good. The one song that I enjoyed was Rest Stop. It was very passionate and was not drowned out by the horns in the background."