TUESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2015
Jerrod Niemann rocks Myers Field House
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This Homecoming concert will be one for the record books.
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NICOLE SCHMIDT News Editor Now that was a good night! Country singer Jerrod Niemann, along with Morgan Evans, rocked Myers Field House Friday night, Oct. 9, for the annual Homecoming concert. The concert, put on by Student Events Team, was a successful night with old country good tunes and a full house. The concert began with Australian singer-songwriter Morgan Evans. Although Evans was not well known by the crowd, the performer knew how to have a good time on stage. Evans was all smiles as he sang some of his songs such as “Intoxicating” and “While We’re Young.” For a crowd that did not know his music, everyone seemed to be having a good time. People clapped and cheered, even catching on to some of the tunes and singing along.
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Photos By Trevor Cokley Evans pleased the crowd by singing a song by Keith Urban, “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran, and “I’ve Got Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks. It seemed as though Evans was having a good time in Mankato as well, saying “I think I like Minnesota!” Evans is touring the U.S. currently, and he loves being here in the states. He jokingly made the comparison that “the only person that can drink more than an Australian man is an American woman.”
After a farewell from Evans and a set change, Jerrod Niemann took the stage. The crowd was noticeably louder and excited for this country singer to take the stage. Niemann started things off with his song “Zero to Crazy” followed by “One More Drinking Song.” The crowd perked up when “Lover, Lover” played next. Niemann continually took time to compliment MSU and the crowd’s energy, saying “I knew you all were number one in the nation for football and good at hockey, but I didn’t know y’all could party!” What better way to respond than a MSU chant? Niemann continued with “We’re All Here Cause We Ain’t All There,” “Ring of Fire,” and a few other songs. Niemann truly seemed to be enjoying his time with the Mavericks. This Midwestern born and raised invited the entire band to come on the road with his band. So if you were at the concert, congratulations. We are all official band members. “Blue Bandana,” Niemann’s newest hit, was a crowd favorite. He noted that he was happy to see some blue bandanas out there. During “Buzz Back Girl,” Niemann went into the crowd for the majority of the song. He took a few selfies with other people’s phones and signed a few autographs.
The light show was on full display of its excellence during “What Do You Want.” In fact, the whole show had a beautiful light show and added to the overall mood and atmosphere. Not only did Jerrod Niemann prove his talent, so did his band. Niemann’s guitar player was especially talented, playing “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” purely on his electric guitar. At one point in the show, he also lifted the guitar behind his head and flawlessly played a guitar solo. That’s not something you see every day. A few more songs passed before Niemann played crowd favorite “Drink to That All Night.” Everyone sang at the top of their lungs and danced to the rowdy tune. The crowd noticeably grew smaller after he played his as well-known song. “Louisiana Saturday Night” and “I’m a Country Boy” rounded off the night, but of course, he could not leave without an encore. To the crowd’s delight, the band returned and sang “Mountain Music,” “Every Little Thing Gunna Be Alright,” and “Family Traditions.” Overall, the concert was a fun homecoming event for those who enjoy country music. I would encourage Student Events Team to get another artist like Niemann next year as well.
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