One Last Time: Live! From Rocket Hall
- Megan Matthews
- 4 hours ago
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Written By: Megan Matthews
TOLEDO, Ohio – Live! From Rocket Hall is back for one last semester. Live! From Rocket Hall is a show that brings in local bands for a performance and an interview.
The show is posted to YouTube and broadcasted on WXUT.
Live! From Rocket Hall started as an independent study created by Trip Floyd, a media communication major, in his junior year.
The show provides an opportunity to be a part of a student- led production, and is open to all majors and skill sets. Live! From Rocket Hall allows interested students to learn more about live sound mixing and directing. There is no prior experience needed to hop on the crew.
“I wanted to give students an opportunity to not just solely do a sports-based production,” says Floyd. “I think a lot of students feel like, you're in this department, you can only do this.”
Even though Live! From Rocket Hall is in its final semester, that doesn’t mean it's over for good. Since Live! From Rocket Hall is an independent study, there's a blueprint in place for anyone interested in continuing the show.
One of the main responsibilities required to put on Live! From Rocket Hall is connecting with local talent. Over the course of two years, a total of 14 bands have performed with a variety of genres.
“I’ve really been fortunate to have some really cool bands come on from places I wouldn’t really expect.” Floyd says
There is plenty of work that goes into the production of one performance. Scheduling being one of them as, all 5 shows this semester were booked in advance. Additionally, there is finding crew to help produce the show, and sending out all necessary information to the bands. There is constant collaboration, making sure everyone is prepared for the performance.
Two shows have already been completed this semester, with Beef Noodle Soup and Foxing Day, leaving 3 performances left.
With Brevity on March 14th, Tea Set on April 3rd, and Adore After Dark on April 11th.